A Lifeline for Homeless Students

What do you think about this quote from educator and Civil Rights activist Dorothy Height?

"Without community service, we would not have a strong quality of life."

• Agreee

• Disagree

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supporter; defender

• advocate

• encompass

• insecurity

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to include

• advocate

• encompass

• insecurity

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

state of being unsure or without confidence

• advocate

• encompass

• insecurity

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state of being unsure or without confidence

• stabilize

• vulnerable

• insecurity

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likely to be affected by

• stabilize

• vulnerable

• insecurity

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Which of these is most important to include in a summary of this Article?

• Many homeless families find shelter by moving in with friends or family or sleeping in their vehicles

• School staff are not always aware of who needs assistance because homeless students may feel shy about coming forward.

• Many advocates believe homeless students can help their own cause by sharing their situation with trusted school staff.

• Schools are working to become better allies to their homeless students by providing them with the support they need.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

Which is the closest antonym for the word vulnerable?

• resistant

• solemn

• restless

• perilous

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Which passage from the Article best supports the idea that there can be obstacles to helping students who are experiencing homelessness?

• Many teachers, counselors, and social workers are helping homeless students connect with services that can help stabilize their living situations.

• Even so, school staff are not always aware of who needs assistance. Students may also feel shy about coming forward.

• Without her high school's support, Christine is doubtful she would be where she is today.

• Like Christine's assistant principal, educators can team with at-risk students to help them get the support they need.

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Which question is not answered by the Article

• How can students experiencing homelessness help their own cause?

• How has the Covid-19 pandemic affected the homeless crisis?

• How can families support schools that are helping homeless students?

• How do school communities support the needs of homeless students?

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