Exploring the Allegory of Independence in the American Revolution

Miss Kovarick introduces Unit 7, Lesson 16, focusing on an allegory of independence. Students are instructed to re-read 'Rip Van Winkle' and answer discussion questions. The lesson includes a deeper analysis of the text, exploring themes and character relationships. Skills practice involves subject-verb agreement and vocabulary exercises. The lesson concludes with a farewell and a preview of the next lesson.

What is the main focus of Unit 7, Lesson 16?

• The American Revolution

• The story of Rip Van Winkle

• Mathematical problems

• Science experiments

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What does Rip Van Winkle's behavior of attending to others' business suggest about his personality?

• He is self-centered

• He is indifferent

• He is helpful but neglects his own duties

• He is overly curious about others

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Which of the following was NOT a complaint by Rip's wife?

• He doesn't care much

• He is too caring

• He is lazy

• He is forgetful

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

How would you describe Rip's relationship with his wife?

• Indifferent and distant

• Strained and unhappy

• Supportive and understanding

• Content and happy

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What does the idiom 'heart sink' imply about Rip's feelings?

• He felt excited

• He felt disappointed

• He felt elated

• He felt confused

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does 'skeptical' mean in the context of Rip's story?

• Enthusiastic

• Uncertain or doubtful

• Supportive

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Choose the correct verb: 'Not far from the Hudson River ___ a little valley known as Sleepy Hollow.'

• is

• were

• are

• was

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What does Ichabod Crane like to read?

• Adventure books

• Comedy stories

• Historical novels

• Scary stories

Select the word that completes the sentence: 'When I am sick, I like the ___ of my own bed.'

• comfortable

• collect

• collectible

• comfort

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CCSS.RF.1.3

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What is the correct form to complete the sentence: 'The car my grandfather restored is very rare and is now considered a ___.'

• comfort

• collectible

• collect

• comfortable

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CCSS.RF.1.4

CCSS.RF.2.3F

CCSS.RF.2.4

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A