A man with a Skinny Face

Read the following excerpt from "A Man with a Skinny Face." Click on ONE piece of evidence that best supports the claim that Grace was passionate about her beliefs.

I was rather disappointed. How could I get my brothers to vote for him if he wouldn't take my advice? That night at supper, I read my letter aloud to the family. "But even if Mr. Lincoln doesn't have whiskers," I hollered, "he's still the best candidate." Paw urged the boys to believe me, and he talked again about the evils of slavery. Pounding his fist on the table, Paw declared that Mr. Lincoln just had to get elected -- even if it meant growing two beards.

• I was rather disappointed.

• That night at supper I read the letter aloud to my family.

• But even if Mr. Lincoln doesn't have whiskers, I hollered, he's still the best candidate.

• Paw declared that Mr. Lincoln just had to get elected.

How does Grace's perspective regarding Abraham Lincoln affect the events in the story?

• Grace thinks Lincoln won't make a good president, so she decides to vote for Stephen Douglas.

• Grace thinks Lincoln looks silly with a beard, so she convinces him to shave it off

• Grace thinks Lincoln will make a good president, so she gives him advice that she thinks will help him win

• Grace thinks Lincoln is the only one who can end slavery, so she convinces her mom to vote for him.

What is the main theme of this passage?

• If you feel strongly about something, speak your mind.

• Voting gets your voice heard.

• A land with slaves is a land without human rights.

• The best way to solve a problem is to work together.

Imagine that the author presented this passage as an oral presentation to the class. Which TWO questions should students ask to show that they were listening carefully to the presentation but would like more information?

• Did Grace's brothers end up voting for Abraham Lincoln?

• Where did Grace and her family live?

• When did Grace write a letter to Abraham Lincoln?

• Why did Maw call Abraham Lincoln "Honest Abe?"

• Who was running against Abraham Lincoln in the presidential election?

Imagine you are giving a presentation about Abraham Lincoln's presidency. You would like to add a media component to improve your presentation. Which choice below would be BEST to add to your presentation?

• an audio clip of your friend reading one of President Lincoln's speeches

• a slideshow of President Lincoln's accomplishments

• a picture of President Lincoln as a young child

• a map of the United States at the time President Lincoln was elected

Imagine you are giving a presentation about this passage in which you state your opinion that Grace is confident and outspoken. Which TWO pieces of evidence from the passage best support your opinion?

• Someone pointed me out to Mr. Lincoln, and I felt myself being gently pushed forward.

• To my way of thinking, he needed some whiskers to make himself seem more distinguished, but what could I do about it?

• I told him that he would look ever so much better with whiskers, and that if he grew them, I would do my best to convince my two brothers to vote for him.

• "But even if Mr. Lincoln doesn't have whiskers," I hollered, "he's still the best candidate."

• I was rather disappointed.

Read the following sentence from the passage.

I suppose he must have thought about my suggestion and decided to listen to my recommendation.

What is the meaning of the word "recommendation" as it is used in this sentence?

• advice to be followed

• an important lesson

• a happy memory

• surprising news

Which sentence shows the correct verb tense?

• Tomorrow, Lucas and Ty will playing in a baseball tournament.

• Tomorrow, Lucas and Ty is playing in a baseball tournament.

• Tomorrow, Lucas and Ty will be playing in a baseball tournament.

• Tomorrow, Lucas and Ty played in a baseball tournament.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence?

• My sister, who loves to tag along, always wants to go to the movies with me and my friends.

• We packed a picnic lunch including apples, crackers, sandwiches, and chocolate chip cookies.

• Ms. Wellington, our science teacher, assigned a group project for us to complete by next week.

• Although I knew to expect the drop, the roller coaster still made me scream in terror!

Which of the sentences below is written correctly?

• Just before bedtime is the time where I like to relax by reading a book.

• The reason which I joined band is because I wanted to learn how to play the drums.

• That's the restaurant where I would like to eat dinner tonight.

• The park on the corner is when I walk by on my way home from school.