Introduction to Making a Difference: It's Our World, Too!

Question 1

Read each detail from the assignment text. Then, identify whether the detail indicates that the author’s purpose is to inform, to entertain, or to persuade.

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“Many Hispanics spoke only Spanish, and most whites spoke only English.”: to inform; “He knew he had the courage to blast through tacklers and the toughness to work all day in the beet fields, but this seemed harder.”: to entertain; “There were only two days before the next game.”: to inform

Question 2

to inform✔ to entertainto persuade

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✔ to entertain

Question 3

✔ to informto entertainto persuade

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✔ to inform

Question 4

Read each detail from the assignment text. Then, identify whether the detail indicates that the author’s purpose is to inform, to entertain, or to persuade.

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✔ to inform; “Many Hispanics spoke only Spanish, and most whites spoke only English.”: to inform; “He knew he had the courage to blast through tacklers and the toughness to work all day in the beet fields, but this seemed harder.”: to entertain; “There were only two days before the next game.”: to inform

Question 5

The author chooses to tell about Neto’s real-life experience in the form of a narrative text, or story. What does this choice reveal about the author’s purpose?

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He wants to help readers imagine Neto’s story and understand his conflict.

Question 6

✔ Neto questions whether he can keep playing football.Neto questions whether Jesse is a true friend.Neto questions whether the fans will accept him.

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✔ Neto questions whether he can keep playing football.

Question 7

Think about the initial conflict: Neto wonders whether he can play football for fans who are making racist comments. How is the conflict complicated? Check all that apply.The football coach disagrees with Neto’s decision to quit the team.The president of the student council agrees to help Neto.The principal denies that the crowds have said anything racist.Most of the players change their minds about quitting and continue to play football.The fans stop making racist comments.

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The football coach disagrees with Neto’s decision to quit the team.; The principal denies that the crowds have said anything racist.; Most of the players change their minds about quitting and continue to play football.

Question 8

What event in the passage complicates the conflict Neto faces?

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The players who agreed to quit with Neto change their minds.

Question 9

What details from the passage show why Andy wants to write a letter to be read at the game? Check all that apply.

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“to satisfy the protesting players”; “and shame the racist fans”

Question 10

Neto missing a football game✔ something Jesse saysa false rumor

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✔ something Jesse says

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