Sylvia Mendez: Understanding Equality in Education

What was special about the "white school" that Sylvia saw from the bus?

• It had a big library

• It had a beautiful lawn and palm trees

• It had many classrooms

• It had a swimming pool

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CCSS.RL.5.2

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What kind of things were students taught at the "Mexican school"?

• How to read and write

• How to clean, sew, and quilt

• How to play sports

• How to do science experiments

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What did Sylvia say was not taught at the "Mexican school"?

• Academics (like math and reading)

• Art and music

• Physical education

• Cooking and baking

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When Sylvia was a young girl, what did she think her parents were fighting for in court?

• To get new toys

• To go to the beautiful school

• To have a bigger house

• To meet new friends

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What important idea did Judge McCormick state in the court case?

• All people are different

• Separate is never equal

• Schools should be fun

• Everyone needs a good education

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What was a "ripple effect" of the court ruling in Southern California?

• Only schools became integrated

• Only theaters became integrated

• Theaters and housing also became integrated

• Nothing changed outside of schools

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What did a boy say to Sylvia on her first day at the new school?

• Welcome to our school!

• Do you want to play with us?

• Why are Mexicans here?

• What is your favorite subject?

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How did Sylvia feel after the boy spoke to her in that way?

• Happy and excited

• Confused and curious

• Hurt and humiliated

• Angry and upset

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What did Sylvia's mother remind her they were fighting for?

• For Sylvia to be popular

• For Sylvia to be treated as an equal

• For Sylvia to get good grades

• For Sylvia to have many friends

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What was the main message Sylvia's mother wanted her to understand about herself?

• She should always be kind to others

• She is just as good as anyone else

• She should study hard to prove herself

• She should make many friends at school

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