Comparing and contrasting From Scratch/Elisa's Diary

What words does Priya use to describe the American supermarket?

• bright and welcoming

• loud and cluttered

• quiet and empty

• cold and unfriendly

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

What does Priya notice about America?

• most people make food from scratch

• most people don't waste money on prepackaged food

• most people dress in fancy clothes

• most people wear blue jeans and dress casually

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is the main idea of the story "From Scratch?"

• Priya is not fitting in at school, but later realizes she might not be the only one.

• Priya came from India to Dallas, TX.

• Priya and her mom cooking Indian food.

• Priya and Lindsay becoming friends forever because they are both muslims.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the purpose of the author writing the story in 3rd person?

• To tell a story about a young girl coming to the United States.

• To make the reader feel something

• To make the reader reflect on their own lives

• To tell a story about two girls becoming friends

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is different about Elisa staying with her grandmother this time?

• She is staying by herself with her grandmother.

• She is staying with her grandmother to help her.

• She is living with her grandmother rather than visiting her.

• She is learning about squirrels from her grandmother.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How does Elisa overcome her problem?

• Never trying to speak English.

• Moving back to Puerto Rico.

• She agrees to help Jose with writing if he helps her with speaking.

• Watching baseball all day long.

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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 does Elisa learn from José?

• It takes a special talent to be an artist.

• Everyone has strengths and weaknesses.

• People should speak only one language.

• Cultural traditions do not really matter.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

• It can be fun to learn new things.

• It is important to be loyal to friends.

• It can be helpful to work with other people.

• It is difficult to adjust to living in a new place.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Both of the stories share...

• The same P.O.V in 3rd person.

• The same climax

• Lesson: You can overcome your difficulties if you do not give up.

• The same summary.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is a major difference between Elisa and Priya?

• Priya made a friend in school while Elisa did not.

• Priya knew english while Elisa did not.

• Elisa moved to the United States while Priya only moved states.

• Priya's internal conflict was cultural while Elisa's was language.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3