ARE BIONIC SUPERHUMANS ON THE HORIZON?

The author included the section " The Superhuman Frontier" to-

• to explain that bionics will do more than replace body parts

• express his uncertainty about the the future of bionics

• convince readers that bionic body parts are dangerous

• inform readers which types of bionics they will receive

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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

In paragraph 17, the writer includes a series of questions in order to-

• express his confusion about the issue to readers

• inform readers about what is certain to happen

• encourage readers to think deeply about the issue

• entertain readers with impossible fantasies

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which idea is supported by information throughout the selection?

• Bionics will improve intelligence and memory

• Athletes with bionic body parts will perform better

• Many people with disabilities already benefit from bionics

• Bionics can improve human abilities in many ways

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Vocabulary Review: Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word based on the context.

Soccer has no _________if players cheat.

• implant

• inert

• integrity

• enhancements

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Vocabulary Review: Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word based on the context.

I broke a tooth, so Dr. Lu will ______________ an artificial one in my jaw.

• implant

• inert

• integrity

• enhancements

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which idea is supported throughout the story?

• Bionics improve intelligence and memory

• Athletes with bionics perform better

• many people with disabilities benefit from bionics

• bionics can improve human abilities in many ways

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

Which sentence is the best summary of the passage?

• Bionics will be used to enhance the human body instead of just replacing missing or broken parts.

• Bionics will take over the human body once people realize that they can become superhuman.

• Superhumans will eventually replace those people who were once labeled as being disabled.

• Superhumans will be created in the near future for those who can afford the bionic parts.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

Which of these ideas is reinforced throughout the passage?

• Prostheses will no longer be needed.

• Bionics will create superhumans.

• Bionics will eliminate disabilities.

• Prostheses will only be affordable for the rich.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

What is a context clue?

• Clues that readers use to find the meaning of unknown words.

• Clues that readers use to figure out the setting.

• Clues that readers use to figure out the character's names.

• Clues that readers use to find out the theme of the story.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What can you use as context clues?

• Pictures

• Words you know

• Examples and definitions

• All of the above

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C