6.1 - Comprehension

What does Mama do right after she braids Erandi's hair?

• sells fish

• buys a dress for Erandi

• takes a nap

• makes tortillas

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does Erandi point to in the window to say she wants for her birthday?

• a dress

• a fishing net

• a party

• money

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Why doesn't she point to the real thing she wants?

• She wants it to be a surprise.

• She knows her mom will get mad if she asks.

• She knows they can't buy doll and doesn't want to upset mama

• She wants to wait until there is a newer one.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does Erandi REALLY want for her birthday?

• a cake

• money

• a doll

• a fishing net

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

The hair that is sold will be used for ALL of these things EXCEPT:

• wigs

• eyelashes

• guitar strings

• fine embroidery

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

Why does mama become embarrassed when she goes to the barber?

• Her hair isn't long enough; the barber doesn't want it

• She is shunned by the other women in line

• They know she doesn't have money to buy the doll

• Her clothing is old and ripped.

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Why do you think the author wrote this story?

• To show readers what life is like in Mexico

• To show different uses for hair

• To teach how to be a barber

• To tell about very difficult choices we must sometimes make

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Why are Erandi and her mother going to the lake?

• They want to sell the net

• They earn their living by catching fish

• To go on a holiday, boating

• To visit relatives that live on the lake

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the difference between Erandi's hair and her mother's?

• Erandi's hair is longer and thicker than her mother's hair.

• Erandi's hair is not quite as long as her mother's.

• Erandi's hair is much younger and not quite as gray.

• Erandi's hair not quite as thick as her mother's.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What choice does Erandi have to make in Senora Andrea's shop?

• To choose between a doll and a dress as a birthday present.

• To choose how short she needs to cut her hair.

• To choose between a doll and a fishing net for her family.

• To choose between which fish to sell and which fish to eat.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4