Table Manners Through the Ages

"MANNERS THROUGH THE AGES"

Read the dictionary entry for the word convention. Which definition best matches the way conventions is used in paragraph 4?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

"MANNERS THROUGH THE AGES"

Which details from the text support the idea that table manners have changed greatly since the 15th century? Select TWO correct answers.

• Even in a king’s palace, meals were not elegant. (paragraph 1)

• Spoons were common, but forks and napkins were not. (paragraph 1)

• They picked up meat with their fingers or speared it with their knives. (paragraph 1)

• Once they were at the table, it was more polite to cut small pieces of bread and meat,

  rather than grab huge hunks of the food. (paragraph 2)

• After eating, they were not supposed to wipe their faces on the tablecloth. (paragraph 3)

"MANNERS THROUGH THE AGES"

Which conclusion can be drawn about both the 15th century and 18th century?

• People observed polite manners only during formal occasions.

• People ate together with family members at every meal.

• There were no rules for how children should behave at dinner.

• There were expectations for how people should conduct themselves at meals.

"MANNERS THROUGH THE AGES"

The author organizes the text by —

• describing a problem and a solution

• explaining a cause and effect relationship

• comparing and contrasting ideas

• describing a sequence of changes over time

“Sandra’s Blog: Growing Up in a Small Town”

The author of “Sandra’s Blog: Growing Up in a Small Town” wrote the blog post mainly to —

• convince people that table manners make life more pleasant for everyone

• compare customs in China to customs in the US

• share a story about attending a company picnic with her family

• explain steps that should be followed when eating with others

“Sandra’s Blog: Growing Up in a Small Town”

Which is an anecdote?

• A company picnic

• A research topic

• Cultural differences

• Technology uses

“Sandra’s Blog: Growing Up in a Small Town”

Which sentence from the blog post expresses the author's claim?

• I was happy when the meal was over! (paragraph 1)

• Still, everyone should know and follow some basic rules each time they eat at the table. (paragraph 3)

• In some countries, like America, it is considered rude to burp after eating. (paragraph 4)

• It's rude to ignore real people and focus on a small screen. (paragraph 6)

Who is the intended audience of Sandra’s blog?

• The people who attended the company picnic

• Experts in manners

• Her classmates

• Adults

Complete the chart by selecting whether each idea is found in 'Manners Through the Ages,' in 'Sandra’s Blog: Growing Up in a Small Town,' or in both texts.

What is one difference in the main focus of the two texts?

• "Manners Through the Ages" describes manners for certain groups of people, while" Sandra’s Blog: Growing Up in a Small Town" provides manners appropriate for everyone.

• "Manners Through the Ages" gives the reasons for bad manners throughout history, while "Sandra’s Blog: Growing Up in a Small Town" shares why people ignore manners today.

• "Manners Through the Ages" describes manners during several time periods, while Sandra’s "Blog: Growing Up in a Small Town" addresses why manners are important in current times.

• "Manners Through the Ages" argues that manners were more important long ago, while "Sandra’s Blog: Growing Up in a Small Town" tells why manners are different throughout the world.