原版英语RAZ 教案(U) Maria Tallchief - Prima Ballerina_CQ.pdf

Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick CheckLEVELInstructions:Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.Name Date Quick Check continued on following pageU U1.What was Marias major impact on the world of ballet?A She showed the world that women could be more famous than men.B She inspired young girls to choose ballet over other forms of dance.C She opened the doors of ballet to people of all backgrounds.D She led the way for her younger sister to become a famous musician.2.Why did Marias mom enroll Maria in piano and dance lessons at an early age?A She was a dancer herself as a young girl.B She recognized that Maria had a musical gift.C She loved the music created by the piano.D She worked full time and needed somewhere for Maria to go.3.How are Nijinska and Balanchine alike?A They both encouraged Maria to open her own ballet company.B They both influenced Maria and helped her become a better dancer.C They both played the piano while Maria danced.D They both came from Native American families,just like Maria.Maria Tallchief:Prima Ballerina Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick Check(continued)LEVELName Date Quick Check continued on following pageU UMaria Tallchief:Prima Ballerina4.Which of the following sentences is an example of the authors expressing their opinion about Marias dancing?A She held the title for thirteen years,until 1965.B Many students whose lives she touched went on to have successful ballet careers.C Never failing to speak her mind,she was also respected for her intelligence and honesty.D Tallchief had a fiery stage presence and was also light on her feet.5.George Balanchine was a choreographer who started working with Maria and the Russian ballet company.What is a choreographer?A a person who chooses the style and arrangement of steps and moves for a dance performanceB a group of artists who work and perform togetherC a person who is the first to do something new or differentD a type of dance that uses light leaps and turns Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick Check(continued)LEVELName Date Quick Check continued on following pageU U8.What can you infer about the authors point of view from this book?A The authors believe that Europe has the most talented ballerinas in the world.B The authors believe that Maria deserves much more recognition than she has received.C The authors believe that Maria was a graceful dancer who forever changed the world of ballet.D The authors believe that more students should pursue ballet and dedicate themselves like Maria did.9.What caused Maria to retire from dance in 1965?A She wanted to devote more time to her family.B She received an injury and was unable to dance.C She got pregnant and couldnt dance anymore.D She was tired of New York and wanted to move to Chicago.6.What is the main idea of the section“A National Treasure”?A After retiring from dance,Maria continued making an impact in the world of ballet by opening the Chicago City Ballet and helping many dancers become successful.B Maria Tallchief was the first Native American professional ballerina and the first shining star in American ballet.C Maria was inducted into the National Womens Hall of Fame,which honors extraordinary womens achievements.D As the first American prima ballerina,Maria helped inspire a new style of ballet that opened its doors to people of all backgrounds.7.Which of the following words best describes Marias personality?A boringB playfulC determinedD luckyMaria Tallchief:Prima Ballerina Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick Check(continued)LEVELName Date U UMaria Tallchief:Prima Ballerina10.In the last section of the book,the author states that Maria Tallchief was an American trailblazer.Which words from this section help define the word trailblazer?A first;inspireB style;balletC world;starD dancer;grand11.Extended Response:Why should we remember and honor Maria Tallchief?12.Extended Response:What is one lesson you learned from Marias story that you can apply in your own life?Explain why.Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick Check Answer SheetLEVELMain Comprehension Skill:Authors Point of ViewU UMaria Tallchief:Prima Ballerina 1.C Elements of a Biography 2.B Cause and Effect 3.B Compare and Contrast 4.D Authors Point of View 5.A Vocabulary 6.B Main Idea and Details 7.C Elements of a Biography 8.C Authors Point of View 9.A Cause and Effect 10.A Vocabulary 11.Answers will vary but should include a summary of Marias main achievements in her ballet career as described in the book.12.Answers will vary but should include a life lesson that can be learned from Marias story.Sample:After reading about Maria,I learned that she never gave up on her dream to be a famous ballerina,even though there had never been a Native American prima ballerina before.I can apply that in my own life by going after my dreams and never giving up,even if it seems impossible.