Jason Reynolds Commencement Speech

The author supports his argument primarily with evidence drawn from _______________.

• Someone else's experiences

• the internet

• his own experiences

• assumptions

What message do you think the author conveys?

• you should always do the right thing

• don't make decisions based on ourselves, think about everyone.

• never give up

• what you do right can also be wrong

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

what is the tone of the speech?

• brave

• condescending

• optimistic

• calm

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read the following sentence:

But this time, when you sing out, "This Land Is Your Land," or "This Little Light of Mine," spread your wings, those broad wings you've been developing -- the ones you've been fortunate enough to be reminded of over and over again -- spread them as widely as possible, and in every direction, and ask if anyone else could use a feather or two.

How is the sentence significant to the author's central argument?

• to emphasize that you can move forward and still care for others

• to encourage students to widen their horizon

• to remind students of their good fortune

• to show students their true potential

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

what was the purpose of the anecdote about the fish, in the speech?

• sometimes you have to remember old experiences

• the show the right decision will always bring rewards

• to illustrate that the right decision may bring negative consequences

• learn from your experiences

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3