Paired passage-

What is one way Grandma’s Visit differs from Abuela?

• 1. In the poem, Grandma tells stories, while in the fiction Grandma does not. 

• Grandma bakes, and Abuela bakes.

• 1. In the poem, the grandma and speaker have a good relationship, while in the fiction they do not.

• In the poem, the speaker loves to spend time with grandma, while in the fiction Stephen does not enjoy time with Abuela.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What conclusion can the reader make based on the poem and the selection?

• Both the speaker and Steven like to bake things with their grandma.

• Both the speaker and Steven have a good relationship with their grandma.

• Grandmas don't come to town very often.

• Both selections talk about the importance of being thankful.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Based on the events throughout the story, how does grandma’s baking affect Stephen?.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What can you infer when it says, “she smiles warmly at him”?

• She is excited to see him.

• She is feeling warm inside.

• She knows her actions will solve his problems.

• She is angry with his behavior.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What can you infer about Stevens' feelings at the beginning of the story?

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Read the line “Steven felt so happy he could burst.” What does this line show the reader about Stephen?

• He was feeling confident.

• He was going thankful the bread pudding sold out.

• He felt angry.

• He was overwhelmed with excitement.

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1