The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

What country in Africa does the story take place?

• Zambia

• Tanzania

• Malawi

• Zimbabwe

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Discuss the significance of the film’s title, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind". How does it reflect the main themes and William’s journey?

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

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Examine the role of community cooperation in the film. How does collective action contribute to the success of William's windmill project? Provide examples from the film.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

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What underlying socio-economic issues does the film highlight through William's story?

• Urbanization and industrialization

• Education disparity and resource scarcity

• Political instability and corruption

• Technological advancements and globalization

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

How does the film portray the role of traditional beliefs and modern science in the community's development?

• It shows a complete rejection of traditional beliefs in favor of science.

• It highlights the conflict and eventual integration of both.

• It emphasizes traditional beliefs as superior to modern science.

• It presents modern science as irrelevant to the community's needs.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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CCSS.RL.7.2

How does William's story serve as an inspiration beyond the immediate context of his village?

• By demonstrating the potential of young innovators in developing countries.

• By showing the limitations of grassroots initiatives.

• By highlighting the need for foreign intervention.

• By focusing solely on the technical aspects of the windmill construction.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the primary theme of 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• Innovation and perseverance

• Love and friendship

• War and peace

• Betrayal and revenge

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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CCSS.RL.7.2

Which literary device is predominantly used in the title 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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In 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind', what does the windmill symbolize?

• Destruction

• Hope and progress

• Fear

• Tradition

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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CCSS.RL.7.2

What role does education play in William's journey in 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• It is irrelevant to his success

• It is a barrier he must overcome

• It is a crucial element for his innovation

• It is portrayed negatively

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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CCSS.RL.7.2