Excerpt from "Canning Day"

Part A

Which word best describes Zia in paragraphs 1 through 8?

• A serious

• B lively

• C curious

• D careful

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Part B

Which detail from the passage supports the answer to Part A?

• A “‘Now you try.’” (paragraph 1)

• B “‘I do love my tomatoes.’ Zia sighed.” (paragraph 6)

• C “‘Is that why you go to all this trouble?’” (paragraph 7)

• D “Zia stretched her arms out and twirled around. ‘I call it joy.’” (paragraph 8)

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why are paragraphs 11 through 15 important to the passage?

• A The paragraphs show how much Zia likes the long process of canning tomatoes.

• B The paragraphs suggest that Angelo would rather be doing something else.

• C The paragraphs show that Zia needs Angelo’s help to can tomatoes.

• D The paragraphs suggest that Angelo has a hard time learning from Zia.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Part A

Which sentence best describes Zia’s point of view in the passage?

• A Canning is the only way to use up tomatoes in a garden.

• B Canning is a good hobby because it creates something useful.

• C Canned tomatoes made at home have a special taste and scent.

• D Canned tomatoes from a store are sweeter and fresher than hers.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Part B

Which detail from the passage supports the answer to Part A?

• A “‘You can make winter smell like summer just by prying open a jar.’” (paragraph 6)

• B “‘But you can just buy cans of tomatoes at the store, like Mom does.’” (paragraph 9)

• C “Outside, Angelo plucked a plump tomato and chomped down on it.” (paragraph 16)

• D “She pointed to a jar of tomatoes on the sparkling-clean counter.” (paragraph 19)

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What do paragraphs 26 through 28 show about Angelo?

• A He believes that Zia is making a mistake and will want her canning pot back.

• B He thinks that the pot can be used for things other than canning.

• C He enjoys canning tomatoes and wants to continue doing it in the future.

• D He wants to make sure Zia has the chance to can tomatoes in her new home.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which phrase from paragraph 16 best shows the meaning of the word gushed?

• A “. . . plump tomato . . .”

• B “. . . leaned forward . . .”

• C “. . . the liquid run off his chin . . .”

• D “. . . eating the whole thing.”

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which sentence best states the central message of the passage?

• A Unused objects should be given to others to enjoy.

• B Spending time with and learning from older family members is important.

• C Working hard and doing difficult tasks can be fun when family is there.

• D Food preparation skills can be interesting to learn.

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Read this sentence about the passage.

After twenty minutes, the tomatoes were uncooked.

Based on the prefix un-, what is the meaning of the word uncooked?

• A not cooked

• B cooked again

• C cooked slowly

• D well cooked

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.2.4

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

Read this sentence from paragraph 10.

“‘Dust bunnies in ketchup is what they taste like!’”

What does Zia mean when she describes canned tomatoes in this sentence?

• A They taste like sugar.

• B They taste spicy.

• C They taste like soil.

• D They taste terrible.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3