Which statement best supports the theme, "It is hard to fit in."

Some people don't like to appear different.

Which of the following is a theme?

Observing nature can change how you view the world.

Why does Maya give her father an incorrect translation?

She wants to keep her father from getting angry.

In "A Place to Call Home" research shows most immigrants...

...say they are happy with their choice.

Why does Yang's mother give her an elephant bracelet?

It is meant to make her feel protected.

Which is true of the serious illness that Yang had?

It is difficult to diagnose and treat.

How does Nurzhan help resolve the story's conflict?

He offers to be Maya's chaperone.

One reason members of the Yang family want to become American citizens is because...

...they don't think they can ever return to Laos.

According to the report, immigrants were surprised by...

...how much hard work it takes to succeed in the U.S.A.

What is the main conflict of "My Favorite Chaperone?"

Maya wants permission to go to a school dance.

Recent immigrants stay in closer contact with friends and relatives in their birth countries...

...because new technology makes it cheaper and easier.

Why is Maya upset when she's called to the office?

She thinks that she is in trouble.

What does Mama do to show that she understands that growing up in America is different?

She gives Maya her special bracelet to wear to the dance.

Which statement best supports the theme that, "One should be proud of his or her traditions."

"Never look down on your traditions, my child."

Which of the following is not a grade level (3.0) writing requirement?

personal connections to the topic

According to the report immigrants believe...

...learning English is important for getting a job.

In RACES, what does E stand for?

Explain how your evidence supports your answer.

Most immigrants believe their children should...

...learn to speak English in school.

Why are Maya's parents stricter than her friends' parents?

They are from a country with different customs.

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Grade 8 - Collection 1 - Culture & Belonging

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1
In RACES, what does R stand for?
Repeat in a summary
Restate the question
Read the passage
Recite the key words
2
Which statement best supports the theme, "It is hard to fit in."
It is easy to adapt to new cultures.
One should eat ethnic foods.
Some people don't like to appear different.
A person should be proud of his or her heritage.
3
What does a high-school teacher help Yang understand?
that her handwriting is very difficult to read
how to write an essay
the importance of Romeo and Juliet
that she is a gifted writer
4
Which of the following is a theme?
Observing nature can change how you view the world.
Natural Beauty
I stood alone in a field of daisies.
The flowers are pretty.
5
Why does Maya give her father an incorrect translation?
She needs Nurzhan's help.
She wants to keep her father from getting angry.
She misunderstands the principal.
She thinks Nurzhan did the right thing.
6
In RACES, What does A stand for?
Analyze the question
Answer the question
Always use a quote
Apply the question to your life
7
In "A Place to Call Home" research shows most immigrants...
...say they are happy with their choice.
...plan to go back to their birth country.
...want to try living in yet another country.
...feel that moving was a mistake.
8
Why does Yang's mother give her an elephant bracelet?
It is used to remind her that she is Hmong.
It is meant to lift her spirits while she is ill.
It is a traditional Hmong cure.
It is meant to make her feel protected.
9
Which is true of the serious illness that Yang had?
It only affects the Hmong people.
It was the result of a heart attack.
It was all in her mind.
It is difficult to diagnose and treat.
10
How does Nurzhan help resolve the story's conflict?
He signs his sister's permission slip.
He stands up to a school bully.
He says how things are different in America.
He offers to be Maya's chaperone.
11
In "The Latehomecomer," which is true of the first home owned by the Yang family?
It was large enough for visitors.
It was small and run down.
It was modern and expensive.
It was once owned by a famous author.
12
One reason members of the Yang family want to become American citizens is because...
...they enjoy living in Minnesota.
...it is required for anyone to buy a home.
...they are proud Hmong joined with America in war time.
...they don't think they can ever return to Laos.
13
According to the report, immigrants were surprised by...
...how much hard work it takes to succeed in the U.S.A.
...how rarely they see others from their birth countries.
...life in the U.S.A. is just like in the movies.
...how little respect people have for American customs.
14
What is the main conflict of "My Favorite Chaperone?"
Maya's family is struggling to earn money.
Maya has to do her mom's job when her mom was hurt.
Maya wants permission to go to a school dance.
Maya's brother is being bullied.
15
Recent immigrants stay in closer contact with friends and relatives in their birth countries...
...because new technology makes it cheaper and easier.
...because they want to teach them English.
...because they are asking them to send money.
...because they plan to return.
16
Why is Maya upset when she's called to the office?
She worries that she'll be dropped from gymnastics.
She thinks that she is in trouble.
She knows her brother was fighting.
She thinks she won't be able to reach her father.
17
What does Mama do to show that she understands that growing up in America is different?
She defends Maya's burnt cooking.
She gives Maya her special bracelet to wear to the dance.
She treats Maya and Nurzhan differently.
She insists that Nurzhan be the chaperone.
18
In RACES, what does C stand for?
Check for errors you can fix
Cite text evidence
Carefully re-read
Close read
19
Which statement best supports the theme that, "One should be proud of his or her traditions."
"Never look down on your traditions, my child."
"Of course I love your cooking, but it smells strong."
"Are you ashamed of being different?"
"Why can't you just pack me a PB&J?"
20
Which of the following is not a grade level (3.0) writing requirement?
correctly cited quotes, paraphrasing, & specific examples
explanations are based on text, and not your own opinion
opening & closing sentences that are clearly on topic
personal connections to the topic
21
According to the report immigrants believe...
...learning English is only important for their children.
...learning English is important for getting a job.
...learning English is required before moving to the U.S.A.
...learning to speak English is too difficult.
22
In RACES, what does E stand for?
Each passage needs to be used.
Explain how your evidence supports your answer.
Expository
Essay
23
In RACES, what does S stand for?
Sentence Structure
Summary (One Paragraph)
Summary (One Sentence)
Support
24
Most immigrants believe their children should...
...learn to speak English in school.
...have jobs that require them to speak English.
...speak only their native language at home.
...have classes in their native language.
25
Why are Maya's parents stricter than her friends' parents?
They want her to set an example for her brother.
They are from a country with different customs.
They expect her to always be the best.
They are crabby from working long hours.

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