Starting from Scratch

Which phrase from paragraph 1 best seves as an antonym context clue for the word refined?

• Weeding his garden

• who loved numbers

• let his hair run wild

• sold his house

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Paragraphs 1 through 3 are important to the story because they establish that Anthony -

• prefers talking to the serious Grandpa he has always known

• is surprised to learn about Grandpa's change in behavior

• thinks that mom should not worry about Grandpa's new activities

• wants grandpa to teach him how to maintain a garden

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In paragraph 5, Anthony chooses not to mention the ready-made pesto most likely because he -

• believes that Grandpa's homemade pesto will be more flavorful

• realizes that Grandpa is excited about making homemade pesto

• thinks it does not look good as the kind he usually buys at the grocery store

• knows that using a ready-made pesto means he would not get to spend time with Grandpa

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

By telling the story from the first-person point of view, the author helps the reader understand -

• how Grandpa feels about living by himself in the old cottage

• why Grandpa's life is different from that of his parents

• why Anthony enjoys Grandpa's cooking despite the taste

• how all the characters feel about their Italian heritage

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What can the reader conclude about Grandpa from his actions in the story?

• He regrets his career working as a banker

• He misses living and working in the suburbs

• He wants to reconnect with his Italian roots

• he wishes his daughter would cook Italian food for him

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1