Now it is time to independently read and reread the passage from Under the Mesquite L. Use a different reading speed each time you read it, and take notes on what you learn from the passage at different reading speeds. For example,
speed up to skim the text for key words. Slow down to learn new information. Use the table to record your thoughts.

Notes

Reading Speed
Very fast: Quickly skim the
text.
Fast: Read quickly, looking for
overall text structures and
theme.
Moderate: Read the passage
at your normal reading speed.
Slow: Read slowly for detail
and new information.
Read aloud: Try reading the
passage aloud or have
someone else read it to you.

Read this excerpt from i never had it made. "it's all that ought to count," he replied. "but it isn't. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons i've got you here, robinson. if you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care. "have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens? " "i think i can play the game, mr. rickey," i said. the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. beanballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? which is the central idea of this excerpt?