Confetti

After reading the passage from CONFETTI GIRL and TORTILLA SUN what would you the best theme for both these stories be?

• Different views between parents and children can create tension and sadness

• Parents usually believe they are doing the best they can, and children must accept this

• Feeling alone and left out can be due to a lack of attention

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What attitude does the narrator of Confetti Girl reveal when she uses the book as a coaster in paragraph 34?

• worry about being able to finish her schoolwork

• dishonesty in lying to her father about her homework

• careless when it comes to doing household chores

• resentment of her father's efforts to impose his interests on her

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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

Part A - What attitude does the narrator of Confetti Girl reveal when she uses the book as a coaster in paragraph 34?

• worry about being able to finish her schoolwork

• dishonesty in lying to her father about her homework

• carelessness when it comes to doing household chores

• resentment of her father's efforts to impose his interests on her

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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

Part B - Which paragraphs from the two passages best support the answer to Part A?

• 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.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

What is the primary theme of the story 'Confetti Girl'?

• A) The importance of family traditions

• B) The conflict between personal interests and family expectations

• C) The joy of celebrating cultural festivals

• D) The challenges of moving to a new place

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In 'Confetti Girl', what does the use of confetti symbolize?

• A) Celebration and joy

• B) Chaos and disorder

• C) Simplicity and minimalism

• D) Sadness and loss

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Confetti Girl' to convey the narrator's feelings?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the narrator's attitude towards her father's hobbies in 'Confetti Girl'?

• A) Admiration

• B) Indifference

• C) Resentment

• D) Curiosity

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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

How does the author of 'Confetti Girl' use dialogue to develop the characters?

• A) By revealing their inner thoughts

• B) By showing their relationships with each other

• C) By describing their physical appearances

• D) By explaining their backgrounds

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the significance of the title 'Confetti Girl'?

• A) It represents the narrator's love for parties

• B) It symbolizes the scattered nature of the narrator's life

• C) It refers to a cultural festival

• D) It highlights the narrator's artistic talents

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9