Understanding Characters and Relationships in 'War Stories'

Understanding Characters and Relationships in 'War Stories'

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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Becca introduces her channel and reads the first chapter of 'War Stories' by Gordon Corman. The book explores historical fiction through the eyes of a young boy, Trevor, and his great-grandfather, a WWII veteran. The story delves into themes of heroism and the realities of war. Trevor's obsession with war video games contrasts with his father's views on the harshness of real war. Gigi, Trevor's great-grandfather, receives an invitation to a French village he helped liberate, sparking a family discussion about the trip. The video concludes with a call to action to like and subscribe.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of Becca's channel?

Cooking tutorials

First chapter readings of middle-grade novels

Travel vlogs

Historical documentaries

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Trevor's great-grandfather in 'War Stories'?

A famous author

A video game designer

A history teacher

A World War II hero

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Trevor discover about his great-grandfather's war story?

It was entirely fictional

There is more to it than he was told

It was a well-known legend

It was a secret mission

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Trevor doing at the beginning of Chapter 1?

Writing a letter

Watching a movie

Playing a video game

Reading a book

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Trevor's father feel about his son's gaming?

He encourages it

He joins in

He is indifferent

He disapproves of it

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Trevor's relationship with his great-grandfather?

They rarely speak

They only meet on holidays

They are very close

They have a strained relationship

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Gigi's letter from St. Regine invite him to?

A family reunion

A war reenactment

A commemoration event

A book signing

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What decision does Gigi make at the end of the chapter?

To stay home

To go to France

To sell his car

To write a book