Bud, Not Buddy - BONUS WORKSHEETS - Grades 5 to 6 - eBook - Bonus ... - Free Printable

This worksheet is part of a student activity from the book *Bud, Not Buddy* by Christopher Paul Curtis. The task asks students to choose one famous person mentioned in the book and conduct a mini-research project on that individual.

Here’s how to solve this problem and what the student should do:

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Step-by-Step Guide to Completing the Worksheet

#### 1. Choose One Famous Person
The options given are:
- Paul Bunyan
- Paul Robeson
- J. Edgar Hoover
- Jackie Robinson
- John Brown

Let’s pick Jackie Robinson as an example (a historically significant figure who appears in the book).

> ✔ Who did you choose and why did you choose this person?
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> I chose Jackie Robinson because he was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball, breaking racial barriers in sports. In *Bud, Not Buddy*, Bud talks about him, which made me curious about his life and impact.

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#### 2. What Do You Know Before Researching?
Write down any prior knowledge.

> ✔ What do you know about this person before you start your research?
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> I know that Jackie Robinson played baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He was very brave because he faced racism and discrimination but still succeeded. He helped change the game forever.

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#### 3. Write Five Questions You Want to Discover
These should be focused on learning more about the person.

> ✔ Five Possible Questions:
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> 1. When and where was Jackie Robinson born?
> 2. What team did he play for when he broke the color barrier in baseball?
> 3. How did people react to him playing in the major leagues?
> 4. What awards or honors did he receive during or after his career?
> 5. How did Jackie Robinson influence civil rights beyond baseball?

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#### 4. Answer Your Questions After Researching
Now, using reliable sources (book, encyclopedia, or internet), find answers.

> ✔ After your reading, write your answers below:
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> 1. Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919, in Cairo, Georgia.
> 2. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers when he broke the color barrier in 1947.
> 3. Many fans and players were angry at first; he faced threats and racist taunts, but he stayed strong and focused.
> 4. He won the Rookie of the Year award in 1947 and was later elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.
> 5. Jackie Robinson became an advocate for civil rights, supporting leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., and used his fame to speak out against injustice.

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✔ Final Notes:

- This activity encourages critical thinking, research skills, and historical understanding.
- Students can choose any of the listed figures — each has unique historical significance.
- Teachers may expect students to cite sources if required.

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📚 Example Summary (for teacher reference):

> Student researched Jackie Robinson. They demonstrated prior knowledge of his role in baseball history and formulated thoughtful questions about his life and legacy. Answers showed accurate information gathered from credible sources, reflecting comprehension and engagement with both the text and real-world history.

Let me know if you'd like help completing it for another person (e.g., Paul Robeson or J. Edgar Hoover)!