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Student Guide
8TH GRADE
LAFS.8.RI.2.4, 2.5, 2.6
MAY 15-19, 2020

Day 1 Friday May 15, 2020

Bell Work

The date marks a victary the Mexican Amy won over

the French in Puebla. The French were expectd to win
but the Mexicans won the day. Cinco de Mayo is a
more populer holiday in the U.S. then in Mexico.

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Standards
LAFS.8.RI.2.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are
used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings;
analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone,
including analogies or allusions to other texts.

LAFS.8.RI.2.5 Analyze in detail the structure of a specific paragraph in

a text, including the role of particular sentences in developing and
refining a key concept.

LAFS.8.RI.2.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text

and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting
evidence or viewpoints.

LEARNING SCALE
I am able to analyze how different authors' use structure, word choice,
4 and rhetoric to advance their point of view or purpose.

3 I am able to analyze how structure and an author's word choice

impacts their point of view or purpose in a text and their response to
conflicting evidence or viewpoints.

I am able to determine how structure and word choice reveal an

2 author's point of view or purpose in a text and how their point of view
differs from that of others.
I am able to identify the structure and word choice an author uses as
1 well as their point of view and purpose in a text. 4

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LAFS.8.RI.2.4 What is the meaning of “dexterous” as used in paragraphs 1?

A. quick
B. skillful
C. intelligent
D. experienced

LAFS.8.RI.1.3 Why is it beneficial to use robots that resemble humans?

A. They will make the astronauts feel more comfortable.
B. They won’t take up as much space as other robotic forms.
C. They can make use of the same tools that astronauts already use.
D.They will have similar intelligence to the humans they resemble.
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LAFS.8.RI.1.3 What will

happen after R2 is
stationary inside the
ISS?

LAFS.8.RI.1.3 How
does R2 compare to
R1?

LAFS.8.RI.1.1 Which is a benefit of R2?

A. R2 performs tasks faster than humans.
B. R2 develops their own tools on site.
C. R2 works with other future robonauts.
D. R2 performs necessary tasks and bring tools.

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LAFS.8.RI.2.4/1.1 PART A: paragraph 3 contains an allusion to American astronaut Neil Armstrong’s statement
when, as the first person ever to walk on the moon, he said: “that’s one small step for man, one giant leap for
mankind.” What is the author implying by the allusion to Armstrong’s statement in paragraph 3?
A. In the future, human astronauts like Neil Armstrong will unfortunately be replaced with humanoid robots
like r2.
B. The use of r2 aboard the international space station will make space exploration safer for astronauts in
the future.
C. Compared to the launch of r2 aboard the space shuttle discovery, Neil Armstrong’s moon landing was
only a minor achievement.
D. Like Armstrong’s moon landing, the launch of the first robonaut aboard the discovery represents a historic
breakthrough in space exploration.
PART B: what piece of evidence from the passage best supports the answer to part A?
A. “Robonaut can take over simple, repetitive, or especially dangerous tasks” (paragraph 6)
B. “Next steps include a leg for climbing through the corridors of the space station” (paragraph 4)
C. “Our challenge has been to build machines with dexterity that exceeds that of a suited astronaut.”
(Paragraph 1)
D. “Not only does this improve efficiency in the types of tools, but also removes the need for specialized
robotic connectors.” (Paragraph 2)

LAFS.8.RI.2.6 PART A: Why does the author explain robonauts’ abilities in

detail?
A.To demonstrate the benefits of using robonauts
B. To outline the history of robonauts abilities in detail
C.To explain how robonauts might be useful in everyday life
D.To persuade readers that robonauts’ skills have applications for
other types of work beyond space exploration
LAFS.8.RI.1.1 PART B: which detail from the passage supports the answer
to part A?
A.“Robonauts are essential to NASA’s future” (paragraph 2)
B. “But that was just one small step for a robot” (paragraph 3)
C.“For use in the automotive and aerospace industries.” (Paragraph 5)
D.“Centaur 2 is being evaluated… as an example of these future
lower bodies” (paragraph 4)
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LAFS.8.RI.2.5/1.1 PART A: how does paragraph 4 contribute to the

topic of the passage?
A.It provides a comparison between the R2 and previous models.
B. It adds details about the R2 that was launched on the space shuttle.
C.It explains some improvements planned for the R2 to make it more
useful.
D.It states conclusions about the value of having the R2 on space
missions.
PART B: which additional paragraph contributes to the development of
the topic in a similar way?
A.Paragraph 2
B. Paragraph 3
C.Paragraph 5
D.Paragraph 6

