Characters & Development (RL 7.3)
These three boys are the authors of We Beat the Street.
Who are Sampson Davis, George Jenkins, and Rameck Hunt?
The word obstacles most nearly means ___.
What are challenges or barriers?
The authors believe education is ___.
What is the key to success?
The main claim of the passage is that ___.
What is education can change your life?
Find one example that shows determination.
What is any line describing hard work or persistence?
This challenge from their childhood motivated the boys to change their future.
What is growing up in poverty / dangerous neighborhoods / limited opportunities?
Which word from the text shows a serious commitment to change?
What is discipline / dedication / responsibility?
What perspective do the authors have about their community?
What is that it is challenging but full of potential?
What evidence supports the authors’ claim?
What is their personal success stories?
Which sentence supports the idea that choices matter?
What is a line connecting decisions to outcomes?
This personal trait helped the boys stay focused despite obstacles.
What is perseverance / determination / resilience?
Why does the author use strong words instead of neutral ones?
What is to emphasize urgency and impact?
Why do the authors include personal experiences?
What is to build credibility and connect with readers?
How do the authors support their argument logically?
What is by explaining cause and effect?
What evidence shows education changed their future?
What is graduating college / becoming professionals?
Explain how one author changes from the beginning to the end of the passage.
What is moving from hopelessness to motivation and success?
How does word choice affect the tone of the passage?
What is making the tone serious, hopeful, and motivating?
How does the authors’ background influence their message?
What is making it more authentic and persuasive?
Which detail best strengthens the authors’ argument?
What is earning college degrees and becoming doctors?
Which detail appeals most to emotion?
What is descriptions of violence, loss, or struggle?
Which experience most influenced their decision to pursue education and medicine?
What is witnessing violence, death, or lack of healthcare in their community?
Which word best reflects the authors’ attitude toward education?
What is respect / belief / value?
What is the main message the authors want readers to believe?
What is that your past does not determine your future?
Is the authors’ argument convincing? Why or why not?
What is yes, because real-life evidence is used?
Which quote best summarizes the entire passage?
What is a statement about beating the odds through education?