Robinson Pre Assessment Worksheet Robinson's Resolve Intervention
Main Idea Pre-Assessment
BASELINE DETECTOR
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Student Instructions: Read the two historical passages below. Use your active reading strategies (underlining key words or clues). After reading, answer the questions on the next page to help your teacher see what you already know about finding main ideas!
Passage 1: From Georgia to California
A Long Journey Westward
Jackie Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia, in 1919. At that time, his mother, Mallie Robinson, worked incredibly hard as a sharecropper but struggled to make ends meet in the segregated South. Seeking a better life and safer opportunities for her five children, Mallie made a brave decision. In 1920, she packed their few belongings and boarded a train heading west to Pasadena, California.
The move was not easy. In Pasadena, the Robinsons were the only African American family on their block. They faced intense racial prejudice from neighbors who did not want them there. Despite these harsh challenges, Mallie refused to back down. She bought a home on Pepper Street and taught her children the values of hard work, respect, and deep family resolve.
Passage 2: The Bruin Powerhouse
Excellence in Every Arena
When Jackie Robinson went to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), he proved to be one of the greatest athletes the country had ever seen. He was not just good at baseball; he was a powerhouse in almost every sport he tried. Jackie became the first student in UCLA history to earn varsity letters in four different sports during a single school year: football, basketball, track and field, and baseball.
On the football field, he was a star running back who led the nation in average yards per carry. On the basketball court, he was the leading scorer in his conference. In track, he won national championships in the long jump. Surprisingly, baseball was actually considered his "weakest" sport at the time. Through his sheer athletic achievements, Jackie broke records and gained national attention.
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Robinson's Resolve Intervention
Assessment Questions
PRE-ASSESSMENT
1 Which of the following is the main idea of Passage 1 ("A Long Journey Westward")?
Select the best answer that describes what the entire passage is mostly about.
A Jackie Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia, in the year 1919.
B Mallie Robinson made a brave move to California to find a better life, where she raised her children with strong family values despite facing racial prejudice.
C The Robinson family bought a comfortable home on Pepper Street in Pasadena.
D Many neighbors in California did not want African American families living on their streets.
2 Connecting Details for Passage 2 ("Excellence in Every Arena")
a. Read the main idea of Passage 2 below:
Main Idea: At UCLA, Jackie Robinson proved to be an exceptionally talented athlete who achieved historic success in multiple varsity sports.
b. Write TWO key details from the passage that directly support this main idea:
Provide specific evidence about his achievements at UCLA.
SUPPORTING DETAIL 1:
SUPPORTING DETAIL 2:
3 Using Text Features
Look at the subheading of Passage 2: "Excellence in Every Arena" . How does reading this subheading help you guess or understand what the main idea of the passage might be?
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Robinson Pre Assessment Answer Key Robinson's Resolve Teacher Resources
Pre-Assessment Answer Key
TEACHER ROADMAP
Scoring & Pathway Placement Rubric
SCAFFOLD A: Text Features
Criteria: Student struggles to find the overall main idea (misses Q1) AND cannot produce details (scores 0-1 on Q2). Showed little to no awareness of how titles/subheadings help (Q3).
RECOMMENDED: 2+ grade levels below
SCAFFOLD B: Connecting Details
Criteria: Student can identify the main idea with support (correct or close on Q1) but struggles to systematically link multiple key details back to the main idea.
RECOMMENDED: 1 grade level below
1 Question 1: Multiple Choice Answer
Correct Choice: B
"Mallie Robinson made a brave move to California to find a better life, where she raised her children with strong family values despite facing racial prejudice."
Rationale: Option B is the only choice that captures both paragraphs of Passage 1—covering the migration west (Paragraph 1) and the resilience of Mallie and her family in Pasadena (Paragraph 2). Other options are narrow, isolated key details.
2 Question 2: Supporting Details Key
Acceptable Supporting Details (Any 2 of the following):
Jackie earned letters in four varsity sports (football, basketball, track, and baseball) in a single year.
