Ruby Bridges Passages

Which phrase best describes the structure of paragraphs 3-5?

• compare/contrast

• description

• chronological order

• problem/solution

How does the author of Passage One support the idea that Ruby Bridges helped change US history?

• He tells why her parents decided to send her to this school.

• He gives examples of the things that happened during her first year of school.

• He describes how schools changed after she was the first African American to attend an all-white elementary school.

• . He explains how she felt on the first day of school.

Select two sentences from Passage 1 that support the idea the Ruby Bridges changed US History.

• A few months before Ruby started school, a federal court ordered an end to school segregation in New Orleans.

• People of different races also had to use separate public restrooms.

• By the time Ruby started the second grade, there were no more angry people outside her school.

• U.S. leaders worked to end segregation.

• Today, children of all races go to school together

In passage 2, what text structure does the author use in paragraph 10?

• cause/effect

• problem/solution

• description

• sequence

What is the meaning of the word "accustomed" as it is used in paragraph 12?

• to feel afraid

• to be familiar with something

• to experience something new

• to feel angry about something

Why was there any angry crowd in front of the school?

• They didn't want the marshals to be there.

• They did not like the school principal.

• They did not want black and white students to go to school together.

• They wanted stop segregation.

What is the main idea of Passage 1?

• Ruby Bridges helped make a difference in US history.

• Ruby Bridges was one of the first African Americans to attend an all-white school.

• A marshal walked into school with Ruby to keep her safe.

• Ruby was excited about starting school.