What was the purpose of The International Women of Courage Awards?

To showcase and honor powerful, courageous women who have stood for what they believed in.

To talk about all the women that were present.

To tear down injustice and fight for civil rights like Rosa Parks did.

How does the speaker in passage 2 feel about education, as stated in the passage?

I make it a priority to talk to young people about the power of education to help them achieve their aspirations.

“The highest result of education is tolerance”

The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you”

“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows”

Who were some of the people Michelle mentioned that were on stage with her in her speech?

Doctors, lawyers, a bishop and classically trained musicians.

Entrepreneurs, celebrities, and lawyers.

Educators, philanthropists, and singers.

Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Oprah Winfrey

What were the 2 central idea of Passage 2?

Courage is taking actions that inspire others to make things better.

Education is important because it empowers us with the knowledge needed to create change.

We all face similar struggles in our daily lives in the world.

Michelle obama was inspired by the women at the ceremony which is why she spoke every year.

Education is the common foundation amongst the honorees.

What is Michelle Obama's point of view in passage 2?

Everyone has the power and obligation to act.

Education is more important than action.

Change takes time and not everyone can help.

Beatrice Mtwa is the most important nominee there.

What are the 2 purposes of passage 2?

to urge others to be courageous and make a difference

to encourage others to get educated to fight injustice

to discuss the education of the women being honored

to explain the struggles that the honored women faced

to highlight Michelle Obama's traveling as a speaker

In "International Women Courage Awards", which two sentences from the passage support the claim that everyone has a responsibility to speak up and take action?

"So when we see these women raise their voices and move their feet and empower others to create change, we need to realize that each of us has that same power and that same obligation".

That is the courage that we all must challenge ourselves to summon every single day in our own families, in our own communities.

"And that is the message I’m sharing with young people across America, urging them to commit to their education so that they too can write their own destiny. . . ."

"I always tell them that getting a good education isn’t just about knowing what’s going on in your own community or even in your own country"....

"because no matter where we live, we all face so many of the same struggles— fighting poverty, hunger and disease; ensuring our most basic rights and freedoms"....

In passage 1, what does the phrase "not right or fair" suggest about Rosa Parks' beliefs?

It suggests that Rosa Parks feels her actions were justified.

It suggests that Rosa Parks was not sure of her decision.

It suggests that Rosa Parks feelings were not reasonable.

It suggests that Rosa Parks was surprised at the driver's request.

Courage Passage Set Questions

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Rosa Park's displayed courage by

Getting up out of her seat when asked

Going against segregation and joining civil rights group to fight racism

helping others during their time of need

being a hard worker

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was Rosa Parks born?

Tuskegee, Mississippi

Revolution, Alabama

Tokyo, China

Montgomery, Alabama

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a possible theme of "The Act of Courage" by Lauren Green?

Speaking highly of others shows character.

Sharing is caring.

Fighting for what you believe in has its rewards.

You should never give up on your dreams.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is segregation?

the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

the action or state of setting someone or something apart from other people or things or being set apart.

a particular section, group, or type of people or animals living in an area or country.

the specified extent or degree to which an area is or has been populated.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The boycott Rosa Parks started that had a decline in bus revenues, lasted how many days?

386

265

199

381

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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1 min • 1 pt

The author gave Rosa Parks a title towards the end of Passage 1. What was it?

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

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30 sec • 1 pt

What year did Michelle Obama give the speech at The International Women of Courage Awards?

2009

2014

2013

2016

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Courage Passage Set Questions

Rosa Park's displayed courage by

Where was Rosa Parks born?

What is a possible theme of "The Act of Courage" by Lauren Green?

What is segregation?

The boycott Rosa Parks started that had a decline in bus revenues, lasted how many days?

The author gave Rosa Parks a title towards the end of Passage 1. What was it?

What year did Michelle Obama give the speech at The International Women of Courage Awards?

What was the purpose of The International Women of Courage Awards?

How does the speaker in passage 2 feel about education, as stated in the passage?

Who gives out the "international women of courage awards"?

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