"Daryl Davis" (Main Idea, Summary, & Author's Purpose)

Which statement best expresses the main idea of paragraph 7?

• Many of Daryl Davis’ friends find the idea of conversing with Ku Klux Klan members crazy.

• Despite some disagreeing with his methods, Daryl Davis has been fighting against racism through conversations and music with Ku Klux Klan members.

• Klansmen belong to a despicable, stomach-churning, evil organization, and deserve contempt from all of us.

• Daryl Davis attended concerts at the Silver Dollar Lounge with members of the Ku Klux Klan, and even befriended some of them.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why does the author begin the selection with paragraph 1?

• He is catching the reader’s attention with a thought-provoking question about how to stop racism.

• He is admitting that he doesn’t believe racism can be effectively fought against through conversation.

• He is emphasizing his confusion about how to stop racism by asking the reader a question.

• He is describing why he believes we can permanently end racism.

The author includes paragraph 7 in the article in order to--

• Suggest that people should disagree with Davis’ approach to conversations with racists.

• Analyze the reasons why Davis believes his conversations are useful.

• Acknowledge the reasons why Davis’ unique method of fighting racism is controversial for some people.

• Explain why he believes Davis’ approach to conversation is effective.

The author includes the information in paragraph 8-11 in order to--

• Provide to the reader the background into why Davis became obsessed with studying and fighting against racism.

• Show the reader that Davis experienced racism for the first time during a Boy Scout march.

• Persuade the reader to be critical of racism against people of different backgrounds.

• Address the false belief that racism is not a widespread problem in the United States.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which of the following statements best expressed the main idea of paragraph 12-13?

• One of Davis' friends, who was an ex-KKK member, warned him to not go to a meeting with a Klan leader because of the potential danger.

• After an interview with a KKK leader, Davis began to invite him to his concerts and even to his house.

• At an interview with a KKK leader, Davis was surprised when the man shook his hand, and even wanted to stay in touch.

• Going against the advice of his friend, Davis went to a potentially dangerous meeting with a KKK leader, and the two ended up shaking hands and staying in touch.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2