RL5.2

Is the theme stated or implied?

• Stated
• Implied
• I don't have enough information to determine this.
• There isn't a theme in this story.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What importance does the title have to this specific story? Choose the best answer. 

• It connects to the theme of the story.
• The connection between the father and son is strong.
• You should always finish what you start.
• The title helps the reader understand the importance of never giving up and coming in first isn't always top priority. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

How does the main character change in the story?

• He doesn't change.
• He makes a decision to compete in track and field like his dad and won the Olympics.
• I don't have enough information in the story to answer this question.
• He decided to compete in track and field sporting events and realized winning isn't everything.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What event(s) shows the main character changing?

• He grows 4 inches taller than his dad.
• He competes in the 1996 Olympic Trails.
• Austin is so nervous the morning of the meet he decided he can't compete.
• He competes in the championship and even though he doesn't win he realizes he has a great support system from his family. 

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the mood (author's tone) of the story?

• serious
• sad
• exciting
• all of the above

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the best theme of this story?

• Winning is everything.
• You have to win to receive love and support from your family. 
• It's normal to be nervous in the morning. 
• Winning isn't everything, finishing what you start is more important.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What best describes someone applying this stories theme to real life?

• You need to be really tall to win track events.
• If you don't win no one will like you.
• You should always follow what your parents do in their life to be successful. 
• Winning can be awesome but most of the time reaching a goal is just as great. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the best definition of determine?

• quitting something
• important things
• making a decision
• giving instructions

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the best definition paraphrase?

• saying exacting what someone else says
• writing what someone else says but change one word
• putting what someone else says into your own original words
• writing only part of a sentence

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What differences did Austin have from his dad?

• he was shorter
• he was younger
• all options are correct
• he competed in track and field events 

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3