Sequencing Events in Nonfiction Worksheet
A Grade 7 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and ordering key events in nonfiction passages to improve reading comprehension.
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Sequencing Events in Nonfiction
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Read the following passage carefully. Then, complete the activities to demonstrate your understanding of sequencing events.
The Invention of the Internet
The internet, as we know it today, is the result of decades of innovation and collaboration. Its origins can be traced back to the Cold War era. In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first artificial satellite. This event spurred the United States to create the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) in 1958, with a focus on advancing technology and space exploration. A few years later, in 1962, J.C.R. Licklider, a computer scientist at MIT, proposed the concept of a 'galactic network' of computers that could communicate with each other. His vision laid the groundwork for what would become the internet.
The first major breakthrough came in 1969 with the establishment of ARPANET, a network that connected four university computers: UCLA, Stanford Research Institute, UC Santa Barbara, and the University of Utah. This pioneering network allowed researchers to share information and resources, even if their computers were different types. The first message sent over ARPANET was from UCLA to Stanford, though the system crashed after the first two letters. By 1971, Ray Tomlinson developed the first email program, allowing users to send messages across the network. A significant step in standardizing communication was the development of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) by Vinton Cerf and Robert Kahn in the 1970s. This protocol suite became the fundamental language of the internet.
The 1980s saw further expansion. In 1983, ARPANET officially switched to TCP/IP, marking a crucial transition. The Domain Name System (DNS), which translates website names into numerical IP addresses, was introduced in 1984. The internet began to move beyond military and academic use, with the National Science Foundation (NSF) creating NSFNET in 1985, a backbone for the network that allowed broader access. However, it was the 1990s that truly brought the internet to the public. In 1990, Tim Berners-Lee developed the World Wide Web, introducing hypertext and a graphical user interface. The first web browser, Mosaic, was released in 1993, making the internet accessible and user-friendly for millions. Since then, the internet has continued to evolve rapidly, transforming communication, commerce, and daily life.
Number the following events from the passage in the correct chronological order (1 for the earliest, 6 for the latest).
J.C.R. Licklider proposes the 'galactic network' concept.
The World Wide Web is developed by Tim Berners-Lee.
ARPANET is established, connecting four universities.
Ray Tomlinson develops the first email program.
The Soviet Union launches Sputnik.
TCP/IP is developed by Vinton Cerf and Robert Kahn.
Complete the sentences below using information from the passage.
1. ARPA was created in after the launch of Sputnik.
2. The first message over ARPANET was sent between UCLA and .
3. The protocol suite that became the fundamental language of the internet is called .
4. In 1993, the first web browser, , was released.
1. What event prompted the United States to create ARPA, and in what year did ARPA officially switch to using TCP/IP?
2. Explain the significance of Tim Berners-Lee's contribution to the internet's development, as described in the passage.
Indicate whether each statement is True or False based on the passage.
1. The internet was initially developed for public use before military and academic purposes.
True
False