Angel of the Battlefield

The prefix super- means "above and beyond" and the Latin root vis means "to see". What does supervised mean as used in paragraph 4?

• started

• discussed

• develped, planned

• was in charge of, managed

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

Which statement from the passage expresses the author's perspective about the red cross?

• "Red Cross workers would wear a symbol of a red cross on a white background so armies could identify the medical workers during battle." Para 2

• "The service now provides nearly half the blood or blood products used by hospitals and other health services in the United States." Para 6

• "Over time, the Red Cross began responding to disasters not only relates to war" Para 7

• "Even a hundred and fifty years later, it continues to give vital help to those in need." Para 8

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What are two ways in which the first photograph and caption support how Clara Barton was the "Angel of the Battlefield"?

• The photograph captures her friendly expressions to demonstrate how soldiers were probably comforted by her.

• The photograph shows her helping pass the American Amendment and the effects it had on the United States.

• The caption summarizes some of her accomplishments off the battlefield that are mentioned in the passage.

• The caption describers her life's focus on caring for people around the world who suffered pain from war.

• The caption details the event that led soldiers to start calling her the "Angel of the Battlefield."

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

The suffix -ment shows the result of an action. It is added to verbs to form nouns. What does achievement mean as used in paragraph 5?

• not finding success

• able to reach a goal

• something done successfully

• someone who reaches a goal

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Place the following in the correct order:

A. The Geneva Convention, which calls for human treatment of soldiers and medical volunteers, is signed.

B. The Red Cross supports national blood drives and provides aid during national disasters.

C. Clara Barton learns about the Red Cross overseas and introduces the practice in the United States.

D. Henry Dunant organizes and trains volunteers to care for solders in battle.

(a)  

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5