Exploring Weslandia

What is the main idea of the story "Weslandia" by Paul Fleischman?

• Wesley creates a new civilization in his backyard.

• Wesley struggles with his schoolwork.

• Wesley moves to a new city.

• Wesley learns to play a new sport.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which event best summarizes Wesley's initial motivation to start his own civilization?

• Wesley wants to impress his friends.

• Wesley is inspired by a school project.

• Wesley is bored during summer vacation.

• Wesley wants to escape from his chores.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

How would you describe Wesley's character based on his actions in the story?

• Lazy and uninterested

• Creative and determined

• Shy and reserved

• Angry and rebellious

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What inference can you make about Wesley's relationship with his parents?

• They are very strict and controlling.

• They are supportive of his unique interests.

• They are indifferent to his activities.

• They discourage his creativity.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Analyze how Wesley's creation of a new civilization affects his social life.

• He becomes more isolated from his peers.

• He gains new friends who are interested in his project.

• He loses interest in his project and abandons it.

• He becomes the most popular kid in school.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Compare and contrast Wesley's civilization with the world he lives in. What is one major difference?

• Wesley's civilization has no rules.

• Wesley's civilization is based on nature and creativity.

• Wesley's civilization is more technologically advanced.

• Wesley's civilization is exactly like his real world.

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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 is a key event that shows Wesley's problem-solving skills?

• Wesley decides to quit his project.

• Wesley invents a new language for his civilization.

• Wesley asks his parents for help with his project.

• Wesley copies ideas from a book.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Identify a theme of "Weslandia" by Paul Fleischman.

• The importance of following rules

• The value of creativity and individuality

• The necessity of teamwork

• The benefits of technology

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What does Wesley's success in creating his own civilization suggest about his character?

• He is easily discouraged.

• He is resourceful and imaginative.

• He prefers to work alone.

• He is dependent on others for ideas.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

How does Wesley's project change his relationship with his peers?

• They become more distant from him.

• They start to admire and join him.

• They ignore his efforts completely.

• They make fun of his project.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3