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LAFS.8.RI.3.6 PART A: Which two statements from the passage reveal the
author’s opinion on Robonauts?
A. “It is the first dexterous humanoid robot in the space” (paragraph 3)
B. “R2 is a significant advancement over its predecessor.” (Paragraph 5)
C. “There are currently four robonauts, with others in development.”
(Paragraph 2)
D. “The value of a humanoid over other designs is the ability to use the
same workspace and tools” (paragraph 2)
E. “R2 would bring one set of tools for the precursor mission, such as setup
and geologic investigation.” (Paragraph 7)
F. “Robonaut can take over simple, repetitive, or especially dangerous
tasks on places such as the international space station.” (Paragraph 6)

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LAFS.8.RI.1.2 PART A: what is one central idea that is developed in the passage?
A. Robonauts can work more efficiently than astronauts.
B. Use of robonauts will replace astronauts in space travel.
C. Robonauts can make more reliable decisions about spacecraft maintenance
than humans.
D. Use of robonauts will allow space exploration to exceed what humans alone
can do.
LAFS.8.RI.1.1 PART B: which detail from the passage best supports the answer to
part A?
A. “Includes a deeper wider range of sensing.” (Paragraph 5)
B. “Going where the risks are too great for people” (paragraph 1)
C. “Allows it to use the same tools that astronauts currently use” (paragraph 5)
D. “Tasks such as changing out an air filter can be performed without
modifications to the existing design.” (Paragraph 6)

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Day 2 Monday, May 18, 2020

Bell Work
Stevie Wonder is an african American singer and
songwriter who has had great musikal ability since he
was a child, His music is loved all over the world and
has been populer for manny years.

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Standards
LAFS.8.RI.2.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are
used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings;
analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone,
including analogies or allusions to other texts.

LAFS.8.RI.2.5 Analyze in detail the structure of a specific paragraph in

a text, including the role of particular sentences in developing and
refining a key concept.

LAFS.8.RI.2.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text

and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting
evidence or viewpoints.

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LEARNING SCALE
I am able to analyze how different authors' use structure, word choice,
4 and rhetoric to advance their point of view or purpose.

3 I am able to analyze how structure and an author's word choice

impacts their point of view or purpose in a text and their response to
conflicting evidence or viewpoints.

I am able to determine how structure and word choice reveal an

2 author's point of view or purpose in a text and how their point of view
differs from that of others.
I am able to identify the structure and word choice an author uses as
1 well as their point of view and purpose in a text. 16

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LAFS.8.RI.1.1 What are tectonic plates?

A. They are moving pieces of the Earth’s core.
B. They are moving fragments of the Earth’s outer layer.
C. They are landmasses that are not big enough to be continents.
D. They are liquid rocks that move land masses on the Earth’s surface.

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LAFS.8.RI.1.3 What happens over time as landmasses collide?

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LAFS.8.RI.1.3 What are three effects from the movement of tectonic plates.
A. islands
B. mountains
C. ocean floors
D. rising sea levels
E. gaps in between plates

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LAFS.8.RI.2.5 Read the sentence from paragraph 2:

“churning currents in the molten rocks below propel them along like a jumble of
conveyor belts in disrepair.”

How does this sentence contribute to the reader’s understanding of the topic of the
article?

A. It signals a shift in the structure of the article to a chronological narrative.

B. It provides an analogy connecting the concept of moving tectonic plates to a concrete
image.
C. It describes the geologic features that can form along each of the three types of
tectonic boundaries.
D. It connects the introduction of the article to the central idea that the lithosphere is
unique to planet earth.

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LAFS.8.RI.2.4 PART A: in paragraph 4, how does the author’s use of “crumples,”

“buckles,” “crashed,” and “mash-up” impact the reader’s understanding of
convergent boundaries?
A. It helps the reader understand how to locate the convergent boundaries.
B. It provides the reader with a comparison between convergent and divergent
boundaries.
C. It helps the reader to imagine the violent movement associated with
convergent boundaries.
D. It illustrates for the reader the differences between convergent boundaries
and transform boundaries.

PART B: What tone is created by this word choice?

A. Inspirational
B. Humorous
C. Forceful
D. Curious

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LAFS.8.RI.2.5 PART A: Which best describes the overall structure of the article?
A. A description of a problem followed by possible solutions to the problem
B. An explanation of various features related to the topic followed by the
causes of the features
C. A statement of a central argument followed by explanation of ideas that
support the central argument
D. An introduction to the main topic followed by discussions of various sub-
topics related to the main topic

PART B: how does paragraph 9 contribute to the structure in part A?

A. By introducing transform boundaries as a new main topic
B. By elaborating on one of the subtypes of boundaries created by tectonic
plates
C. By suggesting a solution to the problem of tectonic plates that move in a
jerky motion
D. By providing reasons why geologic activity is necessary for earth’s future
development

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LAFS.8.RI.1.2/1.1 PART A: which sentence states a central idea of “Plate Tectonics: Moving and Shaking”?
A. All of the world’s oceans are connected by one mid-ocean ridge system.
B. The most dramatic geologic activity on earth happens at tectonic boundaries.
C. The grinding of plates at a transform boundary may cause violent earthquakes.
D. The highest mountain system on earth, the Himalaya, was created by the movement of tectonic
plates.

