Seedfolks Wendell

What motivates Wendell to start gardening in the vacant lot?

• He wants to grow vegetables for his family.

• He sees it as a way to connect with his deceased son.

• He is inspired by the actions of a young girl planting beans.

• He is looking for a new hobby to pass the time.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Wendell help the young girl, Kim, in the garden?

• By teaching her how to plant seeds properly.

• By watering the plants she had attempted to grow.

• By building a fence around her garden plot.

• By giving her seeds and gardening tools.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Wendell's action of helping Kim imply about his character?

• He is knowledgeable about gardening.

• He is indifferent to the needs of others.

• He is compassionate and willing to help others.

• He is looking for recognition in the community.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What can we infer about the community from Wendell's interactions in the garden?

• The community is disconnected and indifferent to each other's needs.

• The community is tightly-knit and always looking out for one another.

• The community has a hidden potential for connection and support.

• The community is hostile towards newcomers and their ideas.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

How does gardening serve as a metaphor in Wendell's story?

• It represents the cycle of life and death.

• It symbolizes hope and the potential for growth and healing.

• It is a metaphor for the isolation felt by individuals in the community.

• It represents the competitive nature of human beings.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

Which of the following connections can be made from Wendell's actions in the garden?

• Personal loss can lead to a search for meaning in life.

• Gardening is a universal skill that anyone can learn.

• Community gardens are an effective way to combat urban decay.

• One must have a green thumb to make a difference in a community garden.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

Why are phone calls at night the worst for Wendell?

• Because it is loud and wakes him up.

• Because that is how he received news about his deceased wife and son.

• Because it is his boss calling to tell him to go to work.

• Because Wendell dislikes talking on the phone.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What motivates Wendell to start gardening in the vacant lot?

• He wants to grow vegetables for his family.

• He sees it as a way to connect with his deceased son.

• He is inspired by the actions of a young girl planting beans.

• He is looking for a new hobby to pass the time.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Wendell help the young girl, Kim, in the garden?

• By teaching her how to plant seeds properly.

• By watering the plants she had attempted to grow.

• By building a fence around her garden plot.

• By giving her seeds and gardening tools.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Wendell's action of helping Kim imply about his character?

• He is knowledgeable about gardening.

• He is indifferent to the needs of others.

• He is compassionate and willing to help others.

• He is looking for recognition in the community.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3