Drowning in Dishes but Finding a Home

(PART A:) Which word best describes the overall tone of the selection “Drowning in Dishes but Finding a Home”? 

• Friendly

• Objective

• Pragmatic

• Introspective

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

(PART B): Use “Drowning in Dishes, but Finding a Home” to answer the following question.

Which lines from the selection support the answer to PART A?

• “Before I headed to college, I told Jeff that I would come back to work over winter break. While I was away, he was promoted to regional manager…” (paragraph 21)

• “For one of the first time in my life, I felt empowered. By the time I was in 11th grade, Jeff had promoted me to shift manager.” (paragraph 13)

• “Washing dishes for Jeff was grueling, greasy work. But then again, making a pizza, or driving a truck, or baking a cake, or any of countless other jobs are not always enjoyable in themselves, either.” (paragraph 23)

• “On my first night, the dishes piled up after the dinner rush: plates, silverware, cups, and oily black deep-dish pans, which came clean only with a lot of soap and scrubbing in steaming-hot water.” (paragraph 5)

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

In paragraph 10 of the selection “Drowning in Dishes but Finding a Home,” the author supports the idea that he —

• usually chooses the simplest way to accomplish tasks

• was proud of his ability to complete the task of dishwashing stoically

• avoided facing the reality of his work habits

•  is able to learn new skills and accomplish complex tasks quickly 

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Use “Drowning in Dishes, but Finding a Home” to answer the following question. 

In paragraph 12 of the selection, why does the author describe Pizza Hut as an “escape from home”?

• He embraces the work environment since he is affected by chronic adversity at home

• He is held hostage by his mother when he is at home since he is the oldest

• He believes Pizza Hut is a calming environment to work in    

• He is intrigued by the vast amount of dishes he is required to wash

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In the selection “Drowning in Dishes but Finding a Home,” which word is closest in meaning to fraught as it is used in paragraph 1?

• Replete

• Strife

• Heavy

• Barren

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read this quotation from paragraph 11 of the selection “Drowning in Dishes, but Finding a Home.”

Jeff had a special way of running his restaurant. From a crop of teenagers, he assembled a team of employees who cared about their work—and one another.

Why does the author use a metaphor in the quotation?

• To show his fascination with farming

• To highlight the difficulty of creating a safe work environment

• To explain his awareness that he is not alone in his plight

• To express the sense of how a nurturing work environment is cultivated

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Based on paragraph 3 of the selection “Drowning in Dishes but Finding a Home,” what can be inferred about the author’s feelings?

Select TWO correct answers

• He is excited about trying out a new dishwashing technique.

• He is upset about his mother’s numerous tempestuous relationships.

•  He is relieved that he has somewhere to go after school other than home.

• He is confused about who his biological father is.

• He is relieved that his mother agreed to let him work after school.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Use "The Work You Do, the Person You Are" and "Drowning in Dishes but Finding a Home" to answer the following question.

• the choice to accept a parent’s advice is meaningful

• people can learn valuable life lessons from their work experiences

• learning lessons from work will likely turn out to be a short-lived fad

• in some situations people still prefer to sacrifice their home over their work-life

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

While the selection “The Work You Do, the Person You Are” emphasizes how the author used work as a means to provide for her home and family, the selection “Drowning in Dishes, but Finding a Home” focuses on–

• presenting helpful advice to managing a difficult work schedule

• using work as an escape from home and family

• describing the author’s personal experience as an exploited employee

• explaining the process of finding the right boss

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What do both the selections “Drowning in Dishes, but Finding a Home” and “The Work You Do, the Person You Are” indicate about the authors during their teenage years?

• The authors learn how to be courageous while being exploited for their work.

• The authors learn lessons about work from authority figures in their lives.

• The potential of the authors should be recognized.

• The enthusiasm of the authors can be overwhelming.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7