A Priceless Lesson in Humility

The author includes the information in paragraph 1 in order to —

• remind the reader of the historic values symbolized by Washington, DC

• indicate to the reader that many people visit Washington, DC, to improve their citizenship

• show the reader that some people have uncomfortable positions in life

• convince the reader that sightseeing can be educational

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does the setting described in paragraph 1 influence the author’s reaction to the blind woman in the next paragraph?

• Because he has seen other beggars, he assumes that the blind woman wants money as well

• Because he is impressed by the area, he wants to avoid her interruption.

• Because homeless people are near the capital, he is annoyed by her presence.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What idea does the author support in paragraph 2?

• Disregarding beggars is one way to get them to leave.

• Beggars can mostly be found around famous landmarks.

• Beggars are annoying when they ask for money.

• Responding negatively to beggars is a common instinct.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The reader may identify this passage as literary nonfiction because the author —

• presents himself as a real character interacting with others who are less fortunate

• describes an event that took place in the past

• uses a narrative framework to reflect on an element of personal discovery

• uses the techniques of dialogue and description to develop the action

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CCSS.W.6.3B

The author includes paragraphs 6 and 7 in order to —

• create an excuse for treating the blind woman badly

• reveal a valuable lesson he had learned

• prove that his life had been difficult for many years

• explain why he had lost his core belief

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

The author lists the jobs he has held in order to prove that he —

• worked hard to achieve success

• understood the damage caused by bias

• interacted with different levels of society

• identified with people who had unassuming jobs

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which two values can be seen as themes of this selection?

• Humbleness

• Forgiveness

• Honesty

• Understanding

• Generosity

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Based on the selection, which two phrases best explain the author’s definition of humility?

• Awareness of incorrect assumptions

• Willingness to help others

• Recognition of human equality

• Acceptance of difficult life events

• Desire to forgive self and others

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What could you predict the author will do the next time someone asks for help? Use details from the selection to support your answer.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Explain how the author uses the concept of sight to emphasize a main idea. Use details from the selection to support your answer.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2