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What is the title of this selection?
He Changed Baseball...And The World
According to page 9, when do people celebrate Jackie Robinson Day?
Every year on April 15
What is the meaning of outstanding on page 6?
excellent
What is the connection between the sentences?
"In California, there were many segregation laws."
"Robinson could swim in his local pool only one day a week."
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Cause/Effect
Name an obstacle that Jackie had to overcome.
How many bases did Jackie steal by the time he retired from baseball? (page 6)
200
According to page 6, what state did Jackie grow up in?
California
What is the meaning of determined on page 8?
very focused on doing something
What is the connection between the sentences?
"He sprinted toward first base, where Robinson stood."
"Another Dodgers player snatched the ball and threw it to Robinson."
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Description
Name one of Jackie's accomplishments
MVP, homeruns, Winning the World Series
What does the photograph at the bottom of page 8 show Jackie doing?
According to page 7, why was Branch Rickey worried about Jackie joining the team?
He was worried that Jackie would face hateful fans and players because of his skin color.
On page 8 the text says "The Dodgers lost, but it was still a year of huge achievements for the team... and for Robinson."
What is an achievement?
Things don't successfully through hard work. In this game, Robinson hit 12 home runs!
What is the connection between the sentences?
"In 1949, he was name MVP."
"And in 1955... the Dodgers finally won!"
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Sequence/Order
Name the subject of this text.
Jackie Robinson
What year did Jackie receive a World Series ring? (page 9)
1955
According to page 8, how did Jackie react when other players and fans treated him poorly?
He stood strong and never yelled back.
Jackie was named on of the most valuable players in Major League Baseball.
Give an example of something he did for the team that was valuable. (page 9)
He hit dozens of home runs and helped the Dodgers reach 5 more World Series games.
What is the connection between the sentences?
"They didn't want to play with a Black athlete."
"The Dodgers manager stepped in. He told the players Robinson was joining the team--whether they liked it or not."
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Name a character trait that best describes Jackie Robinson.
determined, hard working, brave, courageous
According to Jackie's baseball card in 1956, what position did Jackie play? (page 9)
third base
According to page 4, how is baseball different than it was 80 years ago? Name 3 ways!
1. No giant screens in the stadiums.
2. No mascots high-fiving fans.
3. Black players were not allowed to play in the Major Leagues.
Explain how Jackie Robinson was a "pioneer". (page 9)
He was the first African American to join an all-white Major League Baseball team.
What is the connection between the sentences?
"Black athletes were only allowed to play in a separate league, which paid less money."
"But Black athletes didn't have the same opportunities as White athletes."
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Compare/Contrast
Name a way Jackie Robinson made an impact on the world.
Worked for equal rights, stood up against segregation, opened the door for other Black players to join White sports team, Jackie Robinson Day