Going Blind/ Ray Charles

What is one way you can tell that this selection (Going Blind) is from an autobiography?

• It is written from the first-person point of view.
• It is written from the third-person point of view.
• It is written in the form of a diary.
• It is written from the point of view of a friend.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

Why does Ray Charles say he wasn't frightened by going blind as a boy?

• It happened very suddenly.
• His mother told him he would get his sight back.
• He lost his sight gradually.
• He liked seeing blurry images.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

How does Ray Charles's mother react when young Ray loses his sight?

• She weeps and asks for the Lord's mercy.
• She tells her son she is afraid for the future.
• She asks everyone in town for advice about the schools.
• She teaches her son the Braille alphabet.

Why does Ray's mother make him do chores such as scrubbing floors and chopping wood after he lost his sight?

• She doesn't want to do any chores herself.
• She doesn't want him to grow dependent on others.
• She feels that blind people can make good servants.
• She wants the townspeople to hire him for jobs.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Why does Ray's mother say he must go away to school?

• to see the world outside Greenville
• to learn better manners
• to get special ointments for his eyes
• to learn to read and write.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is one way you can tell that this selection (Ray Charles) is from a biography?

• It is written from a first person point of view.
• It is written from the third-person point of view.
• It is written in the form of a short story.
• It is written from the point of view of a friend.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Where does the beginning of this selection take place?

• the small town of Greensville
• a jazz club in New Orleans
• Mr. Reams's general store
• the St. Augustine School for the Blind.

How does Ray figure he will run a perfect race?

• He will grab the wire and pull it with him.
• He will touch the wire lightly and follow it to the end.
• He will measure the length of the wire first.
• He will take off his shoes and run barefoot.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

How do the children trick Ray when they invite him to race?

• They tie one end of the wire to an iron post.
• They hide his special running shoes.
• They make him hold onto the wire as he runs.
• The tell him the other runners are blind.

Why do the other children call Ray "Foots?"

• His feet are bigger than theirs.
• He comes from the foothills of Florida.
• He doesn't have any shoes.
• He is the fastest runner.