Playing for Peace

Which words from paragraph 3 help the reader understand the meaning of the word daunting?

• A challenge of solving real-world crises
• B make the world a better, more peaceful place
• C demonstrates that young children
• D have the desire

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

2 Which of these is an opinion the author expresses about the World Peace Game? 

• F Hunter now spends part of his time teaching the World Peace Game to other teaching professionals through a partnership with schools in other Virginia counties
• It is no surprise that both Hunter and the World Peace Game are becoming well known beyond the borders of Virginia.
• H Time magazine named Hunter one of the 12 education activists to watch in 2012. 
• J The students also participated in a mock news conference and asked the press secretary questions about real-world issues.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

3 The photograph of Hunter and his game helps the reader understand that the game — 

• A involves a detailed setup 
• B requires a specific number of players 
• C leads to thought-provoking discussions 
• D includes a great amount of physical activity 

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

4 Hunter most likely believes that students who play the World Peace Game will — 

• F be motivated to find careers that are involved with promoting world peace 
• G think of new rules and scenarios for the game as they play 
• H be more aware of the events taking place in the world around them 
• J create their own version of the game to share with their friends and families 

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Read these sentences from the selection.
          This means that attempting to solve one problem               can trigger or affect another problem. (paragraph 2)           They end up considering deep moral questions in               the process and thinking critically about the                         possible outcomes of their decisions. (paragraph 4) These sentences help the reader understand that playing the World Peace Game —

• A can be an intense experience for players as they consider the impact of their choices 
• B often leads players to become discouraged by the results of their choices 
• C can be frustrating to many of the players because of its complexity 
• D often results in players changing what they value in life 

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

6 Based on the details in paragraph 6, the reader can conclude that Hunter most likely — 

• F thinks it is important to share the ideas and values of the World Peace Game with others 
• G enjoys teaching others how to facilitate the World Peace Game more than playing the game himself
• H feels responsible for making sure people around the world follow the rules of the World Peace Game
• J knows that students will continue playing the World Peace Game when they are older 

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

7 The author includes the quotation in paragraph 3 to — 

• A explain how students are able to achieve the goals of the game 
• B demonstrate that the game is a valuable way to teach students about world cultures 
• C suggest that playing the game has motivated students to create their own games 
• D provide insight into how students react to playing the game 

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

8 What is the best summary of the selection? 

• F John Hunter, a fourth-grade teacher, created the World Peace Game in 1978. In the game the students find solutions to world problems. His students spend eight weeks each year playing the game. The World Peace Game has attracted the attention of many different people around the world.
• G In 1978 teacher John Hunter created the World Peace Game and shared it with his students. The game requires students to collaborate in order to solve simulated world problems. The game has attracted the interest of people all over the world. Hunter hopes playing the game will have a positive, lifelong impact on students.
• H Every year teacher John Hunter’s students play the World Peace Game in his fourth-grade class. In the game students are assigned to a country and make decisions that will solve problems their country faces. Students must work together to solve the problems in the game. When all the problems are solved, the game is over.
• J Since 1978 teacher John Hunter’s students have been playing the World Peace Game. The game has gained Hunter attention from TV producers, and students around the world are now playing it. Hunter and his class have even been asked to explain the rules and purpose of the game to U.S. government officials.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2