Freedom's Daughters First Read

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What is the significance of Barbara Johns in the context of the Civil Rights Movement?

Back

Barbara Johns was a key figure in the fight for educational equality, leading a student strike for better school conditions at Moton High School, which contributed to the broader Civil Rights Movement.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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Define 'third-person point of view'.

Back

Third-person point of view is a narrative perspective where the narrator describes events from an outside perspective, using pronouns like 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What does the term 'student strike' mean?

Back

A student strike is a form of protest where students refuse to attend classes to demand changes or improvements, often related to their rights or conditions.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

Explain the term 'docility' as used in the context of the excerpt.

Back

Docility refers to a state of being submissive or compliant, often without protest, which Barbara Johns found difficult to understand in her community.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What role did Martin Luther King, Jr. play in the Civil Rights Movement?

Back

Martin Luther King, Jr. was a prominent leader in the Civil Rights Movement, advocating for nonviolent protest and equality for African Americans.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is the main theme of the excerpt regarding education?

Back

The main theme is the struggle for equal educational opportunities and the fight against systemic racism in schools.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Define 'inference' in reading comprehension.

Back

Inference is the process of drawing conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements in the text.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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What does it mean to 'stand up for what one believes in'?

Back

To stand up for what one believes in means to advocate for one's principles or values, even in the face of challenges or opposition.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What is the importance of community involvement in social change?

Back

Community involvement is crucial for social change as it mobilizes collective action, raises awareness, and empowers individuals to advocate for their rights.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

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What does 'educational inequality' refer to?

Back

Educational inequality refers to the unequal distribution of academic resources and opportunities among different groups, often based on race, socioeconomic status, or geography.

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CCSS.RL.5.6