
(1,4) Lines 563-575: What does Mama mean when she says, “You have brought shame to your father and this family”?.What does the reaction suggest about Maya’s chance of being allowed to go to the dance? (1,3) Lines 520-541: How do the events in this part of the plot affect the possibility of resolving the conflict? Find evidence of Maya’s reaction to finding her with Daniel.What is the effect of the author’s comparison?

(1,4) Lines 490-503: Identify the comparisons that show Maya’s view of the situation after her father arrives.(1) Lines 427-462: I what way is Maya like the typical middle school student? In what ways is she different?.(1,3) Lines 405-413: Identify the difference in customs between Kazakhstan and America that causes a problem.



Rephrase the question into your answer! Each answer should have at least three examples. Completing this thoroughly will not only give you a 100% on a large grade, but it will also help you to perform will on the Benchmark Assessments.ĬC.8.R.L.1 I will be able to cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.ĬC.8.R.L.2 I will be able to determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot provide an objective summary of the text.ĬC.8.R.L.3 I will be able to analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.ĬC.8.R.L.4 I will be able to determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.Īnswer each of these on a separate sheet of paper. Everything on the following pages will be copied into you notes for your binder.
