Abby Takes a Stand Chapter 8

Re-read the message written on the leaflets Abby is passing out. What is the best meaning of the

words in the leaflet? (See attached picture)

What is the message of the poster?

• Refuse to spend money at stores that do not serve all people

• Commit crime against stores that refuse to desegregate

• It is okay to shop at stores that discriminate as long as you do it peacefully

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

How did Mrs. Willerby react when Abby gave her the leaflet?

• Thinks it will bring trouble.

• Thinks it's an inconvenience.

• Took a flyer, but didn't read it.

• Agreed to do the same, boycott segregated stores.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How did Mrs. Sanders react when Abby gave her the leaflet?

• Thinks it will bring trouble.

• Thinks it's an inconvenience.

• Took a flyer, but didn't read it.

• Agreed to do the same, boycott segregated stores.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

How did Mrs. Bosley react when Abby gave her the leaflet?

• Thinks it will bring trouble.

• Thinks it's an inconvenience.

• Took a flyer, but didn't read it.

• Agreed to do the same, boycott segregated stores.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

How did Mr. Horner react when Abby gave her the leaflet?

• Thinks it will bring trouble.

• Thinks it's an inconvenience.

• Took a flyer, but didn't read it.

• Agreed to do the same, boycott segregated stores.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What was the effect of Abby telling Aunt Mitty John would speaking at the meeting? (See attached picture)

• Aunt Mitty decides to go to the meeting.

• Aunt Mitty tells Abby the story from when she was a little girl.

• Aunt Mitty's eyes flash with anger.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Why do some people at the meeting feel like giving up? Check all that apply.

• Too many people have been arrested.

• They think things will never change.

• Their bosses have threatened to fire them if they continue protesting.

• It's discouraging because nothing has changed as a result of their hard work.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Why does the fireman say the meeting is over?

What was the real reason the fireman shuts down the meeting?

• A demonstrator started a fire. They want to arrest the person who started it.

• Too many people are in the church. The city doesn't want the demonstrators to meet.

• Someone who supports segregation started a fire in the church. If they don't get out they will burn in the fire.

• Too many people are in the church. The fireman wants the demonstrators to take their meeting to the streets, so others can hear the message.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1