"Wheelz on Wings"

The main theme of this selection is that -

• trying new activities can result in joyful experiences

• difficulties can be overcome with continued effort

• new inventions can solve problems that have existed for a long time

• fame can offer a unique opportunity to help others

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Paragraph 3 is important because it shows -

• that Fotheringham grew up watching people compete in extreme sports

• how long it took Fotheringham to develop enough tricks to perform in competitions

• how Fotheringham became interested in extreme sports

• which safety precautions Fotheringham took while he practiced

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the best summary of the selection?

• Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham was born with a condition that prevents him from using his legs. By performing stunts in his wheelchair, he has become an extreme-sports celebrity who continually works to perfect new tricks. He has used his fame to help encourage others.

• Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham uses a wheelchair to compete in extreme-sports contests. He has won several of the contests and keeps learning new tricks. He is also learning to build wheelchairs that can be used in extreme-sports contests.

• Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham was born with spina bifida, a condition that makes him unable to use his legs. As a child he wanted to keep up with his siblings, so he learned to do tricks in his wheelchair. He can now do many stunts, which he demonstrates during extreme-sports competitions.

• Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham regularly competes in and wins BMX freestyle contests while in a wheelchair. He is an Internet celebrity and has appeared on television. He now develops wheelchairs that can be used for extreme sports.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In paragraph 2, the word "steadfast" means -

• patient

• understanding

• determined

• calm

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Based on the photographs in the selection, the reader can conclude that Fotheringham -

• enjoys winning extreme sports events

• competes in extreme-sports events with his brother

• has performed at skate parks around the world

• performs difficult tricks while competing

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

The author indicates the phrase "let our dreams soar" in paragraph 7 to suggest that people -

• will always wish for things they cannot have

• should pursue their interests despite obstacles

• can easily become distracted from their goals

• should constantly think of ways to improve their skills

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which sentence from the selection best shows that people recognize Fotheringham's accomplishments?

• He has also been interviewed on CNN and earned a spot on the ABC news segment "Person of the Week".

• He likes to show these young people that a wheelchair can be a toy as well as a tool.

• He also performs on extreme-sports tours, racing down huge ramps and flying into the air to entertain crowds.

• Today Fotheringham competes in extreme-sports contests, where he's almost always the only athlete in a wheelchair.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The reader can conclude that Fotheringham believes it is important for all young people to have the opportunity to -

• become famous on the Internet or television

• compete in events that demonstrate their talents

• participate in activities they enjoy

• meet a famous person

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6