Babar Ali's School

Which two details would be included in a summary of the text?

• Babar Ali grew up in a tiny village in India. His family was poor but they were not the poorest people in the village.

• Babar Ali went to school even though many of his friends went to work because they were too poor to go to school.

• The boys cut grass for cows to eat or they took care of water buffaloes. The girls were servants. These children were only about eight years old, but they had to work.

• Babar Ali began to teach his friends letters and numbers after school. He didn't have paper or pencils but he kept telling people and asking for help. When the government and other people learned about his work, they sent money to help.

• He had no paper or pencils. He head no chalk or chalkboard. No desks. No chairs. There wasn't even a roof! Then more children came to school, and there wasn't enough rice for them.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the main theme of Babar Ali's story?

• Perseverance and dedication

• Wealth and prosperity

• Adventure and exploration

• Technology and innovation

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which of the following best describes Babar Ali's initiative?

• A government-funded school

• A community-driven effort

• A private tutoring service

• An online educational platform

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What challenge did Babar Ali face when starting his school?

• Lack of interest from students

• Insufficient teaching materials

• Opposition from local authorities

• Competition from other schools

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

How did Babar Ali's school gain recognition?

• Through social media campaigns

• By winning a national award

• Via word of mouth and media coverage

• Through government endorsement

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What role did Babar Ali play in his school?

• Principal

• Teacher

• Student

• Administrator

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'Babar Ali's school was a beacon of hope'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is the significance of Babar Ali's story in the context of education?

• It highlights the importance of technology in education

• It shows the impact of individual efforts in community development

• It emphasizes the role of government in education

• It illustrates the challenges of urban education

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of the following best summarizes Babar Ali's motivation to start a school?

• To earn money

• To educate his friends and community

• To gain fame

• To compete with other schools

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What was a major outcome of Babar Ali's efforts?

• Increased literacy in his village

• Establishment of a university

• Development of a new curriculum

• Introduction of online classes