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WorksheetsExploring Themes in Just Mercy
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Worksheet time: 1hrs 23mins
Which character is introduced as the main subject of Bryan Stevenson’s legal work in Chapter 1?
Walter McMillian
Ralph Myers
Eva Ansley
Herbert Richardson
What is the profession of Bryan Stevenson, the author and narrator of 'Just Mercy'?
Police Officer
Lawyer
Judge
Journalist
In which state does most of the action in Chapters 1-3 of 'Just Mercy' take place?
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
What organization does Bryan Stevenson help to found to provide legal assistance to death row inmates?
Equal Justice Initiative
Innocence Project
Southern Poverty Law Center
Legal Aid Society
What crime is Walter McMillian accused of committing?
Armed robbery
Murder
Kidnapping
Drug trafficking
Which theme is introduced early in the novel through Stevenson’s experiences with the justice system?
Redemption
Racial injustice
Adventure
Friendship
What is the name of the prison where Walter McMillian is held on death row?
Holman Prison
Attica Prison
San Quentin Prison
Angola Prison
Which character is a key witness against Walter McMillian?
Ralph Myers
Eva Ansley
Bryan Stevenson
Herbert Richardson
Identify the error in the following sentence: 'Walter McMillian was accused for murder in Alabama.'
'for' should be 'of'
'in' should be 'on'
'accused' should be 'accuse'
No error
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Stevenson founded the Equal Justice Initiative, in Alabama.
Stevenson founded the Equal Justice Initiative in Alabama.
Stevenson, founded the Equal Justice Initiative in Alabama.
Stevenson founded, the Equal Justice Initiative in Alabama.
Find the mechanical error in this sentence: 'Stevenson said 'Mercy is just.''
Missing comma before the quotation
Missing period inside the quotation marks
Quotation marks should be single
No error
Choose the sentence with correct capitalization.
walter mcmillian was sent to holman prison.
Walter McMillian was sent to Holman Prison.
Walter mcmillian was sent to Holman prison.
Walter McMillian was sent to holman Prison.
Identify the mechanical error in this sentence: 'The lawyer said, Justice must be served.'
Missing quotation marks around the spoken words
No error
Incorrect verb tense
Comma splice
Which word best completes the sentence: 'Walter McMillian ____ his innocence throughout the trial.'
claim
claims
claiming
claimed
What does Bryan Stevenson mention as a key flaw in the justice system?
Lack of funding for prosecutors
Excessive punishment for minor crimes
Corruption in police departments
Unfair treatment of poor and minority defendants
What is significant about Monroeville, Alabama?
It is the hometown of Bryan Stevenson
It is where 'To Kill a Mockingbird' author Harper Lee was born
It is known for having the lowest crime rate in Alabama
It was the first town in Alabama to end segregation
Who was Ronda Morrison?
A lawyer who worked on Walter McMillian's case.
The woman who was murdered, leading to Walter McMillian's wrongful conviction.
A witness who testified against Walter McMillian.
The judge who sentenced Walter McMillian to death.
What was the main problem with the case against Walter McMillian?
There was no evidence connecting him to the crime
The prosecutor was corrupt
Walter confessed to the crime
He had a history of criminal behavior
How does chapter 2 foreshadow future events in 'Just Mercy'?
By introducing the case of Walter McMillian and highlighting racial bias and injustice in the criminal justice system.
By providing a detailed description of the main character's childhood
By introducing a new setting in chapter 2
By focusing on a minor character's backstory
Choose the sentence with the correct capitalization
The titanic was a Ship that sank after hitting an ice burg.
The Titanic was a ship that sank after hitting an ice burg.
Choose the sentence with the correct capitalization.
I would love to see the alaskan Wilderness.
I would love to see the Alaskan wilderness.
Choose the sentence with the correct capitalization.
My high school offers many elective classes.
My High School offers many elective classes.
Choose the sentence with the correct capitalization.
Mercury is the innermost Planet in our solar system.
Mercury is the innermost planet in our solar system.
Choose the sentence with the correct capitalization.
Dear John,
dear John,
What is an inference?
A guess
Evidence that is directly stated in the text
A conclusion based off of facts and reasoning
What evidence supports the idea: best friends are always there for you?
Jessica is always talking about Jennifer behind her back.
Jessica and Jennifer always talk about Michelle when she isn't around.
Jessica always makes sure to help Jennifer and Michelle when they ask for support.
Jennifer and Michelle make sure to copy off Jessica's homework.
The Recreation Center is only open through Sundays-Thursdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Jackson wanted to play basketball there.
