from The Story of My Life

Which of the following titles best summarizes the best central idea of the selection?

• How Helen Keller Learned Good Behavior

• How Helen Keller Learned to Read and Write

• How Helen Keller Learned to Speak

• How Helen Keller Learned What Words Are

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

In this selection, events are told from the perspective of --

• a child learning about the world

• an adult looking back on her childhood

• an adult telling about the childhood of another person

• a child telling about an important person in her life

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Read this dictionary definition.

persisted 1. lasted 2. stayed 3. continued 4. endured

Which definition best fits the meaning of persisted as it is used in paragraph 2?

• Lasted

• Stayed

• Continued

• Endured

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Based on the selection, what was the main reason Helen claimed that her understanding of language came from the word "water"

• Water was so common and familiar to Helen that the word was easy to learn.

• Helen became so thirsty that she was forced to ask for water by name.

• The feel of the water helped Helen understand the concept of language.

• The lesson with the flowing water helped Helen remember that she knew the concept in the past.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What effect did the experience at the well have on Helen?

• It made her feel foolish for previously not understanding.

• It helped her imagine what things look like.

• It made her want to learn more about the world.

• It gave her a new understanding of her childhood.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

"I learned a great many words that day. I do not remember what they all were; but I do know that mother, father, sister, teacher were among them- words that were to make the world blossom for me, "like Aaron's rod, with flowers."

The phrase Aaron's rod comes from the book of Numbers in the Hebrew bible. In it, Aaron carries a rod that sprouts buds and blossoms, showing that it holds great power. What does the comparison to Aaron's rod most clearly suggest about Helen Keller's learning experience at the well?

• It is beautiful

• It makes her happy

• It seems miraculous

• It strengthens her faith

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is one central message conveyed in the selection?

• Learning builds memory.

• Achievement improves memory.

• Knowledge comes from experience.

• Discovery leads to understanding.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The description of the well-house and outside helps the reader --

• recognize the similarities and differences between the house and the inside.

• see why Helen Keller was upset

• understand Helen Keller's feelings towards being in the outdoors

• realize how unusual the weather was

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

From the information provided in paragraphs 1-2, Helen Keller --

• was satisfied with how her life was.

• was unaware that there was a bigger world than she was able to comprehend yet.

• enjoyed the company she got regularly and playing with friends.

• was a typical child

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What perspective is this story written in?

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person

• 3rd person limited

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6