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    1. The document provides a practice exam for 8th grade students on the subject of English literature. It includes 10 extended response questions about the book "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" which the students have read. 2. The questions probe how William's relationships with his family and community change as his windmill projects progress, how he overcomes challenges to complete the windmill, and how his success symbolizes opportunities for positive change. 3. The exam aims to test the students' understanding of themes in the book like innovation, self-reliance and resilience which William demonstrates, as well as the intersection of science and traditional beliefs.

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    1. The document provides a practice exam for 8th grade students on the subject of English literature. It includes 10 extended response questions about the book "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" which the students have read. 2. The questions probe how William's relationships with his family and community change as his windmill projects progress, how he overcomes challenges to complete the windmill, and how his success symbolizes opportunities for positive change. 3. The exam aims to test the students' understanding of themes in the book like innovation, self-reliance and resilience which William demonstrates, as well as the intersection of science and traditional beliefs.

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    Grade 8 Reinforcement Task Sheet 4

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    1. The document provides a practice exam for 8th grade students on the subject of English literature. It includes 10 extended response questions about the book "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" which the students have read. 2. The questions probe how William's relationships with his family and community change as his windmill projects progress, how he overcomes challenges to complete the windmill, and how his success symbolizes opportunities for positive change. 3. The exam aims to test the students' understanding of themes in the book like innovation, self-reliance and resilience which William demonstrates, as well as the intersection of science and traditional beliefs.

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    Nature of Assessment: Half Yearly Examination Time: 2 hrs Date: 02/11/2023

    Subject: English Grade&Sec: 8- A/B/C/D/E


    LITERATURE QUESTIONS PRACTICE
    REFRENCE TO CONTEXT

    Read the Textbook Thoroughly to answer any question that is given.

    SHORT ANSWERS 40-60 WORDS

    Read the Textbook Thoroughly to answer any question that is .

    EXTENDED READING PRACTICE QUESTIONS – THE BOY WHO HARNESSED


    THE WIND

    1. In Chapter 6, how does William's relationship with his family and community evolve as
    he continues to tinker with windmill projects? What challenges and opportunities does
    this bring to his life?
    2. Discuss the significance of the bicycle dynamo as a key component in William's windmill
    project. How does this invention mark a turning point in his efforts?
    3. In Chapter 7, William faces significant challenges while constructing the windmill. How
    does he overcome these challenges, and what does this reveal about his determination and
    problem-solving abilities?
    4. Describe the reactions of William's family and the people in his village as they witness
    the windmill's first successful generation of electricity. What does this moment
    symbolize for them?
    5. Chapter 8 discusses the importance of education and the lack of resources in William's
    village. How does William use his windmill as a tool for learning, and what broader
    message does this convey about the power of education?
    6. Discuss the role of government and NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) in
    providing assistance and resources to William's community. How does this interaction
    influence the community's development?
    7. In Chapter 9, William travels to the United States for a speaking engagement. How does
    this experience impact him personally, and how does it influence his approach to his
    projects back in Malawi?
    8. The book touches on themes of innovation, self-reliance, and resilience. Explain how
    William exemplifies these qualities throughout the chapters from 6 to 10.
    9. Describe the relationship between science and local knowledge in the book. How do
    traditional beliefs and practices intersect with William's scientific pursuits?
    10. In Chapter 10, William's story takes a more global perspective as he becomes an advocate
    for renewable energy and sustainable development. How does his journey and the success
    of the windmill project reflect broader global issues and opportunities for positive
    change?

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