Based on the passage, at which time would Jackson be allowed to play basketball?
At 4:30 p.m. on Saturday
At 2:30 p.m. on Friday
At 9:30 p.m. on Thursday
At 9:00 a.m. on Monday
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?
He has tools
His boots are muddy and his overalls are dusty
He goes straight up the stairs to shower
He wears a hat
Which piece of evidence could BEST be used to prove this claim:
The government SHOULD decide what students eat for lunch.
School lunches, on average have only about 550 calories;however, lunches brought from home have about 850 calories.
The rules make lunches cheap for students, but they cost schools money.
The GAO report said that students in one district refused to eat school lunches for three weeks.
Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:
High school students should be required to wear uniforms.
When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.
At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendence rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.
A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."
School uniforms can be ordered online .
What is textual evidence?
your favorite quote from the text
a quote that supports your thoughts, claims, or opinions
using your book plus your brain to make an educated guess
something you can point to in the text
Which of the following is cited correctly?
Bill said, "Here we go again" (Mundle 1).
Bill said, "Here we go again." (Mundle 1)
"Bill said", "Here we go again" "Mundle 1"
Bill said, "Here we go again." (Mundle 1).
Why is it important to know how to cite evidence correctly?
To make my essay better
To avoid plagiarism
It's not--it is okay to steal other people's work
Which of the following is correct?
"Do you want to come with us," he asked (Lammers 5)?
"Do you want to come with us?" he asked (Lammers 5)
"Do you want to come with us?" he asked (Lammers 5).
Do you want to come with us he asked Lammers 5?
Which is cited correctly?
"I just told you!" (Mundle 12).
"I just told you!" (Mundle 12)
"I just told you"! (Mundle 12)
"I just told you" (Mundle 12)!
Why do we have textual evidence?
To prove a claim
unicorn
because your teacher says so
to express an opinion
What evidence supports the idea: best friends are always there for you?
Jessica is always talking about Jennifer behind her back.
Jessica and Jennifer always talk about Michelle when she isn't around.
Jessica always makes sure to help Jennifer and Michelle when they ask for support.
Jennifer and Michelle make sure to copy off Jessica's homework.
Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support the claim: "High school students should be required to wear uniforms"?
Uniforms can be expensive for families to purchase.
Uniforms help reduce distractions and promote focus on academics.
Students enjoy expressing their individuality through clothing.
Some schools have dress codes instead of uniforms.
Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support the claim: "Exercise is essential for maintaining good health"?
Exercise can be time-consuming and tiring.
Regular exercise helps improve cardiovascular health and boosts mood.
Some people prefer to relax rather than exercise.
Exercise equipment can be expensive.
Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support the claim: "School lunches should include more fruits and vegetables"?
Some students do not like the taste of fruits and vegetables.
Fruits and vegetables provide essential nutrients that support growth and development.
Junk food is often more popular among students.
Fruits and vegetables can spoil quickly if not stored properly.
Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support the claim: "Art education is important in schools"?
Art supplies can be costly for schools to provide.
Art education fosters creativity and critical thinking skills in students.
Some students may not be interested in art.
Art classes can take time away from core subjects like math and science.
Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support the claim: "Physical education is important in schools"?
Some students do not enjoy physical activities.
Physical education promotes physical health and teaches teamwork and discipline.
Sports equipment can be expensive to maintain.
Physical education classes can take time away from academic subjects.
An ADJECTIVE is:
A person, place, thing, or idea
A word that describes a noun
An action or state of being
A word that describe a verb
A CONJUNCTION is:
A person, place, thing, or idea
A describing word
An action or state of being
A word that connects two things
A PREPOSITION is:
A word that links a noun to another word
A word that joins clauses or sentences or words
A word that describes a noun
A person, place, thing, or idea
On Saturdays, I work from nine to five.
pronoun
verb
adverb
noun
I want to go to a university in the United States.
verb
noun
pronoun
adjective
Andy knocked on the door but nobody answered.
adverb
adjective
conjunction
preposition
Bruno's shabby thesaurus tumbled out of the book bag when the bus suddenly pulled out into traffic.
Adjective
Preposition
Verb
Adverb
Frankenstein is the name of the scientist, not the monster.
Verb
Interjection
Adverb
Pronoun
If you read a lot, you will never have spelling problems.
Fact
Opinion
Both
Friends who have good hearts are better than friends who have clear heads.
Fact
Opinion
Both
About one-fourth of the U.S. population is or has been poor for at least a year.
