Free Minds & Hearts at Work

Which word from the selection Free Minds and Hearts at Work means "teachings or principles"?

• prejudices (paragraph 5)

• dogma (paragraph 6)

• integrity (paragraph 7)

• exhibition (paragraph 2)

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the primary purpose of Free Minds and Hearts at Work?

• To offer a new perspective on how to treat people.

• To expose the injustices athletes faced during the 1970s.

• To express the experiences of the author and the challenges he overcame.

• To make a connection between the past and present obstacles.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the main purpose of the photograph (text feature)?

• To highlight baseball as a sport.

• To show who Jackie Robinson was.

• To demonstrate how baseball is played.

• To provide information on segregation.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

How is the article by Jackie Robinson "Free Minds and Hearts at Work" organized?

• By presenting details in chronological order.

• By comparing different stages of life he went through.

• By listing his beliefs and his fight towards injustices.

• By describing his achievements playing professional baseball.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which theme is present in the essay Free Minds and Hearts at Work?

• Personal sacrifice is more important than fame.

• Confronting prejudices breaks barriers and creates opportunities.

• Challenges will always lead to new realizations.

• Accepting one’s fate requires skill and stamina.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2