The First Real San Giving

What does Yetta, the author's grandmother (Abuela), initially think about Thanksgiving?

• She loves it and wants to celebrate right away

• She is indifferent and does not care to celebrate

• She finds it unimportant and unnecessary

• She misunderstands it, yet wants to combine it with Cuban tradition

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

What does the author's family traditionally eat for celebrations?

• Turkey

• Pork

• Fried Chicken

• Lamb

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Why is the family resistant to making a traditional Thanksgiving feast?

• They do not like American traditions

• They feel it will be too expensive

• They do not know how to prepare a turkey

• They feel disconnected from American culture

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

Identify the cultural struggle in the story

• Conflict between American and Cuban identities

• The rivalry between Cuban and Mexican food

• A debate about religious practices

• Competition between American holidays

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

What food does Abuela and family members prepare for Thanksgiving?

• Turkey only

• Roast pork

• A mix of Cuban and American dishes

• Cuban sandwiches

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

What role does food play in the author's family gatherings?

• It causes conflict

• It is a way to show love and bring people together

• It is unimportant and they would rather play cards

• It divides the younger and older generations

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

What theme does the blending of Cuban and American traditions represent in the story?

• The isolation of immigrants

• The importance of food

• The rejection of new traditions

• The balance between honoring heritage and embracing new cultures

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

How does the family react to American-style Thanksgiving food?

• They love it immediately

• They are confused and uninterested

• They never liked the traditional Cuban foods nor traditions

• It is too different and unknown from their traditional Cuban food

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

What lesson does the author learn from celebrating Thanksgiving with his family?

• He learns his family's love can bridge other cultures

• He learns that traditions do not matter

• He learns to reject American customs

• He learns Cuban traditions are better

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

Who in the family is most resistant to adopting new Thanksgiving traditions?

• Abuela

• Author's mama

• Author's father

• Auntie

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9