Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Chapters 1-6

Reading Check

1. Who took Esteban’s father?

2. How many students are in Ms. Laverne’s class at the beginning of sixth grade?

3. Where is Haley’s father?

4. What does Ms. Laverne take a picture of after Esteban returns and shares his concerns about immigration?

5. What does Amari name the room the students will meet in each Friday?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why does Haley struggle to share her concerns about her family with the other students in her class?

2. Why are the students reluctant to speak in the vacant space Ms. Laverne creates for them?

Paired Resource

“Immigration in America”

• This article describes immigration in America and the debates surrounding immigration.
• Shared themes include Discovering a Sense of Belonging and Storytelling and Personal Identity.
• What percentage of the population is immigrants? Where are most immigrated people coming from? Why has immigration from Mexico declined over the years? Where have recent immigrants settled?

Chapters 7-11

Reading Check

1. Where is Haley’s father incarcerated?

2. What does Haley’s uncle purchase for her?

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