A Day in the Life of a New England Colony Questions

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English

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5th Grade

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Easy

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RL.5.3, 6.NS.B.3, RI.4.5

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Tara Espindola

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A Day In the Life of a New England Colony

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Why did the author use personification in these lines from page 2 (the blush of dawn)?

To suggest that the colonists blushed when they had to wake up and go to work

To emphasize how early the colonists were having to wake up

To explain that the colonists worked hard

To show what kind of makeup Dawn wears

Tricky but Seems Incorrect Answer

Correct

Tricky but Seems Correct Answer

Trash Answer

Draw

Is there a conflict in this drama?

Multiple Choice

Which line from the play supports the idea that we can learn from the way others live?

"There is no work of any kind allowed that day."

"I did notice that some of your children seem to be of school age."

"Yes, the work is never ending."

"As Sally turns to go, she pauses and looks around again at the hard work going on all around her."

Multiple Choice

What does the reader learn about Sarah based on the stage directions on page 5?

She is brave.

She thinks the information Beth shared is funny or interesting.

She thinks that scrubbing clothes sounds fun.

She is being sarcastic.

Drag and Drop

Based on these lines, the reader can assume that Sarah is

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

happy to live in a New England Colony

wishing she didn't have as many kids

wanting to return to England

happy to talk to the reporter from the future

Reorder

Put the following themes in order of how they fit this drama.
1 = Doesn't fit
3 = I could see it
5 = This is the main theme

Homemade food is the best food.

Kindness makes a difference.

It is important to be a good listener.

We can learn from how others live.

It is important to show hard work and determination.

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