Maria Celebrates Brazil Quiz

What is the essential question for the week?

• How do animals adapt to their environment?

• What makes a good friend?

• How are families around the world the same and different?

• Why is it important to recycle?

What is the title of the first story the students are supposed to read?

• Maria Celebrates Brazil

• Celebrating Cultures

• The Adventures of Alex

• A Day in the Life of a Brazilian Family

What language does Maria's family speak?

• French

• Italian

• Portuguese

• Spanish

Why is the parade important to Maria's family?

• It is a family tradition.

• It is a way to meet new friends.

• It allows them to share their culture with others.

• It is a chance to win a prize.

What does Maria decide to do about the parade practice?

• She decides to practice at home.

• She decides to watch the practice from afar.

• She decides to attend the practice.

• She decides to skip it and visit Anna.

What does Maria's father emphasize about the parade?

• It is a way to make new friends.

• It is a family obligation.

• It is important for sharing their culture.

• It is a chance to win a trophy.

What is one of the vocabulary words highlighted in the story?

• Community

• Tradition

• Culture

• Festival

What does the word 'scurries' mean in the context of the story?

• Walks slowly

• Moves quickly

• Stands still

• Jumps up and down

How does Maria feel during the parade?

• Nervous and shy

• Proud and excited

• Sad and disappointed

• Angry and frustrated

What are students encouraged to do after reading the story?

• Write a summary of the story

• Compare Maria's family to their own

• Create a dance routine

• Draw a picture of the parade