In the States

Which definition below best fits the way prizes is used on page 54?

• Something offered

• Something desired

• Something awarded

• Something valued highly

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the central message the author presents in this story?

• Family is important

• Pete's family supports each other

• Family can require a lot from each other

• Family can sav a lot of money working together

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which sentence from the story best expresses its theme?

• We moved into a nicee hom

• School is OK for me

• I am glad I came here

• I like American life

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Based on pages 55 and 56, what can the reader infer about Pete?

• He's honest

• He's appreciative

• He's brave

• He's loyal

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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 the best summary of the story?

• The family moved to the U.S. because of bad conditions, built up their lives, now they enjoy living in the U.S.

• The parents came to the U.S., sent for their kids later, have had a lot of struggles, but now have a good life.

• The family came to the U.S., they all struggled, now they're enjoying life in the U.S.

• The parents came first, then sent for the kids, made a good living, but not really liking life in U.S.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Which sentence best expresses the turning point in the story?

• I like the kids

• They could not vote

• Now my father has two jobs

• They help me talk English

On page 56 Pete's feelings about having to help a lot at home, are best expressed through which sentence.

• We have a fine life now

• I like American kids

• I am glad we came here

• My mom makes me do homework

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The author's use of first person helps the reader.....

• To understand what everyone in the story thinks and feels

• To better understand the story

• To better understand how Pete feels and thinks

• Tell us more about the characters in the story

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What is the main problem in the story?

• Kids help him with English

• The country was not safe

• His brother has to share his money

• He has a lot of chores

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

How does the setting advance the plot of the story?

• It shows where the family lives

• It shows why the family moved

• It shows how the family's life has progressed

• It shows how the family is struggling

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3