SQUADS #4 Learning Intentions - Today, I am going to address these College Readiness Standards in Reading: 1.Main Ideas and Author’s Approach Supporting Details Sequential, Comparative, and Cause-Effect Relationships Generalizations and Conclusions Supporting Details Meaning of Words Meaning of Words Success Criteria – Never forget that you can take active notes throughout the Reading portion of the ACT! Too many students neglect to engage their brains and improve their chances at success by not simply marking their passages while reading. Marking your reading passage is one of the most efficient ways to improve your comprehension! Practice with sticky notes in English this week! “11 th Grade Reading” CPW

Quick Note! Today’s questions are based on the printed passage you will receive shortly. After reading your passage individually or as a group, choose the best answer to each question. You may refer to the passages as often as necessary. You have 4 Minutes to read your passage!

11 th Grade Reading #1.Which of the following best encompasses the author’s purpose for this article? A. Washington wanted to interview King’s children. B. Washington wanted to spark controversy. C. Washington wanted to collect diverse ideas and opinions on King’s quote. D. All of the above.

11 th Grade Reading #2On line 30, Taylor Branch believes that King would as people to “deepen their patriotism”. Which of the following is the best meaning of this quote? A. Defend America in any war possible. B. Dig more flag holes. C. Treat others the way we want to be treated. D. Take risks and support and discover more about our fellow Americans.

11 th Grade Reading #3 Within the article, which of the following is the best way to surmise George Leef’s opinions on affirmative action? A. It is sore and festering. B. Affirmative Action encourages good things. C. It encourages the wrong ideals. D. All of the above.

11 th Grade Reading #4According to the Martin Luther King III, what could a “colorblind” society be best described as? A. His father’s vision and great dream. B. A society of ignorance. C. A world in which we see people by the color of their skin first. D. A place where the visually impaired can live and interact.

11 th Grade Reading #5.According to the article, conservatives believe that “judged by the color of their skin” includes which of the following: A. Reserving government contracts for Hispanic- owned businesses B. Unique appeals to certain voter groups C. Seeking more non-white corporate executives D. All of the above

11 th Grade Reading #6. As it is used in line 25, the word bigotry most nearly means: A. complete and total annihilation of any intolerant individuals B. stubborn and complete intolerance of any creed, belief, or opinion that differs from one's own C. large practices of global effort D. All of the above

11 th Grade Reading #7. As it is used in line 38, the phrase “psychological work” most nearly means: A. fixing our brains surgically B. speaking with a psychologist immediately C. change the way we view others D. rid ourselves of prejudices and biases we bring to decisions we make

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