Comprehension My Diary From Here to There

How do Amada's brothers feel about the move?

• They are really happy about it.

• They are as worried as Amada is.

• They think they will get good jobs.

• They are looking forward to eating popcorn.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Which statement from the story lets you know how Amada's brothers feel about the move?

• And the air smells like popcorn, yum!

• There's no work here, no jobs at all.

• I I thought the boys would be upset, but instead they got really excited about moving to the States.

• First, the boys broke Tia Tuca's jewelry box and were so noisy she kicked us out.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is the main reason the family moved?

• The boys didn't like Mexico.

• Papa lost his job.

• Most of the family lived in the US.

• They just wanted a change.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why is it so hard to cross the border in Tijuana?

• Mama didn't want to leave.

• It was hard to see Papa.

• The boys were playing around.

• It was really crowded.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did the family do with things they could not bring them?

• They sold them.

• They gave them to friends.

• They put them in a safe place.

• They asked Michi to keep them.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why was it difficult to get green cards for the family?

• The bus ride was really long.

• They had to live in three different houses.

• Other families were ahead of them.

• Papa was waiting for better conditions.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the correct description for Tio Tito?

• Tries to make them laugh

• Boys broke her jewelry box.

• Amada's best friend.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What kind of work does her father do when he first gets to the US?

• He is a grape picker

• He works construction

• He drives a bus

• He works at a shoe store

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

How is their home in the US different from their home in Mexico?

• It is new and big

• It is noisy and old and small

• it is a mansion

• it is the best house ever

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Why is the smooth heart-shaped stone important to Amada?

• It was the only one shaped like that.

• A heart is her favorite shape.

• Her grandmother gave it to her.

• It helps her remember her friend and her home forever.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9