Educación Básica SuperiorPrimer Quimestre - Tercer Parcial

STUDENT(S): GRADE

TEACHER: Mauricio Torres SUBJECT: Social StudiesDATE: 6/8/13 TIME: 15 min.ACTIVIDAD INDIVIDUAL EN CLASE (AIC) No. 1 10 Points

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:Read the instructions below before starting the activity. Curso

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o Read the instructions carefully.o Use blue or black pen to fill out the task.o Read the text below in order to complete the task. Use the “Protest Song” handout as a source

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THE PROTEST SONG: WHITE RIOT

Reading Comprehension

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I. Read: Read the lyrics of the song below in order to answer the questions below.

The Clash – WHITE RIOT

All the power's in the handsOf people rich enough to buy itWhile we walk the streetToo chicken to even try it

Every body's doingJust what they're told toNobody wantsTo go to jail!

White riot - I wanna riotWhite riot - a riot of my ownWhite riot - I wanna riotWhite riot - a riot of my own

Are you taking overor are you taking orders?Are you going backwardsOr are you going forwards?

II. Reading Comprehension: After you have read the lyrics of the song, answer the questions below with full answers and your own words. (2.5 points each).

1. What is the main message of this song?

2. How can you relate the message of this song to the plebeian’s plight to gain more political rights?

3. If this song would have been written in the times of the early Republic, who would have been the “rich people” that have the power in their hands?

4. What is the band accusing the listeners of? Action or inaction? Copy a verse that illustrates your answer.