Letters to Self Comprehension Questions: First Read Day 1

In "You Are the Electric Boogaloo," why does the author's teen self feel humiliated?

• His shirt got stuck to the floor during a performance.

• He was escorted from the mall during a performance.

• His silver pants burst during a break-dancing performance.

• He and his friends participated in a break-dancing contest.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In "You Are the Electric Boogaloo," what advice does the author give his teen self?

• Quit dancing and switch to a respectable career

• Keep dancing, for it is making you a creative person.

• Learn from mistakes, then make needed changes going forward.

• Make good friends, for in the future they my help you.

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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CCSS.RL.9-10.6

In "Just Be Yourself!" why does the author's teen self spend so much time in the library?

• Her friends eat lunch there.

• Her classes are challenging.

• She admires the librarian.

• She feels like an outsider.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

In "Just Be Yourself!" which activity does the author's teen self truly enjoy?

• Singing

• Writing

• Reading

• Dancing

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In "Just Be Yourself!" what does the author encourage her teen self to do?

• Join more social groups at school.

• Get to know herself over time.

• Trust others to make good choices.

• Throw yourself into your work and avoid connecting with others.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

Earning the Young Citizen's Award gave Brianna an immense feeling of pride.

• Dizzy

• Private

• Huge

• Fading

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If I find a majestic waterfall, what must be true about the waterfall?

• It is famous.

• It is polluted.

• It is hidden.

• It is grand.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What would a person most likely describe as numerous?

• stars in the night sky

• a beloved childhood pet

• a missing pair of eyeglasses

• people with short hair

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

As an adult, how does the author view his failures as a break dancing teen?

• He views them as embarrassing.

• He views them as forgettable.

• He views them as humorous.

• He views them as tragic.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which quote from the selection best supports your last answer regarding how the author as an adult views his break dancing failures

• "Humiliation and hilarity are closely linked my little friend."

• "You spin on your backs, you windmill, in fact you're not bad."

• "Because years later you can't remember your victories."

• "What if you hit it big? Would you be a professional now?"

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3