"Acceptance of Others" Informational Writing

A brain condition that can make it difficult to communicate and to form relationships with other people is known as...

• Juvenile diabetes

• Encephalitis

• Autism

• Cerebral Palsy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

True or False. Asperger's syndrome is at the most severe end of the autism spectrum.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

True or False. There are 5 types of text structure: Description, Sequence, Cause & Effect, Problem & Solution, and non-fiction.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The word savant is best defined as...

• A person who is not on the Autism spectrum.

• A person who is extremely good at certain things, despite lacking many basic skills.

• A brain condition that can make it difficult to communicate.

• A brain condition that can make it difficult to form relationships.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

What is the meaning of the phrase "use their words"?

• Express their anger in outbursts.

• Develop basic reading skills.

• Express their frustrations physically.

• Express their wants and needs clearly and effectively.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What is the meaning of the word deficit?

• surplus

• plethora

• myriad

• shortage

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is NOT a deficit associated with Asperger's?

• planning ahead

• poor balance

• basic reading skills

• writing skills

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

Read the selection from the section Areas of High Interest and High Ability. "I had one student with Asperger's who could tell you what day of the week your birthday might be in 5 or 10 years without referring to the calendar. Students may also have very deep knowledge about a specific topic, such as dinosaurs or old movies."

Why did the author include this section?

• to illustrate the extreme rarity of savantism occurring in children with Asperger's

• to introduce the specific student who becomes the main focus of the article

• to elaborate on the narrow and extreme focus of some people with Asperger's

• to emphasize his own skills and abilities as a teacher of math and science

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What are the difficulties associated with autism? Select 2 answers.

• Communication

• Language Skills

• Social Skills

• Deep knowledge about a specific topic

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CCSS.RL.5.6

According to the article, how does Asperger's affect children's abilities to make plans?

• On one hand, their planning skills are increased because they think about one central goal, but they may not be realistic with their plans.

• It can decrease their planning skills because they may have trouble thinking ahead and managing steps toward a goal.

• On one hand, their planning skills are increased because they're focused on dates and times, but they may struggle with knowing what they want to do.

• It can decrease their planning skills because they are generally more focused on watching television and using the computer.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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CCSS.RI.8.2