On the football field, he was a star running back who led the nation in yards per carry.
On the basketball court, he was the conference's leading scorer.
In track, he won national championships in the long jump.
Scoring Note: Award 1 point for each distinct, text-based detail that links to his UCLA athletic performance. Do not award points for details about Cairo, Georgia or Pepper Street.
3 Question 3: Text Features Strategy
Model Response:
"The subheading 'Excellence in Every Arena' tells me that Jackie Robinson is going to succeed or do incredibly well in multiple different places or sports. It prepares me to look for details about all the sports he played at UCLA."
Diagnostic Look-For: Check if the student mentions that a subheading gives "clues," "titles," or "summarizes" the text section. Even basic phrasing like "it tells me what the story is about" indicates developing awareness.
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Moving West Teacher Guide Robinson's Resolve Intervention
Lesson 2: Moving West
TEACHER GUIDE
Focus Text: Promises to Keep (Ch. 1)
Target Standard: CCSS.ELA-RI.5.2
Duration: 20-25 Minutes
Choose Your Small Group Pathway DUAL SCaffolds
SCAFFOLD A: Text Features
For students 2+ years below grade level. Uses subheadings and visual markers to build structural predictions of the main idea.
SCAFFOLD B: Key Details
For students 1 year below grade level. Focuses on collecting explicit key sentences to construct a unified main idea.
Meet the Texts: Complexity & Demands
Knowledge Demands Lexical Demands Language Demands Assumes basic understanding of the American Great Migration, early California life, and historical racial segregation. Key Words: migration, prejudice, sharecropper, resolve.Domain Words: segregation, discrimination.Long, descriptive compound sentences detailing family backgrounds and societal roadblocks in Pasadena.
1. Before Reading (5 Minutes)
Define & Launch: Remind students of the baseline concept. "The main idea is the core message of a passage. Supporting details are the blocks that hold it up."
Teacher Script Prompt: "Today we are going to look closely at Jackie's mother, Mallie Robinson. She made a decision that changed his life forever. Let's find out why she moved her family to California and how they survived!"
Vocabulary Prep: Introduce and define prejudice (judging someone before you know them, especially based on race) and resolve (a firm determination to succeed).
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Robinson's Resolve Intervention
Lesson 2 execution
TEACHER GUIDE
2. During Reading (10-12 Minutes)
Distribute Robinson's Resolve Student Sheet: Lesson 2 . Model reading the first section aloud to establish a solid reading pace.
Scaffold A Pathway (Text Features)
Have students circle the subheading "The California Bound Train" .
Ask: "What words in this heading tell us where they are going?" (California, Train).
Moving West Student Activity Robinson's Resolve Activity
Using Text Features to Find Main Ideas
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Focus Passage Summary:
"Mallie Robinson was a hard-working mother of five who lived in Georgia. In 1920, she made the difficult decision to pack her family on a train and head west to Pasadena, California, hoping to build a safer and happier life for her children."
Step 1: Focus on the Subheading
Your focus subheading in Chapter 1 is: "The California Bound Train" . Write this subheading in the box below, then answer the questions to find the main idea.
WRITE FOCUS SUBHEADING:
1. What clues do the words in this subheading give you about the text?
What action or place is being described?
2. Look at the details in this section of the book. What is the most important thing that happens?
Write down what Mallie and the kids did on this train.
3. Write your final Main Idea Statement:
Combine the subheading clue and the most important action into one complete sentence.
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Robinson's Resolve Activity
Connecting Key Details to Main Ideas
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Step 1: Gather and Connect Details
Read Chapter 1 closely. As you read, look for two key sentences or details that help explain why Mallie Robinson decided to move her family. Write them in the Detail bubbles below, then connect them to write the Main Idea.
KEY DETAIL 1 (The Georgia Challenge):
KEY DETAIL 2 (The Pasadena Hope):
SYNTHESIS
Connected Main Idea Statement:
Using both details above, what is the single big message of this entire section?
