All Together Now
In the text, "All Together Now," Barbara Jordan claims her speech is extra important. Why does she say this?
Barbara Jordan points out that she is the first African American woman to be the keynote speaker at the Democratic National Convention.
"We Beat the Street" is what type of reading?
An autobiography.
What is a Native American "reservation?"
A place where Native Americans from a specific tribe live in a community together. The reservation is set aside for people from that tribe to live.
A public land set aside for special use (Studysync definition).
How did the speaker of "Annabel Lee" feel about the woman, Annabel Lee?
He was in love with her-even after her death.
How old is Ms. Goodman's dog?
Over 15 years old.
What was Barbara Jordan's position in politics and why was this position so special in her time period?
Barbara Jordan was the first African American woman elected to the Texas State Senate.
Who is the main writer in the excerpt we read from "We Beat the Streets?"
George Jenkins
"The First Americans," is what type of writing?
A letter.
"The road was a ribbon of moonlight" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Metaphor
What other state did Ms. Goodman live in besides Indiana and Nevada?
California.
What does the word "deferred" mean?
To put off (an action or event) for a later time; postpone
How did George Jenkins teacher, Miss Johnson influence him? (Name at least two ways).
The teacher was interesting and engaging, she taught Shakespeare in 3rd grade, she had an after school club and took students on field trips and to shows, she encouraged George to go to college.
What were some of the accomplishments the Native Americans were known for according to the text?
Beautiful blankets, baskets that were an expression of their outward thoughts, pottery, songs that carried the sounds of nature, speeches (oratory) and public speaking.
What artifact does the speaker and her mother go to see in the museum frequently? What is the the significance of the artifact?
They go to see the speaker's great grandmother's blue dress. It's in the museum now even though it used to belong to the family.
Which does Ms. Goodman like more, the mountains or the beach?
The mountains.
Name one of the two presidents Barbara Jordan quotes or refers to in her speech.
Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln.
What did George and his friends grow up to be later in life?
Doctors/Dentists.
What does the word, "savages" mean in the text?
A brutal of vicious person-someone who does bad things.
Laid by her tomb at night.
Where did Ms. Goodman go to college?
Indiana University.
What call to action does Jordan give to other politicians like herself in the country?
Politicians need to be responsible for the people and welfare of the United States-they cannot be only focused on their own gain and success.
"Boarded-up and defeated stores;" is an example of what type of connotation?
Negative connotation.
What is the main argument or claim the Grand Council Fire of American Indians trying to make in their letter to the Mayor of Chicago in 1927?
To include accurate information about Native Americans and their cultures and accomplishments in school textbooks. To stop using negative, bias information about the tribes.
A carriage taker who took care of the horses in the stables.
What country did Ms. Goodman visit over 5 times?
England/The United Kingdom/Britain. She also taught English there. :)