The Peanut Man- IAR

Part A: What does dedicated mean as it is used in paragraph 3?

• showing disappointment in the current situation

• thinking something is unlikely or impossible

• being very committed to a purpose or mission

• expressing appreciation for hard work done by others

Part B: Which TWO details from the article provides evidence that Carver was dedicated to his work?

• “This was especially bad for poor African American farmers, who relied on selling cotton to support themselves.” (paragraph 3)

• “In 1896 peanuts were not even recognized as a crop in the United States, but Carver would help change that.” (paragraph 5)

• “Now the farmers had lots of peanuts—too many for their families and animals—and no place to sell the extras.” (paragraph 6)

• “People would ask him for advice when they had sick plants.” (paragraph 1)

Part A: What is a main idea of the article?

• George Washington Carver was a bright young man and an excellent teacher.

• George Washington Carver was a man interested in plants that also taught farmers how to improve crop production.

• George Washington Carver learned about caring for plants as a young boy.

• George Washington Carver was recognized by Congress for his accomplishment.

Part B: Which detail from the article supports your main idea?

• “When he was a child, he was known as the ‘plant doctor.’” (paragraph 1)

• “Later, when he was teaching at Tuskegee Institute, he put his plant skills to good use.” (paragraph 2)

• “Carver knew that certain plants put nutrients back into the soil.” (paragraph 4)

• “In 1921 the UPAA asked Carver to speak to the U.S. Congress about the many uses for peanuts.” (paragraph 8)

Which option best summarizes the article?

• Because George Washington Carver wanted to help farmers, he taught them how to replace cotton plants with peanut plants.

• Because George Washington Carver was interested in plants, he became a teacher who taught his students how to grow different types of crops.

• Because George Washington Carver invented many uses for peanuts, they became a major crop in the United States.

• Because George Washington Carver used his interest in plants to help farmers rotate cotton planting with peanuts, peanuts became an important crop in the US.

Part A: The author of “The Peanut Man” describes the events in George Washington Carver’s life in the chronological order that they happened. Which additional text structure does the author use in the article?

• The author compares and contrasts the many uses of peanuts.

• The author uses descriptive detail when explaining how Carver took care of sick plants.

• The author describes a step-by-step process to determine the nutrients in the soil.

• The author explains the problem of worn-out soil and presents a solution through the use of soil-restoring plants- like peanuts!

Part A: How did Carver become well known across the country?

• He worked at the Tuskegee Institute.

• He helped people make their sick plants well.

• He spoke to Congress about the many uses of peanuts.

• He organized the United Peanut Association of America.

Part B: Which detail from the article supports the answer in Part A- That George Washington Carver was well known for speaking to Congress?

• “. . . and nurse them back to health.” (paragraph 1)

• “Later, when he was teaching . . .” (paragraph 2)

• “By 1920 there were enough peanut farmers to form . . . .” (paragraph 8)

• “. . . the whole country had heard . . . .” (paragraph 8)