ELA Lesson 8 Prerequisite Practice
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13 questions
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Based on the title and the text features, what do you predict the play will be about?
Based on the title and the text features, what do you predict the play will be about?
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In Scene 1, what does Putnam want Earhart to do?
In Scene 1, what does Putnam want Earhart to do?
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Why does Earhart protest?
Why does Earhart protest?
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What happens in Scene 2?
What happens in Scene 2?
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What details help you infer that Earhart believed Putnam's plan would one day help her fly the Atlantic as a pilot?
What details help you infer that Earhart believed Putnam's plan would one day help her fly the Atlantic as a pilot?
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Based on how Earhart and Putnam act in the first scene, which of the following BEST describes how these characters are different?
Based on how Earhart and Putnam act in the first scene, which of the following BEST describes how these characters are different?
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Which of the following describes how Earhart's behavior during the flight differs from that of Stultz?
Which of the following describes how Earhart's behavior during the flight differs from that of Stultz?
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Choose TWO pieces of evidence from the text that BEST support the answer in #7.
Choose TWO pieces of evidence from the text that BEST support the answer in #7.
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Select ONE word that describes Earhart and ONE word that describes Putnam.
Select ONE word that describes Earhart and ONE word that describes Putnam.
- daring
- gentle
- scared
- convincing
- Description of Earhart
- Description of Putnam
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Copy ONE quotation that provides evidence of the description for each character
Copy ONE quotation that provides evidence of the description for each character
- "This could win you more chances to fly."
- "But we'll have failed. That's not an option."
- "But there's a catch."
- "I have a fondness for firsts, Mr. Putnam."
- Earhart
- Putnam
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What does the word UNRELIABLE mean as it is used in the sentence "In these early days of aviation, equipment is unreliable."
What does the word UNRELIABLE mean as it is used in the sentence "In these early days of aviation, equipment is unreliable."
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Which detail from the drama BEST supports the answer to question #11?
Which detail from the drama BEST supports the answer to question #11?
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The drama states that Earhart was "commander" of the flight in name only. In what ways was Earhart as much in command of the flight as Stultz and Gordon? Use at least TWO details from the drama that support your response.
The drama states that Earhart was "commander" of the flight in name only. In what ways was Earhart as much in command of the flight as Stultz and Gordon? Use at least TWO details from the drama that support your response.