"Embarrassed? Blame Your Brain"
Authored by Jennifer Carlisle
English
6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In “Embarrassed?” what is most likely the author’s purpose for including information about the game Cyberball?
To explain how feelings change over time
To explain why some teens do not like games
To explain how feeling rejected affects the brain
To explain why some people feel pain more than others
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The word amplify comes from the Latin word amplificare, which means “to enlarge.” What does amplify mean in paragraph 9 of “Embarrassed?”
Embarrass
Strengthen
Identify
Soothe
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CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In “Embarrassed?” the section “Embarrassment Has an Unfair Advantage” is organized in a way that shows —
the ways people can overcome negative thoughts
the positive and negative impacts of social pain
the types of negative feelings teens may experience
the way understanding of social pain has changed over time
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CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What genre of text is Embarrassment, Blame Your Brain?
informational text
mystery
historical fiction
fantasy
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CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which commas are used correctly?
In basketball players have, to use their brain to figure out tough plays.
In basketball players have to use their brain to figure out, tough plays.
In basketball, players have to use their brain to figure out tough plays.
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CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which commas are used correctly?
Unfortunately Trevon and John like baseball, more than basketball.
Unfortunately, Trevon and John like baseball more than basketball.
Unfortunately Trevon and John, like baseball more than basketball.
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CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To ______________ something is to make it stronger or more intense.
essential
amplify
humiliation
generate
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CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
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