Levels of Questions and the Confederate Flag


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In Your Groups, finish reading (if needed) and write 2 questions for each "Level of Questions" to share with the rest of class.  Please, provide us with a quick summary of your article as well.

The Problem


The symbol of the Confederate flag has become a problem because of recent events.Here is a news clip to help us understand these events & the problem itself. 



1. Why was Bree Newsome arrested? 

Bree Newsome was arrested because _________________.

2. What event motivated Newsome to act?

The event that motivated Newsome to act was __________.

3. Why have people focused on the Confederate flag as part of the problem? 

People focused on the Confederate flag because _____.


What Do YOU Think?

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Should the Confederate flag be allowed to fly above the South Carolina state capitol building? Why or why not?  

The Confederate flag ___________ allowed to fly above the South Carolina state capitol building because ________________________________.


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Take a Stand

To share your ideas, let's do the following: 

1. Stand Up! Stand on the Value Line that spans from"Totally Agree" to "Totally Disagree".

2.  Why are you standing there? Can you convince anyone to change their mind?

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