Central Idea & Theme
What is the central idea?
Students protested peacefully to bring attention to unfair laws.
Why did people protest?
To bring attention to unfair laws
What does “protest” most nearly mean?
To speak or act against something
What is the purpose of a timeline?
To show events in order
What is ONE similarity between two civil rights passages?
Both show people working for change
What is the theme of many civil rights texts like these?
A. Winning is most important
B. Standing up for what is right can lead to change
C. Rules should never be questioned
D. Adults always know best
B. Standing up for what is right can lead to change
Which evidence BEST supports that answer? (Answer in 100)
A. “They marched peacefully through the city.”
B. “They wanted to stay home.”
C. “They ignored the problem.”
D. “They played games.”
A. “They marched peacefully through the city.”
“He remained calm during the protest.”
What does “calm” mean?
A. Angry
B. Loud
C. Peaceful
D. Afraid
C. Peaceful
How does a timeline help the reader?
It helps understand when events happened
What is ONE difference?
One focuses on a person, the other focuses on an event
Which BEST summarizes a passage about protests and change?
A. People worked together to demand fairness
B. Students went to school
C. A city had many buildings
D. Reporters took pictures
A. People worked together to demand fairness
Which detail BEST shows national attention?
A. People stayed inside
B. News and photos were shared across the country
C. Only one person watched
D. Nothing changed
B. News and photos were shared across the country
What does “nonviolence” mean?
Solving problems without fighting
How would a photograph of protests help the text?
A. It shows what the events looked like
B. It makes the story confusing
C. It removes details
D. It changes the topic
A. It shows what the events looked like
Which is TRUE about both passages?
A. They describe the same exact event
B. They show leadership and courage
C. They are fictional
D. They are poems
B. They show leadership and courage
How does the author develop the central idea?
By describing protests, challenges, and the results of those actions
Select TWO details that support the idea that protests were effective:
A. Leaders were arrested
B. Laws began to change
C. No one noticed
D. People across the country paid attention
B. Laws began to change & D. People across the country paid attention
“He matched brave words with brave actions.”
What does this mean?
He not only spoke about change but also took action
Why are headings like “OBJECTIVE” and “OUTCOME” useful?
They organize information and help readers understand key ideas
How are the structures similar?
Both are written in chronological order
Explain the theme of a civil rights passage and support it with ONE piece of evidence.
Standing up for what is right
Having courage can make a difference
A peaceful protest can bring awareness to issues
Give ONE claim about the passage and TWO pieces of supporting evidence.
Protests helped create change
Peaceful protest was effective.
The protesters were brave.
The events influenced others outside the city.
Leaders like John Lewis made a difference.
What does “barriers” MOST likely mean in this sentence:
“People faced barriers when trying to vote.”
A. Opportunities
B. Tools
C. Rewards
D. Obstacles
D. Obstacles
Explain how a text feature (timeline, photo, or heading) helps the reader understand the passage.
You'll get the points if your answer makes sense, is restated, and complete sentences
Explain ONE similarity and ONE difference between the two passages. Use evidence.
Both passages show people working to create change.
Both passages show courage during difficult times.
Both passages show that protests helped bring attention to problems.
One passage focuses on a specific leader, while the other focuses on a protest event.
One passage tells about a person’s life, while the other describes one major event.
One focuses on organizing protests, while the other focuses on what happened during a protest.