Open Up - Grade 5 - ELA - Module 3 - Mid Unit 2 Assessment

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This assessment has two parts. In Part I, you will watch a short biography of Jackie Robinson, take notes, and answer questions about the video. In Part II, you will reread pages 38–39 of Promises to Keep and answer short answer and selected response questions.
1.

Part 1

Watch the video the first time for gist. You may take notes as you watch to help you remember important points. Then, watch the video a second time, looking for evidence of how Jackie fought for social change before, during, and after his baseball career. Take notes on the graphic organizer below as you watch, adding a detail from the video to support each point. (SL.5.3)

Refer to your notes and use what you remember about the video to answer the following questions.

SL.5.3
2.

Select two conclusions that are supported by the video. (SL.5.3)

SL.5.3
3.

What are the most likely reasons the author made the video? Select two options. (SL.5.3)

4.

Which details from the video best support the idea that Jackie Robinson’s character was important in his role as a leader of social change? Underline all that apply. (SL.5.3)

Part II

Turn to pages 38–39 of Promises to Keep. As you read, focus on the three different points of view expressed about the challenges Jackie Robinson faced in his early days in Major League Baseball.

Reread page 38. Then, answer the questions below
5.

Part A

Which statement best summarizes Sharon Robinson’s point of view about her father’s biggest challenge in his early days of playing in the major leagues? (RI.5.6)

RL.5.6
6.

Part B

From Sharon Robinson’s point of view, how did he overcome that challenge? Support your answer with a quote from the text. (RI.5.1, RI.5.6)


RL.5.6
RL.5.1
7.

Reread Jackie Robinson’s letter at the top of page 39. Then, answer the questions below.

Part A

From Jackie Robinson’s point of view, what is his biggest challenge this season? (RI.5.6)


RL.5.6
8.

Part B

From Jackie Robinson’s point of view, what is the best way to overcome that challenge? Support your answer with a quote from the text. (RI.5.1, RI.5.6)


RL.5.6
RL.5.1
9.

Reread the caption containing the quote from Rachel Robinson on the bottom of page 39. Then, answer the questions below.

Part A

Which statement best summarizes Rachel Robinson’s point of view about her husband’s biggest challenge in his early days of playing in the major leagues? (RI.5.6)

RL.5.6
10.

Part B

From Rachel Robinson’s point of view, how did Jackie overcome that challenge? Support your answer with a quote from the text. (RI.5.1, RI.5.6)


RL.5.6
RL.5.1
11.

Pick two points of view to compare (those of Sharon, Rachel, or Jackie Robinson). Explain one way in which their views on Jackie’s early months in the major leagues were similar. Support your analysis with a quote from each text. (RI.5.1, RI.5.6)


RL.5.6
RL.5.1
12.

Pick two points of view to contrast (those of Sharon, Rachel, or Jackie Robinson). Explain one way in which their views on Jackie’s early months in the major leagues were different. Support your analysis with a quote from each text. (RI.5.1, RI.5.6)


RL.5.6
RL.5.1
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