Manners Through the Ages and Sandra's Blog

Read the dictionary entry for the word convention. Which definition best matches the way conventions is used in paragraph 4?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

Which details from the text support the idea that table manners have changed greatly since the 15th century? Select TWO correct answers.

• Even in a king's palace, meals were not elegant. (paragraph 1)

• Spoons were common, but forks and napkins were not. (paragraph 1)

• They picked up meat with their fingers or speared it with their knives. (paragraph 1)

• Once they were at the table, it was more polite to cut small pieces of bread and meat, rather than grab huge hunks of the food. (paragraph 2)

• After eating, they were not supposed to wipe their faces on the tablecloth. (paragraph 3)

Which conclusion can be drawn about both the 15th century and 18th century?

• People observed polite manners only during formal occasions.

• People ate together with family members at every meal.

• There were no rules for how children should behave at dinner.

• There were expectations for how people should conduct themselves at meals.

The author organizes the text by —

• describing a problem and a solution

• explaining a cause and effect relationship

• comparing and contrasting ideas

• describing a sequence of changes over time

The author of “Sandra’s Blog: Growing Up in a Small Town” wrote the blog post mainly to —

• convince people that table manners make life more pleasant for everyone

• compare customs in China to customs in the US

• share a story about attending a company picnic with her family

• explain steps that should be followed when eating with others

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Which is an anecdote?

• A company picnic

• A research topic

• Cultural differences

• Technology uses

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Which sentence from the blog post expresses the author’s claim?

• I was happy when the meal was over! (paragraph 1)

• Still, everyone should know and follow some basic rules each time they eat at the table. (paragraph 3)

• In some countries, like America, it is considered rude to burp after eating. (paragraph 4)

• It’s rude to ignore real people and focus on a small screen. (paragraph 6)

Who is the intended audience of Sandra’s blog?

• The people who attended the company picnic

• Experts in manners

• Her classmates

• Adults

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Complete the chart by selecting whether each idea is found in 'Manners Through the Ages,' in 'Sandra’s Blog: Growing Up in a Small Town,' or in both texts.

Idea: A lack of table manners is a problem.

• Manners Through the Ages

• Sandra’s Blog: Growing Up in a Small Town

• Both

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Complete the chart by selecting whether each idea is found in 'Manners Through the Ages,' in 'Sandra’s Blog: Growing Up in a Small Town,' or in both texts.

Idea: In the 1800s, table manners were complicated.

• Manners Through the Ages

• Sandra’s Blog: Growing Up in a Small Town

• Both

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9