When the Circus Came to Town

Why does Ah Sam say his cousins need music?

• They need song words to explain their tricks.

• They need the rhythm in order to perform their act.

• They want to put the audience in a good mood.

• They want everyone to clap while they perform.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What does it mean when Ursula says, 'I felt like parrots had landed in my home'?

• The townspeople were all dressed up for the circus.

• A large flock of birds had flown into her yard.

• Ah Sam had feathers on his new clothes.

• The cousins' costumes were very colorful.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Why doesn't Ursula want to join the crowd outside?

• She wants to avoid walking in the snow

• She is embarrassed by the way she looks

• She wants to join her friends somewhere else

• She is afraid the wind will blow off her scarf

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CCSS.RI.8.1

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CCSS.RL.8.1

Which idea BEST shows that Ah Sam planned all along for Ursula to play her music?

• The cousins have already learned to spell out "Thank you, Ursula."

• Ah Sam suggests that Ursula sneak out to stand behind the crowd.

• Ah Sam says the cousins have a trick no one has seen before.

• The cousins arrive on a stagecoach without a musician.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

Ursula sometimes forgets to play her music during the show because she is:

• excited by some of the acts.

• thinking about pirate signals.

• worried about making a mistake.

• concerned about her father's hurt lip.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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What finally makes "Pirate Ursula" return?

• Mr. Schultz carries her nearer to the fire.

• Her entire pirate crew attends the circus.

• The audience applauds for her music.

• Susie gives her a secret pirate sign.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What is the MOST important lesson Ursula learns in the story?

• Looks are not as important as how you feel.

• Two people can perform jumps together in a costume.

• A circus can take place outdoors.

• People can learn to do amazing tricks.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How do Ursula's feelings change during the story?

Use details and examples from "When the Circus Came to Town" to support your answer.

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How do you know that "When the Circus Came to Town" is realistic fiction?

• The main character overcomes a challenge

• The characters are from history

• The story events could not happen in real life

• The story gives facts about a topic

During silent reading time, Manuel ______ Cassidy to get her attention.

• smirked

• nudged

• swarmed

• assured

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CCSS.RI.8.4

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