The Rocking Chair

Why does Cara keep suggesting that they buy a new rocking chair throughout the play?

• She thinks the rocking chair is too old to fix.

• She is tired and doesn't want to do work.

• She likes to whine and complain about everything.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.3

Which 2 paragraphs from the play suggests that Cara is proud of the work she has done with Grandpa?

• 22 Cara: Is this good enough, Grandpa?

• 37 Cara: It's nice to know we fixed it ourselves.

• 46 Cara: We're out here, Grandma!

• 54 Cara: We did it for you Grandma. We did it with our own four hands.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How is paragraph 26 important to the plot of the drama "The Rocking Chair">

• It is when Cara decides that fixing the chair is a good idea.

• It gives text evidence of Cara's internal conflict that she doesn't want to fix the chair.

• Cara thinks they are doing a great job fixing the chair.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.10

In paragraph 52, the word revealing means-

• studying

• moving

• showing

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

According to the passage, how does Grandpa convince Cara to help him fix the rocking chair?

• He told her he would give her money.

• He said they would do something fun afterwards.

• He told her that her dad had helped fix the chair when he was little.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

The playwright of "The Rocking Chair" uses the language in paragraphs 24-28 to create a

• peaceful voice

• satisfied voice

• humorous

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

Which quotation from the play best explains Grandpa's reason for suggesting that he and Cara work on a surprise for Grandma?

• Grandpa: This is what happens when you ignore something.

• Grandpa: I have all the supplies we need in the garage.

• Grandpa: Besides, this is your Grandmother's favorite chair, so it'll be better than a new one.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Read the following paragraph.

Grandpa and Cara are fixing an old rocking chair for Grandma. Cara thinks they should just buy a new one, but Grandpa said it is Grandma's favorite chair and they can fix it. Grandma was surprised to see her chair and said it looked beautiful!

Which idea should be added to this paragraph to create a complete summary of the drama "The Rocking Chair"?

• Cara thought they were going to be doing something fun.

• Cara whines that her hands hurt.

• They work hard sanding and painting the chair until it looked brand new.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

What can you infer will happen to the rocking chair?

• Grandma will give it to Cara.

• Grandma will go buy a new one.

• Grandma loves it and will use it everyday.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1