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7th Grade Reading Comprehension - The Spice That Ignited the World
7th Grade Reading Comprehension - The Spice That Ignited the World

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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.1
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.2
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.4
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.5
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.6
1

Which sentence or phrase from the text best identifies the central idea?

2

The author states that capsaicin helps the chili pepper plant survive and spread its seeds. Which two sentences from the text best support this statement?

3

PART A: What do the details about modern chili and capsaicin uses in the final paragraph reveal about the modern chili industry?

4

PART B: Which sentence from the final paragraph best supports the answer to Part A?

5

Read the sentence.

6

How does the first paragraph about wild pepper plants and Indigenous farmers affect the presentation of information in the text?

7

What conclusion can be drawn about the interaction between the global spread of chilies and their practical benefits?

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