The Composition - Read Aloud

Which description below describes the setting of the story best?

• The setting of the story takes place mostly in a school in the United States.

• The setting of the story takes place in a country that is governed by a dictatorship.

• The setting of the story takes place during a time of war.

• The setting of the story takes place in a small village located near the Pacific Ocean.

Why does Daniel's father, Don Daniel, get taken away in the beginning of the story?

• Don Daniel stole something from the soldiers.

• Don Daniel fought the soldiers in the street.

• Don Daniel is against the dictatorship.

• Don Daniel lied about being the owner of the store.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

Read this sentence from the story:

Pedro felt as if all the pieces that had been floating around loose in his head were coming together like a jigsaw puzzle.

What does this sentence show about how Pedro is feeling?

• This sentence shows that Pedro is feeling confused about how is parents are feeling.

• This sentence shows that Pedro wants to finish the puzzle that he started previously in the story.

• This sentence shows that Pedro is upset about the dictatorship.

• This sentence shows that Pedro is beginning to understand more information about the dictatorship.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why does Captain Romo visit Pedro and his classmates?

• Captain Romo wants to teach them about the dictatorship.

• Captain Romo wants to know if the students can vote about the dictatorship.

• Captain Romo wants the students to write about what their parents do and talk about at home.

• Captain Romo is looking for volunteers to help him clean the community.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.SL.3.2

Why does Captain Romo want the students to write about their families and what they talk about after the school day?

• Captain Romo makes the students write a composition to trick the students into spying on their parents, so he can see which families are against the dictatorship.

• Captain Romo makes the students write a composition because he wants to make sure they are learning important writing skills.

• Captain Romo makes the students write a composition because he is trying to end the dictatorship and wants the students to help.

• Captain Romo makes the students write a composition because he needs new ideas for a story he is writing about their country.

Tags

CCSS.W.3.1A

What did Captain Romo bring the students to reward them for the compositions they had written?

• Captain Romo brought them gold stars.

• Captain Romo brought them candy.

• Captain Romo brought them new pencils.

• Captain Romo brought them books to add to their classroom library.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

In Pedro's composition, what does he say his parents do after supper?

• He writes that his parents listen to the radio.

• He writes that his parents play soccer with Pedro.

• He writes that his parents play chess.

• He writes that his parents read the newspaper.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why do you think Pedro chose to lie in his composition about his parents playing chess?

• Pedro lies because he doesn't know what else to include in his composition.

• Pedro lies because Juan told him to lie.

• Pedro lies in his composition to protect his parents.

• Pedro lies in his composition because he is not a trustworthy character.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

What is a good theme or message that readers should learn from this story? Select TWO answers below:

• The theme of this story is to always try your best.

• The theme of this story is that working together can help solve problems.

• The theme of this story is that sometimes a lie can be morally right.

• The theme of this story is that children are not too young to make moral choices.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

How does Pedro change throughout the story?

• In the beginning of the story, Pedro is very tiny. By the end of the story, he is much taller.

• In the beginning of the story, Pedro is against the dictatorship. By the end of the story, he agrees with the dictatorship.

• In the beginning of the story, Pedro is confused about the dictatorship. By the end of the story, he is more aware of what is happening in his country.

• In the beginning of the story, Pedro is mean to his classmates. By the end of the story, he learns to accept them for who they are.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3