The Adventures with Words/The Upside Down Boy

What is the main idea of the poem "I like You?"

• A friend is someone who makes you smile.

• A friend is someone like you but not just like you.

• A friend is someone you cannot really understand.

• A friend is someone who likes all the things you like.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

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What kind of book is talked about in "Top Secret?"

• a diary

• a dictionary

• a mystery book

• a book of poems

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The poems "In the Land of Words" and "I Go to the Land" talk about words in the same way. What do the both say?

• Words are open doors that help the poet belong.

• Words are tall trees that make the poet proud.

• Words are music that makes the poet joyful.

• Words are water that helps the poet grow.

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

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What do the friends in the poems "Jokes" think about the girl names Crystal?

• They really enjoy the funny jokes she tells.

• They are tired of losing the joke contest to her.

• They hope she will teach them how to tell jokes.

• They wish she should do something other than tell jokes.

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What is "The Upside Day Boy" passage mostly about?

• how Juanito learns to sing beautifully

• how Juanito teaches his friends to play music

• how Juanito's father helps to find things to do

• how Juanito's feelings change about where he lives

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The poet who wrote "Riddles" most likely does what?

• stops trying when something is too hard

• hopes to become a writer someday

• keeps at something until it is done

• enjoys playing tricks on friends

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CCSS.RL.3.5

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CCSS.RL.4.5

How does the introduction by Juan Felipe Herrera at the beginning of the passage connect to the rest of his story?

• by telling why his family moved

• by contrasting city life with country like

• by explaining the problems faced by his family

• by asking questions about working in the fields

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What does Juanito mean when he wonders if his tongue will turn into a rock?

• He does not want to laugh.

• He will not be able to speak.

• He will not be able to understand.

• He does not want his tongue to hurt.

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Why does Juanito call himself the upside down boy?

• He jumps high at recess.

• He does not know how to swing.

• He does not know where he belongs.

• He has a lot of unusual ideas in art class.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

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Which detail from the passage show that the author thinks trying new things can bring rewards?

• Juanito learns to play the harmonica.

• Juanito finger-paints with bright colors.

• Juanito helps his mother make bunuelos.

• Juanito leads the class in front of his parents.

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