Exploring Chapter 5 of A Little Piece of Ground

What is the main conflict presented in Chapter 5?

• The protagonist's internal struggle between personal desires and societal expectations.

• The protagonist's quest for revenge against a rival.

• The community's struggle to adapt to new technology.

• The protagonist's journey to find a lost treasure.

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CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.5.3

How does the setting influence the characters' actions in this chapter?

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

• The setting significantly influences the characters' actions by shaping their emotional responses and decision-making processes.

• Characters act independently of their surroundings.

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

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify a key event that occurs in Chapter 5 and its significance.

• A major conflict arises between two supporting characters.

• The setting changes dramatically to a new location.

• The protagonist discovers a hidden secret about their family.

• The protagonist realizes their true feelings for another character.

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CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

What emotions do the characters experience in this chapter?

• Fear, sadness, determination

• Surprise, happiness, apathy

• Excitement, relief, boredom

• Joy, anger, confusion

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Discuss the role of friendship as depicted in Chapter 5.

• Friendship is portrayed as a source of conflict and rivalry among characters.

• Friendship serves as a crucial support system, emphasizing loyalty and emotional bonds that help characters face challenges.

• Friendship is depicted solely as a means to gain power and influence.

• Friendship is irrelevant to the challenges faced by the characters in Chapter 5.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What challenges do the characters face in this chapter?

• Simple misunderstandings

• Internal conflicts and external obstacles.

• No challenges at all

• Only external conflicts

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CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

How does the author use imagery to enhance the narrative in Chapter 5?

• Imagery is only used in the dialogue, not in the narrative.

• The author avoids using any descriptive language in Chapter 5.

• The author uses vivid imagery to create a strong sense of place and emotion.

• The author focuses solely on character development without any imagery.

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CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

What is a pivotal decision made by a character in this chapter?

• The character opts to follow someone else's advice.

• The character decides to run away from their problems.

• The character decides to confront their fears.

• The character chooses to ignore their feelings.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

How does Chapter 5 contribute to the overall theme of the story?

• Chapter 5 illustrates the protagonist's internal conflict, reinforcing the themes of identity and morality.

• Chapter 5 resolves the protagonist's conflict, eliminating tension in the story.

• Chapter 5 introduces a new character that distracts from the main themes.

• Chapter 5 focuses solely on the setting, neglecting character development.

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CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

What vocabulary words are introduced in Chapter 5, and what do they mean?

• 'archetype' (a rare example of something)

• 'transient' (permanent in nature)

• 'dichotomy' (the similarity between two things)

• Vocabulary words introduced in Chapter 5 include: 'ephemeral' (lasting for a very short time), 'quintessential' (representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality), and 'juxtaposition' (the fact of two things being seen or placed close together for contrasting effect).

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CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7