Day 9 - Our Voices, Our Votes

What is the meaning of lobbyist, as it is used in the sentence?

• the study of teaching politicians to vote a certain way

• being characterized by the qualities of a politician

• a person who tries to convince politicians to vote in a certain way

• the state of being able to vote for politicians in an election

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

How do the morphemes help you determine the meaning?

• The word has the morpheme -ist, which means “the study of.”

• The word has the morpheme -ist, which means “a person who.”

• The word has the morpheme -ist, which means “the state of being.”

• The word has the morpheme -ist, which means “characterized by.”

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

How does the caption on pg. 281 contribute to meaning in the text?

• The caption provides a visual for the time period when men were given the right to vote.

• The caption gives an example of how long most men waited when in line to vote.

• The caption explains the struggles that took place for women to be given the right to vote.

• The caption clarifies when all men were given the right to vote.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

How does the timeline contribute to the meaning of the text?

• The timeline provides a visual of the events that took place before women were given the right to vote

• The timeline explains that many people disagreed with women about their right to vote.

• The timeline provides an example of what many suffragettes wore to their rallies.

• The timeline informs the reader of who was the president when women were given the right to vote.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Select the statement that best explains the author’s perspective on the journey to gain equal voting rights.

• The author believes that while the journey was quick, it required hard work.

• The author believes that the journey was unsuccessful for many that fought.

• The author believes that the journey began late in America’s history and was a quick success.

• The author believes that while the journey was long and challenging, it was worthwhile.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6