SQUADS #4 Learning Intentions - Today, I am going to address these College Readiness Standards in Reading: 1.Main Ideas and Author's Approach Generalizations and Conclusions Generalizations and Conclusions Sequential, Comparative, and Cause-Effect Relationships Meaning of Words Meaning of Words Supporting Details 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! “10 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!

10 th Grade Reading #1.According to Henry Munoz III, what does Obama’s inauguration say about the Latino Community? A. The Latinos are taking a more prominent position. B. The Latinos now have political influence. C. The Latinos are positioned to take an expanded role in shaping the country’s future. D. The Latinos have a civic responsibility.

10 th Grade Reading #2.According to article, why does Vice President Joe Biden believe that America “owes” the Latinos? A. Because the Latinos had a moment. B. Because of the enormous Latino support for Obama. C. Because the Latinos spoke. D. Because the Latinos are underestimated.

10 th Grade Reading #3.According to the article, which of the following was the best reason for Latinos voting predominantly for Obama? A.Hispanics voted 7 to 1 in favor of Obama. B.Romney’s hardline stance compared to Obama’s softline stance C.Latinos preferred the same president for 2 terms D.Romney’s approach to immigration

10 th Grade Reading #4.The author of this article, Brett Zongker, places his celebrity and leader in which of the following orders? A. Longoria, Biden, Castro and Munoz III B. Biden, Munoz III, Castro and Longoria C. Castro, Longoria, Munoz III and Biden D. Biden, Castro, Munoz III and Longoria

10 th Grade Reading #5.As it is used in line 55, the phrase “civic responsibility” most nearly means: A. Social participation and action B. Social diversity C. What we do to help other countries D. Car maintenance efforts

10 th Grade Reading #6.As it is used in line 38, the word “symposium” most nearly means: A. Birthday party B. President-only party C. Conference or meeting D. All of the above

10 th Grade Reading #7.According to the article, which of the following is true about Julian Castro: A. He is San Antonio’s mayor B. He believes Obama is better than Kennedy C. He gave a keynote speech last year D. A and C

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