HMHCO Module 1 Week 1: The Inventor's Secret

What is narrative nonfiction?

• A fictional story with imaginary events

• A factual account presented in a story-like format

• A collection of fictional poems

• A scientific report with data

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Why did Thomas get into trouble frequently?

• He was always late for school

• He was curious and conducted experiments

• He disliked following rules

• He was a mischievous prankster

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What was one of Thomas's experiments that caused a problem?

• He mixed potions that turned into gold

• He set the baggage car on fire

• He invented a new type of train

• He created a new language

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How did Thomas's curiosity about electricity manifest in his experiments?

• He built a power plant

• He tied wires to his cats' tails and rubbed their fur

• He created a lightning rod

• He invented the light bulb

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain how the world was different "not so long ago" compared to today.

• Use examples from the text to describe the differences in technology and pace of life.

• Discuss how the world was more advanced in the past.

• Explain why the world was more dangerous in the past.

• Describe how the world was more colorful in the past.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What reasoning might Thomas have used to justify his experiments despite the trouble they caused?

• He believed that causing trouble was fun.

• He thought that understanding how things worked was worth the risk.

• He wanted to impress his friends.

• He was forced by others to conduct experiments.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify the skills Thomas used in his experiments.

• Cooking and cleaning

• Reasoning and problem-solving

• Singing and dancing

• Drawing and painting

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What concept was Thomas most curious about, according to the text?

• Gravity

• Electricity

• Magnetism

• Astronomy

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How might Thomas's experiments have contributed to technological advancements?

• They were purely for entertainment and had no real impact.

• They helped him understand and innovate in the field of electricity.

• They were dangerous and set back technological progress.

• They were only useful for his personal amusement.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What can we infer about Thomas's character from his actions?

• He was careless and irresponsible.

• He was curious and determined to learn.

• He was uninterested in science.

• He was afraid of trying new things.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept