STAAR-M Reading Rehearsal
Reading Selection 2
Level H1
A Lifetime of Firsts This selection is about Barbara Jordan. Barbara Jordan was an African American woman who influenced many people during her lifetime. Even though it was not easy, she became a senator of Texas and a member of Congress. She was especially known for her great speaking skills. She spoke at several Democratic National Conventions, and spoke out during the Watergate trials in support of the impeachment of President Richard Nixon. Read the selection to find out about all the firsts that Barbara Jordan achieved in her life.
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