Lesson 5: A Sewing Sensation

Lesson 5: A Sewing Sensation

Multiple Choice

#1. Juan does not have a lot of experience with sewing. Which sentence from the passage is the best evidence of this claim?

• "Juan glanced up again from his magazine and asked, 'Is your machine running okay, Mom? I think it's making a weird noise.'"

• "'I can't believe you sewed that so perfectly on your first try,' Mom said, patting Juan on the back."

• "To himself, he muttered, 'What would Anthony think if he saw me at a sewing machine?' as he headed outdoors."

• '"Many of the best fashion designers are men,' Juan's dad continued."

Multiple Choice

#2. Juan is very excited about learning to sew. Which of the following sentences from the passage best supports this statement?

• "Juan felt proud that people wanted to wear his mother's creations on their special days."

• "Juan sat on the floor of Mom's sewing room with one eye on his soccer magazine and one eye on his mother."

• "Juan had a huge smile on his face when he looked over his shoulder at his mom."

• "Then he remembered the patience that his mother always showed, and he slowed down."

Multiple Choice

#3. Which detail best supports the idea that Juan's mother encourages her son's interests?

• She tells him that her sewing machine doesn't require fixing.

• She gives him some pillowcases to sew on his own.

• She sends him outside to play ball instead of sewing.

• She gives him a notebook for sketching and drawing.

Multiple Choice

#4. What is one reason Juan chooses to play soccer with his friends instead of continuing to sew?

• He knew that he needed to practice if he wanted to improve his soccer skills.

• He did not want his friends to think he was rude for keeping them waiting.

• He thought that his father would not approve of his interest in sewing.

• He was concerned that his friends might make fun of his sewing talent.

Open Ended

#5. Based on Juan's words and actions in the story, how does Juan feel about his strong interest in sewing? Use two details from the story to support your response.