Weslandia & The Circuit Word Study

From whose perspective is "The Circuit" told?

• Panchito's father

• Panchito

• An outside narrator

• Multiple family members

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the theme of "Weslandia"?

• Pay attention in school.

• Make friends whereever you go.

• Honesty is the best policy.

• It's okay to be different.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which statement best describes how the point of view affects "The Circuit"?

• It helps readers understand immigrant experiences

•  It focuses on adult perspectives

• It shows multiple family viewpoints

•  It describes events from an outsider's view

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the author's main purpose in writing "The Circuit"?

• To entertain with a funny story

• To inform about farming techniques

• To share a personal migration experience

• To argue about education systems

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

How is "Weslandia" mainly organized?

• As a series of flashbacks

•  In chronological order

• By order of importance

• Through problem and solution

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the main conflict in "Weslandia"?

• A) Wesley struggles to fit in at school.

• B) Wesley's parents want him to play sports.

• C) Wesley is trying to grow a new type of plant.

• D) Wesley wants to move to a new city.

Which literary device is prominently used in "The Circuit"?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Flashback

• D) Foreshadowing

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What lesson does Wesley learn in "Weslandia"?

• A) The importance of teamwork

• B) The value of individuality

• C) The necessity of following rules

• D) The benefits of technology

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

In "The Circuit," what does the circuit refer to?

• A) A series of electrical connections

• B) The family's journey from farm to farm

• C) A local sports competition

• D) A school science project

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the setting influence the events in "Weslandia"?

• A) It provides Wesley with the resources to create his own civilization.

• B) It limits Wesley's ability to make friends.

• C) It forces Wesley to adapt to a new school.

• D) It encourages Wesley to travel.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3