L10: Jose' Born to Dance Reading Comprehension

Front

Why did José and his family move to Nogales?

Back

They moved to escape the civil war.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What was the author's MAIN purpose for writing this article?

Back

To tell about the life of a famous dancer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

Why did José go to New York?

Back

To become an artist.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is the MAIN reason the author uses Spanish words?

Back

To show José's heritage.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does the simile 'as silk' mean in the context of José's dance?

Back

José's dance movements were smooth and graceful.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

Define 'heritage'.

Back

Heritage refers to the traditions, achievements, and beliefs that are passed down from previous generations.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Front

What does it mean to 'become an artist'?

Back

To become an artist means to develop skills in a creative field, such as dance, painting, or music.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the significance of dance in culture?

Back

Dance often reflects cultural values, traditions, and stories, serving as a form of expression.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What does 'flow and float and fly' suggest about José's dancing style?

Back

It suggests that his movements are fluid, light, and graceful.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3