Listening Comprehension: Michael Platt, Baker

According to the article, which historical leader does Michael look up to?

• Malcolm X

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Rosa Parks

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Michael try to help the community when he bakes cupcakes?

• He donates cupcakes to the homeless.

• He gives shoes to the homeless.

• He teaches baking classes after school.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Listen to this sentence again: He would be amazed by videos of bakers who changed eggs, flour, and water into edible works of art.

What does EDIBLE mean?

• able to be decorated

• able to be given away

• able to be eaten

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In this article, Michael said, "I always wanted to have a purpose for what I do."

What does Michael feel is his purpose?

• helping others

• baking the most delicious cupcakes

• becoming a baking teacher

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why is Michael homeschooled by his mother?

• Michael does not like to go to school.

• Michael wanted to bake all day.

• Michael has a medical condition that makes it hard for him to attend school.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What do you call a medical condition that may cause seizures in the brain and extreme shaking?

• Diabetes

• Cancer

• Epilepsy

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CCSS.W.6.2D

Baking also helps Michael. How does the article say that baking helps him?

• Baking helps him to learn new skills.

• Baking helps him feel calm.

• Baking helps him save money for college.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The article says that this pie is a traditional African-American pie.

• pumpkin pie

• sweet potato pie

• cherry pie

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

Michael hopes his cupcakes teach people about the past. He wants his desserts to excite others to work for social change.

What is social change?

• changes in the way people shop

• changes in the way people treat one another

• changes in the way we bake cupcakes

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Based on the information in this article, which character traits would best describe Michael?

• hardworking and generous

• lazy and greedy

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3