The Chocolate Collection Unit Reading Assessment (Amplify)

Front

What is the author's opinion about cocoa bean prices?

Back

The author believes that farmers must have control over their cocoa bean prices.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

What does the phrase 'out of the question' mean in the context of child laborers?

Back

It means that going to school is not possible for child laborers.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What motivates chocolate companies according to the article?

Back

Chocolate companies are motivated by a desire to make high profits.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What information prompted Lord Rothschild to request a drawing?

Back

He received information that the enemy is using pound slabs of chocolate made of steel.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

Why do children work as laborers for chocolate companies?

Back

Children work as laborers because their family cannot make a living wage without their help.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What is the significance of Fair Trade Certified farms?

Back

Fair Trade Certified farms ensure that farmers receive fair wages and working conditions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is child labor?

Back

Child labor refers to the employment of children in work that deprives them of their childhood, education, and potential.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is the role of cocoa beans in the chocolate industry?

Back

Cocoa beans are the primary ingredient in chocolate production.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

Front

What are the health risks associated with cocoa farming?

Back

Farmers may face health risks from using sharp tools and exposure to pesticides.

Front

What is the minimum price law in the cocoa industry?

Back

The minimum price law was a regulation that ensured farmers received a minimum price for their cocoa beans.