Weslandia & The Circuit Word Study

In what ways are the main characters in 'Weslandia' and 'The Circuit' similar?

• They are both outsiders who create their own unique identity and community.

• They both have no interest in creating their own identity

• They are both wealthy and privileged individuals

• They both conform to the expectations of their society

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

What can you infer about the main character's personality based on their actions in 'Weslandia'?

• The main character's personality can be inferred as aggressive, confrontational, and uncooperative.

• The main character's personality can be inferred as lazy, dependent, and unmotivated.

• The main character's personality can be inferred as uncreative, conformist, and easily discouraged.

• The main character's personality can be inferred as creative, independent, and determined.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Compare and contrast the themes of 'Weslandia' and 'The Circuit'.

• The themes of 'Weslandia' and 'The Circuit' are both about sports and competition.

• The themes of 'Weslandia' and 'The Circuit' are both about cooking and recipes.

• The themes of 'Weslandia' and 'The Circuit' both revolve around individuality and self-discovery.

• The themes of 'Weslandia' and 'The Circuit' are both about outer space and aliens.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

How are the main characters in 'Weslandia' and 'The Circuit' different?

• The main character in 'Weslandia' is a time traveler, while the main character in 'The Circuit' is a space explorer

• The main character in 'Weslandia' is a professional athlete, while the main character in 'The Circuit' is a scientist

• The main character in 'Weslandia' is a creative and imaginative boy named Wesley, while the main character in 'The Circuit' is a young boy named Francisco who is an immigrant worker in the fields.

• The main character in 'Weslandia' is a girl named Sarah, while the main character in 'The Circuit' is a robot named Robo

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

What can you infer about the main character's motivations in 'Weslandia'?

• Dependence and obedience

• Independence and creativity

• Laziness and apathy

• Conformity and tradition

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Compare and contrast the challenges faced by the main characters in 'Weslandia' and 'The Circuit'.

• The main characters in 'Weslandia' and 'The Circuit' both face challenges related to fitting in and finding their identity, but 'Weslandia' focuses more on social acceptance and creating a unique culture, while 'The Circuit' focuses more on immigration, poverty, and discrimination.

• The challenges faced by the main characters are insignificant and easily overcome

• Both main characters face challenges related to sports and competition

• The main characters in both stories have no challenges and everything comes easily to them

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

What inferences can you make about the main character's growth and change in 'The Circuit'?

• The main character's growth and change in 'The Circuit' can be inferred from his love for animals and nature

• The main character's growth and change in 'The Circuit' can be inferred from his interest in sports and physical activities

• The main character's growth and change in 'The Circuit' can be inferred from his experiences and how he responds to them, such as learning to work in the fields, facing discrimination, and finding ways to cope with difficult circumstances.

• The main character's growth and change in 'The Circuit' can be inferred from his ability to speak multiple languages

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How do the main characters in 'Weslandia' and 'The Circuit' overcome their obstacles?

• By using their creativity, determination, and resilience.

• By avoiding their obstacles and running away

• By relying on others to solve their problems

• By giving up and accepting defeat

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

What point of view is used to tell the story in "Weslandia"?

•  First-person perspective
  

• Second-person perspective

• Third-person perspective
  

• Fourth-person perspective

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the primary theme of 'Weslandia'?

• A) The importance of conformity

• B) The power of imagination and individuality

• C) The benefits of technology

• D) The significance of wealth

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.9