"Lin Manuel-Miranda" & "Why You Should Read Biographies"

"Lin Manuel-Miranda"

The Latin root mers, meaning "to dip or dive," helps the reader understand that the word immersed in paragraph 2 means ---

• to be surrounded by

• to be well known

• to be delighted

• to be interested in

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CCSS.RI.6.4

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"Lin Manuel-Miranda"

The author wrote this text most likely to ---

• prove the benefits of arts education

• explain the contributions of a talented artist

• show how reading influences artists' choices

• emphasize the importance of musicals in modern society

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

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"Lin Manuel-Miranda"

How does the structure of the text contribute to the author's purpose?

• The compare and contrast structure helps the author explain how much more successful Miranda is than other artists.

• The problem and solution structure allows the author to detail the challenges Miranda has faced in his life.

• The cause and effect structure helps the author consider how education impacted Miranda's life.

• The chronological structure allows the author to describe how Miranda's skills and talents developed over time.

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"Lin Manuel-Miranda"

Which sentence suggests that Miranda's works reflect his own life experiences?

• His parents, who moved to New York from Puerto Rico, settled predominately Latino area of Manhattan known as Inwood.

• Miranda himself played the leading role, singing and dancing his way to stardom as Usnavi, a bodega owner who serves as the play's narrator.

• Miranda himself was captivated not only by the history but also by the historical figure, who was an immigrant.

• The musical, which prominently features African American and Latino actors portraying the roles of America's founding fathers, tells Hamilton's story using hip-hop.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

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CCSS.RL.8.2

"You Should Read Biographies and Autobiographies"

Read this sentence from paragraph 3.

"The biographies and autobiographies of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Steve Jobs, and countless others whose forethought has enriched the world inspire readers to reach their full potential."

How does the author use this sentence in the text?

• To include facts and details about subjects of interests

• To emphasize the need for readers to develop sophisticated tastes in reading materials

• To incorporate language that allows readers to visualize various subjects

• To provide examples of subjects who may motivate readers

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CCSS.RI.6.6

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"You Should Read Biographies and Autobiographies"

The author wrote this text most likely for---

• those who are hesitant to read biographies and autobiographies

• teachers who need ideas for beneficial biographies and autobiographies

• those who have been inspired by biographies and autobiographies

• students who are not interested in reading novels or informational texts

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

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"You Should Read Biographies and Autobiographies"

Why does the author use a rhetorical question at the end of paragraph 1?

• To emphasize to the reader a statement that will be repeated throughout the text

• To subtly influence the reader to agree with the opinion of the author

• To cause the reader to think about personal experiences and connections with books

• To offer new genres for the reader to consider when selecting reading material

Use "Lin Manuel-Miranda" and "Why You Should Read Biographies and Autobiographies" to answer the question.

Which idea is presented in both texts?

• The lives of others can provide inspiration.

• The experiences of immigrants can be challenging but rewarding.

• Talent and determination are the keys to success.

• Motivation comes from within people.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

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CCSS.RL.8.5

Use "Lin Manuel-Miranda" and "Why You Should Read Biographies and Autobiographies" to answer the question.

The purposes of the texts differ because only "Why You Should Read Biographies and Autobiographies" was written to--

• educate readers about literary genres

• narrate events in a person's life

• persuade readers to agree with an idea

• explain reasons for developing beliefs

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CCSS.RI.7.7

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CCSS.RL.6.9

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CCSS.RL.8.5

Use "Lin Manuel-Miranda" and "Why You Should Read Biographies and Autobiographies" to answer the question.

Which of these describes a connection between the texts?

• Because Miranda has had a successful career, he has had biographies written about him.

• Because Miranda read a biography about Alexander Hamilton, he developed a musical that impacted his life and career.

• Because Miranda attended a university, he read about Alexander Hamilton.

• Because Miranda was interested in reading biographies, he was able to face challenges in his life.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

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CCSS.RL.8.7