Starting From Scratch

Use "Starting from Scratch" and "Homemade Hot Sauce" to answer the following question. Grandpa in the story and Mother in the poem would most likely agree that --

• cooking meals with others takes too much time

• living in the country is better than living in the city

• making food from scratch can be very satisfying

• doing something the old way is always better

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Use "Starting from Scratch" and "Homemade Hot Sauce" to answer the following question. The ending of the story and the ending of the poem are similar because both Anthony and the speaker --

• wish they could help their family member perform a routine chore

• take comfort in observing a family member doing something with love

• learn how to do something interesting by watching a family member

• understand the significance of a specific cultural tradition.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

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 as 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.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Question 30.... Grandpa in the story and Mother in the poem would most likely agree that--

• cooking meals with others takes too much time

• living in the country is better than living in the city

• making food from scratch can be very satisfying

• doing something the old way is always better

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

What does the phrase 'starting from scratch' mean in the context of cooking?

• A) Using pre-made ingredients

• B) Beginning with basic, raw ingredients

• C) Following a recipe exactly

• D) Cooking without any guidance

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

In the story 'Starting from Scratch,' what motivates Anthony to learn cooking from his Grandpa?

• A) He wants to impress his friends

• B) He is curious about his cultural heritage

• C) He needs to prepare for a cooking competition

• D) He wants to open a restaurant

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following best describes the theme of 'Starting from Scratch'?

• A) The importance of family traditions

• B) The challenges of modern technology

• C) The benefits of fast food

• D) The excitement of traveling

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the author use the setting to enhance the story 'Starting from Scratch'?

• A) By describing a bustling city

• B) By highlighting a quiet countryside

• C) By focusing on a busy restaurant

• D) By depicting a chaotic kitchen

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What literary device is used in the phrase 'starting from scratch' to convey the idea of beginning anew?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D