Midterm Narrative Review

A theme from "Dear Alejandro" is that hard works pays off. 

What makes this theme statement accurate?

• It provides an overview of the text.

• It can be applied to other texts.

• It uses textual evidence for support.

• It focuses on the content of the text.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which BEST describes the interaction between Cesar Chavez and Abuelito?

• They were good friends.

• Chavez inspired Abuelito to go to law school.

• Chavez inspired Abuelito to advocate for workers' rights.

• Chavez would not have been successful without Abuelito's help.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which is an objective summary of "Dear Alejandro"?

• Abuelito describes his early life and how difficult his working conditions were. Later, Abuelito recounts the welcome alternative of his school studies. Finally, Abuelito concludes with a description of the difficulties he ultimately had while in school.

• Abuelito describes his early life and how difficult his working conditions were. Later, Abuelito recounts the impact Cesar Chavez and the La Causa had on his life. Finally, Abuelito concludes with an anecdote about taking his children to see Cesar Chavez speak.

• Abuelito describes the impact Cesar Chavez and the La Causa had on his life. Later, Abuelito recounts an anecdote about taking his children to see Cesar Chavez speak. Finally, Abuelito concludes with a description of his early life and how difficult his working conditions were. 

• Abuelito describes the unfortunate working conditions of his early life. Later, Abuelito recounts his rather fortuitous encounters with both Cesar Chavez and the La Causa. Finally, Abuelito concludes with a stirring anecdote about his children seeing Cesar Chavez speak in person. 

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is one reason why Abuelito found Cesar Chavez so inspiring?

• They both became famous

• They shared similar backgrounds

• They were both uninterested in farming

• They had similar hobbies apart from farming

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which sentence from "Dear Alejandro" BEST demonstrates how Abuelito develops a theme from the text?

• I got your email asking if I would help you with your history project on the plight of California farm workers.

• I was born in San Jose, Costa Rica in 1948; my family moved to a farming community between Fresno and San Francisco.

• Before I learned about his goals of organizing a union to improve the working conditions of vulnerable laborers, I did not see a bright future, a way forward.

• Señor Chavez was going to give a speech at an organization called the Commonwealth Club of California, and I wanted them both to experience what it was like to hear about real-world issues from someone who had lived such a remarkable life.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is MOST LIKELY true about Alejandro based on the text?

• He likely excels in school

• He likely struggles in school

• If he becomes a farm worker, he will likely work in poor conditions.

• If he becomes a farm worker, he will likely work in improved conditions.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What does the word "intercede" mean in the following sentence:

"The movement, known as La Causa, was trying to create a labor union to intercede on behalf of the grape harvesters."

• farm

• imply

• respond

• survive

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What was the name of the movement that initially inspires Abuelito?

• La Causa

• Cesar Chavez

• United Farm Workers of America

• Commonwealth Club of California

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"There were no bathrooms or clean water to drink, and we were not allowed to take breaks, even for lunch. My mother would give us food wrapped in a cloth that we would keep in our pockets."

What inference from the text do the sentences BEST support?

• Abuelito had to throw his lunch away.

• Abuelito had to eat his lunch after work.

• Abuelito had to eat his lunch before work.

• Abuelito had to eat his lunch while he was working.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2