Tortilla Sun

In both passages, what causes the conflict between the narrator and her parent?

• The narrator does something to disappoint her parent.

• The narrator misunderstands her parent's intentions.

• The parent acts in a way that neglects the narrator's interests.

• The parent makes a mess that the narrator will have to clean up.

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which paragraphs from the two passages best support the cause of the conflicts the narrators have with their parents?

• paragraph 3, Confetti Girl; paragraph 1, Tortilla Sun

• paragraph 12, Confetti Girl; paragraph 5, Tortilla Sun

• paragraph 19, Confetti Girl; paragraph 6, Tortilla Sun

• paragraph 26, Confetti Girl; paragraph 9, Tortilla Sun

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

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CCSS.RL.9-10.7

The passage from Confetti Girl begins with the narrator's memories of her mother (paragraph 1). The passage from Tortilla Sun ends with Izzy's thoughts about the baseball that belonged to her father (paragraph 46). How do these paragraphs contribute to an understanding of both narrator's?

• The paragraphs reveal that the narrators have little reason to feel upset about their present situations.

• The paragraphs suggest the efforts the narrators will go to so that they may please their parents.

• The paragraphs emphasize the fact that the narrators may not be reporting events truthfully.

• The paragraphs highlight the narrators' strong desire to regain a sense of closeness.

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What similarity exists between both narrators?

• They both have trouble connecting with their remaining parent.

• They both have an active and rich imaginary life.

• They both feel as if there is no point in making friends.

• They both have parents who value education above all else.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

In Confetti Girl, what class does Nina's dad ask her about?

• Math

• English

• Social Studies

• Science

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In Confetti Girl, what does Nina's dad tell her that the prefix "super" means?

• stop and wonder

• above and beyond

• big

• littler

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In Tortilla Sun, why is Izzy's mom leaving her?

• to have the opportunity to get a better job to provide a better life for her family.

• because she wanted to visit some place with warm weather.

• so that Izzy could have the opportunity to bond with her Nana.

• to go on a honeymoon in Costa Rica.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

In Tortilla Sun, where will Izzy stay while her mom is away?

• at the school in Costa Rica

• she's going with her mom to Costa Rica

• with her Nana in New Mexico

• with her dad in New Mexico

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

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CCSS.RL.3.1

In Tortilla Sun, Izzy believes her mother is being ________________.

• supportive

• selfish

• friendly

• loving

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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

Most fictional stories like these follow a similar plot pattern. Which list shows the plot elements in the correct order?

• exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution

• exposition, falling action, risingaction, climax resolution

• exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

• rising action, falling action, exposition, climax, resolution

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5