"James Forten" Comprehension Lesson 14

Which event in the article is described first?

• James Forten plays marbles.
• James Forten goes to school.
• Thomas Forten frees his wife.
• Thomas Forten works making sails.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Which detail supports the idea that sail making is a difficult job?

• Thomas Forten helps install the sails. 
• The thread can easily cut through flesh. 
• Thomas Forten is employed by Robert Bridges. 
• Sail makers in Philadelphia work particularly hard. 

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What aspect of U.S. history best explains the fact that Thomas Forten has to buy his wife's freedom?

• the Civil War
• women's rights
• the practice of slavery
• the Declaration of Independence

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Right after Thomas Forten dies, James

• is born.
• works on a ship.
• continues to go to school.
• gets permission to go to sea.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What happens before James joins the crew of the Royal Louis?

• The ship sails out of Philadelphia.
• James carries gunpowder to the guns.
• James sees African captives on ships.
• The Active lowers its flags in surrender.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Why are the owners and crew of the Royal Louis allowed to share the proceeds from the sale of the Active?

• A privateer gave them permission.
• They received a note from the British king.
• They received a letter of marque from the Colonial Government.

• They were told they could in a speech from the Active's captain.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

What happens after the crew of the Royal Louis sights three British ships?

• The Royal Louis surrenders.
• The captain carefully checks the ship.
• The crew carries more gunpowder on board.
• The Panoma takes off for the island of Barbados.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What detail from the article best supports the idea that Forten felt terrified after the Royal Louis surrendered to the British?

• The crew was taken aboard the Amphyon.
• Captain Beasley looked over the prisoners.
• There were rumors of captured Africans being sold into slavery.
• Once on board the British ship, the boys were separated from the older men.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

What does Charles Price and James Forten have in common?

• They fight in actual battles.
• They both seek a life at sea.
• They are not Revolutionary War heroes.
• They live in the same historical time period.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How is the structure of "Modern Minute Man" different from the structure of "James Forten"?

• "Modern Minute Man" is about a soldier.
• "Modern Minute Man" is in interview format.
• "Modern Minute Man" compares two events.
• "Modern Minute Man" read more like a story.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9