Know the News: Africa’s Youth Boom
Authored by CATHERINE LEIGH SHORE
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the first three paragraphs?
to tell how population data is collected and analyzed
to describe education opportunities in North America, Europe, and Asia
to give examples of young people in Africa who are changing their continent
to compare and contrast populations in different countries
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which word best describes Asiya Saidu, the 17-year-old from Nigeria who is studying nursing?
ambitious
outspoken
traditional
uncaring
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CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which question does the section “Incredible Progress” answer?
How long is it projected to take for Africa’s population to nearly double?
Why do many Africans live in poverty?
How is climate change affecting Africa?
How can renewable energy boost employment?
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CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does “making a splash” refer to in the sentence “African clothing designers are making a splash at international fashion shows”?
demanding a say
reaching a goal
receiving attention
swimming
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CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which is a benefit of Africa’s growing population?
Africa is leading the world in economic growth and education opportunities.
Africa’s population is growing older as birth rates drop.
Within the next decade, Africa will need to have enough jobs for 1 billion people.
Africa is full of young people who are energetic and creative.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
All of the following are challenges facing Africa except ____.
poverty
a high median age
floods
droughts
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.7.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which detail best explains the main reason for the population boom in Africa?
By 2050, Africans will make up at least one-third of all young people ages 15 to 24 globally, according to United Nations estimates.
Meanwhile, the number of babies being born in Africa is rising.
By 2050, one in four people in the world will be African.
Within the next decade, the continent’s working-age population—people ages 15 to 65—will hit 1 billion.
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
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