Weslandia and The Circuit

Summarize the main events in 'Weslandia'.

• Wesley creates his own civilization, grows his own food, invents a new language and alphabet, and gains acceptance and respect from his peers.

• Wesley joins the military and becomes a war hero

• Wesley moves to a different country and becomes a famous chef

• Wesley becomes a professional athlete and wins multiple championships

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Infer the reasons why the main character in 'The Circuit' decides to leave his home and move to a new place.

• The main character decides to leave his home and move to a new place because he wanted to start a new career as a professional athlete.

• The main character decides to leave his home and move to a new place because he was bored and wanted a change of scenery.

• The main character decides to leave his home and move to a new place because he lost a bet and had to move away.

• The main character decides to leave his home and move to a new place because his family is looking for better opportunities and a better life.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Compare and contrast the main characters in 'Weslandia' and 'The Circuit'.

• The main characters in 'Weslandia' and 'The Circuit' have no impact on the story

• The main characters in both books face identical challenges

• The main characters in 'Weslandia' and 'The Circuit' are different in terms of their personalities, experiences, and the challenges they face.

• The main characters in both books are exactly the same

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Summarize the theme of 'Weslandia'.

• The theme of 'Weslandia' is about conformity, tradition, and the power of fitting in.

• The theme of 'Weslandia' is about individuality, creativity, and the power of self-discovery.

• The theme of 'Weslandia' is about uniformity, restriction, and the power of suppressing creativity.

• The theme of 'Weslandia' is about laziness, lack of ambition, and the power of following the crowd.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Infer the lesson the main character learns in 'The Circuit'.

• The value of being lazy

• Perseverance and resilience

• The benefit of avoiding challenges

• The importance of giving up

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Compare and contrast the settings in 'Weslandia' and 'The Circuit'.

• The setting in 'Weslandia' is a tropical island, while the setting in 'The Circuit' is a space station.

• The setting in 'Weslandia' is a magical kingdom, while the setting in 'The Circuit' is a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

• The setting in 'Weslandia' is a futuristic city, while the setting in 'The Circuit' is a medieval village.

• The setting in 'Weslandia' is a suburban neighborhood, while the setting in 'The Circuit' is a migrant labor camp.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Summarize the main conflict in 'Weslandia'.

• The main conflict in 'Weslandia' is about a disagreement between Wesley and his parents

• The main conflict in 'Weslandia' is about a war between two neighboring kingdoms

• The main conflict in 'Weslandia' is about a love triangle between Wesley and two of his classmates

• Wesley feels like an outcast and doesn't fit in with the other kids in his neighborhood.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Infer the emotions the main character experiences in 'The Circuit' when facing challenges.

• happiness, contentment, satisfaction

• anger, resentment, apathy

• The main character experiences emotions such as fear, frustration, determination, and hope when facing challenges.

• confusion, indifference, boredom

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Compare and contrast the resolutions in 'Weslandia' and 'The Circuit'.

• The resolutions in 'Weslandia' and 'The Circuit' are completely unrelated and have no similarities

• The resolutions in 'Weslandia' and 'The Circuit' both involve the main characters finding acceptance and a sense of belonging, but through different means and circumstances.

• The resolutions in both stories are identical and have no differences

• The resolutions in both stories involve the main characters facing similar challenges and outcomes

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Summarize the impact of the main character's actions in 'Weslandia'.

• The main character's actions in 'Weslandia' have a negative impact on the community

• The main character's actions in 'Weslandia' have no impact on the community

• The main character's actions in 'Weslandia' have a minimal impact on the community

• The main character's actions in 'Weslandia' have a significant and positive impact on the community, leading to the creation of a new civilization and the transformation of the community's culture and economy.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2