Jose Born to Dance Comprehension

When did José first see dancers?

• when Papa took him to the theater

• when he went to a museum in New York

• when he went to his Grandmother's house

• when he went with Charlotte to a dance concert

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

At the end of the story, Jose said, "Make me strong so I can ___."

• work

• give

• be rich

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Jose danced with Doris and Charles for ___ years.

• fifty

• three

• eleven

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

In the article, what does the simile in the sentence below mean? He learned to flow and float and fly through space with steps smooth as silk.

• José wore soft silk shoes to help him glide across the stage.

• José's dance movements were smooth and graceful.

• José was lifted off the stage on smooth silk ropes.

• José always wore costumes made of silk.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

At the beginning of the article, why does the author describe different types of dancing?

• to teach about different cultures

• to compare bullfighting and dancing

• to show how José responded to each dance

• to explain how different dances are performed

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

In this article, how does the author organize the events in José's life?

• in the time order they happened

• in compare and contrast order

• in problem and solution order

• in order of importance

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What inspired José to start dancing?

• A) Watching a street performance

• B) His father's encouragement

• C) A movie about ballet

• D) A book he read

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following best describes José's dance style?

• A) Rigid and mechanical

• B) Smooth and graceful

• C) Fast and chaotic

• D) Slow and deliberate

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What was José's first major performance?

• A) A local talent show

• B) A Broadway musical

• C) A school recital

• D) A dance competition

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does the author describe José's dedication to dance?

• A) He practiced occasionally

• B) He was naturally talented and didn't need to practice

• C) He practiced diligently every day

• D) He only danced when he felt like it

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2