WorksheetsRI 6.3, 6.5 and 6.8: George Washington and Teach Girls Bravery
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 50mins
How does the author illustrate the idea that Washington was tough?
by pointing out that Washington was undefeated in athletic endeavors
by describing Washington’s experiences as a surveyor and major of a militia
by explaining how Washington was trained as a soldier at a young age
by focusing on Washington’s personal triumphs during battles
How do paragraphs 3-5 fit into the overall structure of the passage?
Paragraphs 3-5 compare Washington’s actions to his classmates’ actions, which conveys his peculiarity.
Paragraphs 3-5 show the effects of Washington’s education, which communicates his intelligence.
Paragraphs 3-5 describe Washington’s habits throughout his childhood, which illustrates the strength of his character.
Paragraphs 3-5 share the timeline of Washington’s childhood, which reveals his courage in the face of adversity.
Which two quotations from the passage represent claims made by the author?
“This play-captain soon came to be a tall boy.” (paragraph 3)
“These things proved that he was a strongly built and fearless boy.” (paragraph 3)
“You see that he wished to be a gentleman in every way.” (paragraph 5)
“His brother Lawrence wished George to learn to be a seaman, and George himself liked the notion of going to sea.” (paragraph 6)
“So, when he was just sixteen years old, young Washington accepted the offer of Lord Fairfax, and set out for the wilderness.” (paragraph 8)
Which two quotations from the passage represent claims that are supported by reasons and evidence?
“For years, I had existed safely behind the scenes in politics as a fundraiser, as an organizer, but in my heart, I always wanted to run.” (Paragraph 2)
“The higher the IQ, the more likely they were to give up.” (Paragraph 7)
“So in 2012, I started a company to teach girls to code, and what I found is that by teaching them to code I had socialized them to be brave.” (Paragraph 10)
“And even when we're ambitious, even when we're leaning in, that socialization of perfection has caused us to take less risks in our careers.” (Paragraph 14)
“When we teach girls to be brave and we have a supportive network cheering them on, they will build incredible things, and I see this every day.” (Paragraph 15)
How do paragraphs 2-3 contribute to the speech as a whole?
They give an overview of the author’s political life.
They explain the life of a woman in the political scene.
They describe the way that the author was socialized.
They establish the experience the author’s perspective grew from.
How does the author show that girls tend to give up easily?
By giving evidence from a study that expresses boys and girls reactions towards a challenge.
By contrasting stereotypes of how boys misbehave.
By giving statistics about how some of the population is left behind because of their need to behave properly.
By providing a firsthand account of bravery.
How do paragraphs 10-11 fit into the overall structure of the passage?
Paragraphs 10-11 illustrate how girls don’t know what to code.
Paragraphs 10-11 show that girls are reluctant to make mistakes.
Paragraphs 10-11 show how coding is difficult and that it is a process of mistakes and errors.
Paragraphs 10-11 prove that girls aren’t fit for a coding career as much as boys.
Which quotation represents a claim made by the author?
“I worry about our bravery deficit.” (Paragraph 6)
“So in 2012, I started a company to teach girls to code…” (Paragraph 10)
“My friend Lev Brie…professor at the University of Columbia and teaches intro to Java” (Paragraph 13)
“And those dreams have never been more important to our country.” (Paragraph 15)
In paragraph 1, what hook strategy does the author use to contribute to her argument?
She uses an interesting fact or statistic to incorporate the surprising information in the argument.
She incorporates a personal anecdote that adds to her other experiences in the discussion.
She provides a controversial idea that she elaborates later in the argument.
She gives an interesting fact about her life that she will tell more about later in the discussion.
Read the sentence from paragraph 10.
“So in 2012, I started a company to teach girls to code, and what I found is that teaching them to code I had socialized them to be brave.”
How does this sentence contribute to the speech?
It provides first hand evidence and a solution to the lack of bravery.
It answers why there are so many open computer and tech jobs.
It explains why the author waited until she was older to run for Congress.
It shows boys are willing to take more risks than girls.
