Through Grandpa’s Eyesby Patricia MacLachlan

RID Revised 9/09

LC 02: Summarize with evidence from the reading (Reading GLE 2.1.7)

LC 02: Summarize with evidence from the reading (Reading GLE 2.1.7)

1 Which sentence best summarizes the story?

O A. A boy teaches his grandfather to read books by usinghis fingers.

O B. A boy spends a day walking in the woods withhis grandfather.

O C. A boy learns how his grandfather can see withouthis eyes.

1 Which sentence best summarizes the story?

O A. A boy teaches his grandfather to read books by usinghis fingers.

O B. A boy spends a day walking in the woods withhis grandfather.

O C. A boy learns how his grandfather can see withouthis eyes.

2 What is the meaning of the word gleam in paragraph 1?

O A. Ripple

O B. Shine

O C. Heat

2 What is the meaning of the word gleam in paragraph 1?

O A. Ripple

O B. Shine

O C. Heat

LC 04: Interpret vocabulary critical to the meaning of the text (Reading GLE 1.3.2)

LC 04: Interpret vocabulary critical to the meaning of the text (Reading GLE 1.3.2)

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LA 06: Demonstrate understanding of literary elements (genres, story elements such as plot, character, setting, stylistic devices) and graphic elements/illustrations (Reading GLEs 2.2.2, 2.2.3,

2.3.3)

LA 06: Demonstrate understanding of literary elements (genres, story elements such as plot, character, setting, stylistic devices) and graphic elements/illustrations (Reading GLEs 2.2.2, 2.2.3,

2.3.3)

3 Who is telling the story?

OA. John

OB. Nana

OC. Grandpa

3 Who is telling the story?

OA. John

OB. Nana

OC. Grandpa

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4 How does John’s grandfather “see” without using his eyes? Include two examples from the story in your answer.

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LA 08: Make connections (cause and effect) within a text (Reading GLE 2.3.1)

LA 08: Make connections (cause and effect) within a text (Reading GLE 2.3.1)

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2 A 2-point response: The student provides two text-based examples to explain how John’s grandfather “sees” without using his eyes.

Example:Grandpa smells the bread Nana made. He also knows the birds by their sounds.

1 A 1-point response: The student provides one text-based example to explain how John’s grandfather “sees” without using his eyes.

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Text-based examples may include, but are not limited to:

A. Uses memories / remembers from before he was blindB. Uses John to guide him on the path / holds John’s elbowC. Feels which way the wind blows / feels the grass / his hair blowsD. Identifies birds by sounds / hears the honkers / Canada geeseE. Smells the tea and breadF. Smells the paintG. Asks John and Nana to describe the color of the paint / John and Nana

describe paintH. Uses his finger to know when the cup is fullI. Feels the dishes to see if they are clean / wet / dryJ. Reads by using BrailleK. Listens to the (music / words) on T.V. to tell what’s happeningL. Knows when it’s darkM. Feels John’s hair and determines he needs a haircut / touches his

head to kiss him good nightN. Hears Grandma smile by her voice

Text-based examples may include, but are not limited to:

A. Uses memories / remembers from before he was blindB. Uses John to guide him on the path / holds John’s elbowC. Feels which way the wind blows / feels the grass / his hair blowsD. Identifies birds by sounds / hears the honkers / Canada geeseE. Smells the tea and breadF. Smells the paintG. Asks John and Nana to describe the color of the paint / John and Nana

describe paintH. Uses his finger to know when the cup is fullI. Feels the dishes to see if they are clean / wet / dryJ. Reads by using BrailleK. Listens to the (music / words) on T.V. to tell what’s happeningL. Knows when it’s darkM. Feels John’s hair and determines he needs a haircut / touches his

head to kiss him good nightN. Hears Grandma smile by her voice

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4 How does John’s grandfather “see” without using his eyes? Include two examples from the story in your answer.

4 How does John’s grandfather “see” without using his eyes? Include two examples from the story in your answer.

The student provides six text-based examples to explain how John’s grandfather “sees” without using his eyes.J. “…uses touch to read books…”H. “…uses touch to...pour his tea.”F. “…smell to know when someone is painting…”E. “…smell to know...what is for lunch…”K. “…sound to hear the TV…”D. “…sound to hear...wildlife.”

The student provides six text-based examples to explain how John’s grandfather “sees” without using his eyes.J. “…uses touch to read books…”H. “…uses touch to...pour his tea.”F. “…smell to know when someone is painting…”E. “…smell to know...what is for lunch…”K. “…sound to hear the TV…”D. “…sound to hear...wildlife.”

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4 How does John’s grandfather “see” without using his eyes? Include two examples from the story in your answer.

4 How does John’s grandfather “see” without using his eyes? Include two examples from the story in your answer.

The student provides two text-based examples to explain how John’s grandfather “sees” without using his eyes.E. “…he could smell tea and hot bread for lunch.”D. “…knew what all the different birds sounded like.”

The student provides two text-based examples to explain how John’s grandfather “sees” without using his eyes.E. “…he could smell tea and hot bread for lunch.”D. “…knew what all the different birds sounded like.”

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4 How does John’s grandfather “see” without using his eyes? Include two examples from the story in your answer.

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The student only provides one text-based example to explain how John’s grandfather “sees” without using his eyes.C. “...feeling the wind on his face.”

The student only provides one text-based example to explain how John’s grandfather “sees” without using his eyes.C. “...feeling the wind on his face.”

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4 How does John’s grandfather “see” without using his eyes? Include two examples from the story in your answer.

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The student only provides one text-based example to explain how John’s grandfather “sees” without using his eyes.A. “he remenbers things”

The student only provides one text-based example to explain how John’s grandfather “sees” without using his eyes.A. “he remenbers things”

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4 How does John’s grandfather “see” without using his eyes? Include two examples from the story in your answer.

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The student does not provide text-based examples to explain how John’s grandfather “sees” without using his eyes.

The student does not provide text-based examples to explain how John’s grandfather “sees” without using his eyes.

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5 Based on the information in the story, how does John learn to see“through Grandpa’s eyes”?

OA. He learns to see by closing his eyes when spending timewith Grandpa.

OB. He learns how to read books by feeling the words insteadof seeing them.

OC. He learns that listening, smelling, and touching thingscan help people see.

5 Based on the information in the story, how does John learn to see“through Grandpa’s eyes”?

OA. He learns to see by closing his eyes when spending timewith Grandpa.

OB. He learns how to read books by feeling the words insteadof seeing them.

OC. He learns that listening, smelling, and touching thingscan help people see.

LC 03: Make inferences or predictions based on the reading (Reading GLE 2.1.5)

LC 03: Make inferences or predictions based on the reading (Reading GLE 2.1.5)

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6 What was the author’s purpose for writing the story?

OA. To remind readers to show respect fortheir grandparents

OB. To convince readers to get to know someone whofaces challenges

OC. To teach readers about the experiences of blind people

6 What was the author’s purpose for writing the story?

OA. To remind readers to show respect fortheir grandparents

OB. To convince readers to get to know someone whofaces challenges

OC. To teach readers about the experiences of blind people

LA 09: Analyze author’s purpose and evaluate effectiveness for different audiences (Reading GLEs 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4)

LA 09: Analyze author’s purpose and evaluate effectiveness for different audiences (Reading GLEs 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4)

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