The Rocking Chair

In scene 1, how does Cara feel about fixing the rocking chair?

• She is worried the chair won't turn out well.

• She is excited and can't wait.

• She is unenthusiastic.

• She tells Grandpa to do it alone.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which of these is an important idea explored in this play?

• Surprises can sometimes bring great joy to people.

• Spending time with a grandparent is fun no matter what you do together.

• Repairing old things to make them useful again can be rewarding.

• Old things lose their meaning when they are made to look new again.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.3

Read this stage direction from the play.

[Cara sands the wood, and Grandpa

hums happily as he works on

replacing the cracked piece.]

What does this stage direction suggest about Grandpa?

• He is good at fixing rocking chairs.

• He is enjoying the task.

• He has the tools needed to repair the chair.

• He does not know what he is doing.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CARA: We’re out here, Grandma!

By having Cara show excitement here, the playwright is -

• emphasizing that Cara is outside.

• suggesting that Cara is proud of her work.

• showing that Cara used to own the rocking chair.

• showing that Grandma is ignoring her.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of these is the best summary of the play?

• Grandpa tells Cara they will be fixing Grandma's old rocking chair. Cara is reluctant at first, but then feels proud to have restored the chair. Grandma loves the surprise.

• Cara and Grandpa restore an old rocking chair. Cara's grandmother is excited to see her chair is fixed!

• Cara and Grandpa take Grandma to the porch. They surprise her with her restored rocking chair.

• Grandpa tells Cara they will be fixing Grandma's old rocking chair. Grandma loves the surprise.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

Which of these helps Cara realize the value of hard work?

• The feeling of knowing they fixed the chair themselves.

• The color of paint she chooses.

• The pain in her hands from sanding.

• Buying a new chair for grandma.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

This play is divided into scenes because —

• a character in Scene 1 is not present in Scene 2

• the setting changes between Scene 1 and Scene 2

• the conflict is presented in Scene 1 and resolved in Scene 2

• the dialogue begins in Scene 2

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.3

In paragraph 52, the word revealing means —

• studying

• offering

• moving

• showing

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which of the props used in this play is needed for the resolution of the conflict?

• restored rocking chair

• the paint

• piece of wood

• sandpaper

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

Which words in paragraph 11 help the reader understand the meaning of the word collapse?

• chipping for years

• about to break

• sitting down

• wood is splintering

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4