"People and Peace, Not Profits and War" by Shirley Chisolm

"People and Peace, Not Profits and War" by Shirley Chisolm

Open Ended

Warm-Up: Describe a time where you had to be "rebellious" to do the right thing. Use complete sentences. 

​Standard

​LAFS.1112.RI.1.1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain

Multiple Select

Objectives! Hint: Select ALL of them!

• Cite strong and thorough evidence to support an analysis of what the text says explicitly

• Determine where the text leaves matters uncertain

• Cite strong and thorough evidence to support inferences drawn from the text

​Essential Question

​How can natural human rebelliousness be channeled for successful change without resorting to violence? Cite evidence to support your response.

Open Ended

What are some methods Shirley Chisholm uses when speaking to get her point across? Cite evidence that you wrote down.

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Select two pieces of evidence that support the idea that Shirley Chisolm was active in the community?

• "Was born in New York City but spent her early years living with her maternal grandmother in Barbados"

• "Committed to education and social justice"

• "Representing New York from 1969-1983"

• "She served seven terms in Congress, during which time she was a vocal opponent of social injustice"

​#1 = I DO! Pay attention so you will understand the rest of the lesson!

Multiple Choice

What argument does Chisholm make in lines 5-8?

• Defense spending is an investment into the educational needs of our youth

• Defense spending is a misuse of funds

• Defense spending is necessary sometimes

• Defense spending takes away from other branches of the military

Multiple Choice

Reread lines 9-24. How does Chisholm use inductive reasoning to support her argument? What conclusion does she draw from the evidence she presents?

• Chisholm employs inductive reasoning when she notices the pattern of Nixon's peaceful strategies and concludes that the administration is doing well

• Chisholm employs deductive reasoning, not inductive. She concludes that defense funds are misused

• Chisholm employs inductive reasoning by noticing patterns of focus on defense methods. She concludes that the administration is not going to focus on educational needs

• None of the above

Multiple Select

PART B: Select two quotes that support your response on inductive reasoning. 

(Chisholm employs inductive reasoning with patterns of focus on defense/concludes nothing will be done for educational needs)

• "I have never cared much about what people say"

• "We have waited to see what the new administration is going to do"

• "Apparently launching those new programs can be delayed for awhile"

• "It seems we have to get some missiles launched first"

Multiple Choice

What is the main argument made in lines 52-73?

• Defense spending is being misused

• Spending money on a war is inappropriate when current social and educational needs are not met

• The author is not a pacifist and therefore does not believe in war

• The author does not agree with war, and therefore argues for no more spending on the military

Open Ended

Exit-Ticket: ​How can natural human rebelliousness be channeled for successful change without resorting to violence? Cite evidence to support your response. Then, complete a practice reading/writing test on Khan Academy.org. Upload proof in Focus.