Higher Order Questions
Analyzing: Why do you think Favio Chávez decided to make instruments out of recycled materials instead of buying new ones? How did this decision impact the community of Cateura?
Evaluating: What do you think are the most important qualities that Ada and her friends showed in learning to play their recycled instruments? Why are these qualities important?
Creating: Imagine you are part of the Recycled Orchestra. What kind of instrument would you create from recycled materials, and how would you make it? Draw a picture of your instrument and explain how it works.
Understanding: How did Ada's life change after she joined the Recycled Orchestra? What opportunities did she gain that she might not have had otherwise?
Applying: Think about a time when you had to be resourceful or creative to solve a problem. How did your experience compare to Ada's experience with the Recycled Orchestra?
Remembering: What were some of the challenges that Ada and her community faced in Cateura? How did they overcome these challenges?
Synthesizing: How do you think the story of Ada's Violin can inspire other communities around the world? What lessons can people learn from Ada and the Recycled Orchestra

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