Poetry : Abuelita's Magic/Mother /To James

In “Abuelita Magic,” what is the meaning of the line “ts . ss”?

• It represents the sound of the baby drifting to sleep.

• It represents the sound of the seeds in the chile rattling.

• It represents the sound of the mother soothing the baby.

• It represents the sound of the abuelita shushing the mother.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which statement best describes the speaker in “To James”?

• a family member who has taught James how to race

• a friend James’s age who competes with James in races

• a friend who knows less than James does about running races

• a family member who wishes that he could race against James

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

How has the speaker in “Mother to Son” responded to her life experiences?

• with an intense religious faith

• with a hope for a happier future

• with a determination to keep going

• with an appreciation for what she has

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

In “Mother to Son,” what lesson about life is the mother trying to teach
her son?

• Do not envy the people who have an easy path in life.

• If you never give up, you will gain whatever you want in life.

• No matter how hard you try, you will still not reach your goals.

• Your life may be difficult, but never give up striving for your goals.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which statement best expresses the advice offered by the speaker in
“To James”?

• Life is a race: With luck, you will always win.

• Set goals in life, but do not forget to have fun.

• Life is a race: You must focus and persist to win.

• Set only one goal in life and ignore everything else.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

If an athlete flung herself into a race, which of the following would she most likely have done?

• tripped when leaving the starting line

• launched her body forward

• advanced slowly in fear

• started at a steady pace

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is most likely to happen to an object that is catapulted into the air?

• The object will float like a balloon.

• The object will break into small pieces.

• The object will drop quickly to the ground.

• The object will move forward with great force.

Suppose that a spectator at a race lurched as he watched the runners move toward the finish line. Which sentence would most clearly describe the spectator’s action?

• He gave a loud, encouraging cheer.

• He swayed happily from side to side. 

• He frowned to show his disappointment.

• He moved forward suddenly and quickly.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which statement best describes a message of “Abuelita Magic”?

• Traditional methods of child care are being lost.

• Sleep is important to both the young and the old.

• Those who are older often know the best solutions.

• Natural remedies are more effective than modern ones.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read the following lines from “Mother to Son.”

But all the time

I’se been a-climbin’ on,

And reachin’ landin’s,

And turnin’ corners,

And sometimes goin’ in the dark

Where there ain’t been no light. (lines 8–13)

                     What do these details reveal most clearly about the mother? Choose
two options.

• She has achieved some progress in her life.

• She has often wanted to give up her goals.

• She has appreciated help given by other people.

• She has moved forward even when the future has been unclear.

• She has felt angry about the unfair situations in her life.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5