Change Makers

Readers can learn an author’s main purpose from the language the author uses. Which sentence from Change Makers best tells you the author’s purpose for writing?

• ‘There are two types of orangutans.’

• ‘Making the world better takes people.’

• ‘The food was given to families in need.’

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What does the word products mean in this sentence from Change Makers? Palm oil is used in products such as candy bars, cookies, and shampoo.

• Answers

• Goods

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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 does the word inventor mean in this sentence from Change Makers? Kelvin Doe is an inventor.

• Creator

• Teacher

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which sentence from Change Makers best illustrates the theme of innovation?

• A) 'The team worked tirelessly to find a solution.'

• B) 'The sun sets in the west.'

• C) 'She enjoyed reading books on weekends.'

• D) 'He was known for his kindness.'

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What does the word 'collaborate' mean in this sentence from Change Makers? 'The group decided to collaborate on the project.'

• A) Compete

• B) Work together

• C) Argue

• D) Ignore

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In the context of Change Makers, what is the main purpose of the author?

• A) To entertain with fictional stories

• B) To inform about influential individuals

• C) To describe historical events

• D) To persuade readers to travel

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Which of the following sentences from Change Makers uses a metaphor?

• A) 'Her smile was a beacon of hope.'

• B) 'He ran as fast as a cheetah.'

• C) 'The cake was as sweet as honey.'

• D) 'The leaves danced in the wind.'

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

What is the meaning of 'advocate' in this sentence from Change Makers? 'She became an advocate for environmental protection.'

• A) Opponent

• B) Supporter

• C) Critic

• D) Observer

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which sentence from Change Makers best demonstrates the use of persuasive language?

• A) 'Join us in making a difference today!'

• B) 'The sky is blue and clear.'

• C) 'He walked to the store.'

• D) 'They were playing in the park.'

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.1.8

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.3.5

What does the word 'initiative' mean in this sentence from Change Makers? 'The initiative aimed to reduce waste.'

• A) Plan

• B) Mistake

• C) Celebration

• D) Argument

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4