Reading Comprehension: Tapping His Way Into Fame

How is the information in this article best organized?

• Cause and Effect

• Chronological Order

• Descriptive

• Compare and Contrast

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Which theme statement best fits this article?

• It is good to be kind to others.

• Always trust your instincts.

• Change is good.

• Learn to trust others.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Based on the information in the story, which of the following could be considered a hobby?

• working at a book store

• babysitting

• singing

• washing cars

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Based on the information in the article, what is one conflict Bill Bojangles Robinson faced?

• Bill Bojangles did not get a lot of money for his performances.

• At first, Bill Bojangles was afraid to dance in front of people.

• People didn't like his dancing because of the color of his skin.

• He wasn't sure if he would be able to perform alone.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is two ways were Bill Bojangles most UNLIKE other African American performers?

• he had a different way of dancing

• he started at a young age

• he performed for large crowds

• he was a solo performer

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2