Which sentence from the text BEST reveals the author's position?

needs fuel to keep it running at its maximum performance level.

Malnutrition, or the lack of adequate nutrition, can occur when an individual does not eat a balanced diet.

After a thorough examination and studies of individuals in orphanages, prisons, and mill towns, it was determined that without niacin, the body cannot convert essential nutrients into usable sources of fuel.

In the last decade, people have become more aware of the value of a balanced diet.

In the South during the early 1900s, people began to exhibit symptoms of pellagra, or a condition caused by a lack of the vital B vitamin niacin. What inference can be drawn about people who lived in the South during the 1900s?

Southerners often struggled to afford a variety of foods, resulting in malnutrition.

People in the South could not obtain vitamin B.

Many doctors believed Southerners were infected by disease.

People in the South did not know how to follow a balanced diet.

What main idea in the first paragraph is developed throughout the passage?

Some people tend to eat poorly when they are in a rush.

Some people are too lazy to eat healthy meals.

Some people like to eat from vending machines.

Some people tend to not plan for healthy eating.

What evidence from “What Fuels Your Cells?” supports the passage’s claim that “we are what we eat”?

A. Human bodies are powered by nutrients found in food.

B. Dr. Joseph Goldberger discovered niacin in the early 1900s.

C. Without the proper nutrients, humans can suffer from malnutrition.

D. Humans who eat a variety of foods are healthier than those who do not.

Which of the following could BEST have been added to the article to clarify the information in the last paragraph and its information about a well-balanced diet?

a definition of the word calorie as it applies to food consumption

an explanation of the effects of skipping a meal

an explanation of the ingredients found in processed foods

Which of the following statements provides the BEST summary of “What Fuels Your Cells?”

A person’s health is directly affected by what is eaten. Eating a limited diet can result in malnutrition which can be very harmful and even deadly. Eating a diet with a variety of nutrients leads to overall better health.

Nutrition labels have been created as a way to ensure people know what they are eating. These labels are found on foods purchased in stores to show which nutrients are available in various foods.

In the early 1900s a specific condition known as pellagra was found in the South. This was caused by people eating a limited diet based on readily available foods, specifically corn. This was remedied by eating a balanced diet.

Over the past decade there have been improvements made in educating people about malnutrition such as the creation of nutrition labels. However, there are still cases of malnutrition due to the continual poor choices people make in their diets.

What is the purpose of the first and last paragraphs of the article?

The author offers a personal experience to not only draw the reader into the text, but also to offer a call to action.

The author uses a story to illustrate the errors of his own behavior.

The author introduces and concludes the topic with a formal explanation of the key ideas.

The author speaks to the reader directly to point out the specific errors in lifestyle made by the reader.

Is there enough evidence in 'What Fuels Your Cells?' to support the claim that a diet based solely on potatoes is a healthy diet? Use at least two details from the text to support your answer.

No, there is not enough evidence to support that a potato-only diet is healthy.

Yes, there is enough evidence to support that a potato-only diet is healthy.

The text does not mention potatoes at all.

The text recommends a diet based solely on potatoes.

Why did Sarah spend her day working on the farm instead of staying with Jessie?

It was required of her to help ensure the crop was healthy and fruitful

She enjoyed working on the farm

Sarah felt about working on the farm because:

She disliked it because it was hard work.

She enjoyed it because she loved animals.

What is the main idea of the passage?

The main idea is the central point of the passage.

The main idea is the title of the passage.

The main idea is the first sentence of the passage.

The main idea is the last word of the passage.

What can happen to a person if they do not eat a proper diet?

They can have an inability to focus

What is pellagra caused by, according to the passage?

A lack of the vital B vitamin niacin

What is the purpose of Nutrition Facts Labels, as described in the passage?

To provide recipes for healthy meals

To list the price of the food item

What do the texts 'Sarah’s Decision' and 'What Fuels Your Cells' have in common?

They both deal with causes and effects of poor nutrition.

They both present their cases from a young person’s point of view.

They both persuade the reader to eat a balanced diet.

They both appeal to the reader’s emotions.

Why did Sarah run to the stream at the edge of the orphanage’s property?

She wanted to erase the image of her friend’s suffering

She wanted to play in the water

She wanted to escape her chores

What was the only time the children had a chance to taste the delicious and sweet whiteness?

During lunch when they received a small cup of milk

Why did the children call to each other and sing while working in the fields?

Because they wanted to pass the time and enjoy their work.

Because they were calling for help.

Because they were lost in the fields.

Because they were afraid of the dark.

How did Sarah feel at the end of the passage, and what did she plan to do the next day?

She felt happy and planned to visit her friend.

She felt sad and planned to stay home.

She felt excited and planned to start a new project.

She felt tired and planned to rest.

Which of the following details from the opening paragraph help the reader identify the time of day?

The description of the "stifling heat of the day" helps the reader understand that it is in the afternoon when the day is hottest.

The description of the sleeping children help the reader understand that it is nap time.

The description of the cooling breezes and darkening room help the reader understand that it is at night.

