Exploring The Walking Dance

What is the main theme of The Walking Dance?

• The struggle for power among factions.

• Survival in a post-apocalyptic world.

• The importance of technology in society.

• Human connection and identity in chaos.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

How does the author convey the importance of dance in the story?

• Dance is shown as a source of conflict among characters.

• The author ignores dance entirely in the narrative.

• Dance is portrayed as a vital form of expression and connection in the story.

• Dance is depicted as a mere hobby with no significance.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What message does Marcela Fuentes aim to communicate through the characters' experiences?

• The triviality of personal relationships in life.

• The importance of understanding one's roots and the impact of personal choices.

• The significance of wealth and status in society.

• The necessity of abandoning one's heritage for success.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Identify a key event that illustrates the main idea of the text.

• The protagonist's reflection on their childhood memories.

• The protagonist's decision to stay in their hometown.

• The protagonist's pivotal decision to leave their hometown.

• The protagonist's encounter with a stranger in a different city.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

What role does culture play in the narrative of The Walking Dance?

• Culture is solely responsible for the plot's conflict in The Walking Dance.

• Culture is only a background element with no significance in the story.

• Culture plays a crucial role in shaping identities and interactions in The Walking Dance.

• Culture has no impact on the characters' development in The Walking Dance.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

How does the author use imagery to enhance the reader's understanding of dance?

• The author uses complex jargon to describe dance movements.

• Imagery is used to focus solely on the technical aspects of dance.

• The author avoids any descriptive language to create a sense of ambiguity.

• The author enhances understanding of dance through vivid imagery that evokes movement, colors, and emotions.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the significance of the title The Walking Dance?

• It symbolizes the interplay of movement and emotional expression.

• It is a metaphor for the struggles of daily life.

• It highlights the importance of rhythm in music.

• It refers to a specific dance style from a particular culture.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

In what ways does the author express the emotional impact of dance on the characters?

• The author focuses solely on the historical context of dance.

• The author describes the technical aspects of dance choreography.

• The author emphasizes the costumes worn by the dancers.

• The author expresses the emotional impact of dance by depicting characters' physical movements, transformative music, and dance as a form of emotional expression.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

How does the setting influence the main ideas presented in the text?

• The setting influences the main ideas by providing context that shapes character motivations and highlights key themes.

• The setting has no impact on the characters' actions.

• The setting only affects the plot, not the themes.

• The setting is irrelevant to the main ideas presented.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What techniques does Fuentes use to engage the reader's interest?

• Minimal character backstory

• Fuentes uses vivid imagery, rich symbolism, and intricate character development to engage the reader's interest.

• Lack of descriptive language

• Simple plot structure

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6