SMP Launch Text: Grounded

Nonfiction Narrative Story

Grandma Sofia, a former backup singer in a band, loved driving her 1960's red Chevy Impala convertible.

Multiple Choice

What was Grandma Sofia's favorite car from the 1960s?

• Ford Mustang

• Chevy Impala

• Cadillac Eldorado

Driving was her independence, her freedom. But my parents were concerned about her age. I overheard them discussing when she wouldn't be able to manage.

​No

Multiple Choice

What was freedom for the grandmother in the story?

• Cooking

• Driving

• Reading

One time—the time I’m writing about—circumstances were not normal. My parents had grounded me for the weekend of Luisa’s party, easily the social event of the season. No way was I going to miss it.

Multiple Choice

The parents grounded the author from going where?

• Luisa's party

• Beach

• Movies

I did the unthinkable: I asked Grandma to drive me to Luisa’s. I figured she didn’t know about me being grounded. She looked at me quizzically and said she would. I got dressed and ran out to the car. She was waiting for me. I got in.







The sky was just beginning to darken, blue clouds against a darker blue sky.

Multiple Select

Do you think they went to Luisa's party or turned back home?

• Went to the Party

• I don't know

• Turned back home

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