Fact
Opinion
Both
The poor are lazy people who bring poverty on themselves.
Fact
Opinion
Both
Research has shown that most poverty comes about because of a life change such as divorce, sudden unemployment, or even the birth of a child.
Fact
Opinion
Both
Because of a newly formed and largely incompetent national weather service, the city of Galveston, Texas was practically destroyed in a horrifying hurricane that left thousands dead.
Fact
Opinion
Both
In 1852, the President of the United States, Franklin Pierce, was greedy to expand U.S. influence, and he formally offered to buy the island of Cuba.
Fact
Opinion
Both
Carrots taste better than celery.
Fact
Opinion
Both
Recent welfare reform laws have been an unfair attack on poor people.
Fact
Opinion
Both
Between 1945 and 1960, the number of cars in the United States increased by 133 percent.
Fact
Opinion
Both
If you read a lot, you will never have spelling problems.
Fact
Opinion
Both
About one-fourth of the U.S. population has lived below the poverty line for at least a year.
Fact
Opinion
Both
In 1852, the President of the United States, Franklin Pierce, was greedy to expand U.S. influence, and he formally offered to buy the island of Cuba.
Fact
Opinion
Both
People who have trouble sleeping at night should seek counseling on how to deal with the stress in their life.
Fact
Opinion
Both
NFL officials almost ruined a great day of football once again.
Fact
Opinion
“Is that _________ lovely house?”
there
they're
their
“That alien is scary; do not go in ________ spaceship!”
its
it's
“I really enjoy reading, ________”
to
too
two
Which is the correct way to write a possessive pronoun?
yours
your's
The ____________ of smoking can be extremely damaging.
affects
effects
“In order _______ outrun the wolves, you’ll have to sprint!”
to
too
two
“I can’t believe that _______ termite could do that much damage!”
a
an
“Hey, _______ her choice if she wants to go or not!”
its
it's
“In order to join this club you must take _______ oath.”
a
an
Which sentence uses correct punctuation?
I was born under a bright moon my mom had always wanted to have a daughter and I finally arrived to make her dreams come true
I was born under a bright moon. My mom had always wanted to have a daughter, and I finally arrived to make her dreams come true.
I was born under a bright moon, my mom had always wanted to have a daughter
and I finally arrived to make her dreams come true
Zoe, Franny's sister, did ______ on the French exam.
well
good
She's much taller _______ her brother.
then
than
Please do not _______ dad's car keys.
lose
loose
Identify the noun in the sentence AND the type: The child tiptoed very cautiously.
child, proper
child, common
tiptoed, common
cautiously, proper
Which word below is a proper noun.
city
business
Manama
school
Which of the following is a common noun?
summer
July
Which sentence below is written with the correct capitalization?
Hayes went to Walmart to buy a new video game.
hayes went to Walmart to buy a new video game.
Hayes went to walmart to buy a new video game.
hayes went to walmart to buy a new video game.
Which sentence below is written with the correct capitalization?
i want to go to the clemson game on Saturday to see them play Florida State.
I want to go to the Clemson game on Saturday to see them play Florida State.
i want to go to the clemson game on saturday to see them play Florida state.
I want to go to the Clemson game on Saturday to see them play florida state.
"As I stood in the field, the grass whispering its shy music.”
Personification
Simile
Metaphor
Allusion
Rachel is a walking encyclopedia.
Metaphor
Personification
Simile
Idiom
When the pitcher finished nine innings, he was hungry enough to eat a horse.
Hyperbole
Oxymoron
Simile
Metaphor
Happy Harry handles handsprings horribly.
Oxymoron
Metaphor
Simile
Alliteration
What is hyperbole?
Repetition of the same sound
Extreme exaggeration
Giving human traits to animal or non-living things
Comparing two things without like or as
Bang, pop, gurgle, slap
Idiom
Oxymoron
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration
When something that is not human takes on human qualities
metaphor
simile
personification
alliteration
onomatopoeia
A word form of a sound
metaphor
simile
personification
alliteration
onomatopoeia
The moon winked at me as I drifted off to sleep.
metaphor
simile
personification
alliteration
onomatopoeia
She's just a girl and she's on fire. She's hotter than a fantasy, and lonely like a highway.
simile
metaphor
alliteration
personification
like this swirling storm inside
simile
metaphor
alliteration
personification
Her messy room was a disaster zone
Simile
Metaphor
Idiom
A
I will not have you, in one night, besmirching that name by behaving like a babbling, bumbling band of baboons
Alliteration
Simile
Allusion
Idiom
I'm so tired I could sleep for a year
Alliteration
Simile
Hyperbole
Personification
The theme of Katherine Mansfield's "The Doll's House" is best stated:
Children are innocent and unaware of class systems.
