Which of the following best describes a serious person you know?

Always focused and rarely jokes

Frequently laughs and makes jokes

As you read Dragonwings, think about the characters. Who is Windrider? What is he like?

A skilled kite maker and a dreamer

As you read Dragonwings, think about the characters. Who is Uncle Bright Star? What is he like?

He is a strict and traditional figure.

He is a mysterious and secretive person.

He is a humorous and carefree individual.

Which of the following best describes a similarity between Windrider and Uncle Bright Star?

Both characters have a strong belief in their dreams.

Both characters are from the same family.

Both characters are leaders in their community.

Both characters are skilled in martial arts.

Which of the following statements best describes the similarities and differences between an apple and a banana?

Both are fruits, but apples are typically crunchy while bananas are soft.

Apples and bananas are both vegetables.

Apples are yellow and bananas are red.

Both are fruits and have the same taste.

What do you think was the author’s purpose in writing Dragonwings?

To explore cultural themes and family dynamics

To entertain readers with a fictional story

To inform readers about historical events

To persuade readers to adopt a certain viewpoint

Compare and contrast: What does Miss Whitlaw compare Windrider to? What does Uncle Bright Star compare him to? How are these two descriptions of Windrider different?

Miss Whitlaw compares Windrider to a dragon, while Uncle Bright Star compares him to an eagle.

Miss Whitlaw compares Windrider to a bird, while Uncle Bright Star compares him to a rock.

Miss Whitlaw compares Windrider to a hero, while Uncle Bright Star compares him to a villain.

Miss Whitlaw compares Windrider to a wise man, while Uncle Bright Star compares him to a child.

Recall facts: What happens to Dragonwings?

Dragonwings is destroyed in a storm.

Dragonwings is sold to a museum.

Dragonwings is used in a parade.

Make an inference about something.

I see clouds. It is likely to rain tomorrow.

The team will win the championship.

Make inferences: Does Uncle Bright Star believe that Dragonwings will fly?

No, he does not believe it will fly.

How does Windrider make the airplane fly?

By harnessing the power of the wind

Why does Windrider decide not to fly Dragonwings again?

He realizes the risks involved.

He wants to build a new invention.

Predict: What do you think will happen to the family after the end of the play?

They will live happily ever after.

They will separate and go their own ways.

Their situation will remain unchanged.

A central topic or idea explored in a text

How does this reading connect to the theme of “dreams”?

It explores the aspirations and hopes of the characters.

It discusses the scientific study of dreams.

It focuses on the historical context of dreams.

It provides a psychological analysis of dreams.

Dragonwings

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English

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12th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RL.11-12.4, RL.8.3, RL.11-12.9

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35 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning.
Esme makes her own dresses. She knows how to ______ and then sew clothes.

paint

cook

design

write

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning.
One minute I could see the lady. The next minute, she was gone. She ______.

Died

appeared

stayed

disappeared

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning.
We have a lot of work to do. A ______ will make the work go faster.

dragonwings

book

machine

chair

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning.
Clothing ______ often have their stores in shopping malls.

merchants

designers

manufacturers

tailors

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning.
The children clapped to the ______ of the music.

rhythm

color

taste

height

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning.
Juan does not laugh often. He is very ______.

crazy

happy

funny

serious

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning.
Kwan climbed a mountain. It was so ______ that he almost fell off it.

steep

flat

smooth

wide

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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Dragonwings

35 questions

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning.
Esme makes her own dresses. She knows how to ______ and then sew clothes.

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning.
One minute I could see the lady. The next minute, she was gone. She ______.

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning.
We have a lot of work to do. A ______ will make the work go faster.

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning.
Clothing ______ often have their stores in shopping malls.

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning.
The children clapped to the ______ of the music.

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning.
Juan does not laugh often. He is very ______.

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning.
Kwan climbed a mountain. It was so ______ that he almost fell off it.

Copy the chart. Work with a partner. Write the Key Vocabulary word for each definition.
A person or business that buys and sells goods.

To draw sketches or plans.

Piece of equipment that uses power to do work.

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Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning. Esme makes her own dresses. She knows how to ______ and then sew clothes.

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning. One minute I could see the lady. The next minute, she was gone. She ______.

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning. We have a lot of work to do. A ______ will make the work go faster.

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning. Clothing ______ often have their stores in shopping malls.

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning. The children clapped to the ______ of the music.

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning. Juan does not laugh often. He is very ______.

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning. Kwan climbed a mountain. It was so ______ that he almost fell off it.

Copy the chart. Work with a partner. Write the Key Vocabulary word for each definition.A person or business that buys and sells goods.

To draw sketches or plans.

Piece of equipment that uses power to do work.

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Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning.
Esme makes her own dresses. She knows how to ______ and then sew clothes.

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning.
One minute I could see the lady. The next minute, she was gone. She ______.

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning.
We have a lot of work to do. A ______ will make the work go faster.

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning.
Clothing ______ often have their stores in shopping malls.

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning.
The children clapped to the ______ of the music.

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning.
Juan does not laugh often. He is very ______.

Read each sentence. Look at the highlighted word. Use the context (the words around the highlighted word) to determine its meaning.
Kwan climbed a mountain. It was so ______ that he almost fell off it.

Copy the chart. Work with a partner. Write the Key Vocabulary word for each definition.
A person or business that buys and sells goods.