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Famous African Americans - Jackie Robinson

Authored by Mikayla Curtis

English

3rd Grade

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Famous African Americans - Jackie Robinson
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the text, when did Jackie Robinson lead the Brooklyn Dodgers to a World Series victory?

1947

1955

1962

1984

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which best describes the structure of the second paragraph?

the problems Robinson faced as a baseball player and his solutions

important events in Robinson’s life told in order from earliest to most recent

the causes and effects of Robinson's baseball career

a list of the responsibilities for playing second base

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The most amazing thing about Jackie Robinson was his courage. Even though he was an incredible player, many people didn’t like him. Why? They didn’t like the fact that he was African American. Every game was a trial for him. He had to put up with viewers and other players making racist remarks towards him. Sometimes even his own teammates called him names.

What can you conclude based on this information?

No one was supportive of Robinson’s baseball career.

People didn’t like Robinson, because he was a bad player.

Racism made it difficult for Robinson to play baseball.

Robinson is considered the best baseball player of all time.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Based on the text, how can some of Robinson's teammates best be described?

Some teammates were racist.

Some teammates were not good baseball players.

Some teammates were also African American.

Some teammates wanted to be second baseman.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What does this text mainly describe?

why Jackie Robinson played for the Brooklyn Dodgers

how the Brooklyn Dodgers won a World Series in 1955

Jackie Robinson’s career and why it was important

famous African American athletes from different sports

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Although he played multiple positions, he was most famous for playing second base. He was also an outstanding hitter and fast runner.

As used in these sentences, what does the word “multiple” mean?

easiest

most important

very unusal

more than one

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.

_________ Robinson was an incredible baseball player, many people didn’t like him.

Otherwise

so

although

however

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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