Question

read the excerpt from \my first march.\

\exactly!\ mama said. \by marching, well be letting the government know that we want those unfair laws to be changed. and while we march were going to chant, and after we chant, well sing some songs. one way or another, were going to make sure the government hears our message.\

based on the excerpt, what is the best reason why the reader would conclude that mama values integrity?

she makes sure her child has a chance to travel.
she teaches her child that equality is essential.
she reinforces the importance of exercise to her child.
she exposes her child to music education.

Explanation:

Analyze the excerpt for character values

Mama explains that marching lets the government know they want "unfair laws to be changed" and that they will make sure the government hears their message. This focus on standing up against unfair laws and demanding justice demonstrates a core belief in equality and moral correctness.

Evaluate the answer choices

• "She makes sure her child has a chance to travel" is incorrect because the passage focuses on political action and justice, not travel.
• "She teaches her child that equality is essential" is correct because wanting "unfair laws to be changed" directly relates to advocating for equal rights and fairness.
• "She reinforces the importance of exercise to her child" is incorrect because marching is used as a form of protest, not physical exercise.
• "She exposes her child to music education" is incorrect because singing songs during the march is a form of protest and unity, not formal music education.

Answer:

• She makes sure her child has a chance to travel.
• She teaches her child that equality is essential. (Correct answer)
• She reinforces the importance of exercise to her child.
• She exposes her child to music education.