Theme
What are the two main responsibilities Kendra is trying to balance?
What is the marching band practice and Grandma's birthday party?
What does "phenomenal" mean in the sentence, "She was a phenomenal host"? Provide a synonym and explain why it fits.
What is "extraordinary" or "outstanding" because it describes someone who is exceptionally good at something?
What detail shows that Kendra is new to the marching band?
What is "She was new to the band, and she wrestled with the idea of making an excuse"?
How does Kendra’s point of view about the marching band affect her decision-making?
What is she values the band because it gives her something of her own, making the decision to miss practice more difficult?
Why does Kendra feel especially responsible for helping with Grandma’s party?
What is she promised to help with the flowers, pick up tables, and borrow vases?
What theme is shown through Kendra’s decision to find a compromise?
What is problem-solving or finding a balance between responsibilities?
In the context of Kendra’s situation, what does "commitment" suggest about her character?
What is she takes her responsibilities seriously and understands the importance of keeping her promises?
What evidence shows that Kendra cares about her Grandma?
What is "Kendra wanted to show Grandma her gratitude"?
Whose thoughts and feelings are revealed throughout the passage?
Who is Kendra?
Why is Kendra hesitant to ask the band for a favor?
What is she is new to the band and worried they will say no or think she isn’t committed?
How does the passage show the importance of family?
What is Kendra’s desire to show her gratitude to Grandma?
What does "inspiring" mean in the phrase "an inspiring idea that might just work," and how does it reflect Kendra's mindset?
What is "motivating" or "exciting," showing that Kendra feels hopeful and optimistic about solving her problem?
How do we know Kendra values being in the band?
What is "Being in the marching band was one thing she had all for herself"?
What does the narrator’s point of view help the reader understand about Kendra?
What is her internal conflict about balancing both responsibilities?
How do John and Gaby’s opinions about Kendra’s problem differ?
What is John thinks family is more important, while Gaby believes the band should come first?
What theme is demonstrated by Kendra’s loyalty to the marching band?
What is the importance of commitment or responsibility?
What does "wrestled" mean in the sentence, "She wrestled with the idea of making an excuse"? How does this word choice reveal Kendra's feelings?
What is "struggled" or "debated," and it shows that Kendra feels conflicted and unsure about her decision?
What phrase proves that Kendra was nervous to ask for help?
What is "She got up the nerve to ask the band members a favor"?
How would the passage be different if it were told from Mom’s point of view?
What is we would focus on the party planning instead of Kendra’s conflict?
What does Kendra’s idea reveal about her character?
What is she is resourceful, cares about others, and values both her family and her commitments?
How does Kendra’s creative solution highlight a key message in the story?
What is the idea that teamwork and compromise can solve problems?
The author uses the word "shrugged" to describe John's reaction. How does this verb convey his attitude toward Kendra’s problem?
What is it suggests he feels uncertain or indifferent, showing he thinks the decision is personal and not his to make?
What evidence supports the idea that the band members liked Kendra’s plan?
What is "The others nodded in agreement"?
How might the author want readers to feel about Kendra’s solution to her problem?
What is impressed by her creativity and relieved that she found a way to balance both commitments?
How does the band’s reaction to Kendra’s idea contribute to the resolution of the story?
What is their willingness to move practice shows teamwork and allows Kendra to keep both promises?