"The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" Ch. 14 Reading Check

Front

What does the word 'eloquent' mean in the context of speaking?

Back

Eloquent means fluent, powerful, persuasive, and articulate in speech.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What does William mean by saying, 'Where others see garbage, I see opportunity'?

Back

He means that he recognizes the potential in everyday materials to create useful things that can improve their situation.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

How did William's parents react to his windmill project?

Back

They thought he was mad.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What advice did William give to students about saving Malawi?

Back

He advised them that in science, we invent and create to make our lives better.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does the word 'riot' mean in the context of excitement?

Back

Riot means an uproar in the crowd.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is the significance of William's windmill project?

Back

It represents innovation and resourcefulness in overcoming challenges.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

How does William's use of materials reflect his creativity?

Back

He uses discarded items to invent useful tools, showing that creativity can arise from limited resources.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What role does education play in William's story?

Back

Education is portrayed as a key to empowerment and innovation.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

Back

The main theme is the power of determination and creativity in overcoming adversity.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

How does the community react to William's inventions?

Back

Initially, they are skeptical, but they eventually come to appreciate his contributions.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1