Make Our Voices Heard

Which statement best describes the purpose of the introduction?

• to put readers in the scene, so they can

  imagine what it was like at the protest

• to help readers understand summer

  weather in Nashville

• to explain why millions of people

  participated in Black Lives Matter protests

  over the summer

• to show how young people have been

  involved in social movements throughout

  history

Which statement expresses a central idea of the article?

• The Civil War was fought over slavery.

• Black Lives Matter at School Week takes

  place every February.

• Anti-racism protests are having a

  powerful effect in the U.S.

• Teens 4 Equality reached out to local

  organizations for advice and resources.

Which are effects of recent Black Lives Matter demonstrations?

Choose TWO.

• People staged sit-ins in front of

  government buildings.

• A symbol associated with slavery was

  removed from a state flag.

• Multiple brands are changing their

  products’ racist names and symbols.

• People across the country were outraged

  by George Floyd’s death.

The timeline “Teens & Protest Through Time” contributes to the article by highlighting the...

• effectiveness of protest.

• importance of child labor laws.

• history of school segregation.

• Black Lives Matter movement.

The main purpose of the article is to _______, whereas the main purpose of the infographic is to _______.

• convince young people to vote; raise

  awareness about food allergies

• explore recent Black Lives Matter

  protests; provide tips for how to bring

  about change

• detail the Civil War; educate readers

  about climate change

• explain how the health care system works

  in the U.S.; describe the purpose of the

  United Nations

Which claims can be supported by information in both the article and the infographic?

Choose TWO.

• Social media can be a powerful tool for

  activists.

• Kids have the power to change society.

• Kids and teens have been changemakers

  throughout U.S. history.

• The more people who sign a petition, the

  more attention it will get.

done on purpose. intentional

• disadvantage

• blatant

• sit-in

• demonstration

to remain seated as a means of protest or demonstration

• march

• sit-in

• demonstration

• protest

a moment or place to worship and remember a tragic event

• march

• demonstration

• sit-in

• vigil

an action or public gathering in which people display group feelings about a person or cause.

• demonstration

• blatant

• disadvantage

• sit-in