The First Tortilla

Who visits Jade?

• A red cardinal visits Jade.

• Mountain Spirit visits Jade.

• A blue hummingbird visits Jade.

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CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Why is Jade’s father’s concerned about Jade going on the cliffs?

• He is concerned Jade will get lost.

• He thinks she will not be able to climb the cliffs.

• He thinks it will be very easy to fall from the cliffs like a bird without wings.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RF.1.4C

CCSS.RF.2.4C

What important decision does Jade make?

• Jade decides to not go and visit the Mountain Spirit.

• Jade decides to go to bed and decide in the morning.

• Jade decides to visit the Mountain Spirit despite the dangers.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

How was Jade brave when she reached Mountain Spirit?

• She climbed the mountain and spoke to the angry Mountain Spirit.

• She climbed the mountain but, would not speak to the Mountain Spirit.

• She would not climb the mountain but, yelled at the Mountain Spirit.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

What were the ants carrying?

• They were carrying pebbles.

• They were carrying corn.

• They were carrying grains of sand.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the theme of this legend?

• People must remember to always give something to be nice.

• People must remember to be kind when you get something.

• People must remember to honor and thank those that give them gifts.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Are Jade and her parents good neighbors?

• Yes, they invited them over for dinner.

• No, they kept all the corn to themselves.

• Yes, Jade went from home to home teaching the women how to make tortillas.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What or who lives on the peak of the mountain?

• Mountain Volcano

• Mountain Spirit

• Mountain Sun

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does the blue hummingbird tell Jade she must do?

• Go to the mountain and ask for corn.

• Go to the mountain and ask for sun.

• Go to the mountain and ask for rain.

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CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

How do Jade's parents get money for their family?

• They sell chickens.

• They deliver packages.

• They sell their colorful baskets.

• They play music.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1