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Based on Malala Yousafzai's life story, how might this picture make you feel?
You might feel inspired to overcome challenges or confront unfairness in your own life.
100
One of John F. Kennedy's most famous and long-lasting accomplishments was starting the Peace Corps. The Peace Corps is a program that sends thousands of young American volunteers to other countries around the world. This is a way for young people to learn about the world and to build relationships with their global brothers and sisters by working together on a project in the education, health care, farming, or construction industry.
Based on this paragraph, what is the author's view of John F. Kennedy?
The author thinks that JFK was a president who wanted to help others.
100
This element of biography details the work a person has done during their adult life.
What is career?
100
Vivian heard that her baby cousin was coming over to visit. She immediately ran to her room and raised all her legos to where Elliana couldn't reach them.
Read the dictionary entry for the word raise.
raise \ ‘raz \ verb
1. to cause to rise or stand up
2. to set in motion; activate
3. to set up the framework for
4. to move to a higher position
The meaning that best matches the way the word is being used is
What is number 4?
200
What is the main point of this photo?
To show how seriously Malala was injured by the Taliban.
200
One of John F. Kennedy's most famous and long-lasting accomplishments was starting the Peace Corps. The Peace Corps is a program that sends thousands of young American volunteers to other countries around the world. This is a way for young people to learn about the world and to build relationships with their global brothers and sisters by working together on a project in the education, health care, farming, or construction industry.
Which sentence suggests that it's good to have connections with people in different countries?
This is a way for young people to learn about the world and to build relationships with their global brothers and sisters by working together on a project in the education, health care, farming, or construction industry.
200
This element details the most important parts of a person's career and awards they may have won.
What is accomplishments?
200
For the last 4 days, her little brother had been sneaking around and shooting her with a Nerf gun when she wasn't ready. She decided to take a stand and steal all the Nerf guns and keep them until he promised to play fair.
Read the dictionary entry for the word stand.
stand \ ‘stand \ noun
1. the act of standing; an assuming of or remaining in an upright position
2. a determined effort for or against something, especially a final defensive effort
3. a stall, booth, counter or the like, where articles are displayed for sale
4. a raised platform, as for a speaker, a band, or the like
The meaning that best matches the way the word is being used is
What is number 2?
300
What is the author of this meme trying to express about Malala's lasting impact?
Every day is a good day to work on fairness for every person.
300
On October 9, 2012, Malala was shot twice by a member of the Taliban because she wanted all girls to get an education. She wanted them to be able to follow their dreams. Malala was flown to England for brain surgery. She survived the attack and is even more determined to make sure all kids get to go to school.
Which sentence shows that Malala is dedicated to her goals?
She survived the attack and is even more determined to make sure all kids get to go to school.
300
This element gives details about a person's childhood experiences.
What is early life?
300
Jared went with his mom to the butcher to buy a prime rib roast. Jared was shocked and a little scared when the butcher put nearly half a cow on the butcher block and cleaved it into smaller pieces for cooking.
Which definition matches how the word, "cleaved" is used in the paragraph?
1. To separate into different parts.
2. To bind or glue something together.
3. To reduce a molecule into simpler molecules.
What is choice 1?
400
What does this picture suggest about how important Sojourner Truth was to abolishing slavery and helping freed slaves?
She was very important and you can tell that because she is even working with the president.
400
On October 9, 2012, Malala was shot twice by a member of the Taliban because she wanted all girls to get an education. She wanted them to be able to follow their dreams. Malala was flown to England for brain surgery. She survived the attack and is even more determined to make sure all kids get to go to school.
What is the authors view of Malala?
The author has a lot of respect for Malala's bravery.
400
This element explains how the person's work affects other people way beyond the actual job they were doing.
What is lasting impact?
400
The dishes had been sitting in the sink for 3 days now. Michael's mom had finally had enough. When Michael got home from school, his mom accosted him for not doing his chores. She must have yelled at him for 10 minutes!!
Which words from the lines above help the reader understand the meaning of the word accosted?
What is yelled at?
500
What is this drawing of Sojourner Truth and the title of her famous speech trying to express?
This drawing is reinforcing Sojourners point that women and can the same work men can, so they should have the same rights that men have.
500
In 2013, Malala won the Nobel Peace Prize. Malala thinks that the world would be more peaceful if everyone had a chance to go to school. At school we meet people who are different from from us, and we learn that just because something is different from us doesn't mean it is wrong or scary.
Based on this paragraph, what would Malala most likely think about a new student from another state?
She would likely get to know the person instead of avoiding them.
500
You would feel SUPER dumb if you left this most basic element out of a biography.
What is the person's name?
500
Jessica and Josh had spent all week making their dad a new toolbox for his birthday. It was finally time to present their gift to him. They stood in front of the toolbox, waiting for their dad to walk into the room. When he appeared, they moved too fast and knocked the toolbox onto the ground breaking it. The two looked dejectedly at the shattered box even though their dad was just happy they thought of him.
In the paragraph above, the word dejectedly means .
What is very sad and disappointed?