Text Evidence
What was Albert's job before he joined the war?
He was a galley boy on a tugboat.
What words help the reader understand what shoreline means in paragraph 5?
shallow, close to the beach
Read this sentence from paragraph 6.
If all these soldiers on the beaches of Dunkirk were killed or captured by the Germans, there would be no hope for England.
This sentence helps the reader understand __________.
how significant it was for the small boats to help evacuate the Allied troops.
What is the central idea of paragraph 1 is_________
Albert was a galley boy.
What is the English channel?
The narrow body of water that separated southern England from northern France.
What is the meaning of driven in paragraph 5, and what words help you understand the meaning?
definition: pushed with force, moved
context clues: taken over, all the way back
Which theme is best supported by details in this selection?
A. Finding joy in personal work can lead to success.
B. Working with others is the best way to solve a problem.
C. Willingness to risk one's life for the sake of others and country is heroic.
D. Thinking creatively helps people achieve their goals.
C. Willingness to risk one's life for the sake of others and country is heroic.
The central idea of paragraphs 2-4 is __________.
Where was Albert's boat unexpectedly heading?
France
What does the word evacuated mean in paragraph 5? Which words help you to understand the meaning of the word?
context clues: soldiers were now trapped, rescue
Based on the selection, how does the author most likely feel about Albert?
A. The author admires Albert for his willingness and bravery in the face of danger.
B. The author is amazed that Albert''s methods brought him success.
C. The author is bothered by the fact that Albert didn't tell his parents that he was leaving on a dangerous mission.
D. The author wishes Albert had used his talents on something other than being a galley boy.
A. The author admires Albert for his willingness and bravery in the face of danger.
The central idea of paragraph 5 is
the Allies needed boats to rescue their troops.
What was "Operation Dynamo"?
Small boats went to Dunkirk to rescue Allied soldiers.
Which words in paragraph 2 helps the reader understand abuzz?
with activity
The author included the information in paragraph 5 to explain ------
A. how they were going to attempt a rescue.
B. why the Nazis attacked the British.
C. why the small ships were more effective to attempt the evacuation.
D. how the Nazis attacked the British.
C. why the small ships were more effective to attempt the evacuation.
What is the central idea of paragraphs 6 and 7?
Albert, his crew, and 700 other small boats helped evacuate Allied troops.
Why were big ships unable to rescue the Allied troops?
The shoreline was too shallow and there weren't enough ships for all the troops.
Which words help the reader understand the meaning of the word enlisted as it is used in paragraph 1?
too young, military
Why was Albert Barnes considered an unlikely hero?
He was only 14 years old when he, along with the rest of his crew, was willing to risk his life to successfully rescue many Allied soldiers during World War II.
What is the central idea of the text?
A young boy plays an important role in the rescue of Allied troops during World War II.