Breaking Through Ch 6-8

Why did Mr. Milo give Francisco an A+ on his report even though there were lots of grammatical errors?

• He felt sorry for Francisco.
• He know despite a language barrier, that Francisco had done a great job.
• Francisco's parents complained.
• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why did Papá give Francisco he Saint Christopher necklace.

• He was proud of his son.
• Graduation was an important milestone.
• That was his way of showing Francisco he loved him.
• All of the above.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Why did Francisco look forward to the weekends?

• It was his only days off and he could relax.
• He got to hang out with his friends.
• It was a chance for him to spend time with both his brother and father.
• None of the above.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why didn't Mr. Ito tell Fransisco's father about the strawberry fight?

• He couldn't speak Spanish.
• It wasn't important.
• He knew he would get back at Francisco.
• None of the above.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

The text says "From that day on, I spent more time struggling through Dr. Doolittle."  What was the author trying to convey?

• The other kids were smarter than he was.
• He still didn't understand the book.
• They no longer looked for goldfish.
• All of the above.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Why did Francisco stop going to the Vets dances that summer 

• Francisco had to work everyday.
• Francisco no longer liked to dance.
• Peggy was going to the dances and Francisco didn't want to see her.
• Papá had given Francisco a horrible hair cut.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Why was Francisco excited for the new school year?

• He was now in High School.
• He no longer had to pick grapes or cotton.
• He could start school on time like everyone else.
• All of the above.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why did Papá say "only rich people become teachers" to Francisco?

• He thought Francisco was wasting his time with an education.
• He doesn't think poor people can afford careers.
• He is upset that his boys won't be working in the fields with him anymore.
• All of the above.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why did Mr. Kinkade inform Francisco about the vocational opportunities?

• He assumed that was only what Francisco could do.
• He wanted to give Francisco options.
• He did this for all students he met with.
• He felt this would be best for Francisco.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

In social studies class how does Francisco's culture conflict with the American culture?

• He disagrees with kids being able to argue with their parents.
• He isn't wearing the right clothes to school.
• Students talked during class without permission.
• All of the above.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3