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Open Up - Grade 6 - ELA - Module 2 - Homework 4

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3 questions
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RL.6.3
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RL.6.1
RL.6.3
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RL.6.1
RL.6.2
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Reread “William Kamkwamba’s Electric Wind.” Then, answer the questions below.

Reread paragraph 10 of “William Kamkwamba’s Electric Wind” that begins “William spent hours . . . ”
Question 1
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Question 2
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Question 3
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Source: Open Up Resouces (Download for free at openupresources.org.)
Which of the following is a method used by the writers in paragraph 10 to further develop our understanding of William? (RI.6.3)
inner thoughts
allusion
anecdote
description
Which of the following is something the reader can infer about William’s character from paragraph 10? (RI.6.1, RI.6.3)
William had a lot of fun building the windmill.
William appreciated his friends for helping build the windmill.
William had a strong work ethic while working on the windmill.
William was sad when the construction of the windmill was over.
The writer uses dialogue spoken by others in the article. Reread the quotes from a neighbor, William’s mother, and one of the authors of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. How do the things others say about William in the article help to develop a central idea of the chapter? (RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, RI.6.5, W.6.10)
William’s actions were insignificant and caused many to ridicule him.
William was concerned only about his own scientific success.
William’s actions caused jealousy and envy by other member of the community.
William was an inspiration and changed the lives of his family and community.