The Power of Young People to Change the World

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English
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8th Grade
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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.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
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
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
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.
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CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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.
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
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.
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
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