Question

critical problems and design solutions
grade 8: module 1, end of unit 3 assessments
part b
correct the text. (there are multiple ways to do this. )
that’s right we lived, we survived.

1. at the end of chapter 8, william makes an allusion to a bible parable and says, “mr. geoffrey, we’re like those seeds planted on fertile soil, not on the roadside, stepped on by everyone walking past” (136).

the sentence and the allusion to the bible parable help to develop a central idea of the chapter. how are william and his family like the seeds? (your answer must be complete sentences.)

Explanation:

Part B (Correct the text)

To correct the text, we need to follow proper capitalization rules. The first word of the sentence should be capitalized, and we can also add appropriate punctuation for clarity.

In the Bible parable of the sower, seeds planted on fertile soil grow and thrive, while those on the roadside are trampled or fail to grow. William compares his family to seeds on fertile soil (not roadside) to show they have a supportive, nurturing environment (like fertile soil) that allows them to "live" and "survive" (thrive/grow), unlike seeds on the roadside that face destruction/neglect. So William and his family, like seeds in fertile soil, have a favorable context (e.g., help from Mr. Geoffrey, stable conditions) to survive and prosper, avoiding the hardships (like being "stepped on") that would befall them in a harsh "roadside" - like situation.

Answer:

That's right—we lived, we survived.

Question 4 (How are William and his family like the seeds?)