Abby Sunderland Comparing Media
Authored by Leonard Jurena
English
5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the central idea of the online news article "Parents of Rescued Teenage Sailor Abby Sunderland Accused of Risking Her Life"?
It's a parent's responsibility to protect his/her life.
Abby's family thinks that she was capable of making the trip.
There is a debate about whether or not Abby should have been allowed to go on her trip.
Pizza
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select two: An editorial can include
A central idea
Reasons and evidence
A claim and counterclaim
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.W.5.1A
CCSS.W.5.1B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Ship of fools is an example of...
An online news article
A tv interview
An editorial
A marvel movie
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the claim of the editorial "Ship of Fools"?
It is a parent's responsibility to protect his or her child.
Abby's family believes that she was quite capable of sailing solo.
There is a debate about whether or not Abby should be able to go sailing.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the writer of the essay/editorial fell when she thought about Abby bobbing alone in the Indian Ocean?
Inspired
Sad
Hopeful
Curious
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the author of the essay/editorial address the counterargument that parenthood requires some tolerance of risk?
She claims that parents should never allow children to take risks.
She claims that parents need to help children evaluate risk.
She claims that taking risks is fine if parents take the risks with their children.
She claims that risk is necessary to allow children to mature.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.W.5.9A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main opinion of the author of the essay about Abby's voyage?
Abby's parents should feel proud of her accomplishment.
Abby's parents were foolish to let her risk her life.
Abby's parents should have supported her more.
Abby's parents were very brave to let her go.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.W.5.9A
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