Diary from Here to There

When Amada and Michi walk by the tortilla shop, they notice that the cooks' hands blur like hummingbird wings as they work the dough over the griddle. What does this tell the reader about the cooks?

• The cooks were dancing.

• The cooks worked quickly.

• The cooks waved at the girls.

• The cooks were cooling off the hot food.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Why is the setting of California important to the story?

• California is a short drive away from Amada's home.

• Nana and Tata live in California.

• California has work for Papá.

• Papá grew up in California.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What does the word farewell most likely mean as it is used in the story?

• hello

• goodbye

• welcome

• good luck

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Why does Amada like to hold her special rock?

• It reminds her of Mexico.

• It reminds her of California.

• It is the same shape as Mexico.

• It gives her hope for a future in California.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which sentence best completes this summary?

Amada’s parents tell her that they will be moving to the United States. Her five

brothers are excited about moving, but Amada is worried. After Papá calms her

down, the family drives to Mexicali for a big family feast. The next day, Papá

looks for a job in Los Angeles, California. Amada and her family stay with

different family members until Papá sends green cards for Mamá, Amada,

and her brothers.

• Mamá, Amada, and her brothers return back to their home in Mexico.

• Mamá, Amada, and her brothers decide to live with Nana and Tata.

• Mamá, Amada, and her brothers look for a new home in El Monte.

• Mamá, Amada, and her brothers take a bus to Los Angeles.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

How does Amada's uncles try to help her and her brother's feel better about Papa's trip to Los Angeles

• Give them chores to make them work on the farm

• Give them toys

• Try to be funny and make them laugh

• Give them their favorite foods

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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 would you describe Amada at the beginning of the story?

• lonely

• worried

• shy

• happy

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Why does Amada write a letter to Michi?

• Amada is bored at her aunts house.

• Amada wants her friend to know what is going.

• Amada wants to say hello.

• Amada is worried her dad will not come back.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

What helped Amada face her fears when she moved to a new country?

• Her grandma.

• Her books.

• Her diary.

• Her dad.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

How would you describe Amada? Explain why.

I would describe Amada as ______ because ______.

Use the sentence starter to help you write a complete thought.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3