How are the themes of the passage and the poem SIMILAR?

They both involve appreciating language and culture.

Details: Elisa is sad. Elisa lived in Puerto Rico. Elisa does not understand a lot of English.

Theme: It is difficult to adjust to living in a new place.

Which event happens FIRST?

Elisa enjoys watching squirrels with her grandmother.

"Speaking is one thing & writing is another." "And vice versa," said Elisa. "And the opposite."

Signals the beginning of Elisa and Jose's friendship.

What does Elisa learn from Jose?

Everyone has strengths and weaknesses.

"It will be right here waiting for you when you get back." "I'll be back soon, Grandma..."

It is clear from the context that Elisa&Grandma are speaking

What is different about Elisa staying with her grandmother this time?

She is living with her grandmother rather than visiting her.

How is the passage DIFFERENT from the poem?

The passage deals with challenges adjusting to a new culture

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Elisa's Diary- Comprehension

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1
How are the themes of the passage and the poem SIMILAR?
They both involve learning new words from teachers.
They are both about the pain of giving up one's past.
They are both about moving to a new country.
They both involve appreciating language and culture.
2
Details: Elisa is sad. Elisa lived in Puerto Rico. Elisa does not understand a lot of English.
Theme: It is important to be loyal to friends.
Theme: It can be helpful to work with other people.
Theme: It is difficult to adjust to living in a new place.
Theme: It can be fun to learn new things.
3
Which event happens FIRST?
Elisa's teacher mispronounces her name.
Elisa meets Jose at the beginning of the school year.
Elisa moves to the United States permanently.
Elisa enjoys watching squirrels with her grandmother.
4
"Speaking is one thing & writing is another." "And vice versa," said Elisa. "And the opposite."
Elisa's way of competing with Jose in their native language.
Shows that Elisa is upset about speaking English.
Appears at the very end of the story.
Signals the beginning of Elisa and Jose's friendship.
5
What is Elisa at the end of the passage?
A high school student.
A teacher.
A grandmother.
A tourist.
6
What does Elisa learn from Jose?
It takes a special talent to be an artist.
People should speak only one language.
Everyone has strengths and weaknesses.
Cultural traditions do not really matter.
7
"It will be right here waiting for you when you get back." "I'll be back soon, Grandma..."
The author wants the characters to be a mystery.
Elisa decides to change her name after moving to the U.S.
Grandma is embarrassed about getting Elisa's name wrong.
It is clear from the context that Elisa&Grandma are speaking
8
What is different about Elisa staying with her grandmother this time?
She is living with her grandmother rather than visiting her.
She is staying by herself with her grandmother.
She is helping her grandmother move to a new home.
She is learning how to take care of the squirrels from her.
9
What happens after Jose tells about the customs and traditions of his country?
Elisa volunteers to go next.
The students mock him.
The students clap.
Elisa feels embarrassed.
10
How is the passage DIFFERENT from the poem?
The poem does not use similes.
The passage uses both English and Spanish words.
The passage deals with challenges adjusting to a new culture
The poem contains dialogue and the passage does not.

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