Read this excerpt from We’ve Got a Job: The 1963 Children’s March.One child in the neighborhood owned a bicycle. Wash and his sister had a wagon. For Christmas one year, they each received a pair of iron roller skates. When those wore out, Wash said, "we would take an old broom and turn it upside down, and that would be our horse. And we would get a coat hanger and make a cowboy gun."How does this excerpt help readers make a personal connection to the story?
Answer
A
by offering facts about urban neighborhoods
B
by offering details about how Wash learned to roller skate
C
by offering information about Wash’s toys
D
by offering information about youth violence
Explanation
The excerpt describes the toys Wash and his sister had: a wagon, roller skates, and pretend toys made from a broom and a coat hanger. These familiar childhood playthings can help readers relate personally to Wash. The passage does not explain how Wash learned to skate or discuss youth violence.
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