The Rose that Grew from Concrete comprehension questions

What is surprising about the rose?

• It could move itself around.

• It grew in an unlikely place.

• It became a human.

• It was very beautiful.

How did the rose grow from concrete?

• It was taught how to survive.

• It was lucky.

• It adapted to the environment.

• It didn't give up.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

Part A: Which of the following identifies a main theme of the text?

• All living things need support from others in order to grow.

• We must learn and grow from our failures.

• People can overcome difficulties and succeed.

• Nature can overcome problems better than people.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Part B: Which detail from the poem best supports your answer to part A?

• “Did u hear about the rose that grew” ( Lines 1)

• “learned 2 walk without having feet” ( Lines 3-4)

• “Long live the rose that grew from concrete” ( Line 7)

• “when no one else even cared!” ( Line 8)

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

How does the speaker's point of view influence how the rose is described?

• Curious about the rose, the speaker asks several questions about it.

• Believing that the rose is not real, the speaker exaggerates its qualities.

• Feeling pity for the rose, the speaker lists all of the hardships it has faced.

• Impressed by the rose, the speaker explains what makes it so admirable.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What does the phrase "the rose that grew from concrete" mean figuratively as used in this poem?

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.10