Unit 2: Unsung Heroes Quiz

What is an unsung hero?

• A famous celebrity

• A person who helps others quietly without fame

• A person who writes stories

• A person who wins awards

What is the main focus of this unit?

• Writing fictional stories

• Studying grammar only

• Learning how to tell real-life stories of important people

• Learning how to draw pictures

What does the key concept “Communication” mean in this unit?

• Speaking loudly

• Sharing information about a person’s life

• Talking on the phone

• Writing poems only

What does “style” refer to?

• The writer’s job

• The writer’s clothing

• The way the writer tells the story

• The number of chapters in a book

What is “context”?

• The topic of the book

• The time, place, and situation of the hero’s life

• The name of the writer

• The ending of the story

What is “genre”?

• The title of the story

• The type of writing

• The favorite sport of the hero

• The age of the writer

Which of the following is a biography?

• A made-up fantasy story

• A story about someone’s life written by another person

• A list of vocabulary words

• A newspaper advertisement

What is the purpose of the Statement of Inquiry?

• To explain how stories keep memories and ideas alive

• To show the writer’s favorite food

• To tell students how to draw pictures

• To write a poem about nature

The Global Context “Personal and Cultural Expression” means:

• People express who they are through stories and actions

• People only talk about themselves

• Culture is not important

• Writing must always be funny

Which topic will students study in this unit?

• Only math problems

• Only cooking recipes

• Biography, autobiography, and memoir

• Sports and games only