Open Up - Grade 5 - ELA - Module 1 - Mid Unit 2 Assessment

What is happening in this section of text? Briefly describe the situation using the chart below. (RL.5.2)

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RL.5.2

Choose Isabella or Esperanza. Use the information on your chart to write a paragraph describing how the character responded to this challenge to Isabel’s human rights. Use at least one quote from the text in your description. (RL.5.1, RL.5.2, W.5.9a)

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RL.5.2

RL.5.1

W.5.9.a

How are Esperanza’s and Isabel’s reactions to this situation similar? Underline the best answer. (RI.5.3)

• They are both surprised that Isabel was not chosen Queen of May.
• They are both very sad that Isabel was not chosen Queen of May.
• They are both angry that Isabel was not chosen Queen of May.
• They are both embarrassed to tell anyone that Isabel was not chosen.

How are Esperanza’s and Isabel’s reactions to this situation different? Underline the best answer. (RI.5.3)

• Esperanza thinks it is unfair that Isabel didn’t win, but Isabel thinks she must have deserved to lose.
• Esperanza is surprised that Isabel did not win, but Isabel knew it would happen.
• Isabel is too sad to take action, but Esperanza tries to make her friend feel better.
• Isabel is angry that she was not chosen, but Esperanza thinks that winning does not matter

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RL.5.3

Complete the final row of this chart to interpret the meaning of the metaphor: the heartbeat of the land. (L.5.5a).

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L.5.5.a

The heartbeat of the land is woven throughout the story. What theme does this metaphor convey? Underline the best answer. (RL.5.1, RL.5.2)

• Under the ground are channels of water that move like blood through a heart, which you can hear if you put your ear to the ground.
• Listen carefully to people because they may say something meaningful.
• It doesn’t matter whether you are rich or poor, or where you live; home is where your family is.
• Touch the soil around you to feel connected to the land.

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RL.5.2

RL.5.1