Ruby Bridges: Civil Rights Pioneer

What is the main idea of this passage?

• Ruby Bridges was a young girl who liked to paint.

• Ruby Bridges was the first African American student to go to an all-white school in the South.

• Ruby Bridges had a very easy time at school.

• Ruby Bridges' teacher was Mrs. Henry.

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Main idea

Why did the author write this passage?

• To entertain readers with a story about school.

• To persuade readers to paint pictures.

• To inform readers about Ruby Bridges and her role in civil rights.

• To give instructions on how to be brave.

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Author's purpose

How did Ruby Bridges' actions impact education and civil rights?

• They helped end segregation in schools and promoted equality.

• They had no impact on schools or civil rights.

• They made schools paint more pictures.

• They made other students leave their school.

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Interaction of ideas

How is the information in this passage organized?

• It tells a story in the order that events happened.

• It compares and contrasts two different schools.

• It lists facts about Ruby Bridges without a specific order.

• It asks questions and then answers them.

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