Ribbons

Define: Coax

• Turn off
• Allow 
• Use gentle persuasion 
• Please 

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.4

Define: Laborious 

• Not trying
• Naturally gifted
• Coasting 
• Taking much work or effort 

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.7.6

If you are _______, you are timid and show now anger 

• Unyielding
• Brave
• Meek
• Disobedient 

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Easily hurt or irritated 

• Sensitive
• Laid back
• Calm 
• Aware 

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In "Ribbons," from where has Grandmother just arrived?

• China

• San Francisco

• Hong Kong

• Los Angeles

In "Ribbons," why does Grandmother get out of the car before Stacy's father can help her?

• She does not like Stacy's father.

• She wants to get out by herself.

• She is too shy to accept his help.

• She is eager to greet her daughter.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

In "Ribbons," Ian is relieved when he realizes that Grandmother speaks English. What inference can the reader draw from this detail?

• He does not speak Chinese.

• He does not want to talk to her.

• He wants her to teach him Chinese.

• He does not want Stacy to talk to her.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

In "Ribbons," Grandmother reacts to Stacy's hug by stiffening and snapping at her. What inference can the reader draw from this detail?

• She is not used to people showing affection.

• She is afraid Stacy will cause her to fall over.

• She does not want Stacy to get her dirty.

• She thinks that hugs can spread disease.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

In "Ribbons," what does Stacy ask her father once her grandmother has arrived?

• She asks to have her own room back again.

• She asks to attend ballet class again.

• She asks to share her room with Grandmother.

• She asks to read fairy tales to Ian.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

In "Ribbons," why does Grandmother spoil Ian?

• He is her hero.

• He is cute.

• He is smart.

• He is a boy.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.W.7.9A