The Scholarship Jacket

Part A: Select what readers learn about Grandpa in The Scholarship Jacket.

• Grandpa only care about himself.

• Grandpa believes a Scholarship Jacket can only be earned.

• Grandpa would do anything to get Martha the jacket.

• Grandpa is bitter and resentful towards the principal.

Part B: Select one sentence below which demonstrates how Grandpa feels in the story.

• "Then if you pay for it, Marta, it’s not a scholarship jacket, is it?"

• “What does a scholarship jacket mean?”

• “Better go see if your grandmother needs any help with supper.”

• “I guess you’ll just have to give it to Joann."

What is the theme, or the lesson we learn from this story?

• Hard work pays off

• Always do the right thing

• Help those in need

• Chase your dreams

How does Grandpa influence the story?

• He reminds Martha what a scholarship jacket is, and what it means.

• He tells Martha that he won't pay for the jacket because they cannot afford it.

• He upsets Martha by refusing to pay for the jacket.

• He devises a plan to help Martha earn enough money on her own to buy the jacket.

Which chunk provides evidence of what the scholarship jacket means and why it is important to Martha?

• Chunk 2

• Chunk 6

• Chunk 3

• Chunk 4