PART B: which TWO sentences support the answer to part A?

A. “Most geologic activity stems from the interplay where the plates meet or divide.” (Paragraph 2)
B. “Mount Everest, the highest point on earth, may be a tiny bit taller tomorrow than it is today.”
(Paragraph 4)
C. “Churning currents in the molten rocks below propel them along like a jumble of conveyor belts in
disrepair.” (Paragraph 2)
D. “The tiny Juan de Fuca plate is largely responsible for the volcanoes that dot the pacific northwest
of the united states.” (Paragraph 1)
E. “These convergent boundaries also occur where a plate of ocean dives, in a process called
subduction, under a landmass.” (Paragraph 5)

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Day 3 Tuesday May 19, 2020

Bell Work

One of his famous song is “You Are the Sunshine of

My life.” Wonders talent is even more incredible be
cause he has been blind nearly al his life.

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Standards
LAFS.8.RI.2.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are
used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings;
analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone,
including analogies or allusions to other texts.

LAFS.8.RI.2.5 Analyze in detail the structure of a specific paragraph in

a text, including the role of particular sentences in developing and
refining a key concept.

LAFS.8.RI.2.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text

and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting
evidence or viewpoints.

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LEARNING SCALE
I am able to analyze how different authors' use structure, word choice,
4 and rhetoric to advance their point of view or purpose.

3 I am able to analyze how structure and an author's word choice

impacts their point of view or purpose in a text and their response to
conflicting evidence or viewpoints.

I am able to determine how structure and word choice reveal an

2 author's point of view or purpose in a text and how their point of view
differs from that of others.
I am able to identify the structure and word choice an author uses as
1 well as their point of view and purpose in a text. 26

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LAFS.8.RI.1.3 How does the author react when she sees the picture on Facebook?
A. She feels bad for the person who made the post.
B. She relates to the picture as an accurate description of her life.
C. She is encouraged by the positive attitude about fighting cerebral palsy.
D. She remembers her childhood when she also was unhappy with her disability.

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LAFS.8.RI.2.6 What is the speaker’s perspective of being disable?

A. It is better than being able to walk around.
B. It is challenging but is a part of her identity.
C. It is something she would change if she could.
D. It is easy and does not cause any problems at all.

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LAFS.8.RI.2.6 What does the author view as the main issue faced by disabled people?
A. the lack of medical research and cures for their disabilities
B. prejudice from able-bodied people and fewer opportunities
C. their limited mobility and often confinement to wheelchairs
D. their inability to do the same things as able-bodied people can do

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LAFS.8.RI.1.2/1.1 PART A: Which of the following statements best expresses a central idea of
the article?
A. There is no right way to be “normal,” so trying to be like others is a wasted effort.
B. Hitselberger’s disability is an important part of who she is, not an enemy that she
needs to defeat.
C. Self-acceptance should be the biggest concern for the disabled community, rather than
discrimination issues.
D. Hitselberger doesn’t support the phrase “fight my disability” because it portrays
people with disabilities as heroes.

PART B: which of the following quotes best supports the answer to part A?
A. “I will fight for a world where the mere presence of disability does not make you
extraordinary.” (Paragraph 12)
B. “It brought back memories of childhood when i honestly believed that if i could ‘just be
like everyone else,’ everything would be fine.” (Paragraph 2)
C. “It is ableism, prejudice, lack of access, stigma, ignorance and discrimination that
prevent me from having the same opportunities in life” (paragraph 8)
D. “Cerebral palsy is not something to be battled with, overcome or conquered. It is a
part of me — a complicated part for sure, but a beautiful one” (paragraph 3)

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LAFS.8.RI.2.4 Part A: In the article, the author takes issue with the phrase “fight my
disability.” In this context, what does the word “fight” mean?
A. To strive to overcome a hardship
B. To argue or dispute with a person
C. To be courageous despite the odds
D. To campaign for a cause they believe in

Part B: How does the use of the word “fight” change as the author repeats it in
paragraphs 5-14?
A. It changes from a hardship to a campaign for equality.
B. It changes from an argument to a campaign for equality.
C. It changes from a hardship to perseverance against all odds.
D. It changes from campaigning for a cause to an argument against oppressors.

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LAFS.8.RI.2.6 Complete the drag and drop by moving the choices into the correct table. Determine the
author’s perspective and how the author opposes those with a conflicting viewpoint.

Author’s Perspective How the author opposes conflicting viewpoints.

The author believes her disability is a

form of punishment.
The author believes that she must
overcome her disability.
Over time the author began to see her
disability as part of who she is
She creates a list of inequalities that we must fight against.
She establishes that being disabled as been a barrier for
her.
She explains how her body did not do what she wanted it
to do as a child.

She dismisses the term “fight” by explaining that she cannot

fight against herself.

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