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Multi Sport Star Student Activity Robinson's Resolve Activity
Focusing on Landmark Achievements
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Focus Passage Summary:
"At UCLA, Jackie Robinson became a legend by earning varsity letters in four separate sports: football, basketball, track, and baseball. While baseball was ironically his lowest average game, his presence in every athletic arena broke local barriers and showed the country his incredible athleticism."
Using Subheading Clues
Your focus subheading is: "A Four-Sport Landmark at UCLA" . Write this subheading in the box below, then analyze its clues to find the main idea.
WRITE SUBHEADING HERE:
1. What does the word "four-sport" suggest about Jackie's athletic talents?
2. Look at the text. List at least two sports Jackie lettered in.
3. Write your Main Idea Statement:
Write one strong sentence describing Jackie's achievements at UCLA using the subheading as your guide.
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Robinson's Resolve Activity
Splicing Details for UCLA Glory
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Connect the UCLA Sports Evidence
Read Chapter 1. Find two specific details showing Jackie's athletic excellence in different sports, write them below, and connect them to state the main idea.
KEY DETAIL 1 (e.g., Track & Field or Basketball):
KEY DETAIL 2 (e.g., Football accomplishments):
SYNTHESIS
Connected Main Idea Statement:
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Soldier Robinson Student Activity Robinson's Resolve Activity
Analyzing Structural Courage
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Focus Passage Summary:
"During World War II, Jackie Robinson served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He faced severe racial segregation when he was ordered to the back of a military bus. Jackie courageously refused, demonstrating a commitment to justice that would define his life."
Subheading Clue Discovery
Your focus subheading is: "Lieutenant Robinson Stands His Ground" . Write this below, then analyze its clues to find the main idea.
WRITE SUBHEADING HERE:
1. What does the phrase "Stands His Ground" make you think about Jackie's personality?
2. Look at the details. Why was Jackie arrested or challenged on the military bus?
3. Write your Main Idea Statement:
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Robinson's Resolve Activity
Splicing Military Detail Blocks
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Connect Military Segregation Details
Read Chapter 1's section about the Army. Underline details describing Jackie's experience with segregation, then connect them to state the main idea.
KEY DETAIL 1 (The bus confrontation):
KEY DETAIL 2 (His defense & trial outcome):
SYNTHESIS
Connected Main Idea Statement:
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The Call Student Activity Robinson's Resolve Activity
The Noble Experiment Plans
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Focus Passage Summary:
"Branch Rickey, president of the Brooklyn Dodgers, secretly planned a 'Noble Experiment' to integrate major league baseball. He searched for a player who not only had outstanding baseball skills but also possessed the immense mental and emotional strength needed to withstand racist abuse without fighting back."
Subheading Clue Discovery
Your focus subheading in Chapter 2 is: "Branch Rickey’s Secret Plan" . Write this subheading below, then analyze its clues to find the main idea.
WRITE SUBHEADING HERE:
1. What does the word "Secret" suggest about why Branch Rickey had to be careful with his plan?
2. According to the text, what was Branch Rickey planning to do in major league baseball?
3. Write your Main Idea Statement:
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Robinson's Resolve Activity
Connecting the Noble Criteria
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Connect the Selection Requirements
Read Chapter 2's description of the historic meeting between Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson. Underline two details about what Rickey demanded of the player he chose, then connect them to write the main idea.
KEY DETAIL 1 (Rickey's requirement for self-control):
KEY DETAIL 2 (Jackie's response and promise):
SYNTHESIS
Connected Main Idea Statement:
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Robinson Mid Point Assessment Robinson's Resolve Intervention
Mid-Point Assessment
MILESTONE
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Reading Passage: The Canadian Gateway
Montreal Trials and Triumphs
Before joining the Brooklyn Dodgers, Jackie Robinson was sent to play for their minor league team, the Montreal Royals, in 1946. Montreal, Canada, was a crucial stepping stone. It was here that Branch Rickey wanted to test how Jackie would handle professional pitching and hostile crowds, while playing in a city that was generally more welcoming and less segregated than cities in the United States.
