Jackie Robinson "Promises to Keep" Legacy Writing

Which of these would NOT be a major reason that Jackie Robinson had an important and honorable legacy?

• He was the first person to break the color barrier in Major League baseball.

• He retired from baseball and worked for Chock Full 'o Nuts coffee company.

• He contributed to society by becoming an active civil rights leader.

• After his death, he was honored by many awards and foundations that were a tribute to his life.

Which piece of text evidence would NOT support the statement, "Jackie Robinson was one of the best baseball players of all time," ?

• "In 1947, he received the first ever Rookie of the Year award."

• In 1947, he led the league in stolen bases and sacrifice bunts, and was second in runs scored."

• "A public opinion poll named him the second most popular man in America."

• "On January 23, 1962, he learned he'd been elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame."

Which piece of text evidence BEST supports the statement, "Jackie Robinson was one of the best baseball players of all time,"?

• "From 1947 to 1953, Dad ranked fourth in the majors in batting average, second in runs scored, and first in stolen bases."

• "The first year of his civil rights tour, he helped raise more than $1 million."

• "But perhaps our most significant contribution is the Jackie Robinson Foundation."

• "Rickey made it clear to my father that the first three years would be critical."

Which piece of text evidence BEST supports the statement, "Jackie Robinson was an important civil rights activist,"?

• "My dad told the reporters that he was sure he'd make it through the minor leagues and on to the Brooklyn Dodgers."

• "Dad said he got a kick out of hearing the announcers at Montreal's stadium call out his name in French."

• "As NAACP chairman, he traveled the country raising money for the nation's oldest civil rights organization."

• "In 1935, he was a star high school football star at Muir Tech, where he also played baseball, basketball, tennis, and held records in track."

Which piece of text evidence DOES NOT support the statement, "Jackie Robinson was an important civil rights activist,"?

• "My father encouraged other athletes to lend a hand in the civil rights movement."

• "On November 28, 1944, my dad was honorably discharged from the army."

• "The 1963 jazz concert we held in our home was a fund-raiser for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s organization, SCLC.

• "My father was awarded the hghest honors from civil and human rights organizations, religious groups, and the United States government."

Which piece of text evidence BEST supports the statement, "Jackie Robinson's legacy continues to live on even after he is gone,"?

• "Students and alumni of the Jackie Robinson foundation have the expectation that the path selected by them will include giving back to their communities."

• "Branch Rickey and my father shook hands on a verbal agreement. "The Noble Experiment' began."

• "During his one season with Montreal, he won the batting championship with a .349 average."

• "Despite the threats on his life, Dad completed his first year with the Royals as a Most Valuable Player (MVP)."

Which piece of evidence DOES NOT support the statement, "Jackie Robinson's legacy lives on even after he is gone,"?

• "Each year, children across the country select Jackie Robinson for their National History Day projects."

• "In Major League ballparks across three country, my father's number 42 is proudly displayed."

• "Across the country, there are organizations, programs, schools, parks, community centers and other facilities that bear my father's name.

• "As Dad rounded third base, he shouted to the fans, 'I guess that relative of mine is happy now, isn't he?'"

A good introduction paragraph for an opinion essay should have ....

• All the facts and evidence you have collected

• An opinion statement and a couple of reasons for believing that opinion

• A summary statement and several pieces of text evidence

• One to two words only

When giving a reason for supporting an opinion, you should...

• Be general with your reason and give specific evidence that supports that reason

• Be very vague and don't give any examples

• Not really give any true reason

• Copy everything down exact;ly word for word without using any statements of your own

A good conclusion paragraph....

• Says, "That's all, folks!"

• Is the first time you should give your opinion.

• Lists every reason and example again.

• Restates your opinion in a different way and adds a closing statement or thought.