"Two American Heroes"
Look at the sentence from paragraph 2 of passage 1. What is the meaning of the word enable?
"They enabled husbands, sons, and brothers to fight
for the patriots’ cause."
a. asked
b. persuaded
c. allowed
d. forced
c. allowed
What is the meaning of the word intelligence as it is used in paragraph 2 of passage 2?
a. the ability to think and understand
b. secret information about military forces
c. opinions about military forces
d. agents who gather information
d. agents who gather information
What is the central idea?
a. How the text is organized.
b. The focus of the text.
c. Elements added to the text.
d. The lesson or moral of the story.
b. The focus of the text.
It was wonderful to see the rabbits, bears, boars, and other creatures wandering across the field.
a. Across the field creatures wandered, to see was wonderful.
b. Wonderfully, I see creatures wandering the field.
c. Wonderful creatures see me wandering the field.
d. correct as is
b. Wonderfully, I see creatures wandering the field.
Focused on one essential job/role during the Revolution.
a. passage 1
b. passage 2
c. both
b. passage 2
In Passage 1, how does the author use the timeline to help readers better understand the importance of the Battle of Cowpens?
A.It shows the date when the Battle of Cowpens took place.
B.It shows how Americans escaped a British trap at the Battle of Cowpens.
C.It shows how a woman helped the Patriots win the Battle of Cowpens.
D.It shows that the Battle of Cowpens was a key victory for the Americans.
D.It shows that the Battle of Cowpens was a key victory for the Americans.
Read this sentence from Passage 2.
"He started out as an illustrious Patriot celebrated for his bold and successful leadership in several battles in 1775 and 1776."
What is the meaning of the phrase an illustrious Patriot?
a. a well-respected American soldier
b. a citizen of colonial New York
c. a loyal and trusted friend
d. a traitor to George Washington
a. a well-respected American soldier
True or False: A primary source was written by somebody who was present or has direct knowledge of an event/topic.
TRUE
Either you will go to school or you will fail the class.
a. Until you will go to school
b. Not you will go to school
c. Unless you will go to school
d. correct as is
d. correct as is
Uses a text feature to support the primary text structure.
a. passage 1
b. passage 2
c. both
c. both
Which sentence from Passage 1 best shows how the inclusion of information about Margaret Corbin supports the author's claim that women sometimes played a crucial role in the Revolutionary War?
a. "Americans are justly proud of this feat." (paragraph 1)
b. "They enabled husbands, sons, and brothers to fight for the Patriots' cause." (paragraph 2)
c. "When the British began moving toward the town of Cowpens in late 1780, she warned the Patriots so they could get ready." (paragraph 5)
d. "After the war, many American women were recognized for their bravery in battle and their contributions to the American victory." (paragraph 6)
d. "After the war, many American women were recognized for their bravery in battle and their contributions to the American victory." (paragraph 6)
In Passage 2, how does the author use paragraph 3 to help reader understand why Arnold may have turned from a Patriot to a Loyalist?
a. It shows how Peggy Shippen helped Benedict Arnold become a commander in 1778.
b. It suggests that money problems may have led Benedict Arnold to sell his services in 1779.
c. It says that Benedict Arnold began spying to help the British capture West Point in 1780.
d. It describes how highly Benedict Arnold was praised by General George Washington
b. It suggests that money problems may have led Benedict Arnold to sell his services in 1779.
What is a text feature?
a. How a text is organized
b. Elements added to a text
c. The focus of a text
d. Who wrote a text
b. Elements added to a text
My friend told me always watch where you are going when crossing the road.
a. My friend told me, "Always watch where you are going when crossing the road."
b. My friend told me "Always watch where you are going when crossing the road."
c. My friend told me, "always watch where you are going when crossing the road."
d. correct as is
a. My friend told me, "Always watch where you are going when crossing the road."
Highlighted important historical figures.
a. passage 1
b. passage 2
c. both
c. both
BONUS - Both Texts!
How are Passage 1 and Passage 2
mostly structured?
A. Both passages ask questions and then provide answers.
B. Both passages compare and contrast different historical figures.
C. Both passages discuss problems and explain how events solved them.
D. Both passages present events in the order they happened over time.
D. Both passages present events in the order they happened over time.
Question 9 Part A and Part B
Part A - b. There were many types of American and British spies during the Revolutionary War.
Part B - c. "Although most spies were men, women also worked as spies for both sides." (paragraph 4)
a. Share an opinion
b. To remain neutral
c. Know a lot of information
b. To remain neutral
Neither you but them will be allowed to climb up the slide.
a. or
b. yet
c. nor
d. correct as is
c. nor
Mentions how the war affected some people after it ended.
a. passage 1
b. passage 2
c. both
Question 1 - Central Idea and Relevant Details
Part A and Part B
Part A - A
Part B - B
Question 10 - Part A and Part B
Part A - a. Women faced dangerous situations to help the American cause.
Part B - b. "Despite the risks, in 1778 she began serving as part of an American spy ring located in New York."
Surprise - Context Clue
Question 8 Part A and Part B
Part A - a. send to someone
Part B - c. "She hung certain pieces of laundry on her clothesline to signal where other agents could pick up secret messages."
Before school began, I expected to see my friends arriving at the bus stop to go to school with me.
a. Before school began, I expected my friends at the bus stop to go to school.
b. Before school began, I a student at Peace River expected my friends to arrive at the bus stop to travel to school.
c. Before school began, I expected my friends to arrive.
a. Before school began, I expected my friends at the bus stop to go to school.
Which two details support the perspective that women had a meaningful role in the war?
a. Margaret Corbin was one of these women.
b. These camp followers, as they were called, performed many tasks, such as cooking, cleaning, and nursing.
c. After the war, many American women were recognized for their bravery in battle and contributions to the American victory.
d. When British troops attacked, John was mortally wounded as he worked the cannon.
e. Most colonial women did not off to battle during the war but stayed at home to take care of the family, farm, or both.
b. These camp followers, as they were called, performed many tasks, such as cooking, cleaning, and nursing.
c. After the war, many American women were recognized for their bravery in battle and contributions to the American victory.