Mid-Unit2 Assessment

Type your name here: _ Reread the section and answer the following questions:“For centuries, people who live in Mongolia have led a nomadic lifestyle, moving across the steppe, a vast grass-covered plain, with their herds. Many people are still herders of livestock, moving with their herds as they graze.”Using clues in the text, what do you think steppe means?(RI.3.4, L.3.4a) an area of land covered by snow a sandy desert a large area of flat grassland an area of land with lots of hills and mountains What part of the text gave you a clue about the meaning of steppe? (RI.3.1, RI.3.4, L.3.4a) “And this was in winter, so it was cold and snowy.” “... a vast grass-covered plain …” “... who live scattered across the Gobi desert.” “...to bring the books to children in the countryside." What does nomadic mean? Use the glossary to help you. (RI.3.4, L.3.4d, L.3.4c) rounding up cattle moving from place to place reading books on a wagon traveling by horse “Very few people have telephones, television, or access to computers. But most people can read! There is almost no illiteracy in this country.”What do you think illiteracy means? Type your answer below. Use the glossary to help you. (RI.3.4, L.3.4b, L.3.4c) Illiteracy means someone is not literate. They are unable to read or write. What is the main idea of this text? (RI.3.2) Children of nomads in Mongolia prefer books to candy. There is almost no illiteracy in Mongolia because of the minibus. Nomads move with their herds of livestock as they graze on the steppe in Mongolia. Mr. Dashdondog helps the children of nomads in the Gobi Desert in Mongolia by taking them books. Which of the following details support the main idea?Select all that apply: (RI.3.2, RI.3.1) “He was looking for a way to bring books to the many children in herders’ families. These families live scattered across the Gobi Desert.” “After the children listen to stories and choose books, Mr. Dashdondog asks, ‘Which was sweeter: books or candies?’ And the children always answer: ‘BOOKS!’” “... Mr. Dashdondog makes trips with the minibus to bring the books to children in the countryside.” “‘I just returned from a trip to visit herders’ children in the Great Gobi Desert,’” said Mr. Dashdondog.”