The Chocolate Collection Unit Reading Assessment (Amplify)

What evidence does the author provide to support the claim about child labor?

• The author provides personal anecdotes from former child laborers.

• The author uses statistics about the number of children working in chocolate production to support the claim.

• The author cites historical documents regarding child labor laws.

• The author references interviews with parents of child laborers.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What does the author mean by 'There is hope' in the context of the chocolate industry?

• It indicates that the chocolate industry is facing no challenges.

• It suggests that there are positive developments or solutions being implemented to address issues like child labor and promote fair trade practices.

• It means that the chocolate industry will remain unchanged in the future.

• It implies that consumers are losing interest in chocolate products.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What is the significance of writing letters to chocolate companies?

• It helps to promote new chocolate flavors.

• It raises awareness and encourages them to adopt fair trade practices, ultimately promoting ethical sourcing of cocoa.

• It is a way to request free samples from the companies.

• It serves as a marketing strategy for the companies.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the main claim made by the author regarding child labor in chocolate production?

• Child labor is a decreasing concern for consumers of chocolate.

• The author claims that child labor is an increasing concern for consumers of chocolate, highlighting the ethical implications of purchasing chocolate produced with child labor.

• Child labor in chocolate production is a myth and does not exist.

• Consumers are indifferent to the ethical implications of chocolate production.

What is the importance of understanding the author's point of view?

• It allows readers to ignore the arguments presented.

• It helps readers critically analyze the arguments presented and assess the validity and implications of the claims made.

• It makes reading more enjoyable without any critical thinking.

• It encourages readers to accept the author's claims without question.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What is Fair Trade certification?

• A designation for products that meet certain environmental, labor, and economic standards, ensuring fair wages and safe working conditions for producers.

• A certification for organic products that guarantees no pesticides were used in production.

• A label for products that are sold at a higher price to support local businesses.

• A program that certifies products based on their marketing strategies and brand popularity.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the significance of the phrase 'initiates the mechanism' in the context of the chocolate production process?

• It refers to the end of the chocolate production process.

• It indicates how one event triggers another in the production of chocolate.

• It describes the final product of chocolate.

• It is a term used for chocolate tasting events.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

Why do some children work in the chocolate industry?

• Because they enjoy making chocolate.

• Because their families cannot earn a living wage without their help.

• Because they want to buy toys and games.

• Because they are forced by the government to work.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the relationship between cocoa farmers' income and child labor?

• Low income for cocoa farmers often leads to child labor, as families rely on their children's earnings to survive, perpetuating a cycle of poverty.

• High income for cocoa farmers reduces the need for child labor, allowing children to focus on education.

• Cocoa farmers' income has no impact on child labor practices in their communities.

• Child labor is primarily driven by cultural factors, not economic ones.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is child labor in the context of the chocolate industry?

• Employment of children in safe and healthy environments

• Employment of children in work that deprives them of their childhood and dignity

• Employment of children in educational programs

• Employment of children in family businesses

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5