"When I Lay My Burden Down" by Maya Angelou
Authored by Amy Jukes-Hudson
English
9th - 12th Grade
CCSS covered
Used 4+ times
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The beginning of this story explains:
How Maya came to live with her grandmother.
The importance of rules, order, and manners in Maya's life.
The events leading up to Momma purchasing a store.
The day Maya was born.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.6.3
CCSS.RI.7.3
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How would you describe Grandmother Henderson?
Conservative, determined, and religious
Casual, laid back, and easy going
Unkempt, dishonest, and rude
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CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Maya call her grandma, Grandmother Henderson?
Momma
GG
Mother
Gramma
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CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Maya's grandmother call her?
Kid
Maya
Sister
Missy
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CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is not a character in the story?
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Momma
Maya
Mr. Graystone
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CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.2
6.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Who owns the store?
(a)
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CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • Ungraded
Given the setting, why is it significant that Momma is a store & property owner?
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CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
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