The Oak Street Project - Making Connections in Literary Texts (Grade 7)
Passage
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English
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7th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Medium
Angela Lock
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first specific action Giselle suggests to get more people from the community involved in the cleanup?
Making posters for the library and grocery store
Asking Mr. Hale to donate supplies
Having Marina's mom send an email
Starting a social media page
Answer explanation
This is the first idea Giselle mentions to involve the community. She says, 'We can make colorful posters and put them in the library and the grocery store.' The other ideas are mentioned after this one.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Tobias's first reaction to Giselle's idea ("Just the three of us? ... It would take us weeks.") reveal about his initial feelings?
He thinks Giselle is not a good leader.
He thinks the project is too big for them to handle alone.
He does not care about the park at all.
He wants to clean the park by himself.
Answer explanation
Tobias's dialogue shows he is overwhelmed by the size of the mess and doubts that a small group can fix it. This reveals his practical but pessimistic initial viewpoint.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who in the group first suggests using the neighborhood watch email list to spread the word?
Giselle
Tobias
Marina
Mr. Hale
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'Marina, who had been quietly listening, suddenly grinned. 'That's a brilliant idea, Giselle! My mom is part of the neighborhood watch. I bet she could send an email to everyone on her list.''
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of Giselle's statements best shows her taking on a leadership role?
"This is just sad."
"We can do something."
"See?"
"I can organize it. I'll make a schedule and a list of what we need."
Answer explanation
This statement shows Giselle moving from suggesting an idea to taking responsibility for planning and executing it, which is a key part of leadership.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason Tobias changes his mind and agrees to join the project?
He is convinced by Giselle's determination and clear plan to lead.
Marina pressures him into agreeing with the idea.
He suddenly realizes the cleanup will be easy and quick.
He wants to impress Mr. Hale by helping out.
Answer explanation
The passage says, 'Tobias looked from the messy park to Giselle's determined expression. He saw she wasn't just talking; she was ready to act.' This shows he was persuaded by her leadership qualities.
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each character's dialogue to the underlying motivation it reveals.
A shift from doubt to trust based on a leader's confidence
Tobias: "Okay, if you're leading it, I'm in."
A belief in the power of community collaboration
Marina: "That's a brilliant idea, Giselle!"
An immediate and enthusiastic desire to support a friend's idea
Tobias: "Just the three of us? ... It would take us weeks."
A feeling of being overwhelmed by the size of the problem
Giselle: "We can get the whole neighborhood involved."
Answer explanation
Giselle's dialogue shows her belief in teamwork. Tobias's initial question reveals his doubt and feeling that the task is too large. Marina's exclamation shows her supportive nature. Tobias's final statement shows his trust in Giselle's leadership.
7.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort the following items from the story into the correct categories: 'Leadership Actions', 'Doubts or Problems', and 'Community Support Ideas'.
Groups:
(a) Leadership Actions
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(b) Doubts or Problems
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(c) Community Support Ideas
Making a schedule and a list
It would take weeks to make a dent
The park is a huge mess
Asking Mr. Hale to donate supplies
Organizing the project
Marina's mom sending an email
Answer explanation
The items are categorized based on their function in the story. 'Leadership Actions' are tasks Giselle takes on to lead. 'Doubts or Problems' are the obstacles raised, mostly by Tobias. 'Community Support Ideas' are ways the group plans to involve others.
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