"The Man Who Saved Millions" Nonfiction: Garrett Morgan

Garrett Morgan was born in _______.

• Kansas

• Kentucky

• Tennessee

• Texas

Why did Morgan quit going to school after sixth grade?

• He didn't like school

• He got sick

• He had to earn money to help his parents

• He was busy inventing a gas mask

Before Morgan invented his gas mask, _______.

• there weren't many fires

• there were no firefighters

• firefighters often choked on smoke before they could rescue people

• people were afraid to build houses out of wood

Based on the article, both firefighters and _______ have used gas masks.

• farmers

• painters

• soldiers

• teachers

Where in the article can you find the answer to question 4?

• in the section "A Curious Mind"

• in the section "Up in Flames"

• in the section "Masked Man"

• in the caption "Saving Soldiers"

Which statement is true based on the article?

• Garrett Morgan was born in the 1800s

• Morgan had three brothers

• Morgan invented the sewing machine

• Morgan never got married

Why did Morgan's boss at the clothing factory give him a bonus?

(Use the RACE strategy to respond to the question.)

What did Morgan do that helped him keep learning during his life?

What does RACE mean in the RACE strategy?

• Review the text

  Annotate the text

  Circle the answer

  Explain your choice

• Read the words

  Annotate the text

  Claim the title

  Express yourself

• Restate the question

  Answer the question

  Cite text evidence

  Explain what it means

• Repeat the answer

  Answer the prompt

  Create a response

  Evaluate the text