Gordon Parks and Social Change

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.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

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.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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

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

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.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

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.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6