The description of the darkness and breezes help the reader understand that it is early in the morning before the sun comes up.

How does “Evening Thoughts” add a new dimension to the story “Sarah’s Decision”?

In the poem, the reader can see Sarah’s true thoughts and feelings.

The poem answers questions that the story does not address.

The poem describes how Sarah’s work will be easier in the future.

In the poem, Sarah speaks directly to the reader in her own voice.

How does the form of “Evening Thoughts” contribute to the meaning of “Sarah’s Decision”?

The poem’s repetitive format emphasizes the monotony and hopelessness of Sarah’s daily life.

The poem’s short, unrhymed sentences show Sarah’s thoughtful but straightforward nature.

The poem’s highly organized structure reflects the carefully regulated atmosphere of the orphanage.

Sarah had rushed out of the front door that morning, letting the wood slam against its frame. She just couldn’t face looking at her best friend anymore. Jessie had mouth sores, skin rashes, and weakness. If her illness continued, she might die, and Sarah worried about that more than anything else in her young life. She continued running until she finally reached the soothing stream that ran through the woods at the edge of the orphanage’s property. She plunged her face in the cool, clear water trying to erase the image of her friend’s suffering. Soon she would have to return to join the older children as they left to go to work at a nearby farm, but for now, all she wanted to do was listen to the sounds of the woods and escape her reality.

It describes the condition of Jessie and the effect it has on Sarah.

It sets up the possibility that Jessie could die.

It describes the surrounding property of the orphanage.

It establishes the fact that the older children work and they work on a farm.

Imagine writing a staged version of the opening scene of the story. Which stage lighting effect would BEST capture the flashback described in the first paragraph?

a single soft light shining on Sarah's face

a spotlight on the other children sleeping

a spotlight on Jessie being restless in her bed

a well-lit room to show Sarah restless in her bed

In a filmed version of “Sarah’s Decision”, which scene would BEST capture the circumstances of the orphaned children in 1920?

A. A room of cots lined up in a row with children sleeping while a curtain blows in the breeze that is coming through an open window.

B. Sarah kneeling by the stream with tears running down her face as she splashes water to clear the pain she feels.

C. The children working side by side in the fields, weeding and gathering the vegetables in the hot mid-day sun.

D. The children singing and playing tag in the fields while working.

Based on the text “Sarah’s Decision,” which of the following inferences is supported?

Sarah had access to a variety of foods that some younger children did not.

Jessie is picky about which foods she chooses to eat.

Jessie caught an illness that could only be cured by eating eggs daily.

Sarah worked hard outside which helped her body stay stronger than Jessie’s.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the passage about nutrition and pellagra. What was the main cause of pellagra in the early 1900s in the South?

Lack of exercise

Lack of the vitamin niacin in the diet

Too much sugar in the diet

Infectious disease

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

People with pellagra exhibited which of the following symptoms?

Fever and chills

Diarrhea, dermatitis, and dementia

Cough and sore throat

Joint pain and swelling

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who determined that pellagra was caused by a poor diet and not an infectious disease?

Dr. Joseph Goldberger

Dr. Jonas Salk

Dr. Alexander Fleming

Dr. Edward Jenner

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of Nutrition Facts Labels on food products?

To show what amount of daily nutrients can be found in each serving of the food and help consumers plan meals that support optimal health.

To advertise the brand of the food product.

To provide recipes for using the food product.

To list the price of the food product.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to eat a balanced diet?

It is important to eat a balanced diet to ensure the body gets essential nutrients, prevent diseases like pellagra, and keep the body running at its best.

It is important to eat a balanced diet to increase sugar intake and promote weight gain.

It is important to eat a balanced diet to avoid drinking water and reduce energy levels.

It is important to eat a balanced diet to skip meals and decrease nutrient absorption.

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is implied about the benefits of a nutritional diet in the passage?

Nutritional eating habits can improve a person’s skin and eyes.

Nutritional eating habits can improve a person’s sleep patterns.

Nutritional eating habits can improve a person’s grades at school.

Nutritional eating habits can improve the body’s ability to fight sickness.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which media form would work BEST in presenting the information from “What Fuels Your Cells” to an audience?

a play

a panel discussion

a documentary film

an animated cartoon

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CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

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S2.7 ELA

Read the passage about nutrition and pellagra. What was the main cause of pellagra in the early 1900s in the South?

People with pellagra exhibited which of the following symptoms?

Who determined that pellagra was caused by a poor diet and not an infectious disease?

What is the purpose of Nutrition Facts Labels on food products?

Why is it important to eat a balanced diet?

What is implied about the benefits of a nutritional diet in the passage?

Which media form would work BEST in presenting the information from “What Fuels Your Cells” to an audience?

Which sentence from the text BEST reveals the author's position?

What machine is being referred to in the metaphor? Make your machine lean and mean!

In the South during the early 1900s, people began to exhibit symptoms of pellagra, or a condition caused by a lack of the vital B vitamin niacin. What inference can be drawn about people who lived in the South during the 1900s?

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