WE BEAT THE STREET - PART 1

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ELA7th Grade

This lesson contains 16 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slide and 2 videos.

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Slide 1 - Slide

Do you think you would enjoy reading this novel?
Yes I would
No I wouldn't
I'm not sure yet. Maybe.
I most definitely would not.

Slide 2 - Poll

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Slide 3 - Video

00:20
Which of the following is NOT known as one of the "Three Doctors" ?
A
Dr. Samson Davis
B
Dr. Stephen Murphy
C
Dr. George Jenkins
D
Dr. Rameck Hunt

Slide 4 - Quiz

00:26
What have they won awards for?
A
Proving that hopes and dreams can come true
B
Their dedication to the profession
C
Their dedication to their own community
D
Having multiple bestselling novels

Slide 5 - Quiz

00:37
In which environment did they grow up?
A
Harlem
B
The Bronx
C
Chicago Southside
D
Newark, New Jersey

Slide 6 - Quiz

00:51
What did they all make a pact to do?
A
Avoid doing drugs
B
Avoid joining gangs
C
Become doctors
D
Live in a better neighborhood

Slide 7 - Quiz

02:25
How did they get to "where they are today" ?
A
Going to Church every week
B
They parents highly encouraged them
C
Their teachers told them they were smart
D
They formed a club and made a "pact"

Slide 8 - Quiz

02:53
What do they all have in common with each other?
A
They were all raised in foster care homes
B
They all come from single parent homes
C
Their parents had all divorced
D
They come from single-child homes

Slide 9 - Quiz

03:46
Which university did they all attend together?
A
Notre Dame
B
New York University
C
Seton Hall
D
University of Pennsylvania

Slide 10 - Quiz

04:53
What was their approach to earning enough money to attend college?
A
Be creative
B
Be hard-working
C
Be economical
D
Be ethical

Slide 11 - Quiz

If you made a similar pact with some friends, what would you have to do to "keep the pact alive" ?

Slide 12 - Open question

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Slide 13 - Video

00:31
Based on what you saw in the last video, what do you think the main theme will be?

Slide 14 - Open question

00:48
What do you think
their biggest influence
was?

Slide 15 - Mind map

01:09
After watching this trailer, I think I will enjoy this book.
Yes, Definitely
Yeah, probably
Maybe, I'm not sure
I don't think I'll like it at all
I definitely won't like it

Slide 16 - Poll