Module 2 Grade 7 Mid-Unit Assessment

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Module 2 Grade 7 Mid-Unit Assessment

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MId Unit Assessment Grade 7 Module 2

Mid-Unit 1 Assessment: Analyze Structure: Patient Zero, Pages 38–41
Module 2
EL Grade 7 

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4. Use a print or online dictionary to copy the meaning of the word abounded as it is used in this excerpt. (L.7.4c, L.7.4d, L.7.6)

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5. Reread the following excerpt from Patient Zero, and answer the question that follows.
“The theory of miasma seemed full of logical inconsistencies, but he had no way to test his suspicions.” (39–40)
Complete the chart to break up the word inconsistencies into a prefix, Latin root, and suffix. You may use your Affix List as a resource. (L.7.4b)

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6. Use what you know about these word parts to write a definition of the word inconsistencies in your own words. (RI.7.4, L.7.6)

Part II
Directions: Use the text to answer these questions about how Marilee Peters structures sections of chapter 2 in Patient Zero and how these sections relate to the whole text and develop ideas.

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MId Unit Assessment Grade 7 Module 2

Mid-Unit 1 Assessment: Analyze Structure: Patient Zero, Pages 38–41
Module 2
EL Grade 7 

Part I
Directions: Answer the following questions.
Reread the following excerpt from Patient Zero, and answer the question that follows.
“‘The pit is one huge privy, and of course the men always take their victuals with unwashed hands.’ We now know that cholera is spread when infected fecal matter gets into food or water, but at the time no one understood this.” (38)
Select a phrase that helps the reader determine the meaning of the word victuals in this excerpt. (RI.7.4, L.7.4a, L.7.6)

prayers

food

bathroom breaks

elebrations

2. Reread the following excerpt from Patient Zero, and answer the question that follows.
“Since the disease affected the digestive system, he suspected that cholera was caused by something you ingested—something in food or water.” (39)
What is the meaning of the word ingested as it is used in this sentence? (L.7.4a)

took into the body through the mouth

laid aside without thought

made sure to hide from others

came in contact with the skin

3. Reread the following excerpt from Patient Zero, and answer the question that follows.
“Still no one understood what caused cholera, or how it spread. Theories abounded. Some speculated that the people in the poor neighborhoods along the river were ‘morally susceptible’—defects in their character made them prone to developing cholera.” (40)
What does the word abounded most likely mean in this excerpt? (RI.7.4, L.7.4a, L.7.6)

jumped up and down

were false

were found in large numbers

were distracting

4. Use a print or online dictionary to copy the meaning of the word abounded as it is used in this excerpt. (L.7.4c, L.7.4d, L.7.6)

5. Reread the following excerpt from Patient Zero, and answer the question that follows.
“The theory of miasma seemed full of logical inconsistencies, but he had no way to test his suspicions.” (39–40)
Complete the chart to break up the word inconsistencies into a prefix, Latin root, and suffix. You may use your Affix List as a resource. (L.7.4b)

6. Use what you know about these word parts to write a definition of the word inconsistencies in your own words. (RI.7.4, L.7.6)

Part II
Directions: Use the text to answer these questions about how Marilee Peters structures sections of chapter 2 in Patient Zero and how these sections relate to the whole text and develop ideas.

7. How is the section “The Great Debate: Miasma vs. Germs” on page 41 mainly structured? (RI.7.5)

by narrating stories about scientists in chronological order

as an explanation of the history of ideas about the causes of disease

as a list of definitions focused on specific diseases caused by germs or miasma

by contrasting John Snow’s and Florence Nightingale’s views of miasmas and germs

8. How is the rest of the excerpt about John Snow on pages 38–40 mainly structured? (RI.7.5)

as an argument about why Snow began studying medicine

as an examination of vocabulary that may be unfamiliar to readers

as a detailed description of the setting where the major events happen

as a detailed description of the setting where the major events happen

9. What key information does “The Great Debate: Miasma vs. Germs” provide? (RI.7.1, RI.7.5)

Cholera was the first disease caused by germs.

Miasma was a long-lasting and widely accepted idea.

Florence Nightingale’s beliefs prevented her from being helpful.

Robert Koch was the one who got credit for discovering germs.

10. How does the information in this section contribute to your understanding of the rest of the text on pages 38–40? (RI.7.5)

by showing how John Snow first developed his ideas that led to innovations

by showing how understanding where words come from can help in science

by providing an explanation for why Snow’s theory of germs was remarkable

by providing information about why London was the perfect place to investigate

Part I
Directions: Answer the following questions.
Reread the following excerpt from Patient Zero, and answer the question that follows.
“‘The pit is one huge privy, and of course the men always take their victuals with unwashed hands.’ We now know that cholera is spread when infected fecal matter gets into food or water, but at the time no one understood this.” (38)
Select a phrase that helps the reader determine the meaning of the word victuals in this excerpt. (RI.7.4, L.7.4a, L.7.6)

prayers

food

bathroom breaks

elebrations

2.  Reread the following excerpt from Patient Zero, and answer the question that follows.
“Since the disease affected the digestive system, he suspected that cholera was caused by something you ingested—something in food or water.” (39)
What is the meaning of the word ingested as it is used in this sentence? (L.7.4a)

took into the body through the mouth

laid aside without thought

made sure to hide from others

came in contact with the skin

3.  Reread the following excerpt from Patient Zero, and answer the question that follows.
“Still no one understood what caused cholera, or how it spread. Theories abounded. Some speculated that the people in the poor neighborhoods along the river were ‘morally susceptible’—defects in their character made them prone to developing cholera.” (40)
What does the word abounded most likely mean in this excerpt? (RI.7.4, L.7.4a, L.7.6)

jumped up and down

were false

were found in large numbers

were distracting

7.  How is the section “The Great Debate: Miasma vs. Germs” on page 41 mainly structured? (RI.7.5)

by narrating stories about scientists in chronological order

as an explanation of the history of ideas about the causes of disease

as a list of definitions focused on specific diseases caused by germs or miasma

by contrasting John Snow’s and Florence Nightingale’s views of miasmas and germs

8.   How is the rest of the excerpt about John Snow on pages 38–40 mainly structured? (RI.7.5)

as an argument about why Snow began studying medicine

as an examination of vocabulary that may be unfamiliar to readers

as a detailed description of the setting where the major events happen

as a detailed description of the setting where the major events happen

9.  What key information does “The Great Debate: Miasma vs. Germs” provide? (RI.7.1, RI.7.5)

Cholera was the first disease caused by germs.

Miasma was a long-lasting and widely accepted idea.

Florence Nightingale’s beliefs prevented her from being helpful.

Robert Koch was the one who got credit for discovering germs.

10.  How does the information in this section contribute to your understanding of the rest of the text on pages 38–40? (RI.7.5)

by showing how John Snow first developed his ideas that led to innovations

by showing how understanding where words come from can help in science

by providing an explanation for why Snow’s theory of germs was remarkable

by providing information about why London was the perfect place to investigate