Canning Day

serious

lively

curious

careful

"Now you try." (paragraph 1)

"I do love my tomatoes.' Zia sighed." (paragraph 6)

"Is that why you go to all the this trouble?" (paragraph 7)

"Zia stretched her arms out and twirled around. 'I call it joy.'" (paragraph 8)

The paragraphs show how much Zia likes the long process of canning tomatoes.

The paragraphs suggest that Angelo would rather be doing something else.

The paragraphs show that Zia needs Angelo's help to can tomatoes.

The paragraphs suggest that Angelo has a hard time learning from Zia.

Canning is the only way to use up tomatoes in a garden.

Canning is a good hobby because it creates something useful.

Canned tomatoes made at home have a special taste and scent.

Canned tomatoes from a store are sweeter and fresher than hers.

"You can make winter smell like summer just by prying open a jar."

"But you can just buy cans of tomatoes at the store, like Mon does.

"Outside, Angelo plucked a plump tomato and chomped down on it."

"She pointed to a jar of tomatoes on the sparkling-clean counter."

He believes that Zia is making a mistake and will want her canning pot back.

He thinks that the pot can be used for things other than canning.

He enjoys canning tomatoes and wants to continue doing it in the future.

He wants to make sure Zia has the chance to can tomatoes in her new home.

Unused objects should be given to others to enjoy.

Spending time with and learning from older family members is important.

Working hard and doing difficult tasks can be fun when family is there.

Food preparation skills can be interesting to learn.