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Gordon Parks and Social Change

Authored by Isaac Gandara

English

4th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 5+ times

Gordon Parks and Social Change
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Gordon Parks use his camera to advocate/fight for social change?

By taking pictures of animals

By capturing images of everyday life

By documenting injustices and inequalities

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Based on the passage, what motivated Gordon Parks to pursue/learn photography?

His love for painting

His desire to document injustices

His interest in sports

His passion for music

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant/important event that changed Gordon Parks's life?

Winning a photography contest

Meeting a famous artist

Purchasing his first camera

Visiting a photography museum

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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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the passage, why did Gordon Parks become a photographer for Life magazine?

He wanted to travel the world.

He hoped to become famous.

He wanted to document social issues.

He needed a job to support his family.

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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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word best describes the impact/effect of Gordon Parks's photographs?

Ordinary (not special)

Insignificant (very small/not worthy)

Poignant (special or meaningful)

Unimportant (not important)

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can readers infer/say about Gordon Parks's legacy from the passage?

It was forgotten over time.

It only impacted a small group of people.

It continues to inspire people today.

It focused solely on his filmmaking career.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Based on the passage, what is the author's purpose in writing about Gordon Parks?

To entertain readers with stories of adventure

To persuade readers to buy cameras

To inform readers about an influential artist and activist

To describe the history of photography

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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