The Day You Begin

What is the problem presented at the beginning of the story?

• People are mean to new students

• It is hard to feel like you don't fit in

• Talking in front of big groups can be scary

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What did the narrator do over her summer vacation?

• Went to Spain

• Went to France

• Stayed at home

• Went to Chicago

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

How did the narrator feel about not traveling over the summer like the rest of her class?

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.K.9

What does the author mean by:

"And all that stands beside you is your own brave self?"

• When you are brave you can face your fears

• You should try to be alone more

• You need a lot of people to help you

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How did the narrator feel like she traveled "EVERYWHERE" over the summer?

• She went to a lot of different places

• She built a fort with her neighbor

• She spent time with friends from the other side of the fence

• She read books and told stories with her sister

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does the narrator find a connection with Rigoberto?

• They both have sisters named Angelina

• They both like to read

• They are both from Venezuela

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Why did the author write this story?

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6