What are students encouraged to do when discussing the Big Idea questions?

Link comments to others' remarks

What is one of the Big Idea questions mentioned in the document?

Is violence ever justified? Why or why not?

According to the Preview Procedure, what should student leaders do?

Manage the checklist and pacing

What does a vocabulary rating of 0 indicate?

I have never heard the word before.

I have heard the word, but I’m not sure how to use it.

I am familiar with the word, but I’m not sure if I know the correct meaning.

I know the meaning of the word and can use it correctly in a sentence.

What is the meaning of a vocabulary rating of 3?

I know the meaning of the word and can use it correctly in a sentence.

I have never heard the word before.

I have heard the word, but I’m not sure how to use it.

I am familiar with the word, but I’m not sure if I know the correct meaning.

What is the definition of "contribution"?

Something given in support of an effort or cause

The act of using someone for your own selfish gain

Which of the following is an example of a contribution?

Donating blankets to a pet shelter

Making your brother clean your room

What is the definition of "exploitation"?

The act of using someone for your own selfish gain

A method of scientific research

Which of the following is an example of exploitation?

Making your little brother clean your room for a nickel

Donating to world peace efforts

Helping a friend with their homework

What does the word "suspend" mean?

To continue without interruption

What does the word "policy" mean?

A rule or a stated way of doing things

What does the word "prospect" mean?

A possibility that something will happen soon

What is an example of a legacy?

Receiving an invitation to a party

What does the word "hamper" mean?

To make it hard for someone to do something

What is the main objective of the reading lesson?

To learn about historical events.

Which of the following is NOT an option for reading the text?

Paired read or independent read.

Teacher-led or student-led choral read.

What should teachers do if students become frustrated with the text?

Scaffold the reading with paired reading or a read-aloud.

Assign more difficult readings.

Ignore the frustration and continue.

What does Mandela admit he helped to plan? What reasons does he give for this?

Sabotage; to oppose white supremacy

A peaceful protest; to promote harmony

A new government; to gain power

A cultural festival; to celebrate heritage

What did the government declare the ANC to be? How did the ANC respond?

Unlawful; they went underground

What was the government's response to the stay-at-home strike organized by Mandela?

They introduced new and harsher laws.

They agreed to negotiate peacefully.

They ignored the strike completely.

They provided financial support to the strikers.

Why did Mandela stop preaching peace and non-violence?

He believed violence was inevitable.

He wanted to gain more followers.

He was influenced by foreign leaders.

He was offered a political position.

Why did the ANC decide that sabotage was the form of violence they should use?

It offered the best hope for future race relations.

It involved the most loss of life.

It was the most popular choice among the people.

What was the initial plan based on according to the document?

A careful analysis of the political and economic situation.

A survey conducted among the citizens.

A historical precedent from another country.

What did the ANC believe would scare away capital from the country?

Planned destruction of power plants and interference with rail and telephone communications.

What did the whites fail to do in response to the call for change?

They failed to organize a protest.

They failed to negotiate with the ANC.

They failed to provide financial support.

What preparations did Mandela’s group make for the possibility of guerrilla warfare?

They made provision for compulsory military training for Africans.

They established a secret base in another country.

They formed alliances with other countries.

What did Mandela learn during his tour of the African states? What did he learn on his return home?

He learned about the art of war and revolution; on his return, he found little political change.

He learned about economic policies; on his return, he found significant political change.

He learned about cultural traditions; on his return, he found a new government in place.

He learned about environmental conservation; on his return, he found a peaceful society.

How is the ANC different from the Communist Party? (Remember, harmony means “all parts working together.”)

The ANC seeks to harmonize class distinctions, while the Communist Party emphasizes them.

The ANC focuses on economic growth, while the Communist Party focuses on environmental issues.

The ANC promotes cultural diversity, while the Communist Party promotes cultural uniformity.

The ANC supports international trade, while the Communist Party supports isolationism.

Why did the ANC choose to work with the Communist Party? Give two reasons.

They shared a common goal of removing white supremacy.

They were the only group prepared to work with Africans for political rights.

They wanted to turn Churchill and Roosevelt into communists.

They wanted to establish a monarchy in South Africa.

Why do Mandela and his colleagues think some form of socialism—redistribution of wealth—is needed?

To catch up with advanced countries and overcome poverty.

To establish a monarchy in South Africa.

To create a society with rich and poor classes.

What is the main complaint of Black Africans?

The laws are designed to preserve inequality.

They have access to the best education.

They enjoy the highest standard of living.

They are the richest group in Africa.

How does the South African government hamper Black South Africans’ opportunities for advancement?

By reserving better jobs for whites.

By providing free education to all.

By allowing collective bargaining for all.

By promoting equal wages for everyone.

How do whites view Black Africans according to the text? Why?

As a separate breed, not as people with families

As equals with similar family values

As superior in terms of work ethic

As individuals with more opportunities

What are some secondary effects of poverty mentioned in the text?

Rise in illegitimacy and violence

Increased educational opportunities

6.6 - READING, I Am Prepared to Die," Pages 254-268 (Gold)

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30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the speaker in the text mentioned in the lesson?

Nelson Mandela

Mahatma Gandhi

Martin Luther King Jr.

Winston Churchill

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the author's speech as mentioned in the lesson?

To entertain and amuse

To inform and educate

To defend and persuade

To criticize and condemn

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of text is Nelson Mandela's trial statement classified as?

Fictional story

Informational speech

Poem

Novel

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What point of view is used in Nelson Mandela's speech?

First-person point of view

Second-person point of view

Third-person point of view

Omniscient point of view

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is Mandela's speech a work of fiction or nonfiction?

Fiction

Nonfiction

Poetry

Drama

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What point of view is used when the speaker refers to themselves using "I" or "me"?

Second person

Third person

First person

Omniscient

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one purpose of Mandela's speech?

To entertain

To give information

To confuse

To criticize

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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6.6 - READING, I Am Prepared to Die," Pages 254-268 (Gold)

Who is the speaker in the text mentioned in the lesson?

What is the purpose of the author's speech as mentioned in the lesson?

What type of text is Nelson Mandela's trial statement classified as?

What point of view is used in Nelson Mandela's speech?

Is Mandela's speech a work of fiction or nonfiction?

What point of view is used when the speaker refers to themselves using "I" or "me"?

What was one purpose of Mandela's speech?

What is a strategy speakers might use to persuade an audience?

What are students encouraged to do when discussing the Big Idea questions?

What is one of the Big Idea questions mentioned in the document?

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