The Castle on Hester Street

What does the word immigrate mean?

• to come together to discuss something

• to go somewhere during a vacation

• to move to a country and live there

• to interrupt for a recess

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.RI.3.4

What does the word whispered mean?

• whistled to signal someone

• hissed with disapproval

• said carelessly

• spoke softly

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does the word opportunity mean?

• a group of people that live in the same area

• something that is different from another

• somebody opposing something

• a good chance to do something

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CCSS.RI.3.4

Where does the beginning of the story take place?

• Russia

• America

• One an island

• In the ocean

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CCSS.RL.3.1

Why did Julie’s grandparents leave their native country?

• They were treated poorly because they were Jews.

• They wanted to be with family.

• They wanted to seek fortune.

• War started in their country.

How are Julie’s grandparents DIFFERENT from one another?

• Her grandfather tells the truth, but her grandmother adds untrue details.

• Her grandmother tells the truth, but her grandfather adds untrue details.

• Her grandfather was born in Russia and her grandmother was born in America.

• Her grandmother was born in Russia and her grandfather was born in America.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

What lesson do you learn from the story?

• Hard work is worth it

• Honesty is the best policy

• The early bird catches the worm

• Good things come in small packages

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

If Julie’s grandmother heard what Julie’s grandfather said at the end of the story, how would she feel?

• Upset

• Happy

• Excited

• Hopeful

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CCSS.RL.3.3