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From, 'SLAVE DESCENDANTS' QUEST: SAVE THEIR DYING CULTURE'

Read the following passage from the article. “There are threats of encroachment from the outside, by developers who see island communities like Hog Hammock as prime real estate for posh resorts like those found on St. Simons Island, Ga., and Hilton Head, S.C.”

In this statement, ‘encroachment’ most likely means:

a. Extinction

b. Intrusion

c. Defense

d. Abandonment

Which statement best expresses the main idea of this article? A. State governments are not doing enough to preserve historic cultures B. The Gullah and The Geechee should merge to make their traditions last longer. C. Ancient African American cultures are in danger of slipping away D. Slave descendents wish to let the past go by letting the Gullah Geechee traditions fade.

From: WHEN ETHNICITY IS TREATED LIKE A CRIME

Why does the author include information about what lawmakers in California are trying to do to cut down on racial profiling by police?
 * To express that racial profiling isn’t just a problem in northeast states.
 * To communicate that even government officials are not exempt from racial profiling.
 * To provide an anecdotal account of what black and brown skinned government officials must endure.
 * To persuade the reader that racial profiling must stop

Read the following sentence from the passage: " They say that law enforcement officers routinely look for certain characteristics, such as nervousness, furtive movements or signs of intoxication while ferreting out drug dealing and other criminal activity."

The word “ferreting” most likely means:


 * Searching
 * Burying
 * Shunning
 * Progressing

<span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: -25px; width: 1px;">In this statement, ‘encroachment’ most likely means: From "Separated at School" Author's Bias Which statement from the article reveals the author's bias toward same sex classrooms? a. "Teachers say kids are more focused and better behaved." b. Some critics fear that boys and girls won't learn to get along if they're separated." c. And during discussions, boys never speak up. Why not? Because it's a girls only class!" d. Are single-gender classes better? That may depend on what you want to learn."

Which statement best expresses the main idea of the section titled, "What is Title IX?" a. Before 1972, women were not allowed to attend the same colleges as men. b. By passing Title IX, men began losing opportunities and privileges to women. c. Title IX was necessary in order for women to gain equal opportunities at work. d. Title IX allowed women to have equal educational opportunities as men.

<span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; margin-left: 0.5in; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; text-indent: -0.25in; top: -25px; width: 1px;"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">a. Extinction From "Gender Stereotypes Stick in Schools"

__//**Khalil Questions:**//__ From, “Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Christian Youth Group” Words and Phrases- In the sentence, “The Supreme Court has long wrangled with the question of religion in the Public Schools.”, What is the meaning of __wrangled__?
 * 1) **Struggled**
 * 2) Surrendered
 * 3) Solved
 * 4) Guessed

From, “Biracial and Proud of It” Author’s Purpose- What was the author’s purpose in including the U.S. Census figures on interracial marriage? Author’s Purpose- The author of this article would most likely make the statement that biracial children Main Idea- Read this paragraph: “My personal experience is it was more in late childhood and (the) early adolescent stage when I think a lot of personal identity is being formed, he said. “And it’s also the age when children tend to make fun of each other.” Brienne says classmates have asked her if she is “mixed.” It kind of felt like it’s none of their business.” She added. What is the main idea?
 * 1) To illustrate the growing acceptance of interracial marriages in the U.S.
 * 2) To encourage readers to be more courteous when asking questions of interracial couples
 * 3) **To illustrate the difficulty when trying to identify how many biracial children are in the U.S.**
 * 4) To encourage biracial readers to check both boxes on a survey instead of just one or the other
 * 1) should identify when on of their racial backgrounds more than the other.
 * 2) need clear and direct responses when they begin asking questions about racial differences.
 * 3) **have a greater difficulty socially because there is no identifiable cultural connection to others**
 * 4) should have their own box to check on the U.S. Census form.
 * 1) Many teenagers are scared to be around other teens.
 * 2) Children think personal identity is funny.
 * 3) Being biracial or multiracial is the same as being of one race
 * 4) **Teenagers tend to be outspoken about their peers’ race**


 * Stepping Up**

Authors purpose

1.What is the authors purpose of writing this article? a. To give you name of places you can volenteer. b. He shows that its trendy. c. **So you volenteer**. d. To show the places people have traveled.

Multiple meaning

2. Megan found that being a volunteer could be //humbling//. She suggests being as open-minded and nonjudgmental as possible in new situations. "You don't know what it's like to live in another person's shoes until you actually do it," Megan says.

Which sentence does humble have the same meaning as the one above. a.He crawled low and humble to the ground. b.The senior humbled the freshman that was talking trash. c. The **rich man was humbled by the poor mans kindness.** d. The rock start made his fans feel humble.

Main Idea
 * Off The Streets**

What is the main idea of the article? a.Parents are responsible for their kids. b.curfews can be effective. c.**Make you understand the pros and cons of curfews**. d. To try and make the streets safer.

Words and phrases

"Curfews create an //atmosphere// of punishment without really accomplishing much." What does atmosphere mean in this sentence? a. the clouds b. feeling c. air in a place d.mass of gasses

<span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; margin-left: 0.5in; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; text-indent: -0.25in; top: -25px; width: 1px;"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">b. Intrusion <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; margin-left: 0.5in; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; text-indent: -0.25in; top: -25px; width: 1px;"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">c. Defense <span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: -40px; margin-left: 0.5in; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; text-indent: -0.25in; top: -25px; width: 1px;"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">d. Abandonment