The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind ch 1
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English
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6th - 7th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the setting of 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?
Back
The setting is a rural village in Malawi.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In which country does the story take place?
Back
The story takes place in Malawi.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Name two of William's friends in the story.
Back
William's friends are Geoffrey and Gilbert.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.3
CCSS.RI.7.3
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who is the narrator of the story?
Back
The narrator of the story is William Kamkwamba.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'sin'anga' refer to in the context of the story?
Back
The term 'sin'anga' refers to old wise tales or stories told from generation to generation.
Tags
CCSS.RL.1.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.K.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the rural setting in the story?
Back
The rural setting highlights the challenges and resourcefulness of the characters.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does William Kamkwamba's background influence his inventions?
Back
William's background in a rural village with limited resources drives his creativity and innovation.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
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