Nadia the Willful Story Questions EC aligned

What evidence from the text supports the idea that Nadia is a strong-willed character? (A-K.1.1.1)

• She often disobeys her father

• She refuses to stop talking about her brother

• She doesn't cry when her brother dies

• She likes to play alone

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What is the central theme of the story? (A-K.1.1.2)

• The importance of family

• The power of memory and storytelling

• The dangers of the desert

• The struggles of growing up

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does Nadia's character change as the plot moves toward resolution? (A-K.1.1.3)

• She becomes more obedient

• She learns to forget her brother

• She becomes a storyteller, keeping her brother's memory alive

• She leaves her tribe to find her own path

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the author's purpose in this text? (A-C.2.1.1)

• To entertain with a fantasy story

• To inform about Bedouin culture

• To persuade readers to value family

• To explore the themes of loss and memory

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

How does the author develop Nadia's point of view throughout the story? (A-C.2.1.1) 

• Through her interactions with other characters

• Through her internal thoughts and feelings

• Through flashbacks to her childhood

• Through her actions and responses to events

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which sentence contributes significantly to the development of the theme? (A-C.2.1.2) 

• "The desert was vast and empty."

• "Nadia talked about Hamed to anyone who would listen."

• "The tribe moved from oasis to oasis."

• "The camels carried their belongings."

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the impact of the author's choice to use the word "willful" in describing Nadia? (A-C.2.1.3) 

• It suggests she is disobedient

• It implies she is strong and determined

• It indicates she is selfish

• It shows she is creative

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

How does this story compare to other tales about loss and memory?

(A-C.3.1.1) 

• It focuses more on cultural aspects

• It has a more positive resolution

• It deals with younger characters

• It uses more fantasy elements

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

In the context of the story, what does the word "tribe" most likely mean? (A-V.4.1.1) 

• A large nation

• A small family

• A group of related families living together

• A religious organization

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which word best describes the connotation of "willful" in the story? (A-V.4.1.2) 

• Stubborn

• Disobedient

• Determined

• Rebellious

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4