The Garden Wall - Making Connections in Literary Texts (Grade 8)
Passage
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English
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8th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Angela Lock
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Rocco's statement, "People drive by and just see old buildings. They don't see the stories..." connects to which common real-world idea?
Actions speak louder than words.
You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.
The early bird gets the worm.
Practice makes perfect.
Answer explanation
Rocco's comment means that the outward appearance of the neighborhood (the 'cover') doesn't show the rich life and history (the 'book') within it. This requires students to connect the dialogue to a well-known saying with a similar theme.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Gavin's initial opinion of the Eastside neighborhood before he arrived at the garden?
He thought it was just old buildings and cracked sidewalks.
He was excited to see a new part of the city.
He had heard it had beautiful murals and gardens.
He believed the community service project was a great idea.
Answer explanation
The first paragraph explicitly states Gavin's thoughts: 'This whole area is just old buildings and cracked sidewalks.'
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Rocco, what is the main purpose of the community garden?
To make the neighborhood look more beautiful.
To give teens like him something to do.
To grow food for neighborhood centers.
To sell vegetables to local restaurants.
Answer explanation
In paragraph 5, Rocco directly tells Gavin, 'We grow food for three different neighborhood centers. It's important work.'
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What specific part of the mural does Rocco say represents 'the future'?
The depiction of kids planting a small tree.
The painting of his grandmother's little girl.
The image of the musician his uncle helped paint.
The scene showing a faded, older building.
Answer explanation
When Gavin asks about the kids planting a tree, Rocco explicitly replies, 'That's the future. That's us, right now.'
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does this story connect to the common literary pattern of a 'journey of discovery'?
Gavin discovers a new bus route across town.
Gavin and Rocco discover a new way to plant tomatoes.
The story is about a literal journey to a new place.
Gavin's journey is an internal one where his perspective changes.
Answer explanation
The passage emphasizes Gavin's change in thinking. The text says, 'it felt like he had traveled a long way,' referring to his mental journey, not just the physical one. This connects the plot to the archetypal journey of personal discovery.
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each line of dialogue or thought with the idea or feeling it primarily connects to.
A new sense of connection
"We grow food for three different neighborhood centers."
The garden's practical purpose
"It tells the story of our neighborhood."
Initial judgment and reluctance
"I can't believe we have to spend Saturday here."
Community history and pride
"He wasn't just clearing leaves anymore. He was part of a story."
Answer explanation
Each statement is matched with the emotion or concept it represents in the story: Gavin's initial complaint shows his reluctance; Rocco's explanation shows the garden's purpose; Rocco's description of the mural shows community pride; and Gavin's final thought shows his changed perspective and new connection.
7.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort the following items into categories that show Gavin's perspective before he saw the mural and his perspective after.
Groups:
(a) Gavin's Initial Perspective
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(b) Gavin's Changed Perspective
Thinking the area is just 'old buildings'
Asking 'What's the point of a garden here?'
Feeling like he is 'part of a story'
Realizing courage is about seeing things differently
Sighing before starting his task
Asking about the story behind a part of the mural
Answer explanation
The items are sorted based on whether they reflect Gavin's negative, judgmental attitude at the beginning of the story or his new, engaged, and understanding attitude at the end. This requires analyzing his character development.
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