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Anticipation Guide
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Topic: Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last by Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns
Read each statement below. Respond in the left column whether you agree (A) or disagree (D)
with each statement. Think about why you agree or disagree, and be prepared to share.
Before
Reading

Statement/Question

Agree/Disagree

After
Reading
Agree/Disagree

1. At one time, the major leagues were for white men only.

2. Jackie Robinson was the first black man to play in the major
leagues.
3. Jackie Robinson had people trying to hurt and kill him.

4. Jackie kept his dignity and did not retaliate.

5. Jackies teammates eventually accepted him.

6. Jackie was baseballs first Rookie of the Year.

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