Grade 8 - Unit 4: Activity 3: Fill-in-the-Blank Scenarios

1. Chameleons are able to change color to fit a variety of situations. They can protect themselves by changing colors to send a warning to possible predators. They also attract possible mates by changing to a bright color. Chameleons can even change color based on the weather, as a way to warm up or cool down. 

Chameleons are _____________________.

• Accelerated

• Adaptable

• Competent

• Enhanced

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

1. The three-striped cory, a small catfish, has extra strong scales that defends it against predators. In a laboratory study, this small catfish was able to survive an attack from a piranha and escape without injuries.
   
   The three-striped cory can ___________________  predators.

• Evade

• Incorporate

• Persistent

• Potential

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.4

1. Dori had a very detailed plan for saving enough money to backpack through Europe. She expected it would take about six months to a year. However, winning the state lottery shortened how much time she needed to prepare and save.
   
   Winning the lottery ___________________ Dori’s timeline.

• Accelerated

• Adaptable

• Competent

• Enhanced

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

1. Earl’s dream of working as a photographer for National Geographic was not simple to achieve. He encountered many setbacks when people told him he didn’t have the talent and should go back home to the farm. With each rejection, he became more determined to prove everyone wrong.
   
   Earl was  ___________________.

• Evade

• Incorporate

• Persistent

• Potential

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

1. Helga had two great passions in life: books and cooking. She spent her entire adult life searching for a way to share these passions with others. She eventually opened a cafe that also served as the community’s only bookstore. Her joy came from including both her passions in her daily work.
   
   Helga  ___________________ her passions into everyday life.

• Evade

• Incorporate

• Persistent

• Potential

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

1. Penelope dedicated her time to improving vacant lots that had become dumping grounds for trash. She transformed them into parks for local residents and found better solutions for trash removal in the neighborhood.
   
   Penelope’s work ___________________ neighborhoods.

• Accelerated

• Adaptable

• Competent

• Enhanced

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.8.6

1. Ms. Gonzalez was delighted when so many people showed up to the first day of try-outs for the spring musical. Otis was the first person to try out. Even though Otis was nervous, Ms. Gonzalez felt that, with practice and encouragement, he could develop into a skilled actor.
   
   Ms. Gonzalez saw ___________________ in Otis.

• Evade

• Incorporate

• Persistent

• Potential

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

1. Even though many people in woodworking class underestimated Nancy, she was quite skilled in carpentry. For the final class project, Nancy showcased a sturdy yet artistic collection of furniture. She ended up earning several job offers, while many of her classmates did not.
   
   Nancy proved she was ___________________.

• Accelerated

• Adaptable

• Competent

• Enhanced

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4