EOC Non Fiction Practice

Which central idea develops over the course of the text?

• “The lacemaker’s wrinkled hands are surprisingly agile. This seventy-something lady in Prainha, on the northeastern coast of Brazil, rapidly maneuvers two dozen wooden bobbins, which make a pleasant clicking sound as she works.”

• “Early colonists made lace to pass the time and supplement their families’ income, making doilies, collars, and tablecloths out of white and colored linen threads.”

• “Several factors can influence the price of a lace piece, including the type of thread used (cotton, silk, or other materials), the intricacy of the design, and the size, which is a measure of the time it takes to complete it.”

• “Whether watching lacemakers at work in the market, at a lace center, or in the shade of their own doorways, it’s a pleasure to witness the production of such delicate finery, inch by inch.”

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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What is the meaning of the word frenetic in paragraph 1?

• relaxed

• active

• fragile

• clumsy

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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How is paragraph 1 significant to the author’s claims?

• It sets the tone for the rest of the text by explaining the origins of lacemaking.

• It emphasizes the lacemaker’s ability to create a wonderful product to sell to people.

• It describes the beauty of the art designs used in lacemaking.

• It expresses the level of difficulty involved in lacemaking.

What is the meaning of laborious based on the sentences below from paragraphs 1 and 2?

• easily performed

• extremely dull

• excessively difficult

• quickly finished

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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How was the art of lacemaking in the New World viewed differently than it was viewed in Europe in the seventeenth century?

• Lacemaking was viewed as an everyday task in the New World; in Europe, lace was seen as a luxurious fashion accessory.

• Lacemaking was seen as a luxury that pioneers could not afford in the New World; in Europe, lace was found on common accessories.

• Lacemaking was seen as strictly women’s work in the New World; in Europe, it was seen as a proper way to make a living for both men and women.

• Lacemaking was seen as an art form for only the upper class in the New World; in Europe, all classes of people wore and produced lace.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

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How does the author advance her purpose in the sentences below from paragraph 5?

• She encourages everyone to visit Iguape and Prainha to see the authentic lacemakers.

• She makes convincing statements about the higher cost of lacemaking in Iguape and Prainha.

• She provides information about the historical role Iguape and Prainha played in creating the art of lacemaking.

• She shares her feelings about the lacemaking practices in Iguape and Prainha that take advantage of women and girls.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

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How does the art of making lace represent Brazilian cultural heritage?

• Portuguese colonists were developing the lacemaking market in Brazil during the seventeenth century.

• Lacemaking is directly related to the daily tasks performed in the seaside colonies of Brazil.

• Lace is considered a luxurious fashion accessory in Brazil.

• Lace has a religious significance to the people of Brazil.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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Which statement from the text supports the author’s claim that making lace is laborious?

• A. “Lace can be produced either with a needle and thread (needle lace) or by interweaving threads wound on bobbins.”

• B. “As many as 50 bobbins, each holding an individual thread, might be used to work a single pattern.”

• C. “Ask the lacemakers to indicate which patterns are most traditional, as each town is known for its own patterns.”

• D. “You can pick up small items like napkins for around seven to 15 Brazilian reals (just a few dollars).”

How does the author order events to develop her points?

• She details the various aspects of the lacemaking process.

• She compares and contrasts the different methods of lacemaking.

• She discusses the historical causes of lacemaking and its great impact.

• She states an opinion about lacemaking in Brazil without evidence to support it.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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