Intro - Other Wes Moore

What event sparked the author's interest in the other Wes Moore?

• seeing him in the news

• hearing about him from a friend

• meeting him in person

• reading his obituary

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

True or false? The author knew the Other Wes growing up.

• true

• false

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Based on the introduction, what is the theme of this story?

• The importance of education

• the role of family in shaping a person's life

• choices and accountability in a person's life

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the author's background, based on what we read in the introduction?

• he grew up in a wealthy family

• he was academically and personally successful

• he struggled with legal issues

• he regrets his past

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

How did the author contact the Other Wes in prison?

• went to see him

• called him

• sent a lawyer to speak with him

• sent a letter

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

How are the 8 chapters of the book organized?

• "corresponding to 8 years that had a decisive impact on [each Wes Moore's] respective lives"

• organized around legal altercations

• each chapter alternates telling one person's story

• organized around "precarious places in this country"

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

By what process did Wes Moore go about creating this book?

• interviews with families, drug dealers, police officers, teachers, and others

• historical research

• other Wes's participation and interviews

• all of these

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6