Ready Reading L 2 Summarizing Informational Texts

p. 35 Q 1. Which sentence is the best summary of why Fernando Chavez thinks young people should know about Cesar Chavez?

• Young people should know about Cesar Chavez because he was Fernando's grandfather.

• Young people should know about Cesar Chaves so that they can be inspired to help others like he did.

• Young people should know about Cesar Chavez because he organized a union for farm workers.

• Young people should know about Cesar Chavez because it makes Fernando sad to see migrant families without homes.

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Informational Reading

p. 35 Q 2. Select the TWO sentences that should be included in a summary of Fernando's answer to the second interview question.

• Fernando's grandfather named his dogs Strike and Boycott.

• When Fernando's grandfather died, many people came to give thanks for all that he had done for them.

• Fernando and his family miss Tata, especially at Christmas.

• Fernando's grandfather had two guard dogs that are buried near his grave.

• Tata had thirty-three grandchildren, and he loved all of them.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

p. 35 Q. 3 Which statement best summarizes Fernando's answer to the third interview question?

• Chavez was brave.

• Chavez gave speeches.

• Chavez worked in the fields.

• Chavez held boycotts.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

p. 36 Q 4 part A. Which statement best summarizes the main idea of the interview?

• Fernando is the grandson of Cesar Chavez, a famous leader in the labor movement.

• Fernando remembers his last moments with his Tata at the side of his grave.

• Fernando feels very sad because many migrant workers do not live in regular houses but in campers and trucks.

• Fernando wants to help others when he grows up because stories about his grandvather have inspired him.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

p. 36 Q 4 part B. Which detail from the text best supports your answer to Part A?

• "I'm grateful that I don't have to go through that."

• "These stories make me want to stand up and do something when I am older and braver."

• "When I see families living in campers and trucks, I feel so sad."

• "My family and I really miss him, especially at Christmas time."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3