Worldly Wise Book 7, lesson 5

Do you ever wonder where oranges come from? They were probably picked by a migrant farm worker in a Florida or California ___________ grove.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

Migrant farming has little appeal for most people. Because of its long hours and low pay, it is often considered _____________ work.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.RI.7.4

Migrant workers are not paid by the hour but how much they pick. Even a brief _______________ from their labor means a smaller paycheck.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

Lack of affordable housing is a major concern of migrant farm workers. Often the only options are small ___________ without electricity or running water.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

It is difficult for migrant workers to find better-paying jobs. Lack of opportunity for advancement keeps them in a ___________ state of poverty.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

Children of migrant workers are always on the move as their parents look for work. As a result, they do not receive an ____________ education.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.4

A good education is essential for the children of migrant workers. Without it, they have little to look forward to but a life of _____________ in the nation's field and orchards.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

Many migrant children triumph over serious obstacles to overcome ___________ and learn to read and write.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

Chavez and Huerta worked hard to form the union. Their ____________ efforts paid off when the United Farm Workers was recognized by the growers.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RL.7.4

The UFW union fought hard to better the conditions of its members. It ________________ for better working conditions for migrant workers.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.4