Answer Close-Reading Questions
Have students write their responses, or use the Close-Reading Questions to guide a discussion.
• How did Jungmin Kang start and build her company? What does she say was an advantage of being young? (Key Details)
Jungmin Kang started her company Snoopslimes in 2017, when she was 13, with $200 from her father. She started by making slime and selling it on Etsy and built a following on Instagram. After graduating from high school, Jungmin delayed college for a year to focus on her company. Now she’s the chief executive officer and has 40 employees. She says that being young helped her get started without worrying so much about potential risks.
• How do Ava Dorsey, Sebastian and Brandon Martinez, and Keith Griffith III help others? (Central Ideas)
Ava Dorsey gives back by donating part of her pet-treat company’s profits to animal charities and rescue groups. Sebastian and Brandon Martinez give back by donating 20 percent of their sock company’s revenue to charity. Keith Griffith III gives back by working to raise awareness about mental health issues.
• How does the sidebar “How to Start a Business” support the article? (Text Features)
The sidebar supports the article by detailing four steps for starting a business, including researching competitors and securing funding. It explains some of the work that the five featured entrepreneurs had to do to make their businesses successful.