Dance

Which words in line 37 help the reader understand the meaning of the word acclimated as it is used in line 38?

• with tutoring

• be a mentor

• adjust to her surroundings

• nothing to do with Rigel

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

By the end of the play, the reader can conclude that —

• Kaira was able to follow the beat and dance.

• the plan didn’t work, and Kaira couldn’t perform the dance.

• Kaira was too nervous to dance in front of everyone.

• Mr. Sierra did not agree with the students’ plan to help Kaira.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

In line 54, the author uses the phrase "like two peas in a pod" so that the reader —

• knows that both girls like to eat peas.

• understands how well Kristi and Kaira are getting along.

• understands that Kristi and Kaira are having a hard time getting to know each other.

• realizes that Rigel and Kaira are going to be fast friends.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Why is Act II, Scene I important to the play?

• It describes the resolution.

• It introduces the conflict.

• It describes the turning point.

• It introduces new characters.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

The author included the details in line 88 to —

• explain the history of Mr. Sierra’s favorite musician.

• suggest that the students saw the legs off the piano to help Kaira.

• show how much Nicole knows about music history.

• show how the students came up with the idea to solve the conflict.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Why is Act II divided into two different scenes?

• Each scene takes place on a different day.

• A new cast of characters is introduced in each scene.

• A different conflict and resolution takes place in each scene.

• Each scene takes place in the same location.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.10

Read the following lines 26 and 29. MR. SIERRA: You don’t have a dog, Rigel. MR. SIERRA: [Staring intently at Rigel, and speaking in a serious tone.] Rigel? What do these lines reveal about Mr. Sierra?

• They demonstrate how much Mr. Sierra does not like his students.

• They reveal that the Mr. Sierra doesn’t like dogs.

• They show that although Mr. Sierra jokes around with his students, he still takes school seriously.

• They highlight the fact that Mr. Sierra is a fun teacher.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Which of these events led to the resolution of the play?

• Mr. Sierra has a parent-teacher conference with Rigel’s mom.

• Kaira is unable to feel the beat of the music.

• Kaira decides to sit out and just watch her classmates perform the dance.

• Rigel’s mom brought lights and software that sync to the beat of the music.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.7

What was the main theme presented in this play?

• People with disabilities are left out of fun activities.

• Disabilities can be overcome using creative solutions.

• Having a mentor can help new students adapt to a new school.

• Teachers need to have fun with their students.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

Describe the relationship between Rigel and Mr. Sierra. Support your answer with evidence from the text.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3