The Watsons Go To Birmingham Final Flashcard

Front

What is the climate difference between Flint, Michigan and Birmingham, Alabama?

Back

Flint, Michigan has a much colder climate than Birmingham, Alabama.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Identify a theme statement that is NOT from 'The Watsons Go To Birmingham'.

Back

It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is an example of an external conflict in 'The Watsons Go To Birmingham'?

Back

None of the provided options describe an external conflict.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What clue indicated that Dad was tired in the novel?

Back

He was talking a lot and hardly ever talked that much.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

Who is Kenneth in the Watson family?

Back

Kenneth is the middle child.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is a major theme of 'The Watsons Go To Birmingham'?

Back

Family support can help through hard times.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What event does the Watson family travel to Birmingham for?

Back

They travel to Birmingham to visit family and to escape the cold weather.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

How does Byron's character develop throughout the story?

Back

Byron shows growth from being a troublemaker to becoming more responsible and caring.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What role does Kenny play in the family dynamics?

Back

Kenny often serves as the narrator and reflects the thoughts and feelings of the family.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What significant historical event is referenced in the novel?

Back

The 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9