The class system set up by society is cruel and unfair.
Wealth is unimportant.
Friends are forever.
One of the most prominent symbols of the class system in "The Doll's House" is:
The Doll's House
The Door
The Large Scarlett Quill on Lil's hat
The dolls in the house
How do you know the importance and meaning of the house is related to the social class of the characters?
The fresh paint on the house smelled to strongly to keep it inside.
The house was famous.
The poor children are expressly forbidden from seeing the house.
It was a gift from a rich woman.
What does Mansfield suggest by including and describing doll's that are not quite the right size for the doll's house?
The Burnell's are too big for the society/ community where they live.
Fitting in is difficult when you're better than everyone else.
Nobody fits into society where they are supposed to, but they just keep trying anyway.
Social divides are arbitrary (meaningless) because people are often pretending to fit in to classes/groups anyway.
Which of the following quotes tells the reader that "the lamp" is an important symbol?
"It stood in the middle of the dining room table."
"I seen the little lamp."
"It was even filled all ready for lighting."
"The lamp was perfect."
Which explanation best proves why the lamp is symbolic?
All the children thought the lamp was really neat.
The lamp can actually be lit and is a working part of this very fancy Doll's house.
It makes Aunt Beryl angry when the girls touch the lamp.
The two characters most interested in the lamp are Kezia and our Else showing the connection of the two social classes.
The lamp represents
The social divide of the children
The wealth of the Burnell's
The importance of the doll's house.
The interconnectedness of people despite their class distinctions
The white gate to the courtyard of the Burnell's house is symbolic of
Protecting one's property and wealth
The insider/outsider status of the classes of people
The innocence of the children
The wealth of the Burnell's
Which of the following tells you the symbolic meaning of the gate to the courtyard? (choose 2 answers)
"She [Kezia] began to swing on the big white gates of the courtyard."
"She [Kezia] slipped off the gate as if she was going to run away."
"Kezia clambered back on the gate; she had made up her mind; she swung out."
"they [the Kelveys] crossed the big courtyard and squeezed through the white gate."
Which of the follow best explains the symbolic meaning of the gate as related to the text?
Kezia makes a conscious decision to go against social norms by allowing the Kevely's through the gate that serves as a division of wealthy and poor. Once reprimanded, they are immediately cast back out through the gate.
The gate is large and white, and therefore is a big reminder of the innocence of children since white is a universal symbol of innocence.
White is a symbol of cleanliness and properness, so the gate represents the Burnell's who are clean and proper. Since the Kelvey's are outside the gate, they are not clean and proper, but poor and lacking.
The gate keeps out anyone who might challenge or harm the Burnell's and therefore represents the safety afforded to them by their wealth.
What does the doll's house symbolize in the story?
Wealth and social status
Childhood innocence
Friendship and community
Freedom and independence
What is the significance of the lamp in "The Doll's House"?
It represents the wealth and status of the Burnell family.
It symbolizes hope and the possibility of kindness in a divided society.
It is a symbol of the Kelvey sisters' poverty.
It represents the superficiality of social class distinctions.
In The Doll's House, why are the Kelvey girls treated so badly?
The other girls are jealous of their unusual, carefree lives.
They do not conform to the beauty standards of the day.
Their family is poor and considered very low class.
They are boastful children who often misbehave.
What is the reaction of the other children at school to the Kelvey sisters?
They are friendly and inclusive.
They ignore them completely.
They mock and ostracize them.
They are curious and want to learn more about them.
How did Lena taunt Lil Kelvey?
She eats her sandwich
She asks her to come over and see the dollhouse
She accuses her of stealing
She yells that Lil's father is in prison
Which of these sentences from The Dolls House best supports the fact that adults sometimes foster bad behavior in children?
"For, really, the smell of paint coming from that doll's house... -but the smell of paint was quite enough to make anyone seriously ill, in Aunt Beryl's opinion."
"For it had been arranged that while the doll's house stood in the courtyard they might ask the girls at school, two at a time, to come and look."
"Even the teacher had a special voice for them [the Kelveys], and a special smile for the other children when Lil Kelvey came up to her desk with a bunch of dreadfully common-looking flowers."
"A letter had come from Willie Brent, a terrifying, threatening letter, saying if she did not meet him that evening in Pulman's Bush, he'd come to the front door and ask the reason why!"
