Question

why theres no place like home for the holidays
frank t. mcandrew • 2017
theres no better place to spend the holidays than home. in this informational text, frank t. mcandrew discusses the significance of home.
as you read, take notes on the significance of home to different people.
1 while christmas playlists often include cheesy favorites like “rockin’ around the christmas tree” and “i saw mommy kissing santa claus,” there are also a handful of wistful tracks that go a little bit deeper.
listen closely to “i’ll be home for christmas” or “white christmas,” and you’ll hear a deep yearning for home
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assessment questions

1. part a: which statement expresses the central idea of the text?

○ a. home isn’t the place you grew up or spent the most time, it’s the people who you feel the most emotionally close to.
○ b. spending holidays at home is important to people, as home is the place that they feel emotionally connected to and where they are the most comfortable.
○ c. holidays have become more superficial in recent years, focusing on presents and decorations rather than family, friends, and emotional stability.
○ d. while leaving home can be a difficult

Explanation:

The text's central idea is about the significance of home during holidays, focusing on the emotional connection people have with home (the place where they feel closest to important people). Option A talks about home not being the place you grew up, which is not the central idea. Option C is about holidays being superficial, which is not related. Option D is about leaving home being difficult, which is not the main focus. Option B aligns with the text's discussion on home's importance due to emotional connection with people there.

Answer:

B. Spending holidays at home is important to people, as home is the place that they feel emotionally connected to and where they are the most comfortable.