Open Up - Grade 7 - ELA - Module 3 - Mid Unit 2 Assessment
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Directions: Read the final part of the story “The Boy and the Bayonet.” Then answer the question(s) below the passages.
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Reread the following excerpt, and answer the question below.
"I'm ashamed to show my face to the boys.""What you say about de boys? De boys ain't a-goin' to give you an edgication when you need it."
How does the author use this exchange to develop and contrast Bud’s and Hannah’s points of view about Bud going back to school? (RL.7.6)
Reread the following excerpt, and answer the question below.
"I'm ashamed to show my face to the boys."
"What you say about de boys? De boys ain't a-goin' to give you an edgication when you need it."
How does the author use this exchange to develop and contrast Bud’s and Hannah’s points of view about Bud going back to school? (RL.7.6)
RL.7.6
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Read the following excerpt, and answer the question below.
The boys were a little cold to him, and some were brutal. But most of them recognized the fact that what had happened to Tom Harris might have happened to any one of them. Besides, since the percentage had been shown, it was found that "B" had outpointed them in many ways, and so their loss was not due to the one grave error.
How does the author use the paragraph to develop a point of view about Bud's mistake? (RL.7.6)
Read the following excerpt, and answer the question below.
The boys were a little cold to him, and some were brutal. But most of them recognized the fact that what had happened to Tom Harris might have happened to any one of them. Besides, since the percentage had been shown, it was found that "B" had outpointed them in many ways, and so their loss was not due to the one grave error.
How does the author use the paragraph to develop a point of view about Bud's mistake? (RL.7.6)
RL.7.6
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This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A What is Bud’s reaction when he sees the judge from the competition? (RL.7.3)
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
What is Bud’s reaction when he sees the judge from the competition? (RL.7.3)
RL.7.3
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Part B Underline the phrase in the passage that best conveys this reaction.
Bud's heart sank when he dropped into his seat in the Assembly Hall to find seated on the platform one of the blue-coated officers who had acted as judge the day before. After the opening exercises were over he was called upon to address the school.
Part B
Underline the phrase in the passage that best conveys this reaction.
Bud's heart sank when he dropped into his seat in the Assembly Hall to find seated on the platform one of the blue-coated officers who had acted as judge the day before. After the opening exercises were over he was called upon to address the school.
RL.7.3
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How does the setting of the school assembly develop the plot? (RL.7.3)
How does the setting of the school assembly develop the plot? (RL.7.3)
RL.7.3
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How does the speech given by the captain at the assembly develop the plot?
How does the speech given by the captain at the assembly develop the plot?
RL.7.3
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Which of the following phrases best describes the effect that the officer’s speech has on Bud’s point of view about the bayonet incident? (RL.7.6)
Which of the following phrases best describes the effect that the officer’s speech has on Bud’s point of view about the bayonet incident? (RL.7.6)
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Read the following sentence, and answer the question below.
“When he had concluded the Principal called Bud forward, and the boys, even his detractors, cheered as the officer took his hand.”
What is the meaning of detractors as it is used in this sentence? (L.7.4a)
Read the following sentence, and answer the question below.
“When he had concluded the Principal called Bud forward, and the boys, even his detractors, cheered as the officer took his hand.”
What is the meaning of detractors as it is used in this sentence? (L.7.4a)
L.7.4.a
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Read the following excerpt from the ending of the story:
There were no more jeers from his comrades, and when he related it all at home that evening there were two more happy hearts in that South Washington cottage.
“I told you we was more prouder dan if you’d won,” said “little sister.”
“An’ what did I tell you ‘bout backin’ out?" asked his mother.
Bud was too happy and too busy to answer; he was brushing his uniform.
How does the author use the dialogue and description at the end of the story to develop the three characters’ points of view? (RL.7.6)
Read the following excerpt from the ending of the story:
There were no more jeers from his comrades, and when he related it all at home that evening there were two more happy hearts in that South Washington cottage.
“I told you we was more prouder dan if you’d won,” said “little sister.”
“An’ what did I tell you ‘bout backin’ out?" asked his mother.
Bud was too happy and too busy to answer; he was brushing his uniform.
How does the author use the dialogue and description at the end of the story to develop the three characters’ points of view? (RL.7.6)
RL.7.6
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