Vocabulary
Tom has not yet realized how IMPORTANT this decision is.
momentous
Many kids like to play soccer at recess. Is this generalization VALID or FAULTY?
valid
Why did Mr. Boghetti change his mind about giving Marian lessons?
He learned how talented she was when he heard her sing.
Which of the following events was least important to the overall plot of the story?
A. Marian gave a concert at the Lincoln Memorial
B. Marian traveled to Europe to further her career.
C. Viola Johnson and Marian sang a duet in church.
C
We (bring) our dog to the park yesterday.
brought
The dress code for the dance next week is very FIXED AND MUST FOLLOW THE RULES.
formal
None of the students wanted the school year to end. Is this generalization VALID or FAULTY/
Faulty
Why did Marian decide to give a concert at the Lincoln Memorial?
She thought it would help all African Americans.
According to the story, which of the following people helped Marian the most?
her parents
her church
Viola Johnson
her church
I had (make) a cake for my mom.
made
Upon hearing that Mark was suspended from school, his parents became VERY ANGRY.
ENRAGED
Jason plays on several different sports teams. He plays on teams in the spring, summer, fall, and winter. He plays basketball, baseball, and soccer.
What generalization can we make about Jason?
Jason really likes sports.
Marian grew up during an era of segregation. Knowing this, why was she was surprised by the behavior of the girl at the music school?
Marian didn't think that prejudice would exist within the world of music.
According to the story, which generalization is true?
A. In the 1920s, African Americans did not listen to opera music.
B. In the 1920s, African Americans were treated worse than white people were.
C. In the 1920s, everyone was treated equally.
B
I have (see) the Liberty Bell many times.
seen
The man's UNREASONABLE DISLIKE for people with brown hair is quite ridiculous.
prejudice
Sasha was born in Seattle. She moved to a different state when she was 5. She moved again when she was 8. This year her family is moving to Easton.
What generalization can we make about Sasha?
Sasha's family moves alot!
The author compared the voice of the girl at the music who turned Marian away to "a steel door clanking shut." What did she mean by this comparison?
Prejudice was shutting the door to opportunities for Marian.
Now that we have read the biography of Marian Anderson, pick ONE character trait that would describe Marian's personality and give ONE detail from the story to back up your answer!
Answers will vary
They (go) to six movies last summer.
went
Jay was a FAVORED member of society and received things that many of his friends did not.
privileged
Ally overslept this morning, forgot her homework on the table, missed her bus, and failed her math test.
What generalization can we make about Ally?
Ally is having a bad day!
We are made aware very early on that music is a crucial part of Marian’s world. Throughout the story, Pam Munoz Ryan includes snippets of songs. Why are these songs included in the story? (There are two reasons for this!)
1. Marian loved to sing and music is important to her.
2. The words of the song match what is going on within the story.
At the end of the story, Marian is finally able to sing at the Metropolitan Opera House. Why was Marian able to achieve her dream so easily at the end of the story when she had so many obstacles to overcome during the story?
By the time Marian sang at the Metropolitan Opera House, the Civil Rights Movement had begun and people's feelings and opinions towards women and African Americans had changed.
Have you ever (wear) a cowboy hat?
worn