What Did I Understand?

Directions: Please complete this entire handout:

5 Major Points, and 3 Reading Connections
Note 5 major points from the article in complete sentences.

1. In the article, the author Richard Allyn demonstrates that,

Homeless youth in San Diego is increasing by a thousand.

2. The article states

In San Diego, the number of homeless youth is increasing by thousands of san diego teens.

3. The article also tells us

The main reason why there are a lot of homeless youth is because of not having acceptance in their
home.

4.In the article, we also learn

Because they are homeless and they think they don’t have a future, some homless youth will result into
prostitution to get extra money.

5. Finally, we learn from the article that

After everything they all went through, homeless youth still want to have a future, but the feeling of being
neglected by society is what scares them.

Note 5 major points from the article in complete sentences.

1. In the article, the author states,

How the state is funding for homes for homeless youth.

2. The article states

New funding for homeless youth programs is coming to San Diego County.

3. The article also tells us

The new state budget includes 2.4 billion for local governments to address affordable housing and
homelessnes.

4.In the article, we also learn

40% of homeless youth identify as LGBTQ.

5. Finally, we learn from the article that

Everyone from the san diego county will benefit with the new budget including college and high school
students.

Note 5 major points from the article in complete sentences.

1. In the article, the author demonstrates that,

An end to San Diego’s youth homelessness crisis is within a reach.

2. The article states

YMCA is proud to work toward a solution everyday so homeless youth in particular can utilize their basic
needs.

3. The article also tells us

A homeless experience is traumatic for youth since shelters cater to adults instead of helping youth.

4.In the article, we also learn

Homeless youth are a diverse population and their housing options should reflect and respond to those
differences.

5. Finally, we learn from the article that

YMCA is incorporating services to help with the youth trauma.

Note 5 major points from the article in complete sentences.

1. In the article, the author demonstrates that,

Some facts about homeless youth.

2. The article states

More than 15,000 youth are homeless in california.

3. The article also tells us

More than 1,100 youth at any given time are among the homeless in san diego county.

4.In the article, we also learn

The number of homeless teens and young adults in our county increased 39 percent between 2016 and
2017.

5. Finally, we learn from the article that

LGBTQ youth are disproportionately represented among homeless youth. Whereas, 5 to 10 percent of
the general youth population identify as being LGBTQ, they make up 20 to 40 percent of the homeless
youth population.

Note 5 major points from the article in complete sentences.

1. In the article, the author demonstrates that,

Homeless teens become homeless because of their living situation at home.

2. The article states

Some homeless youth leave home for fairly insignificant reasons, for most young people who become
homeless, the reality is much different.

3. The article also tells us

Some of the reasons as to why teens go homeless because of abuse. Wether it is physical, emotional
and sexual abuse.

4.In the article, we also learn

A considerable amount of research demonstrates the relationship between youth homelessness and
previous involvement with the child welfare system
5. Finally, we learn from the article that
When young people experience racial discrimination, this limits their access to employment, their
educational success, and their ability to access the services they need.