"Growing" Reading Prep

What two lessons does Nate learn in this story?

• Listen to your family and never complain.

• Never be jealous of what other people can accomplish.

• Soldiers are just like ordinary people.

• Everyone can contribute something in his or her own way.

• Assisting others can feel satisfying.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

Which of the following sentences best states an important theme about human behavior as described in “Growing”?

• There are many ways to serve a cause.

• There is danger and sorrow in wartime.

• There are family duties for each person.

• There are many things in life that are unfair.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Select two pieces of evidence from “Growing” that support the answer to #2

• “But right now, he realized he had an important job of his own.”

• “But there were other sounds drifting from beyond: the clink of metal, the tramp of boots, the hoarse voices of men limping from miles of steady marching.”

• “‘They haven’t eaten, Father,’ Nate said hurriedly, staring over the field where perhaps a dozen men waited for their commander’s orders.”

• “‘Please tell the men to help themselves from the pump with this ladle.’”

• “Strangely, he found himself smiling: there was, after all, a way to help the American cause—by feeding the hungry troops, by offering hospitality to the weary soldiers.”

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

The appearance of the tired commander makes a vivid impression on Nate. Which sentence best supports this statement.

. . . As they halted, waiting for the rest of the troops to catch up, the one who seemed to be the leader held up his hand in a gesture of greeting. He advanced toward the house, and Nate could see the lines of fatigue crossing his brow and the silver hair around his deeply tanned face.

“Boy,” the soldier said, “My men need food and shelter for the night. Whereabouts would your Ma and Pa be?”

Wordlessly, Nate gestured toward the house, where Mother had lit a lantern against the falling darkness.

• The appearance of the tired commander makes a vivid impression on Nate. Which sentence best supports this statement.

• . . . As they halted, waiting for the rest of the troops to catch up, the one who seemed to be the leader held up his hand in a gesture of greeting.

• He advanced toward the house, and Nate could see the lines of fatigue crossing his brow and the silver hair around his deeply tanned face.

• “Boy,” the soldier said, “My men need food and shelter for the night.

• Wordlessly, Nate gestured toward the house, where Mother had lit a lantern against the falling darkness.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which statement best describes how Nate feels at the beginning of the story?

• He is fearful about his brother fighting in the war.

• He is tired of working in the potato fields.

• He is frustrated that he can’t join his brother.

• He is excited about becoming a man someday.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which sentence from the story best supports the answer to #5

• "Nate sighed and bent down to coax another spud from the stony ground.”

• “It was the second year of the war, and he was no closer to the fighting.”

• “He trudged toward the house, pausing to wash his hands at the pump and to remove his grimy boots before entering.”

• “Wordlessly, Nate gestured toward the house, where Mother had lit a lantern against the falling darkness.”

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1