As Fast as Words Can Fly

Why did Mason help his father to write letters for the civil rights group ?

• His father had hurt his hand

• His father probably did not know how to read and write

• His father thought that he would do a better job than him

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

How did Mason feel to receive the typewriter ?

• He was sad

• He was confused

• He was happy

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.3

Do you think it's right to use the words Negro for people of colour ?

• No it is a slur word

• Yes, it reflects them

• Sometimes yes on certain occasion

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CCSS.W.2.1

Was it right for the bus driver to speed away leaving the boys because of their identity and skin colour ?

• Yes, it is his choice

• Yes, he needed to care about the feelings of all other passengers more

• No, we shouldn't discriminate people due to their identity or skin colour

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CCSS.W.2.1

What is a Civil Rights Group ?

• A group that fights for equal equal opportunities to dine in together

• A group that fights for equal social opportunities and protection under law

• A group that fights only for equal opportunities at education

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.6

Was it right for Mrs. Turner's husband to fire Mason just because of who he was he did not want his wife to spend time with Mason ?

• No, that's discrimination and not giving all students an equal opportunity

• No, that's being rude when he could have just told Mason that he did not want to see him back at the library

• Yes, it is his choice

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CCSS.W.2.1

Why do you think Mason chose a manual typewriter ?

• Because he found it easier to work with

• Because he found it faster to type in

• Because it reminded him of his roots and where he came from

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CCSS.RL.2.1

Why do you think nobody clapped for Mason ?

• because people of darker skin were discriminated for their origin and roots in those days

• Because everybody was too astounded by Mason's ability to type fast

• Because nobody expected Mason to win

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.SL.2.3

Do you think you should remember your roots no matter where you go ?

• No, we should just assimilate into other culture and adopt their values

• Yes, because it keeps us grounded and helps us to be more emphatic, kind and understanding towards others

• Yes, to prevent us from assimilating into other cultures

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CCSS.W.2.1

What do you think Mason managed to prove ?

• That he was equal

• That our actions speak louder than our words and delivers results

• That he was more superior than the other competitors

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RL.2.1