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In 'The Medicine Bag,' how does Grandpa arrive at the narrator’s home?
In 'The Medicine Bag,' how does Grandpa arrive at the narrator’s home?
- He is driving an old, dust-covered car.
- He is walking down the street with dogs following him. (correct)
- He is traveling to the narrator’s home in a police car.
- He is riding in the back of an old pickup truck.
In 'The Medicine Bag,' why does Grandpa say he has arrived for a surprise visit with the family?
In 'The Medicine Bag,' why does Grandpa say he has arrived for a surprise visit with the family?
- He wants to see where his only existing descendants live, and he wants to give Martin the medicine bag. (correct)
- He feels that death is now very near, and he wants to be buried where his only existing relatives live.
- He wants to see his family in person to discuss the resentment he has felt for years.
- He wants to teach his grandchildren lessons that will help them respect the old ways.
In 'The Medicine Bag,' why does Grandpa collapse after arriving at the house?
In 'The Medicine Bag,' why does Grandpa collapse after arriving at the house?
- He has been injured in an attack by dogs.
- He is shocked by life in the suburbs.
- He has heat exhaustion. (correct)
- He is overcome with grief.
As Grandpa explains in 'The Medicine Bag,' how is the medicine bag to be passed down from generation to generation?
As Grandpa explains in 'The Medicine Bag,' how is the medicine bag to be passed down from generation to generation?
The primary theme of 'The Medicine Bag' is about the importance of _______.
The primary theme of 'The Medicine Bag' is about the importance of _______.
What is the symbolic significance of the medicine bag in the story?
What is the symbolic significance of the medicine bag in the story?
Study Notes
Future American School ELA - Grade 8, Quarter 1 Revision Sheets
- Topics: Literature, Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading Comprehension
Literature
- The Medicine Bag:
- Themes: Family heritage, traditions, and the importance of understanding one's roots.
- Key Characters: Martin (narrator) & Grandpa (grandfather)
- Symbolism: The medicine bag represents the legacy of the family's Native American heritage.
The Electric Boogaloo & Just Be Yourself!
- Themes: Self-acceptance, individuality, and the importance of being true to oneself.
- Key Ideas:
- The letters explore the challenges of navigating social pressures and finding self-worth.
- The concept of ‘being true to yourself’ is emphasized.
Hanging Fire & Translating Grandfather’s House
- Themes: Memories, family relationships, and the power of poetry to capture emotions.
- Key Ideas:
- The poems explore personal experiences and familial bonds.
- Forms of Poetry:
- Lyric poetry: Expresses personal emotions and thoughts.
- Narrative poetry: Tells a story.
Vocabulary Units
- Unit 1 (The Times of Zheng He):
- Focuses on words related to exploration, history, and cultural exchange.
- Unit 2 (In Poor Taste):
- Focuses on words related to social commentary and opinion writing.
- Unit 3 (Lunch at Delmonico’s):
- Focuses on words related to personal experiences and storytelling.
Grammar
- Unit 1 (Nouns & Pronouns):
- Covers types of nouns:
- Concrete vs. Abstract
- Collective
- Count vs. Non-Count
- Compound
- Proper
- Also covers pronouns:
- Personal vs. Possessive
- Covers types of nouns:
- Unit 2 (Verbs):
- Explores the different types of verbs:
- Transitive vs. Intransitive
- Linking verbs
- Action verbs
- Helping verbs
- Explores the different types of verbs:
Reading Comprehension
- Unseen reading comprehension:
- Focuses on improving critical reading skills with a variety of texts.
"The Medicine Bag" Comprehension Check Questions
- Question 1: Grandpa arrives at the narrator's home on foot.
- Question 2: Grandpa’s surprise family visit is to give Martin the medicine bag and to be buried with his family.
- Question 3: Grandpa faints due to heat exhaustion.
- Question 4: The medicine bag is passed down from generation to generation through males.
- Question 5: Martin’s father thinks Grandpa is crazy.
- Question 6: Grandpa's medicine bag represents his Native American heritage.
- Question 7: Martin learns about the importance of family traditions and respecting his roots.
- Question 8: Martin is hesitant to accept the medicine bag because he feels it is a symbol of a life he doesn't understand and doesn't want to embrace.
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Description
This quiz covers key topics from the Future American School ELA curriculum for Grade 8, focusing on literature, vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension. Students will review themes from stories like 'The Medicine Bag' and 'Hanging Fire,' as well as concepts of self-acceptance from the letters discussed in 'Just Be Yourself!'.
