Understanding 'The Girl of Incan Stars'

Understanding 'The Girl of Incan Stars'

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

Caramel Hargrave introduces herself and her works, focusing on her first story, 'The Girl of Ink and Stars'. She shares her inspiration and the creative process behind the story, including the significance of an island drawing and a volcanic rock. Hargrave then reads the first chapter, introducing the protagonist Isabella and the setting of Joya. The video concludes with encouragement to read and create stories during challenging times.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Caramel Hargrave suggest is the best way to cope with strange times?

Surrounding oneself with books

Traveling to new places

Watching movies

Playing video games

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Caramel Hargrave begin her story 'The Girl of Incan Stars'?

With a character sketch

With a drawing of an island

With a poem

With a song

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inspired the setting of Joya in 'The Girl of Incan Stars'?

A volcanic rock from Hawaii

A forest in South America

A mountain in Europe

A desert in Africa

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual event is described at the beginning of the first chapter?

A shipwreck on the coast

A festival in the village

A storm hitting the island

Ravens arriving with the governor

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of Isabella's pet chicken?

Frida

Miss La

Pep

Lupe

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Isabella's father's profession?

A teacher

A cartographer

A sailor

A farmer

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Isabella dream of doing?

Exploring beyond the forest border

Sailing the seas

Becoming a teacher

Writing a book

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What special item does Isabella's father use during breakfast?

A carved walking stick

A golden spoon

A silver plate

A magical jug

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Caramel Hargrave encourage children to do during challenging times?

Play outside

Read and create stories

Watch TV

Travel with family