African American Family History Like No Other
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English
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8th Grade
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Medium
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1.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match sections of the article with the information one can find there.
Introductory paragraphs
who created the family tree and how
The Work Continues
details of the Blackwell family tree
Designing Generations
current status of the Blackwell family
Origin and Research
why the Blackwell family tree is special
Tags
Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.5
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the writer use the introductory paragraphs to inspire curiosity and awe about the Blackwell family tree?
by describing the size
by noting the awards it won
by including a quote from Ahmed Johnson
by explaining the research process
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If you wanted inspiration for how your own family tree should look, which section would you refer to?
Origin and Research
Designing Generations
The Work Continues
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which piece of information in the section “Designing Generations” tells us what sets the Blackwell family tree apart?
the colors used for the font and lettering
the use of branches for different family lines
the use of matrilineal heritage
the unique and unheard-of names in the family
Tags
Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.5
5.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the section “Origin and Research”, Johnson uses the word (a) to show the level of oppression and denial of basic rights to African Americans during the years of slavery.
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Apply
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.4
6.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Name the famous sportsperson from the Blackwell family who is also uniquely represented in the family tree.
(a)
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.3
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
As per the last section, select the impact of Doswell’s incredible work on the Blackwell family tree.
Other families also worked with her to create family trees.
The Blackwell family is well connected and meets often in the present day.
The Blackwell family was able to trace its first ancestor who came to the US.
Doswell won prizes for her groundbreaking work.
Tags
Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.5
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