The Lesson in Design

Read the sentence from paragraph 9. "Mostly he drew during the free minutes of his day, when he could empty his mind and just trust his charcoal pencil." Based on this sentence, the reader can conclude that Andy --

• F. puts very little thought into his designs

• G. draws when he is bored and has nothing else to do

• H. feels compelled to sketch his designs at every opportunity

• J. is unsure about how to use special drawing techniques

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

My mum is an architect. She _____ buildings.

• design

• designs

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the main theme of 'The Lesson in Design'?

• Creativity and innovation

• Historical architecture

• Environmental sustainability

• Technological advancements

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best describes the author's tone in 'The Lesson in Design'?

• Humorous

• Informative

• Sarcastic

• Melancholic

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

In 'The Lesson in Design', what is the primary purpose of the lesson?

• To teach about the history of design

• To inspire creative thinking

• To critique modern design trends

• To explain technical drawing techniques

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which sentence from 'The Lesson in Design' suggests the importance of creativity?

• 'Design is a technical skill.'

• 'Innovation is the heart of design.'

• 'Designers must follow strict rules.'

• 'The history of design is rich and varied.'

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What can be inferred about the protagonist in 'The Lesson in Design'?

• They are a professional designer.

• They struggle with creativity.

• They are learning about design.

• They dislike design work.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which word best describes the design process as depicted in 'The Lesson in Design'?

• Rigid

• Dynamic

• Predictable

• Monotonous

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What literary device is predominantly used in 'The Lesson in Design'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How does the author of 'The Lesson in Design' illustrate the concept of innovation?

• By providing historical examples

• Through a fictional narrative

• By using technical jargon

• Through statistical data

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5