The season was a spectacular success. Jackie led the league with a .349 batting average and was named the league's Most Valuable Player (MVP). Fans in Montreal quickly grew to love his playing style—his speed on the bases and his incredible skill at the plate. When Montreal won the championship, enthusiastic fans cheered and chased Jackie down the street in celebration, proving that Jackie was fully prepared for the challenges of the major leagues.
1 What is the overall main idea of the passage above?
A Jackie Robinson had a .349 batting average and won the league's MVP award.
B Branch Rickey sent Jackie to Canada to try professional pitching.
C Jackie Robinson's season in Montreal was a highly successful stepping stone that proved he was fully ready for the major leagues.
D Montreal fans loved to chase baseball players down the street after a victory.
2 Write TWO key details that support the main idea of this passage:
DETAIL 1:
DETAIL 2:
3 How does the subheading "Montreal Trials and Triumphs" point to the main idea?
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Robinson Mid Point Answer Key Robinson's Resolve Teacher Resources
Mid-Point Assessment Key
TEACHER ROADMAP
Diagnostic Goal: Assess if students are beginning to internalize finding the main idea independently. Use this formative score to decide whether students can be transitioned from Scaffold A (Text Features) to Scaffold B (Connecting Details) for the remaining content lessons.
1 Question 1: Overall Main Idea Correct Choice
Correct Answer: C
"Jackie Robinson's season in Montreal was a highly successful stepping stone that proved he was fully ready for the major leagues."
Rationale: Option C encapsulates both of the passage's primary focus areas: why he was sent to Montreal (Paragraph 1) and his outstanding athletic/popular success there (Paragraph 2). Other options represent narrow, supportive data blocks.
2 Question 2: Supporting Details Look-Fors
Acceptable Supporting Evidence (Any 2):
Jackie Robinson led the league with a .349 batting average.
He was named the minor league's Most Valuable Player (MVP).
Fans in Montreal loved his fast-paced base running and great hits.
Montreal won the championship, and fans enthusiastically celebrated and chased him down the street.
3 Question 3: Subheading Clue Analysis
Model Response:
"The word 'Trials' tells us that he faced tests and tough times, and 'Triumphs' tells us that he overcame them and was successful. This prepares the reader to expect a main idea about success after hard work."
Instructional Next Step: If students successfully answered Q3 but failed Q1, they are struggling with synthesizing details. Keep them in Scaffold A to continue practicing subheading-to-text connections.
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Montreal Trial Student Activity Robinson's Resolve Activity
The Canadian Gateway Test
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Focus Passage Summary:
"Jackie Robinson’s season with the Montreal Royals was filled with immense pressure, but he rose above it. He showed Canadian fans his signature basestealing speed and exceptional hitting, preparing him for the intense major league spotlight."
Subheading Clue Discovery
Your focus subheading in Chapter 3 is: "Sprinting Through the Minor Leagues" . Write this subheading below, then analyze its clues to find the main idea.
WRITE SUBHEADING HERE:
1. What does the word "Sprinting" suggest about the speed or energy of Jackie's playing style?
2. According to the text, why was playing in Montreal a helpful step before the Major Leagues?
3. Write your Main Idea Statement:
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Robinson's Resolve Activity
Splicing Canada's MVP Details
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Connect the Royals' Game Evidence
Read Chapter 3. Find two details that prove Jackie Robinson had an incredibly successful MVP season in Montreal, and connect them to state the main idea.
KEY DETAIL 1 (Batting or scoring record detail):
KEY DETAIL 2 (Fan support or championship celebration detail):
SYNTHESIS
Connected Main Idea Statement:
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Breaking the Line Student Activity Robinson's Resolve Activity
The Historic Dodgers Debut
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Focus Passage Summary:
"On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson stepped onto Ebbets Field as a first baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers. This marked the official end of the color barrier in modern baseball, breaking a line that had kept black players out of the major leagues for over fifty years."
