The Friday Everything Changed

What activity traditionally took place during the last hour of school on Friday afternoons?

• Physical Education

• Junior Red Cross

• Art class

• Music lessons

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What privilege did Alma Niles challenge when she raised her hand?

• Reading the National Geographic

• Choosing seats in the classroom

• Carrying the water bucket

• Playing softball

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How did Miss Ralston initially respond to Alma's question?

• She immediately rejected the idea

• She said she would think about it

• She laughed it off

• She agreed on the spot

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What was the boys' immediate reaction to the possibility of girls carrying water?

• They were supportive

• They were indifferent

• They felt threatened and tried to stop it

• They asked to carry water with the girls

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How did the girls respond when the boys tried to intimidate Alma?

• They ignored the situation

• They told the teacher

• They joined the boys in teasing Alma

• They stood up for Alma and helped her

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What sport did the boys prevent the girls from participating in during the week?

• Basketball

• Softball

• Soccer

• Volleyball

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who was Doris Pomeroy, and how did she help the situation?

• A teacher who intervened

• An older student who encouraged the girls to persist

• Alma's best friend who comforted her

• The principal who made the final decision

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What surprising action did Miss Ralston take during lunchtime on Friday?

• She cancelled classes for the day

• She joined the boys' softball game and hit a home run

• She assigned detention to all the boys

• She brought in a new water bucket

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What was Miss Ralston's final decision regarding the water-carrying duty?

• Only boys would continue to carry water

• Two girls would carry water the following week

• The school would install a water fountain

• Teachers would take turns carrying water

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What theme is most prominent in this story?

• The importance of education

• The value of tradition

• Challenging gender roles and equality

• The power of teamwork

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2