"Blue Nines & Red Words" Study Guide

"Blue Nines & Red Words" Study Guide

Assessment

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English

8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.8.9, RI.9-10.9, RI.8.2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the visual representation of numbers for Daniel Tammet?

Back

He sees numbers as visual patterns.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the author describe the number 1 in his experience?

Back

He describes it as a brilliant and bright white, like someone shining a flashlight into his eyes.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does Tammet's behavior of eating exactly 45 grams of porridge each morning indicate?

Back

It shows his need for order and routine.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What can we infer about the author's social interactions?

Back

He makes efforts to understand others.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What makes the memoir 'Blue Nines and Red Words' remarkable?

Back

The author is able to put his experiences into words, even though he considers numbers to be his first language.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What condition does Daniel Tammet have?

Back

He has Asperger's syndrome.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a key characteristic of people with Asperger's syndrome?

Back

They often have trouble relating to others.

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