CINCO DE MAYO FAST REVIEW

What is the text structure used in paragraphs 2 and 3 of 'Cinco de Mayo'?

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Compare and contrast

• Chronological order

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

What is the central idea of 'Cinco de Mayo'?

• Mexican food and music are important parts of celebrations

• Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's independence from France

• The Battle of Puebla represents Mexican strength and determination

• France wanted to take control of Mexico City

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Which detail from the text best supports the central idea that the Battle of Puebla was significant?

• The battle happened on May 5, 1862

• Mexico owed money to European countries

• A smaller Mexican army defeated a stronger French army

• People celebrate with parades and festivals

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does the author develop their purpose of informing readers about Cinco de Mayo?

• By only focusing on modern celebrations

• By telling jokes about the holiday

• By explaining the battle's history and its modern significance

• By comparing it to other Mexican holidays

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

How does the map contribute to the text?

• it explains how big Mexico is compared to the United States

• it shows where Puebla is located in Mexico

• it names all the countries in Mexico

• it shows where the armies fought in each battle

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

What does the word "vibrant" mean when describing Mexican culture?

• ancient and old

• full of life and energy

• quiet and calm

• small and simple

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does "reenactments" mean in the passage

• dancing at a party

• cooking special foods

• playing music

• acting out historical events again

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which detail would be MOST important to include in a summary of this text?

• Mexican food is served at celebrations.

• The battle happened at Puebla.

• The smaller Mexican army defeated the stronger French Army.

• People have parades to celebrate.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2