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A Picture of Peace

Authored by Rebecca Chrietzberg

English

6th - 8th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 50+ times

A Picture of Peace
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Zach, normally as active as a fly in a doughnut shop, was on his stomach sleeping quietly.

The author's use of a simile in this sentence conveys to the reader that Zach usually -

has trouble falling asleep

feels sick from eating sweets

has a great amount of energy

likes to sleep late in the morning

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the story?

Recognizing an unexpected opportunity can have surprising results

Enjoying an activity is more important than winning

Younger siblings require a lot of patience and kindness

It is more rewarding to work with others on a task than to work alone

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which definition most closely matches the way the word capture is used in paragraph 2?

To gain control by force

To hold someone's interest

To take an opponent's piece in a game

To preserve a mood, scene, or quality

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Soon the sky glowed orange, gold, and pink as the sun drifted toward the horizon.

In what way does the imagery in the sentence contribute to the story?

It emphasizes how difficult it is to photograph the colors of a sunset.

It explains why Michelle thinks a sunset is a good subject for a photo.

It shows that nature is the best source of inspiration.

It suggests that Michelle is a talented photographer.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why are the events in paragraph 14 important to the plot?

Michelle takes the photo she will decide to submit for the contest.

Michelle has more film available than she realizes.

Michelle takes a photo that will please her mother.

Michelle keeps her promise to her brother.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence from the story best supports the idea that taking great photographs requires some effort?

When her father examined her blurred images and aimless shots, he advised Michelle to look through the lens and think about what the resulting picture would look like.

That picture still hangs on her bedroom wall.

"We turn in the roll of film, it gets developed, and then we choose which picture we want to enter into the contest, just to make sure everything is fair."

"I have to do my homework and think about something besides the contest."

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence best explains the definition for the word randomly in paragraph 1?

When her father explained her blurred images...

...not giving much thought to what she was doing.

...think about what the resulting picture would look like.

...remembering what her father has said...

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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