The Baker Heater League, The 11:59, and Nonfiction/Fiction

This type of writing is true, factual.

• Fiction
• Nonfiction

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CCSS.W.8.2D

Which is the type of writing that is made up, or "fake?"

• Fiction
• Nonfiction

How did Lester try to cheat death?

• Telling the rookie porters the story of the death train.
• Turning on the space heater to prevent freezing.
• Shifted in his seat to find a more comfortable spot.
• Avoided eating or drinking anything.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.9A

Which does the best job at stating the theme of "The 11:59"?

• Everyone can be a hero.
• Train travel is a passing way of life.
• There's no escaping death.
• Telling and listening to stories can save lives.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

What is Lester's connection with Tip?

• Lester met Tip when he was a passenger on the Silver Arrow. 
• Tip trained Lester to tell stories.
• Tip and Lester did not meet until the final ride: 11:59.
• Lester was friends with Tip and gave him his nickname.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.9A

What does McKissack use to build suspense, show time passing, and connect to Lester's watch?

• Lester's heart atack
• Ticktock, ticktock
• Chugging of the train
• The beating of the hearts

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which historical and cultural references make "The 11:59" more realistic and authentic?

• Paul Bunyan, lumberjack hero of the Northwest.
• Los Angeles customers tipping $2 or $3.
• A. Phillip Randolph and the St. Louis Union Station.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.W.8.9A

When Lester reviews his life, what does he decide?

• That he has no regrets and that he stands by his choices.
• That examining the past is a foolish thing to do.
• That he should have married Louise Henderson.
• That he only had good times and good memories.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does "Pullman porters created Daddy Joe in their own image" mean?

• His exaggerated feats actually happened.
• The porters were prideful men.
• The porters gave him qualities they most valued.
• He was so unbelievable that he didn't resemble any human.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the central idea of "The Baker-Heater League"?

• It catalogs the stories of Casey Jones, John Henry, etc.
• It describes the 1st African American union who shared tales
• It was the 1st African American baseball league.
• Was the first African American salesmen of stoves by trains