Yasmeen’s Turn

8-In paragraph 3 of Yasmeen's Turn, what does the phrase "dragged her backpack along" suggest about Yasmeen?

• She is nervous about the upcoming holiday

• She treats her possessions carelessly

• She is in an unhappy mood

• She carries heavy books

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

9-As her family prepares for the holiday Eid-ul-Fitr, how is Yasmeen's experience this year different from other years?

• She feels proud of her family this year

• She feels worried about school this year

• She thinks about getting dressed up this year

• She wants to spend time with the other ladies this year

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

10-Based on paragraphs 10 and 11, in Yasmeen's Turn, what does Yasmeen understand about her father?

• He prefers old books over new books

• The Koran is very precious to him

• Reading is one of his favorite activities

• He thinks the Koran is too delicate to take to school

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

11-What is the most important way that paragraphs 13 and 14 in Yasmeen's Turn develop the story?

• They show the process of making henna paste

• They provide additional details about the setting

• They present a hint about how the problem will be solved

• They provide information about the characters' appearance

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

12-In paragraphs 12 and 19, what does the reader learn about how Yasmeen's family celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr?

• Jewelry is exchanged at the celebration

• Hand painting is done first at the celebration

• Herbs are used for cooking during the celebration

• Dressing in fine clothing is part of the celebration

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

13-In paragraph 25, the narrator explains that Yasmeen "felt herself gasp" to show that Yasmeen feels

• surprised by the teacher's response

• nervous about what will happen next

• confused by her classmates' requests

• afraid to tell her parents about what happened

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

14-What is the most important lesson that Yasmeen learns in the story?

• Family belongings should be treated with respect

• Sharing family traditions can be rewarding

• Sharing holidays with family is important

• Family traditions change over time

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2