Commonlit
text-dependent questions
rections for the following questions, choose the best answer or respond in complete sentences.
1
part a: which statement expresses the central idea of the text
a
after being shot and paralyzed. marriott decided to fully commit herself to
changing legislation around gun control
harriott considers her experience being shot and paralyzed as a defining
moment in her life that continues to shape her today.
harriott didn't allow her experiences of being shot or paralyzed hold her back
from being the compassionate and driven individual that shes
when marriott forgave the man who shot and paralyzed her, she revealed
children's capacity for compassion and forgveness
part b: which detail from the text best supports the answer to part a
my mom's kind of like. you have a voice, you need to use it'l understand
where she's coming from she said." (paragraph 6)
"at the time, we didn't expect kas to be that vocal. when she did that it was het
taking the initiative and leading us through paragraph 13)
77 harriott wanted, she could put herself at the forefront of the youth-led and
gun-violence movement that rose from the fatal shooting of 17 people at
marjory stoneman douglas high school in parkland - paragraph 22)
felt like i was just beginning my life, she said. i felt like there was nothing else
from there to do but just live my life and that's what i ad paragraph 32)
3.
part a: how did harriott's actions after being paralyzed impact others who knew her or of
her story?
a people were inspired by harriott's strength and moved by her ability to forgive.
b. people were surprised that she was able to forgive someone who injured her so
seriously.
c. people were angry for harriott and all the obstacles that she was forced to face
at such a young age.
d. people felt compelled to fight harder for laws that would protect children from
gun violence.
part b: which quote from the text best supports the answer to part a
a harriott spoke during the demonstration, telling the gathering that she's a living
example of gun violence's toll." (paragraph 25)
"we don't look at her as kai in a wheelchair, said ariana gomes, 18, who has
been harriott's friend since middle school. we look at her as kal.(paragraph
28)
"i think the greatest thing i've learned from kai aside forgiveness is just the
beauty of bouncing back," she said." (paragraph 30)
“her former josiah quincy teachers said they were delighted to have the
vivacious teenager with dimples back at the school." (paragraph 35)