Dream Drum Girl, Fish Cheeks or Both

Which story features a character who dreams of playing an instrument even though people say it is only for boys?

• Drum Dream Girl

• Fish Cheeks

• Both

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

Which text tells about a character who feels embarrassed by traditional food and customs at a special family dinner?

• Drum Dream Girl

• Fish Cheeks

• Both

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

In which text do we see a character struggle with what other people expect them to be?

• Drum Dream Girl

• Fish Cheeks

• Both

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

Which story includes a character who practices secretly because they are not allowed to do what they love in public?

• Drum Dream Girl

• Fish Cheeks

• Both

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which text shows a character who worries about fitting in with friends because of her cultural traditions?

• Drum Dream Girl

• Fish Cheeks

• Both

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

Which texts share the theme of learning to accept who you are, even if you are different?

• Drum Dream Girl

• Fish Cheeks

• Both

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

In which story does a character use her special talent to change people’s ideas about what is allowed?

• Drum Dream Girl

• Fish Cheeks

• Both

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

Which text tells of a character who feels upset during a family event because her traditions make her feel different?

• Drum Dream Girl

• Fish Cheeks

• Both

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

Which texts include a conflict between family or society’s expectations and the character’s dreams or feelings?

• Drum Dream Girl

• Fish Cheeks

• Both

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which story features a character who is proud of her passion and does not give up even when others say she should not do it?

• Drum Dream Girl

• Fish Cheeks

• Both

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9