Soldier home after losing his leg in Afghanistan by Gale Fiege
Authored by Julian Leighvard
English
6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose of this article? (RI.2.6)
To share the story of a brave soldier who overcame an unfortunate incident
To warn young people not to join the military
To promote the use of prosthetic limbs
To describe the process of rehabilitation after a serious injury
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CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
How is paragraph 14 structured? (RI.2.5)
As a comparison of life as a soldier vs. life as a civilian
As a personal account from the soldier
As a description of the typical day in the life of a soldier
As a list of experiences in a soldier's military career
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CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
How does this structure impact the meaning of the paragraph? (RI.2.5)
It helps the reader understand the difference between two situations
It offers enough details to understand the life of a soldier
It provides the reader with a deeper understanding of Seger’s experience
It gives a clear picture of the negative aspects of airplane travel
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CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
How does the author use a conflicting viewpoint to develop the point of view of the text in paragraph 18? (RI.2.6)
He shows proof that Seger is not worthy of praise for his service.
He illustrates Seger’s humility with his perspective that he “didn’t do anything special.”
He describes how the public misinterprets veterans.
He allows the reader to experience multiple viewpoints of the role of veterans in society.
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CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Reread paragraph 14. How does the figurative language “The stretchers were on bunks in the airplane, so when I woke up, it felt like I was in a coffin.” in this part of the text affect the article as a whole?
It contributes to understanding the physical and emotional trauma he went through.
It describes what it feels like to be dead.
It helps the reader understand the conditions at the hospital.
It gives the reader insight into what a typical airplane flight is like in the military.
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CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
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