1963 The Year that Changed Everything

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How does the author present information in the passage?

The author begins by explaining very specific details and then gives broad, general ideas.

The author lists the least important ideas first then concludes with the most important ideas.

The author describes the reaction geographically, starting in the east and moving to the west.

The author gives the history chronologically from the first event that occurred to the last within a specific year.

How does the information presented in paragraph 2 connect to the information in paragraph 3?

It connects because the topic of paragraph 3 mentions the message discussed in paragraph 2.

It connects because both paragraphs talk only about segregation.

It does not connect because paragraph 3 is about a completely irrelevant topic.

It does not connect because paragraph 2 is facts while paragraph 3 is opinions.

How do the quotes included in paragraph 2 from Martin Luther King, Jr. contribute to the development of the central idea in the text?

They show that the 13th amendment did not resolve all of the issues.

They illustrate the harsh reality that inequality still exists, and people must act before it continues.

They expose the inherent good within all people from all races.

They disseminate a message about good always conquering evil.

Read this sentence from paragraph 5:
Two weeks later, on June 12, an assassin killed civil rights activist Medgar Evers outside his home in Jackson.
How does this sentence help the author develop the idea that the struggle for civil rights continued to be marked by violence?

This sentence offers a bloody, gruesome depiction of the violence seen on television during this time.

This sentence cautions people as they fight for civil rights to do so blatantly.

This sentence suggests that minor consequences are experienced by some who pursue equality.

This sentence shows the harsh reality and evil truth of the fate of a person who sought to achieve civil rights.

Part A: What is the overall tone of the passage?

Optimistic yet pessimistic

Curious and scandalous

Solemn and informative

Mocking and sneering

List three examples of words from the passage that support your answer to Part A.

Quickwrite: Analyze how the passage would differ if paragraph 5 were removed. Explain what essential information would be lost.

Which statement is the best summary of the passage?

Violent acts occurred without ceasing throughout the year of 1963.

Equality was finally achieved through violent acts committed in 1963.

Through words and actions, civil rights activists demanded justice so loudly that they couldn’t be ignored.

College students and stay at home moms are the ones to thank for sparking the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement.

Read the following sentence about the passage:

The author includes examples from history that are too well-known or too obscure for the audience to be able to relate.

Which of the following statements best explains why the sentence should or should not be included in a summary of the passage?

The sentence should not be included in a summary because the ideas are not included in the passage itself.

The sentence should not be included in a summary because it expresses a judgment.

The sentence should be included in a summary because it is true for most people.

The sentence should be included in a summary because it expresses a central idea of the passage.

Write an objective summary of “1963: The Year That Changed Everything.”

How does the author present information in the passage?

The author begins by explaining very specific details and then gives broad, general ideas.

The author lists the least important ideas first then concludes with the most important ideas.

The author describes the reaction geographically, starting in the east and moving to the west.

The author gives the history chronologically from the first event that occurred to the last within a specific year.

How does the information presented in paragraph 2 connect to the information in paragraph 3? 

It connects because the topic of paragraph 3 mentions the message discussed in paragraph 2.

It connects because both paragraphs talk only about segregation.

It does not connect because paragraph 3 is about a completely irrelevant topic.

It does not connect because paragraph 2 is facts while paragraph 3 is opinions.

How do the quotes included in paragraph 2 from Martin Luther King, Jr. contribute to the development of the central idea in the text? 

They show that the 13th amendment did not resolve all of the issues.

They illustrate the harsh reality that inequality still exists, and people must act before it continues.

They expose the inherent good within all people from all races.

They disseminate a message about good always conquering evil.

Read this sentence from paragraph 5:
Two weeks later, on June 12, an assassin killed civil rights activist Medgar Evers outside his home in Jackson.
How does this sentence help the author develop the idea that the struggle for civil rights continued to be marked by violence?

This sentence offers a bloody, gruesome depiction of the violence seen on television during this time.

This sentence cautions people as they fight for civil rights to do so blatantly.

This sentence suggests that minor consequences are experienced by some who pursue equality.

This sentence shows the harsh reality and evil truth of the fate of a person who sought to achieve civil rights.

Part A: What is the overall tone of the passage?

Optimistic yet pessimistic

Curious and scandalous

Solemn and informative

Mocking and sneering

Which statement is the best summary of the passage?

Violent acts occurred without ceasing throughout the year of 1963.

Equality was finally achieved through violent acts committed in 1963.

Through words and actions, civil rights activists demanded justice so loudly that they couldn’t be ignored.

College students and stay at home moms are the ones to thank for sparking the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement.

Read the following sentence about the passage:

 The author includes examples from history that are too well-known or too obscure for the audience to be able to relate. 

Which of the following statements best explains why the sentence should or should not be included in a summary of the passage?

The sentence should not be included in a summary because the ideas are not included in the passage itself.

The sentence should not be included in a summary because it expresses a judgment.

The sentence should be included in a summary because it is true for most people.

The sentence should be included in a summary because it expresses a central idea of the passage.

1963 The Year that Changed Everything

1963 The Year that Changed Everything

List three examples of words from the passage that support your answer to Part A.

Quickwrite: Analyze how the passage would differ if paragraph 5 were removed. Explain what essential information would be lost.

Write an objective summary of “1963: The Year That Changed Everything.”

How does the author present information in the passage?

How does the information presented in paragraph 2 connect to the information in paragraph 3?

How do the quotes included in paragraph 2 from Martin Luther King, Jr. contribute to the development of the central idea in the text?

Read this sentence from paragraph 5:Two weeks later, on June 12, an assassin killed civil rights activist Medgar Evers outside his home in Jackson.How does this sentence help the author develop the idea that the struggle for civil rights continued to be marked by violence?

Part A: What is the overall tone of the passage?

List three examples of words from the passage that support your answer to Part A.

Quickwrite: Analyze how the passage would differ if paragraph 5 were removed. Explain what essential information would be lost.

Which statement is the best summary of the passage?

Read the following sentence about the passage: The author includes examples from history that are too well-known or too obscure for the audience to be able to relate. Which of the following statements best explains why the sentence should or should not be included in a summary of the passage?

Write an objective summary of “1963: The Year That Changed Everything.”

Read this sentence from paragraph 5:
Two weeks later, on June 12, an assassin killed civil rights activist Medgar Evers outside his home in Jackson.
How does this sentence help the author develop the idea that the struggle for civil rights continued to be marked by violence?

Read the following sentence about the passage:

The author includes examples from history that are too well-known or too obscure for the audience to be able to relate.

Which of the following statements best explains why the sentence should or should not be included in a summary of the passage?