Open Up - Grade 6 - ELA - Module 2 - End of Unit 1 Assessment
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10 Questions
Directions: Read chapter 8 of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. Then, answer the questions below.
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“Doctors said the sickness started in southern Malawi back in November. A farmer visiting a funeral brought it north, where it spread like grassfire. Within days, hundreds of people were sick and twelve had died” (128).
Which best describes the meaning of the simile “it spread like grassfire” as it is used in the excerpt? (RI.6.4, L.6.5a)
“Doctors said the sickness started in southern Malawi back in November. A farmer visiting a funeral brought it north, where it spread like grassfire. Within days, hundreds of people were sick and twelve had died” (128).
Which best describes the meaning of the simile “it spread like grassfire” as it is used in the excerpt? (RI.6.4, L.6.5a)
RL.6.4
L.6.5.a
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Which word or phrase from the excerpt best help the reader to understand the meaning of the simile “it spread like grassfire”? (RI.6.1)
Which word or phrase from the excerpt best help the reader to understand the meaning of the simile “it spread like grassfire”? (RI.6.1)
RL.6.1
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Which of the following best describes a central idea in this chapter? (RI.6.2)
Which of the following best describes a central idea in this chapter? (RI.6.2)
RL.6.2
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Which two pieces of evidence from the chapter best help to convey the central idea from Part A? (RI.6.1)
Which two pieces of evidence from the chapter best help to convey the central idea from Part A? (RI.6.1)
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Which of the following best describes the structure used by the writers in this chapter? (RI.6.5)
Which of the following best describes the structure used by the writers in this chapter? (RI.6.5)
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Which of the following best describes the function of the sentence “THE DOWE IS READY!” (134) within the structure of chapter 8.
Which of the following best describes the function of the sentence “THE DOWE IS READY!” (134) within the structure of chapter 8.
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“THE DOWE IS READY!” (134)
How does that sentence help to develop a central idea of this chapter? (RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.5, W.6.10)
“THE DOWE IS READY!” (134)
How does that sentence help to develop a central idea of this chapter? (RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.5, W.6.10)
W.6.10
RL.6.5
RL.6.2
RL.6.1
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The writers use dialogue spoken by William in chapter 8. Reread all of William’s spoken words. Which of the following is something we can infer about William’s character from the things he says in the chapter? (RI.6.1, RI.6.3) A.
The writers use dialogue spoken by William in chapter 8. Reread all of William’s spoken words. Which of the following is something we can infer about William’s character from the things he says in the chapter? (RI.6.1, RI.6.3) A.
RL.6.3
RL.6.1
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At the end of chapter 8, William makes an allusion to a Bible parable and says, “Mr. Geoffrey, we’re like those seeds planted on fertile soil, not on the roadside, stepped on by everyone walking past” (136).
How does the sentence, especially the allusion to the Bible parable, help to develop a central idea of the chapter? (RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, RI.6.5, W.6.10)
At the end of chapter 8, William makes an allusion to a Bible parable and says, “Mr. Geoffrey, we’re like those seeds planted on fertile soil, not on the roadside, stepped on by everyone walking past” (136).
How does the sentence, especially the allusion to the Bible parable, help to develop a central idea of the chapter? (RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, RI.6.5, W.6.10)
RL.6.3
W.6.10
RL.6.5
RL.6.2
RL.6.1
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Write an objective summary of chapter 8. Remember, a summary of an informational text should accomplish the following: introduces the text by stating the title author, and chapter, section or pages; briefly outlines what the text is about; clearly states the central idea(s)/main ideas; includes supporting details from the text that convey the central idea(s)/main ideas; remains objective without opinions or judgments; and “wraps up” with a concluding statement. (RI.6.1, RI.6.2, W.6.10)
Write an objective summary of chapter 8. Remember, a summary of an informational text should accomplish the following: introduces the text by stating the title author, and chapter, section or pages; briefly outlines what the text is about; clearly states the central idea(s)/main ideas; includes supporting details from the text that convey the central idea(s)/main ideas; remains objective without opinions or judgments; and “wraps up” with a concluding statement. (RI.6.1, RI.6.2, W.6.10)
W.6.10
RL.6.2
RL.6.1
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