Open Up - Grade 6 - ELA - Module 4 - Mid Unit 2 Assessment

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Directions: Read pages 65 (starting at ”Breaking Barriers . . .“) to 67 (ending at “. . . all that they needed.“) and answer the following questions.

Which sentence best represents a claim that could be supported from this excerpt? (RI.6.8)

Dorothy’s focus on her career at NACA negatively impacted her ability to care for her family.

Dorothy’s family struggled financially as a result of having to live in Newsome Park.

Dorothy was determined to fight against the racial segregation she witnessed in her life.

Dorothy was able both to effectively support her family’s needs and advance her career.

Provide two pieces of evidence from the excerpt along with reasoning to support the claim selected above. (RI.6.1, RI.6.3, W.6.1b, W.6.10)

W.6.1.b

RL.6.3

W.6.10

RL.6.1

Directions: Read pages 73 (starting at “The Section Leader . . .” to 75 (ending at “. . . than Dorothy Vaughan”) and answer the following questions.

Which sentence best represents a claim that could be supported from this excerpt? (RI.6.8)

Dorothy faced no resistance from her bosses or the women who would work under her about her possible promotion.

Dorothy’s promotion to section leader was delayed and finally denied because she was a woman.

Dorothy’s promotion to section leader was well deserved and groundbreaking for women and African Americans.

Dorothy grew frustrated with the slow pace of change and the inability of men at NACA to recognize her skills.

Provide two pieces of evidence from the excerpt along with reasoning to support the claim selected above. (RI.6.1, RI.6.3, W.6.1b, W.6.10)

W.6.1.b

RL.6.3

W.6.10

RL.6.1

Which statement best describes the author’s point of view toward Dorothy in these two excerpts from chapter 9?

Dorothy was a loving mother to her family, but had difficulty advancing her career at NACA.

Dorothy worked tirelessly to advance her career at NACA, asking her family to sacrifice.

Dorothy exhibited remarkable boldness and bravery in her quest for civil rights at NACA.

Dorothy was determined, selfless, and successful in both her personal life and at NACA.

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