4.10 - Writing: ".AutobiographyofMalcolmX," Pages 184-186 (Gold)

What does the word "functional" mean in the context of the passage?

• Broken

• Working properly

• Expensive

• Useless

What is the purpose of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce a new topic

• To restate the topic sentence

• To provide a detailed explanation

• To list supporting details

What was the first thing Malcolm X did to improve his reading skills?

• Copied a page

• Got a dictionary

• Wrote letters

• Read as much as possible

Why did Malcolm X read after "lights out"?

• To relax

• To engage in debates and feel free

• To fall asleep

• To avoid boredom

What is a "debate" according to the passage?

• A friendly chat

• A disagreement with different views

• A musical performance

• A cooking competition

What is the purpose of the End-of-Unit Online Assessments?

• To monitor students' progress in the unit

• To introduce new topics

• To replace classroom teaching

• To provide entertainment

Which of the following is a benefit of using transition words in writing?

• They make the text more colorful

• They increase the word count

• They add humor to the text

• They help to connect ideas smoothly

What was Malcolm X's first step to strengthen his reading and writing skills while in prison?

• Writing essays

• Getting a dictionary

• Reading novels

• Attending classes

What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To conclude the paragraph

• To introduce the main idea

• To provide examples

• To list supporting details

How did Malcolm X use his notes effectively?

• He sold them

• He read them aloud the next day

• He ignored them

• He shared them with friends