Subheading Clue Discovery
Your focus subheading in Chapter 3 is: "Breaking the Color Line at Ebbets Field" . Write this subheading below, then analyze its clues to find the main idea.
WRITE SUBHEADING HERE:
1. What does the "Color Line" mean in baseball history?
2. Look at the text. How did the fans and stadium react on Jackie's very first game?
3. Write your Main Idea Statement:
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Robinson's Resolve Activity
Connecting April 15, 1947 Details
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Connect the Game Day Details
Read Chapter 3. Underline two details showing the historical importance of Jackie Robinson stepping on the field for the first time as a Dodger, then connect them to state the main idea.
KEY DETAIL 1 (Historical impact details):
KEY DETAIL 2 (What he wore or did on the diamond):
SYNTHESIS
Connected Main Idea Statement:
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Finding Allies Student Activity Robinson's Resolve Activity
Teamwork and Allyship
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Focus Passage Summary:
"As Jackie Robinson played, he faced terrible verbal abuse from opposing teams and fans. Seeing this, teammate Pee Wee Reese made a famous stand by walking over on the field and putting his arm around Jackie, silencing the hostile crowd and showing the world they were teammates."
Subheading Clue Discovery
Your focus subheading is: "Standing Together on the Infield" . Write this subheading below, then analyze its clues to find the main idea.
WRITE SUBHEADING HERE:
1. What does the word "Together" mean when teammates face challenges?
2. According to the book, what did Pee Wee Reese do to support Jackie?
3. Write your Main Idea Statement:
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Robinson's Resolve Activity
Splicing Allyship Details
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Connect the Support Evidence
Read Chapter 4. Find two details describing how others supported Jackie Robinson during his rookie year, and connect them to write the main idea.
KEY DETAIL 1 (Pee Wee Reese's physical gesture):
KEY DETAIL 2 (Public support, letters, or teammates defending him):
SYNTHESIS
Connected Main Idea Statement:
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Off the Field Student Activity Robinson's Resolve Activity
Activism Beyond the Ballpark
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Focus Passage Summary:
"After retiring from professional baseball in 1957, Jackie Robinson did not disappear from public life. He dedicated himself fully to the Civil Rights Movement, writing letters to presidents, participating in historic marches alongside Martin Luther King Jr., and raising funds for freedom causes."
Subheading Clue Discovery
Your focus subheading in Chapter 5 is: "A Lifetime Fighting for Civil Rights" . Write this subheading below, then analyze its clues to find the main idea.
WRITE SUBHEADING HERE:
1. What does the word "Lifetime" suggest about how long Jackie stayed involved in this fight?
2. According to the text, name one way Jackie contributed to civil rights after baseball.
3. Write your Main Idea Statement:
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Robinson's Resolve Activity
Splicing Activism Details
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Connect his Civil Rights Contributions
Read Chapter 5. Underline two details showing Jackie Robinson's activism or business leadership after retiring from baseball, then connect them to state the main idea.
KEY DETAIL 1 (Marches, speeches, or political actions):
KEY DETAIL 2 (Business ventures or support of minority bank):
SYNTHESIS
Connected Main Idea Statement:
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Champion of Change Student Activity Robinson's Resolve Activity
The Hall of Fame Monument
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Focus Passage Summary:
"In 1962, Jackie Robinson was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on his very first ballot. This historic honor celebrated both his brilliant playing statistics and his courageous trailblazing path, cementing his place in history forever."
Subheading Clue Discovery
Your focus subheading in Chapter 5 is: "Cooperstown Honors a True Champion" . Write this subheading below, then analyze its clues to find the main idea.
WRITE SUBHEADING HERE:
1. What does the word "Honors" tell you about how the baseball world felt about Jackie Robinson by 1962?
2. According to the text, why is Cooperstown historically famous?
3. Write your Main Idea Statement:
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Robinson's Resolve Activity
Splicing the Hall of Fame Details
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Connect Cooperstown Selection Evidence
Read Chapter 5. Find two details explaining why Jackie Robinson deserved to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, then connect them to state the main idea.
