Ballerina Dreams

The learning point of this story could be that:

• You should let other people's opinions block your dreams.

• You should follow your dreams and not care about how different you are.

• Nothing matters if you're a great dancer.

• What happened in the past is not part of your present.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Spell this word right: Belerine

(a)  

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CCSS.L.3.2F

In your mind, you think Félicie is a ______ (adj.) girl.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What did Michaela find in a magazine?

• A picture of a singer

• A picture of a ballerina

• A picture of a movie star

• A picture of a teacher

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What was Michaela's big dream?

• To be a singer

• To be a ballerina

• To be a teacher

• To be a doctor

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What message can we learn from Michaela’s story?

• Never watch ballet videos

• Dreams don’t come true

• Work hard and follow your dreams

• Never try new things

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main theme of 'Ballerina Dreams'?

• Perseverance and following dreams

• The importance of wealth

• The role of technology in dance

• The history of ballet

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which word best describes the protagonist's attitude in 'Ballerina Dreams'?

• Determined

• Indifferent

• Pessimistic

• Carefree

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

In 'Ballerina Dreams', what obstacle does the protagonist face?

• Lack of talent

• Financial difficulties

• Discouragement from others

• Injury

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the correct spelling of the word that means a female ballet dancer?

• Ballerina

• Balerina

• Ballerena

• Balarina

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E