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Jacob Riis-Chapter 3

Jacob Riis-Chapter 3

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Presentation

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English

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4th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS
RI.2.5, RI.3.2, RI.4.4

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Yolanda Baskett

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2 Slides • 7 Questions

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Multiple Choice

Why was Jacob Riis's book 'How the Other Half Lives' significant in the effort to improve living conditions in New York City slums?

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It was the first book written about New York City.

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It contained photographs that showed the reality of slum life.

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It was written by a famous president.

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It described only the positive aspects of city life.

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Multiple Select

Jacob Riis's work as a reporter and photographer helped bring attention to the living conditions of immigrants in New York City. Which of the following actions did he take to spread awareness?

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He published a book with photographs.

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He gave lectures and showed his photographs to the public.

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He worked with city officials to improve slum conditions.

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All of the above.

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Multiple Choice

The author compares cleaning up the Five Points slum to something difficult. What does this comparison help the reader understand?

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Cleaning the slum was quick and easy

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People did not care about the slum

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The slum was already in good condition

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The work required great effort and determination

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Multiple Choice

What does the word “motivation” mean in the text?

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A reward

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A photograph

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A reason for doing something

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A problem to solve

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Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of the text?

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Jacob Riis wanted to become a famous photographer

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Jacob Riis used reporting and photographs to show how poor immigrants lived

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Immigrants enjoyed living in crowded neighborhoods

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Photography was new and exciting in the 1800s

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Multiple Choice

How is the text mainly organized?

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By explaining events and their effects

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By comparing two different photographers

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By telling a science fiction story

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By telling a fictional story

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Open Ended

Do you think Jacob Riis made a big difference in the lives he observed? Support your opinion with text evidence.

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