KEY DETAIL 1 (Statistical or athletic accomplishments on the field):
KEY DETAIL 2 (Civil rights or leadership merits off the field):
SYNTHESIS
Connected Main Idea Statement:
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Robinson Post Assessment Worksheet Robinson's Resolve Intervention
Main Idea Post-Assessment
SUMMATIVE
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Student Instructions: Read the two historical passages below. Underline key details that connect to the main messages. After reading, answer the final assessment questions on the next page.
Passage 1: The Final Retirement
Stepping Down with Pride
In January 1957, Jackie Robinson officially retired from major league baseball. At thirty-eight years old, his body had taken a severe beating from years of intense play, hard running, and the heavy emotional stress of breaking racial barriers. Although many teams still wanted him, Jackie chose to exit the diamond while he was still respected as an elite competitor.
Retirement did not mean stopping. Jackie immediately accepted a position as an executive for Chock Full o' Nuts, becoming the first African American vice president of a major American corporation. He proved that the determination, focus, and leadership skills he practiced on the baseball field could lead to massive success in the corporate business world.
Passage 2: A Living Monument
An Enduring American Legacy
The legacy of Jackie Robinson reaches far beyond sports statistics. In 1997, Major League Baseball took the unprecedented step of retiring his jersey number, 42, across every single professional team in the country. No other player in baseball history will ever wear number 42 on their back. Every year on April 15, players across the country wear his number to honor his struggle.
Jackie Robinson proved to a segregated nation that character, resolve, and poise could defeat hatred. His courageous efforts paved the way for the Civil Rights legislation of the 1960s and inspired generations of minority athletes, leaders, and citizens to fight for equal opportunities in every aspect of American life.
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Robinson's Resolve Intervention
Post-Assessment Questions
SUMMATIVE
1 Which of the following is the main idea of Passage 1 ("Stepping Down with Pride")?
Select the best answer describing what the entire passage is mostly about.
A Jackie Robinson retired from baseball in 1957 because he was thirty-eight years old.
B After retiring from baseball, Jackie Robinson continued to demonstrate leadership and resolve as a successful executive in the corporate business world.
C Chock Full o' Nuts hired Jackie Robinson as their first African American vice president.
D Jackie's body had suffered heavy physical pain and emotional stress from playing baseball.
Robinson Post Assessment Answer Key Robinson's Resolve Teacher Resources
Post-Assessment Answer Key
TEACHER ROADMAP
Final Diagnostic Evaluation: This summative tool measures students' independence in identifying main ideas across informational texts. Compare results directly to the Pre-Assessment Baseline to record and celebrate measurable student growth!
1 Question 1: Overall Main Idea Correct Choice
Correct Answer: B
"After retiring from baseball, Jackie Robinson continued to demonstrate leadership and resolve as a successful executive in the corporate business world."
Rationale: Option B captures the dual-paragraph focus of Passage 1—his physical transition out of professional baseball (Paragraph 1) and his landmark executive success at Chock Full o' Nuts (Paragraph 2).
2 Question 2: Supporting Details Look-Fors
Acceptable Supporting Evidence (Any 2):
MLB retired his jersey number, 42, across every professional team in the country.
Every year on April 15, all major league baseball players wear number 42 to honor him.
His courageous actions paved the way for civil rights legislation in the 1960s.
He inspired generations of minority leaders, athletes, and citizens to fight for equal rights.
3 Question 3: Subheading Clue Analysis
Model Response:
"The word 'Enduring' means lasting a very long time, and 'Legacy' means something left behind that influences people. This prepared me to find details about how Jackie is still honored and remembered today, long after he stopped playing."
Growth Look-For: Compare this explanation to their baseline pre-assessment. A strong, detailed description of how subheadings establish structural expectations shows complete mastery of the Scaffold A strategy!
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