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Second Read
• Reread the excerpt to answer these text-dependent questions.
• Write any additional questions you have about the text in your Reader/Writer Notebook.
1. Craft and Structure: How effective is the diction of the piece in appealing to the target audience? Cite examples in your explanation.
Working from the Text
2. Mark the text of the following campaign summaries to identify the what, why, and how of each issue.
• What is the issue or problem the student wanted to do something about?
• Why did the student care about this issue?
• How did the student make a difference?
Student 1: Sarah Cronk State: IA Issue: Disability Rights
Sarah watched her older brother Charlie struggle to fit in during high school because of his disabilities. He was depressed and anxious, until the captain of
the swim team invited him to join. Suddenly the cool kids welcomed him, and he found a new group of friends. Inspired by Charlie, Sarah co founded the first high school–based inclusive cheerleading squad in the nation. Today, the Sparkle Effect has generated 26 squads in 15 states and South Africa, encouraging a culture of acceptance in every community.
Student 2: Danny Mendoza State: CA Issue: Foster Care
While in college, Danny learned that his 9-year-old cousin, Roger, was living in a car. After lots of maneuvering, Danny helped him move from the Honda to a house, but he was deeply disturbed by how little control Roger had over his own situation. Danny took action and created Together We Rise, a youth-led organization dedicated to running programs that not only bring a sense of normalcy and stability to children in foster care, but also allow foster children to make their own choices. Through programs like music lessons, mentoring, sports and athletics, résumé building, and job readiness, Together We Rise provides the resources for foster kids to prepare for success at age 18, when they are kicked out of the foster care system and left to fend for themselves. Together, Danny and Together We Rise have reached 3,000 foster care youth through these programs, providing a better opportunity for long-term success.
My Notes
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