They Called Her Molly Pitcher - Comprehension - Journeys

Front

What does 'commander in chief' mean?

Back

Military leader.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Front

What conclusion can be drawn from the sentence about winter and June of 1778?

Back

The author skips several months in the narrative.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

Front

What was General Washington's surprise about Molly firing the cannon?

Back

It was very unusual for women to fire cannons.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Front

What is a synonym for 'channel' in the context of water?

Back

Canal.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

Front

How is narrative nonfiction different from a scientific article?

Back

It is structured like a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

Front

What is the role of a 'military leader'?

Back

A person who commands and directs military operations.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does 'narrative nonfiction' mean?

Back

A true story that is told in a narrative format.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

Front

What is the significance of Valley Forge in American history?

Back

It was a winter encampment for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What does 'bitter cold' imply about winter conditions?

Back

Extremely low temperatures that are uncomfortable.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Front

What does 'surprise' indicate about General Washington's expectations?

Back

He did not expect women to participate in combat.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2