Nonconformity Evaluating Informational Texts

Thoreau's actions in "Civil Disobedience" and the 1955 bus boycott are similar because both Thoreau and the boycotters were

protesting unjust government policy in a peaceful way.

Read the excerpt from Brown v. Board of Education. [T]here are findings below that the Negro and white schools involved have been equalized, or are being equalized, with respect to buildings, curricula, qualifications and salaries of teachers, and other "tangible" factors. The Supreme Court is most likely interested in these findings because it hopes to determine whether

separate systems of education can be equal.

Cinta reviewed her notes about genealogical research before the class discussion. She was ready to share her information with her classmates and then answer questions. When Mr. MacGregor asked if she was ready, Cinta smiled and nodded her head. What is the purpose of the class discussion?

to educate

Which sentence is written correctly?

Chicken, a lean protein, can be prepared in many healthy ways.

Read the excerpt from Brown v. Board of Education. Therefore, we hold that the plaintiffs and others similarly situated for whom the actions have been brought are, by reason of the segregation complained of, deprived of the equal protection of the laws guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment. Why does the Supreme Court conclude that the plaintiffs have been denied their rights?

Segregation is inherently unequal and unfair.

Participants in a formal discussion use language that is

Sophisticated

Read the sentence. The speaker of Okita's poem tries to present herself in ways that have little to do with her customs. Which is the best revision of this sentence using academic vocabulary?

The speaker of Okita's poem attempts to characterize herself in ways that have little to do with her heritage.

Read the sentence. The works of Charles Dickens a famous British writer include David Copperfield and Oliver Twist. Which is the best revision of this sentence?

The works of Charles Dickens, a famous British writer, include David Copperfield and Oliver Twist.

Choose the correct version of the sentence.

Top athletes train long hours, eat healthy diets, and dedicate themselves to their sports.

What are the plaintiffs seeking for their children in Brown v. Board of Education?

admission to public schools

The _____________________ of a discussion keeps the group on track.

moderator

According to "Civil Disobedience," what happens before Thoreau is put into prison?

He does not pay the poll tax for six years.

Read the excerpt from "In Response to Executive Order 9066." I tell her she's going bald. She tells me I copy on tests. We're best friends. Read the excerpt from "Mericans." "Girl. We can't play with a girl." Girl. It's my brother's favorite insult now instead of "sissy." "You girl," they yell at each other. "You throw that ball like a girl." Which theme best describes the two passages?

In all cultures, children playfully taunt one another.

Read the sentence. In chapter three, Joseph feels confused about the way things happened at the court house. Which is the best revision of this sentence using academic vocabulary?

In chapter three, the reader learns that Joseph feels confused about the events that occurred at the court house.

In order to write a strong essay that links together related ideas and sentences, the writer must employ

transitions.