Gonzalo Seedfolks

Who moved in with Gonzalo and his family?

• Grandmother Iza

• His friend Robert

• (Uncle)Tio Juan

• Cousin Garcia

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How does the reader know that Tio Juan is trying to talk to Wendell at the vacant lot?

• Gonzalo says that he recognized the man as the school janitor.

• Wendell introduced himself.

• Wendell had a shirt with his name on it.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does Gonzalo's mother buy for Tio Juan?

• a shovel

• a trowel and packets of seeds

• a tree

• a watering can

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does Tio Juan (Gonzalo's great uncle) act when he goes to the vacant lot?

• He hates the garden, and it upsets him.

• He gets excited and starts acting like an adult again.

• He gets sad because it reminds him of home.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

By the end of the chapter, what does Gonzalo's character reveal about his feelings towards his family, especially his Tío Juan?

• Indifference and annoyance

• Respect and a sense of responsibility

• Disappointment and anger

• Joy and excitement

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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 does the garden symbolize for Gonzalo by the end of the chapter?

• A burden and a chore

• A place of growth and learning

• A reminder of his homeland

• A waste of time

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

At the end of the story, what did Gonzalo learn about Tio Juan?

• He could speak English.

• He didn't have to "babysit" him anymore.

• He was actually his father.

• He knew a lot about growing food.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

This chapter is called "Gonzalo" but who is it really about?

• Gonzalo

• Tio Juan

• Gonzalo and Tio Juan

• Tio Juan and Kim

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How do Gonzalo's feelings change in the vacant lot?

• At first he is embarrassed and then he is impressed by Tio Juan

• At first he is embarrassed and then he is angry

• At first he is shy and then he is impressed by Tio Juan

• At first he is angry and then he is shy

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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

Which of the following is NOT a theme in Seedfolks?

• One person can make a difference.

• People have more in common than they might realize.

• First impressions are usually correct.

• Determined people can accomplish great things.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2