Recap of Reading

Why did William have to leave school in Chapter 1?

• He was not interested in studying.

• His family could not afford the fees.

• He got a job offer.

• The school was closed.

What major natural problem did William’s village face?

• floods

• drought

• earthquake

• landscape

What did William find in the scrap yard to help build his windmill?

• Car battery, bicycle frame, and fan blade

• Laptop, engine, and copper wire

• TV, kite, and propeller

• Shoes, pipes, and wood

In which country is William’s story set?

• Kenya

• Malawi

• Nigeria

• Ghana

Who first supported William’s interest in science and inventions?

• father

• mother

• teachers

• friends

Why do you think William persisted in building the windmill despite ridicule from others?

• He wanted to get famous.

• He believed in the potential of his idea.

• He made a bet with his friends.

• He wanted to prove his intelligence.

How does William’s use of recycled materials demonstrate creative thinking?

• He followed strict instructions.

• He used imagination and problem-solving with available resources.

• He copied someone else’s design.

• He bought everything from a store.

Which statement best connects William’s windmill to the global context of scientific and technical innovation?

• The windmill made his home cooler.

• His invention showed how resourcefulness and science can solve real-world problems, like energy and water shortages.

• The windmill was a toy for the children.

• The village did not like machines.

How did William try to communicate his ideas to the community?

• By moving away from the village.

• By writing a letter.

• By building models and showing them.

• By reading books secretly.

Which ATL skill did William use most when researching about windmills?

• Social skills

• physical skills

• communication and thinking skills

• acting skills