My Favorite Chaperone

What is Maya's motivation for misinterpreting Nurzhan's principal's words?

• She dislikes the principal.

• She wants to leave the office quickly.

• She is afraid of what her father will do to her brother.

• She thinks the principal is making too big a deal about the fight.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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CCSS.RL.7.6

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

From Maya’s experience, the author wants us to learn…

• We can all relate to the immigrant experience and must not forget where we came from.

• The immigrant experience is a hard one and it is not worth it.

• To belong to America, one should learn to fit into America's culture and traditions.

• The immigrant experience is a unique and difficult one to adjust to, but with family support and understanding, life can improve for the better.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which statement describes the climax of “My Favorite Chaperone”?

• Nurzhan is suspended after he fights with another boy.

• Maya fills in for her mother at work after her mother is injured.

• Nurzhan convinces their parents to let Maya go to the dance.

• Maya notices that Nurzhan is missing when she dances with Daniel.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

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CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the conflict in the story?

• Maya's really wants to attend the Spring Fling but doesn't think her parents will sign the parent slip.

• Maya does not want all the responsibilities her Mama places on her.

• Nurzhan and Maya do not get along well.

• Maya's entire family does not understand the American cultural ways.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does paragraph #1 reveal about Maya and her conflict?

• She took a permission slip for the all-school dance, but she will have to confront the popular girl to go.

• She didn't take a permission slip for the all-school dance, so now she has to figure out how to get one.

• She wants to go to the all-school dance, but she thinks her parents are unlikely to give her permission.

• She wants to go to the all-school dance, but she isn't sure she should attend because she can't dance.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which two responses express themes that are reinforced throughout the story?

• Family is very important.

• Lying is okay in certain situations.

• People from other countries find they dislike America once they live there for a while

• Children of immigrants understand American culture better than their parents do.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which words from paragraph 266 help the reader know what kak horosho means?

• And I thought

• a good heart

• How wonderful

• smile inside

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What do Maya's thoughts, feelings, and actions in response to her mother's injury reveal about her traits and motivations?

• She is caring, obedient, and wants to help her family.

• She cares about her brother and wants him to help her out.

• She can't cook and cleans slowly but wants to improve.

• She is self-centered and wants to win in gymnastics.

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Why does Nurzhan most likely help Maya get permission to go to the Spring Fling?

• He wants to help her since she helped him get out of trouble.

• He needs to go to the dance and have fun after all his troubles.

• He hopes Maya will get to go so she will keep taking care of him.

• He feels sorry for Maya because she has to do so much extra work.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Read the sentence from paragraph 140 of the selection.

"I lay my head back against the seat and closed my eyes, squeezing them shut, and took myself far away until I was safe on the bars at the beautiful gymnastics meet in the sky."

What does this sentence suggest?

• Maya is dreaming of gymnastics.

• Maya is sad that she missed her gymnastics meet.

• Maya is trying to escape from the reality of her dad’s anger.

• Maya is trying to remember her teammates’ love for her.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3