The Power of Young People to Change the World

The Power of Young People to Change the World

8th Grade

6 Qs

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The Power of Young People to Change the World

The Power of Young People to Change the World

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.8.2, RI.8.6, L.8.4A

+8

Standards-aligned

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Jami Touchy

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The author wrote this selection most likely to -

explain to the reader why more heroes are needed in the world.

demonstrate why celebrity has become confused with heroism.

urge young people to believe in their ability to make a difference.

suggest that adults need to be better role models for young people.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Based on the information from question 2, what is the meaning of the word superficial in paragraph 8?

Not known

Unexpected

Undervalued

Without depth

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The author organizes paragraph 8 by -

providing definitions of the words celebrity and hero.

giving examples of celebrities and heroes.

discussing the differences between celebrities and heroes.

explaining the origins of the words celebrity and hero.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

How does the author support his claim that every young person has the potential to be a hero?

By defining the qualities that make a young person a hero

By providing examples of qualities that have made people famous

By including examples of young people who exhibit the qualities of a hero

By contrasting society's definition of a hero with the word's real meaning

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Reread the sentence in Question 5. The author includes this sentence most likely to emphasize that -

heroes affect many people.

everyone is a hero in some way.

heroes must believe in themselves.

most heroes focus on working with children.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The author included the information in paragraphs 8 through 11 probably to -

explain why becoming a hero is important.

show that heroes and celebrities are both valued.

demonstrate that society does not support the development of heroes.

describe how socieity turns ordinary celebrities into real heroes.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.2