Starting From Scratch

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English
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 20 pts
Which words define the word lauding as it is used in paragraph 2 of
the story?
Sharing-have a portion of (something) with another or others.
"he shared the pie with her"
Praising-express warm approval or admiration of.
Describing-to report details about something either out loud or in writing.
Advocating-publicly recommend or support
Gathering-an assembly or meeting
2.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
15 mins • 20 pts
Record your answer in the space provided.
The author uses (1) -person point of view in this story.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 10 pts
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
What is the main message the author conveys in the story?
A. Cultural traditions should be passed on between generations.
B. Exploring new activities may lead to greater happiness.
C. The process of creating may be more meaningful than the rest.
D. Practice is often the key to achieving in a new skill.
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8.7A
8.9A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 20 pts
PART A ANSWER-C. The process of creating may be more meaningful than the rest.
Part B
Which sentence from the story best supports the answer to Part A?
A. Even though he often talked about how his parents had come to
the United States from Italy, I had never really thought of him as
particularly Italian. (paragraph 9)
B. “Fortunately, your mom liked sauce from a jar when she was a
kid.” (paragraph 10)
C. First he mixed eggs and flour into dough, and then he cranked the
dough through a pasta maker over and over until he thought it
was perfect. (paragraph 11)
D. Before answering, I thought about our day. (paragraph 14)
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8.9A
5.
CLASSIFICATION QUESTION
15 mins • 20 pts
Determine whether each detail should be included in a summary of the story. Select
ONE correct answer in each row.
Groups:
(a) Include in a Summary
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(b) Do NOT include in a Summary
Grandpa says that when Anthony’s mom was a kid, she liked pesto sauce from a jar.
Anthony tells Grandpa that he loves the pasta with pesto sauce, even though it tastes awful.
Anthony and Grandpa spend the day gathering ingredients and preparing the pesto and the pasta.
Grandpa decides to make pasta with pesto sauce for Anthony.
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8.6D
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
15 mins • 10 pts
Read the statement carefully. Then record your answer in the box provided.
Explain how Anthony’s behavior in paragraphs 12 through 14 affects the resolution of the plot. Support your answer with evidence from the story.
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8.7B
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