The Flag Maker

Front

What does it mean when something feels gritty?

Back

It feels rough and sandy.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What are ramparts?

Back

Mounds of earth or walls surrounding a fort.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

Front

What does the word 'defeat' mean?

Back

To beat or overcome someone in a contest.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

How can you tell that 'The Flag Maker' is set long ago?

Back

The picture shows women sewing by hand.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

How might Caroline feel when she sees the British ships bombing Fort McHenry?

Back

Terrified.

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What is the significance of sewing by hand in the story?

Back

It indicates the time period and the lack of modern technology.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Front

What does a black and white picture suggest about the time it was taken?

Back

It suggests that it was taken a long time ago.

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

Front

Why is it important to understand the setting of a story?

Back

It helps readers grasp the context and events of the story.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Front

What emotions might characters feel during a battle?

Back

Fear, bravery, confusion, or determination.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What role do women play in 'The Flag Maker'?

Back

They contribute to the war effort by making flags.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9