The Perfect Christmas Tree (RIR)

Ruthie’s family uses words and phrases that you may not know. Why is that? (select TWO answers)

• because of where they are from

• they speak a foreign language

• the book was set a long time ago

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

How do Ruthie and her dad mark the tree that will be cut down?

• a sign in the ground

• a ribbon tied to the top

• painting the trunk

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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 does Ruthie’s father leave them?

• her parent's get divorced

• he take a job in California to make more money

• he is called away to war

• to look for his brother

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Why does Ruthie’s mom stay up all night on Christmas Eve?

• to wait for Ruthie's dad

• she was baking dozens of cookies

• her stomach hurts

• to sew Ruthie's angel dress

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CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

How do Ruthie and her mom keep from feeling afraid?

• singing songs

• telling stories

• hugging each other

• holding a weapon

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who shows up for Ruthie at the end of her performance at church?

• Mom

• Dad

• The Preacher

• St.Nicolaus

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why does Ruthie’s father think balsam trees make the best Christmas trees? How do you know this?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Ruthie's family doesn't end up giving the church a Christmas Tree. TRUE or FALSE?

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How can we as readers “draw conclusions” when reading?

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What conclusions can you come to about mom’s personality? Make sure to give evidence. Write two complete sentences.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3