My Summer of Scooping Ice Cream

How does the text structure of the selection support the author’s purpose?

• By using description, the author can help readers picture her experience.

• By using cause and effect, the author can show the results of her experience.

• By using compare and contrast, the author can compare her experience to that of others.

• By using sequence, the author can walk readers through each step of her experience.

How does the author support the main idea of the selection?

• She provides statistics about summer employment to encourage young people to work.

• She includes quotes from business owners to show how helpful teen workers can be.

• She recounts an experience from her youth to explain the importance of responsibility.

• She describes funny anecdotes from several teenagers about working summer jobs.

What is the main idea of paragraph 2?

• Sweets should be consumed in moderation.

• Working in an ice cream shop can be difficult.

• Every teenager should get a job in the summer.

• Young people must learn how to be responsible.

Which two sentences explain how the point of view of the selection shapes the reader’s interpretation?

• It allows readers to know the daughter’s thoughts and feelings.

• It allows readers to determine the mother’s perspective and opinion.

• It allows readers to understand the mother’s reasons and motivation.

• It allows readers to sympathize with the owner of the ice cream shop.

• It allows readers to visualize the actions and behavior of the different people.

In paragraph 7, what word helps readers understand the meaning of indoctrinated?

• Churches

• Insisted

• Newly

• Refused

The primary purpose of paragraph 9 of the selection is —

• to establish the setting of the author’s job

• to explain the author’s motivation

• to persuade readers to take a summer job

• to entertain readers with a funny anecdote

Which sentence best states the thesis of the selection?

• All workers must learn what is needed to do their jobs well.

• It is important to follow through when you make a commitment.

• Young people spend too much time focused on their appearance.

• Most people have to start at the bottom to work their way up to the top.

Which two reasons explain why the author most likely wrote this selection?

• To explain the value of responsibility to young people

• To suggest politicians pass laws to raise the minimum wage

• To describe an experience from her youth for readers of all ages

• To provide information for business owners interested in hiring teens

• To imply school officials should give students credit for summer work

What lesson does the author learn from her experience?

• The importance of perseverance

• The value of friendship

• The significance of honesty

• The power of kindness

How does the author feel about her experience working at an ice cream shop? Cite text evidence to support your response.

• The author feels happy and fulfilled.

• The author feels indifferent and bored.

• The author feels stressed and overwhelmed.

• The author feels nostalgic and reflective.