A Country of Idealists

What inferences can students make from the lesson text about the acts of lesser-known individuals involved in the American Revolution?

• They played insignificant roles.

• Their contributions were crucial but often overlooked.

• They were not involved in any major events.

• Their actions were well-documented and celebrated.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.K.1

Fill in the blank: The word 'hero' is first bolded on page ___ of the Reader.

• 12

• 15

• 18

• 21

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CCSS.RF.1.3

CCSS.RF.1.4

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3F

CCSS.RF.2.4

What is the definition of 'villain'?

• A) A person who is respected for bravery or good qualities

• B) Someone who does evil things

• C) Refusing to obey

• D) To volunteer for military service.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the definition of 'regiment'?

• A) A military unit formed by multiple groups of soldiers

• B) A short, unplanned fight in a war

• C) To prevent someone from doing something

• D) An insult or put-down.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the definition of 'foil'?

• A) A military unit formed by multiple groups of soldiers

• B) A short, unplanned fight in a war

• C) To prevent someone from doing something

• D) An insult or put-down.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What role did George Washington play in the Revolutionary War?

• Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army

• President of the Continental Congress

• Governor of Virginia

• Ambassador to France

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Fill in the blank: Nathan Hale, a schoolteacher from Connecticut, demonstrated his heroism by volunteering to help General Washington with a very ______ mission.

• dangerous

• simple

• ordinary

• easy

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What sentence in the first paragraph provides a clue to the meaning of the phrase "unsung hero"?

• The sentence that describes someone who works hard without seeking recognition.

• The sentence that talks about a famous hero.

• The sentence that mentions a hero receiving an award.

• The sentence that discusses a well-known public figure.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Find evidence in the text to support the claim that Benedict Arnold was a villain in the American Revolution.

• Benedict Arnold betrayed the American forces by switching sides to the British.

• Benedict Arnold was a hero who led many successful battles for the American side.

• Benedict Arnold was a neutral figure who did not take sides in the conflict.

• Benedict Arnold was a British spy from the beginning of the war.

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

What word means "refusing to obey."

• Defiant

• Compliant

• Submissive

• Obedient

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4