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English
7th
grade
PRO/CON: O'er the ramparts we watched as athletes were kneel
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- 1. Multiple Choice
What does the author mean by the bolded phrase in the following sentence.
“They have dared to hold a mirror up to the rest of us, urging us to do better as a nation. It is our loss if we refuse to listen.”
Look at our appearance.
Beware of broken glass
Ask for forgiveness
Demand self-reflection
- 2. Multiple Choice
Part A: Select two central ideas of the text “PRO: Pro players got us talking about an important issue.” (RI 1.2)
Professional athletes have a history of standing up for racial equality.
Colin Kaepernick is a national hero.
As Americans, we should be inspired by these athletes’ message for social change.
The Vietnam War caused a lot of controversy in America.
The Cardinal were a diverse baseball team in the 1960’s.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Part A: What is the author’s purpose for writing the section “Standing on and Athlete’s Stage”?
To show that athletes have always successfully taken a stand against racial inequalities.
To give examples of athletes leading by example on controversial issues.
To explain the disagreement between Gibson and McCarver.
To explain why athletes should not kneel during the national anthem.
- 4. Multiple Choice
How does the author of the PRO article develop the purpose?
By listing other ways athletes can protest.
By explaining the reasons athletes are protesting.
By discussing the injustice that keeps the conversations going.
By giving examples of specific athletes that have taken a stand against racial inequality.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What does the author mean by the bolded phrase in the following sentence.
If some athletes continue to kneel during the national anthem, those of us who still take pride in America should stand a little taller.
grow a few inches
stand on a chair
show extra pride
not slouch
- 6. Multiple Choice
How does the viewpoint of the PRO author compare with the viewpoint of the CON author?
Both agree that Kaepernick’s protest creates an opportunity for future generations.
Both support professional athletes’ opposition to racial inequality.
Both agree that professional athletes should donate to charities that focus on racial issues
Both support Kaepernick’s protest of the national anthem.
- 7. Multiple Choice
In which of the following sentences does the CON author acknowledge two different points of view?
Kaepernick’s position is more high-profile, though and his actions have sparked similar protests everywhere from high schools to professional leagues.
It is true that America has at times failed to live up to its ideals, but it has also made progress.
If famous athletes want to make a difference, there are better ways than protesting the national anthem.
If some athletes continue to kneel during the national anthem, those of us who still take pride in America should stand a little taller.
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