Grandma's Music

What does Grandma want to keep alive through music?

• Black history and culture

• Old traditions

• Activism

• Love and unity

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main lesson Ricky learns from his experience at the concert and his conversation with Grandma Johnson?

• He learns that live concerts are outdated.

• He discovers the importance of respecting different music genres.

• He realizes that older generations don't understand hip hop.

• ) He understands the significance of keeping musical traditions alive.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which statement best summarizes the main idea of the text?

• Ricky enjoys listening to hip hop music while doing his homework and spends quality time with his grandmother, who surprises him with tickets to a Stevie Wonder concert.

• Ricky's grandmother dislikes hip hop music but bonds with him over their shared love of Stevie Wonder's music, which they enjoy together at a concert.

• Ricky initially feels disappointed about attending a Stevie Wonder concert with his grandmother but gains a deeper appreciation for live music and strengthens their relationship through the experience.

• Ricky learns about the history of Black culture and music from his grandmother while attending a Stevie Wonder concert, where he discovers connections between older music and hip hop.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What does it mean when Grandma wrapped the boy in music?

• She used a blanket to keep him warm.

• She used wrapping paper for his gifts.

• She shared her love of music with him all the time.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is so special about Grandma's song?

• It has a good beat.

• The singer has a great voice.

• It reminds her of where she came from.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What does the author often do while listening to Grandma's records?

• Draw pictures

• Take a nap

• Do his homework

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does Grandma want to keep alive through music?

• Black history and culture

• Old traditions

• Activism

• Love and unity

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main lesson Ricky learns from his experience at the concert and his conversation with Grandma Johnson?

• He learns that live concerts are outdated.

• He discovers the importance of respecting different music genres.

• He realizes that older generations don't understand hip hop.

• He understands the significance of keeping musical traditions alive.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which statement best summarizes the main idea of the text?

• Ricky enjoys listening to hip hop music while doing his homework and spends quality time with his grandmother, who surprises him with tickets to a Stevie Wonder concert.

• Ricky's grandmother dislikes hip hop music but bonds with him over their shared love of Stevie Wonder's music, which they enjoy together at a concert.

• Ricky initially feels disappointed about attending a Stevie Wonder concert with his grandmother but gains a deeper appreciation for live music and strengthens their relationship through the experience.

• Ricky learns about the history of Black culture and music from his grandmother while attending a Stevie Wonder concert, where he discovers connections between older music and hip hop.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What does it mean when Grandma wrapped the boy in music?

• She used a blanket to keep him warm.

• She used wrapping paper for his gifts.

• She shared her love of music with him all the time.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4