High School Teammates Carry On

Unit 4: Facing Adversity

Fill in the Blanks

Sullenberger's plane struck a flock of

, which led to the engines not working.

Poll

Sully Sullenberger wasn't really a hero, because as he himself said, facing adversity was part of his job.

• strongly agree

• agree

• disagree

• strongly disagree

Open Ended

How did Sullenberger stay positive during a a difficult moment in his life?

High School Teammates Carry On

Open Ended

Why do you think the author chose to write about Leroy & Dartanyon? What message does this profile convey?

Multiple Choice

How did Leroy and Dartanyon meet?

• When Leroy joined the wrestling team

• In the hospital after Leroy's accident

• In ELA class

• A mutual friend introduced them

Poll

Did you find this sports profile inspiring?

• I cried my eyes out! Best profile I've read in decades!

• No, I don't have a heart

Open Ended

What does the relationship Dartanyon has with his father tell you about Dartanyon?

Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best answers the question.

According to “High School Teammates Carry On,” how did Leroy end up in a hospital?

• He was struck by a train.

• He was in a car accident.

• He hurt himself wrestling.

• He was born with an illness.

Multiple Choice

According to “High School Teammates Carry On,” why did Leroy build up his arm muscles after he came home from the hospital?

• He wanted to become a wrestler.

• He wanted to minimize his use of his wheelchair.

• He had to do everything on his own.

• He wanted to be able to move more easily in his wheel

Multiple Choice

According to “High School Teammates Carry On,” why was graduation special for Leroy?

• The ceremony was televised.

• Dartanyon carried him on stage.

• He walked to get his diploma.

• He had expected to repeat senior year.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best illustrates the meaning of foreseen? Use the dictionary to understand what forseen means.

• They all told me she was really tall, but I was still surprised when I met her.

• Marco had been working really hard at archery, so we all hoped he would win the championship.

• My baby brother missed his nap, so I knew he would be cranky on the ride home.

• Soo-yun is my best friend, but I was unsure how to comfort her when I heard that she did not make the team.

Multiple Choice

Which of these words is a synonym of, or means the same as, anticipated?

• expected

• selected

• understood

• behaved

Multiple Choice

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

Part A

Which statement describes the most important effect Leroy has on people around him in “High School Teammates Carry On”?

• He inspires them with his attitude.

• He amuses them with his good nature.

• He helps them appreciate who they are.

• He encourages them to help people with disabilities.

Multiple Choice

Which excerpt from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• "People look up to me sometimes," he said from his wheelchair. He waits, then says, "Well, usually, they look down to me."

• He expected nothing less than 100 percent from his opponents, and if he sensed any pity, he reacted with anger.

• "They constantly make fun of each other's situation, each other's disability," Hons said.

• Watching him wrestle," Robinson said, "has taught me how to stand in areas of my life that I wouldn't have wanted to."

Open Ended

How much do the personalities of both boys seem to be a factor in their success and standing among their classmates?

Open Ended

How do Dartanyon and Leroy overcome obstacles in their life?