Student Activism in School Getting Your Voice Heard

What does the term "activist" refer to?

• A person who complies with all laws and regulations

• A person who protests or fights for something he or she believes in

• A person who participates in an athletic competition

• A person who studies different cultures

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

An example of nonviolence is a peaceful protest.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the term 'activist' refer to?

• A person who complies with all laws and regulations

• A person who protests or fights for something he or she believes in

• A person who participates in an athletic competition

• A person who studies different cultures

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

An example of nonviolence is a peaceful protest.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'voice' correctly in the context of student activism?

• The student lost his voice after cheering at the game.

• She voiced her concerns about the new school policy.

• He has a beautiful singing voice.

• The voice of the radio was too loud.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the main purpose of student activism in schools?

• To disrupt classes and cause chaos

• To express student opinions and influence change

• To organize school events and parties

• To compete with other schools in sports

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Identify the correct sentence structure for expressing an opinion in a debate.

• I think that the new policy is unfair because it limits our freedom.

• The new policy is unfair because it limits our freedom, I think that.

• Because it limits our freedom, I think that the new policy is unfair.

• Unfair is the new policy because it limits our freedom, I think that.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The students organized a ______ to demand better cafeteria food.'

• protest

• concert

• game

• meeting

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What literary device is used in the phrase 'getting your voice heard'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In the context of student activism, what does 'advocacy' mean?

• Supporting a cause or proposal

• Avoiding responsibility

• Participating in sports

• Studying for exams

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4