"Golden Glass" Study Guide

What line from the text shows that Ted may change his mind about the fort?

• He watched her now for signs of offense, alarm, and only saw interest.

• He always seemed to be at the center of his own universe.

• His eyes flashed but he said, "Ok."

• It was pretty dark out there, and he wondered if he'd meant what he'd said.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The description of Ted enjoying his mother's food in paragraph 3 is included in the selection because it ---

• shows how much Ted loves his mother and siblings

• explains how the tradition of cooking Ted meals started

• reflects how distant Ted will become from his mother and siblings

• shows how Ted is willing to sacrifice a treasured tradition to show his determination

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

The author describes Ted's stained-glass course and his design of the fort to emphasize Ted's ---

• appreciation for his mother providing for him

• determination for planning ideas thoroughly

• passion to donate to a charity of home for dogs

• desire to provide helpful gifts to his family

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which two sentences from the selection support the fact that Ted's character changes?

• His humor, always dry and to the bone since a small child, let you know he was watching everything.

• He watched her now for signs of offense, alarm, and only saw interest.

• Vida noticed Ted had become cheerful and would stand next to her, to her left side, talking sometimes.

• Ted was taking a makeup course and one in stained glass.

• In a few days he'd be inside, and he wouldn't mind at all.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which is the best example of figurative language regarding Ted's interaction with his mother?

• She thought of the year he began kissing her elbow in passing, the way he preferred.

• Later they all laughed about this till they cried, including Vida, and things felt safer.

• She trusted him to build well and not ruin things, but of course she had to know where.

• He knew how to slither under her, smoothly, like silk.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does the author include Ted's sleeping patterns in the first two weeks?

• It is proof that Ted is overcoming his fear of being alone in the dark at night.

• It is evidence that Ted has a strong relationship with his family dog.

• It is proof that Ted is old enough to live alone and take care of himself.

• It is evidence that Ted is moving from his childhood into young adulthood.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Summarize the events that occur in the selection. Label the events in the order in which they happen. The first event will be labeled 1, and the last event will be labeled 4.

• Ted tells his mother how he will survive while living in the fort.

• Ted builds a tree fort in the forest.

• Ted makes stained glass and puts it in his fort.

• Ted's mother notices Ted has become more cheerful.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The author develops the theme of finding joy in the simple things in the selection by ---

• using details showing a mother and son appreciating food, moonlight, and quails

• showing events of a teen boy who wants to gain independence from his father

• stating how a son secretly wants to escape his mom, siblings, and pet

• expressing how hard work on meaningful projects creates unity in a family

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the meaning of “angular,” as used in this selection?

• having angles or sharp corners.

• contained, ageless, and safe

• lean and having a prominent bone structure; awkward or jerky

• hard-working; devoted

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of “communion,” as used in this selection?

• the sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings

• gaining independence from your parents

• a relationship of recognition and acceptance between

• showing signs of offense, alarm, or interest

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4