Comprehension Questions: "Last Dance" 8th grade

What was the original cause of the conflict that led to the first five-minute dance party?

• A disagreement over which TV show to watch.

• A fight over a doll named Olivia.

• An argument about who had to do the dishes.

• A competition over who was the better dancer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

According to the text, what were the only rules the father gave for the dance?

• Only listen to rock music.

• No laughing and no jumping.

• No talking, just rhythmic movement.

• Both sisters must wear matching pajamas.

Why is the narrator particularly emotional about the night described in the second half of the story?

• It is her birthday.

• She is moving to a new school.

• Becca is leaving for college the next morning.

• Their father is selling the house.

What song does Becca choose for their final dance together?

• A new song from a strange group she likes.

• The theme song from The Office.

• Her father’s favorite song from the very first night.

• A slow, sad song about saying goodbye.

How did the sisters’ attitude toward the dance change from the beginning of the first party to the end?

• They started out excited but became bored after five minutes.

• They started out confused and angry but ended up laughing together.

• They remained angry at each other throughout the entire song.

• They were happy at first but started fighting again when the music stopped.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What can you infer about the narrator’s feelings when she says, "Maybe it was time to grow up" in paragraph 12?

• She is excited to finally have her own room.

• She is trying to protect herself from the disappointment that the dance might not happen.

• She thinks dancing is a childish activity that she no longer enjoys.

• She is angry at Becca for being immature.

Why does the author describe the narrator’s feeling as "bittersweet" at the end of the story?

• Because she likes the song but hates the way Becca dances.

• Because she is happy to have this moment but sad that her sister is leaving.

• Because the dance party was too short to be enjoyable.

• Because she is glad Becca is leaving but will miss her father’s music.

Match the following

• A long-held custom or belief passed down

• Melody

• Using mocking, humorous, or ironic words

• Bittersweet

• A sequence of single notes that is music

• Sarcastic

• A feeling of pleasure mixed with a littl

• Tradition

• Absolutely necessary or important; funda

• Essential