Exploring Themes and Characters in Unit 5

In "The Circuit," what motivates the protagonist's family to keep moving from place to place?

• They are searching for better schools.

• They are following the harvest seasons for work.

• They are visiting family members.

• They are on a vacation.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

In "Black Sunday," what inference can be made about the impact of the dust storms on the community?

• The community was unaffected by the dust storms.

• The dust storms brought the community closer together.

• The community was devastated and struggled to survive.

• The dust storms were seen as a minor inconvenience.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Compare the themes of perseverance in "The Circuit" and "The Son of a Migrant Farm Worker Who Became an Astronaut." How do the characters' backgrounds influence their determination?

• Both characters give up easily due to their challenging backgrounds.

• Both characters are motivated by their desire to escape poverty.

• Both characters are inspired by their families to achieve their dreams.

• Both characters are indifferent to their backgrounds.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

In "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night," what does the phrase "rage, rage against the dying of the light" suggest about the speaker's attitude towards death?

• Acceptance of death as a natural process.

• Indifference towards the inevitability of death.

• A passionate resistance against death.

• A peaceful surrender to death.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

What can be inferred about the relationship between the high school teammates in "High School Teammates Carry On"?

• They are competitive and do not support each other.

• They have a strong bond and support each other through challenges.

• They are indifferent to each other's successes and failures.

• They only interact during games and practices.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Analyze the character motivation of the protagonist in "The Circuit." Why does he feel a sense of hope despite the constant moving?

• He enjoys traveling and seeing new places.

• He believes that each move brings new opportunities for his family.

• He is indifferent to the changes in his life.

• He dislikes staying in one place for too long.

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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

In "Black Sunday," what figurative language is used to describe the dust storms, and what effect does it have on the reader?

• Simile; it makes the storms seem gentle and harmless.

• Metaphor; it emphasizes the destructive power of the storms.

• Personification; it gives the storms human-like qualities.

• Hyperbole; it exaggerates the size of the storms.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Compare the use of figurative language in "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night" and "The Circuit." How do both texts use language to convey emotion?

• Both use hyperbole to create a sense of urgency.

• Both use similes to create vivid imagery.

• Both use metaphors to express deep emotions.

• Both use personification to describe nature.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

What motivates the son of a migrant farm worker to pursue a career as an astronaut in "The Son of a Migrant Farm Worker Who Became an Astronaut"?

• A desire to prove himself to his peers.

• A lifelong fascination with space and exploration.

• A need to escape his family's expectations.

• A wish to travel the world.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In "High School Teammates Carry On," how do the teammates' shared experiences influence their relationship?

• They become distant due to their differences.

• They develop a strong friendship based on mutual respect.

• They compete against each other for recognition.

• They only interact during sports events.

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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