"Martin's Big Words" pg. 202-203

What did Martin's mother tell him when he felt bad about seeing "WHITE ONLY" signs in his hometown?

• You are as good as anyone.

• You should ignore the signs.

• You must follow the rules.

• You should leave town.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

What did Martin do in church as a child?

• Sang hymns and listened to preaching

• Painted pictures

• Played musical instruments

• Wrote stories

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which leader influenced Martin with the idea of using peaceful means to win freedom?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Nelson Mandela

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What did Martin say when others said "hate"?

• Love

• Fight

• Ignore

• Run

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the word "influence" mean as used in the text?

• To affect what someone thinks or does

• To sing a song

• To build something

• To travel somewhere

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Why did Martin believe that "only love can drive out hate"?

• Because he learned from Gandhi that peaceful means are powerful

• Because he thought hate was stronger than love

• Because he wanted to be famous

• Because he liked to argue

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the meaning of the word "preach" as used in the text?

• To urge people to believe something

• To write a book

• To play a sport

• To cook food

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word "peace" mean according to the key vocabulary?

• Agreement among people

• A type of food

• A loud argument

• A musical instrument

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Why did Martin say "together" when others said "separate"?

• He believed in unity and equality for all people.

• He wanted to be alone.

• He was afraid of others.

• He did not understand the word "separate."

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What message does the image and quote convey about society?

• People must learn to live together peacefully despite differences.

• Only certain people should be allowed in some places.

• Children should not go to church.

• Signs are important for safety.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7