Open Up - Grade 7 - ELA - Module 2 - Mid Unit 3 Assessment
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Part I
Directions: Read the article “Disease Detective,” in the Student Workbook. Then answer the questions below.
What is the meaning of strain as it is used in the following sentence? (L.7.4a)
“Nasty bacteria called E. coli had attacked their bodies. Scientists knew this strain of E. coli could live in food and liquids. People who ate food with E. coli in it could get very sick.”
Part I
Directions: Read the article “Disease Detective,” in the Student Workbook. Then answer the questions below.
What is the meaning of strain as it is used in the following sentence? (L.7.4a)
“Nasty bacteria called E. coli had attacked their bodies. Scientists knew this strain of E. coli could live in food and liquids. People who ate food with E. coli in it could get very sick.”
L.7.4.a
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How does the idea that “E. coli could live in food and liquids” influence Besser’s actions? (RI.7.3)
How does the idea that “E. coli could live in food and liquids” influence Besser’s actions? (RI.7.3)
RI.7.3
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How does scientists’ understanding of DNA allow them to “rule out a suspect”? (RI.7.3)
How does scientists’ understanding of DNA allow them to “rule out a suspect”? (RI.7.3)
RI.7.3
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This question has two parts. First answer Part A, then answer Part B
Part A
What discoveries did Besser make at the cider press that helped him solve this case? (Select two.) (RI.7.3)
This question has two parts. First answer Part A, then answer Part B
Part A
What discoveries did Besser make at the cider press that helped him solve this case? (Select two.) (RI.7.3)
RI.7.3
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Part B
What idea did Besser have that helped him solve the case? (RI.7.3)
Part B
What idea did Besser have that helped him solve the case? (RI.7.3)
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Write a brief description of the actions Besser took to solve the mystery of the epidemic. (RI.7.1, RI.7.3)
Write a brief description of the actions Besser took to solve the mystery of the epidemic. (RI.7.1, RI.7.3)
RI.7.3
RI.7.1
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Part II
Directions: Research to answer the following questions by completing Parts A and B below. You may use the article “Disease Detective” in addition to at least one more article you find online to answer these research questions
Research question: how do epidemiologists determine the cause of an epidemic?
Part A What are some internet search terms you can use for these questions? (W.7.8):
Part II
Directions: Research to answer the following questions by completing Parts A and B below. You may use the article “Disease Detective” in addition to at least one more article you find online to answer these research questions
Research question: how do epidemiologists determine the cause of an epidemic?
Part A
What are some internet search terms you can use for these questions? (W.7.8):
W.7.8
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Part B
In the space below, design a note-catcher to capture research notes. (W.7.7, W.7.8)
Be sure to include space to quote or paraphrase the evidence to answer the question, to cite the source, to explain why you think the source is credible, and to record questions raised by reading the text.
Part B
In the space below, design a note-catcher to capture research notes. (W.7.7, W.7.8)
Be sure to include space to quote or paraphrase the evidence to answer the question, to cite the source, to explain why you think the source is credible, and to record questions raised by reading the text.
W.7.7
W.7.8
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Use the information you gathered to write a paragraph to answer the research question: how do epidemiologists determine the cause of an epidemic?
Use the information you gathered to write a paragraph to answer the research question: how do epidemiologists determine the cause of an epidemic?
W.7.7
W.7.8
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