What does Kezia do to make Aunt Beryl angry?
She lets the cats out of the courtyard
She allows the Kelvey sisters in the courtyard
She brings the doll house inside the house without asking
She tells everyone about the doll house before Isabel
How does the story "The Doll's House" end?
The Burnell family decides to donate the doll's house to the school.
The Kelvey sisters are invited to play with the Burnell children regularly.
The Kelvey sisters leave, feeling happy after seeing the lamp.
Kezia is punished for inviting the Kelveys to see the doll's house.
In criminal prosecution this group of 12 people will decide if a person is guilty or innocent based on evidence provided
community
An agent authorized to provide legal services and represent clients in court
judge
The attorney representing the defendant in a lawsuit or criminal prosecution
prosecution
Generic term for the government's attorney in a criminal case. They present arguments against the defendant.
The party who initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint against the defendant. (e.g. in medical malpractice, the person who was harmed by the doctor)
jury
judge
defendant
The party charged with a crime in a criminal prosecution or the party sued in a lawsuit.
witness
The punishment given to a person convicted of a crime.
verdict
The result of a criminal trial in which the defendant has been found guilty of a crime.
elimination
regulation
express complete disapproval or to sentence (someone) to a particular punishment, especially death.
condemned
implicated
capital punishment
subordination
the legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime.
litigation
mercy
capital punishment
incarcerated
compassion or kindliness shown toward an offender, enemy, or other person in one's power
incarcerated
mercy
condemned
implicated
to be imprisoned
litigation
incarcerated
implicated
mercy
There are 12, average people selected to make the decision if the defendant is guilty or innocent.
Judge
Jury
Defendant
Witness
Someone that has been asked to or volunteered to speak to the jury. This could be someone who saw the crime happen or that knows something about it.
Judge
Jury
Defendant
Witness
The lawyer proving that the person accused of the crime is guilty.
Court Reporter
Baliff
Defendant
Prosecutor
The lawyer defending the person accused of the crime and that is on trial.
Court Reporter
Baliff
Defense
Prosecutor
This is the final decision the jury makes and it is announced to the court.
Alibi
Verdict
Guilty/Not Guilty
Deliberation
Excuse that explains why they couldn’t have done the crime. Ex: “I was at work and my boss will tell you I was there.”
Alibi
Verdict
Guilty/Not Guilty
Deliberation
VINDICATE
show to be right by providing justification or proof
using force to cause something to occur
divided in a conflict
clearing of guilt or shame
AFFLUENT
exiles who flee a country for safety
exclusive control or possession of something
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
clearing of guilt or shame
EXCULPATORY
divided in a conflict
clearing of guilt or blame
relating to court procedures that accuse a defendant
using force to cause something to occur
Your works cited page (bibliography) should be in ____ order.
alphabetical
chronological
random
numerical
In order to avoid plagiarism, you should always _____.
give credit to the person who created the material you are using
change a few words so it isn't technically word-for-word
hope nobody checks to find out it isn't your own original work
When copying something word for word, use ___.
exclamation marks
commas
quotation marks
parentheses
Using the ideas or words of someone else and claiming they are your own is:
plagiarism
borrowing
not a big deal
fun and games
What information about a source is most likely to appear in a bibliography?
Name of the author.
Quotation from the author?
Author's date of birth.
Author's home city
It is acceptable to copy and paste a photo from a webpage without citing where it came from.
True
False
Choose the reliable source(s). Select ANY and ALL correct answers.
Choose the correctly formatted works cited page.
In your essay, you are citing page 2 of the article "Amazing Facts" by John Smith. Your citation will look like this:
("Amazing Facts" 2)
(John 2)
(Smith 2)
("Amazing Facts" by John Smith 2)
Which in-text citation is correctly formatted?
Although most mythological creatures don't exist, "unicorns are real" (Jones 5).
Although most mythological creatures don't exist, "unicorns are real (Jones 5)".
What is the BEST research question about the railroads and the region's economy?
Who invented the railroads?
How long are the railroads in Missouri?
How do the railroads impact the region's economy?
Why do we have railroads?
An article with the following purpose will be the best source
entertain
persuasive
inform
what information is important when citing a website?
how to search for the website
the name of the company that built the site
the URL
Non-fiction works are based in facts, real events, and real people.
True
False
Wikipedia is NOT a reliable source and, as such, should not be used in your assignments.
True
False
Who is the "Defendant" in a trial?
The defense attorney.
The person who is being accused.
The sheriff on duty in the court room.
The party who is bringing the accusation against someone else.
