Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

How does the passage indicate Olga's absence during the holidays?

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Citing textual evidence

What is the protagonist feeling as a result of her family and peers' attitudes?

• Happiness

• Isolation

• Excitement

• Confidence

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Comprehending a text

What supports the protagonist's feelings of isolation and hopelessness in the passage?

• Her detailed descriptions of her experiences and emotions

• Her interactions with other characters

• The setting of the story

• Her physical appearance

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Evaluating reasons and evidence

How does the protagonist's description of feeling like a 'shred of a person' and being unable to focus in class demonstrate the impact of sleep deprivation and nightmares on her daily life?

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Citing textual evidence

Discuss the role of family in the novel and its impact on the protagonist's identity.

• The protagonist's identity is solely determined by their friends, not their family.

• The role of family in the novel is insignificant and has no impact on the protagonist's identity.

• The novel does not explore the role of family in shaping the protagonist's identity.

• The role of family in the novel is significant as it shapes the protagonist's identity.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the novel explore the concept of belonging?

• Through the use of symbolism and metaphors.

• By exploring different settings and environments.

• Through the main character's internal thoughts and reflections.

• Through the experiences of the main character and their interactions with others.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the novel challenge stereotypes and cultural assumptions?

• The novel does not challenge stereotypes and cultural assumptions; it perpetuates them by presenting characters and situations that align with traditional expectations and norms.

• The novel challenges stereotypes and cultural assumptions by presenting characters and situations that defy traditional expectations and norms.

• The novel reinforces stereotypes and cultural assumptions by portraying characters and situations that conform to traditional expectations and norms.

• The novel challenges stereotypes and cultural assumptions by presenting characters and situations that are completely unrealistic and detached from any cultural context.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the protagonist's sleep deprivation and nightmares impact her daily functioning?

• She becomes more productive during the day

• She struggles to function during the day

• She becomes more energetic during the day

• She has no impact on her daily functioning

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Comprehending a text

How does the protagonist's frustration with not being understood by others contribute to her feelings of loneliness and hopelessness?

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Citing textual evidence

What is the main focus of the passage?

• The narrator's experience during the holidays at tío Bigotes’s house

• The impact of Olga's absence on the family

• The narrator's favorite holiday traditions

• The history of tío Bigotes’s house

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Main ideas and supporting details