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Althea Gibson Assignment

Authored by Rebecca Hughes

English

9th Grade

CCSS covered

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Althea Gibson Assignment
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the central or main idea of this text? Read the four choices below and circle the letter of the best answer.

Althea Gibson was a multi-sport athlete with a great talent for tennis that finally appeared when she was 30 years old.

Althea Gibson was a multi-sport athlete from difficult beginnings and overcame great obstacles to finally become a legendary champion.

Althea Gibson won wimbledon and the US open by never giving up her dream.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

How does the first image and accompanying caption used in the article help support and develop the central or main idea of the text?

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

Although Althea Gibson broke the color barrier in both tennis and women’s golf, she is not as well known, celebrated, or remembered by Americans as Jackie Robinson. Think about it and give two reasons why that may have happened.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Think of two other individuals, either in or outside the area of sports, who you would describe as legends. What makes them legendary people?

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

WHO/WHAT is this text about?

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

6.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

WHEN did this take place?

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

WHY is Althea Gibson considered an American Legend?

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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

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