Love Amalia

How has writing from Amalia's point of view helped you to understand the character?

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Why doesn't Amalia open the envelope that Martha gave her?

• Amalia doesn't like to read cards.

• Amalia was too upset with Martha and wanted to cut her out of her life.

• Amalia was happy to no longer have Marth as a friend.

• Amalia was waiting to open it with her Abuelita.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

How does Amalia feel when her cousin calls her lucky?

• Amalia is confused because she doesn't feel lucky.

• Amalia is angry because she isn't lucky to have lost Abuelita.

• Amalia is happy because she also thinks she is very lucky.

• Amalia is happy because she also things she was lucky to have been so close to Abuelita.

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Compare and Contrast the perspectives of Amalia and her cousins to the days after Abuelita's death.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What are the three steps that Amalia's principal propose to solve a problem?

• Apologize, fix the problem, learn from the mistake

• Apologize, fix the problem, forgive the person

• Fix the problem, Apologize, learn to move on

• Research the problem, write a pro/con list, make a decision

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

How has Amalia changed throughout the story?

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why is Amalia's father stern about her need to play a sport?

• Her father wants her to be active.

• Her father wants her to keep playing because it was Abuelita's favorite thing to do with Amalia.

• Her father wants her to keep playing because he knows that Amalia really likes the sport.

• Her father wants her to keep playing because he wants her out of the house.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the main theme of the story 'Love Amalia'?

• Friendship and loss

• Adventure and discovery

• Mystery and suspense

• Science and technology

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following best describes Amalia's character in 'Love Amalia'?

• Shy and introverted

• Brave and adventurous

• Caring and empathetic

• Rebellious and defiant

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

In 'Love Amalia', what is the significance of the letters Amalia writes?

• They reveal her secret identity

• They express her feelings and thoughts

• They are part of a treasure map

• They contain magical spells

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10