Celebrities as heroes

In paragraph 5, the "Point" author states celebrities are only idolized because...

• programmed to follow the leader

• overshadowed by celebrities

• be positive role models

• their fame can spread

• positively change lives

In paragraph 7, the "Point" author states real heroes are...

• programmed to follow the leader

• overshadowed by celebrities

• be positive role models

• their fame can spread

• positively change lives

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

In paragraph 8, the psychologist says we are...

• programmed to follow the leader

• overshadowed by celebrities

• be positive role models

• their fame can spread

• positively change lives

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

The "Counterpoint" author states celebrities can...

• programmed to follow the leader

• overshadowed by celebrities

• be positive role models

• their fame can spread

• positively change lives

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

Both authors agree that heroes can...

• programmed to follow the leader

• overshadowed by celebrities

• be positive role models

• their fame can spread

• positively change lives

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

What is most likely the author’s reason for including the following passage?

“Did you read what he said on Twitter? He’s my hero!”

“Do you know what she did on vacation? She’s my hero!”

“Did you hear how they finally tracked down the gang in the latest podcast? They’re my heroes!”

• She wants to illustrate examples of celebrity worship.

• She wants young people to know how hip she is.

• She believes that the worst role models have the biggest followings online.

• Twitter is her favorite social media site.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Which of the following choices best illustrates an example the Counterpoint author might use to show a celebrity acting like a hero?

• Gandhi going on a hunger strike to protest British rule in India.

• A young fan admiring a soccer player for scoring a goal.

• Oprah Winfrey opening a leadership school for girls in South Africa.

• Kim Kardashian getting married in order to boost her TV show’s ratings.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Which of these inferences about the young fan seeking an autograph is best supported by the Counterpoint article?

• The fan has no idea what a hero truly is.

• The player is only famous because of all of the press and publicity he gets.

• The fan would never admire the player if not for the home run.

• The fan might consider the player a hero because of his admirable qualities.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

What is a central idea of the Point article?

• The only way to become famous today is by demonstrating risky behavior.

• Children should idolize heroic characters in movies instead of the actors who play them.

• Kids will look up to anyone who is famous regardless of what qualities they have.

• Figures like Abraham Lincoln would not be admired if he were alive today.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

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CCSS.RL.7.2

Which sentence from the Point most strongly supports that young people will “follow the leader” regardless of what that person is doing?

• “This leaves young people with poor role models and heroes with little substance.”

• “Firefighters, police officers, soldiers, and regular citizens have often acted heroically when they have saved people from attacks and natural disasters.”

• “They know that their mistakes will be widely reported and will likely upset and disappoint those who idolize them.”

• “Other celebrities like Derek Jeter have attained greatness in their chosen fields and are also very active in charitable work.”