"The Flying Tomato" Shaun White

The facts in paragraph 3-4 contribute to the author's main idea by-

• describing how Shaun White did in the Sochi games

• explaining how Shaun White had a heart defect

• comparing Shaun White to his brother

• highlighting all of Shaun White's accoplishments

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Read the quote in paragraph 2. Based on the quotation we can conclude that-

• Shaun is happy to compete

• Shaun is not just talented but strategic

• Shaun likes to solve hard math problems

• Shaun solves puzzles

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

As used in paragraph 3, what does the word adversities mean?

• an unfortunate event or incident

• disaster

• a positive event or circumstance

• fortune or fate

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which theme below best fits with paragraph 4?

• Knowledge is power

• Enjoy life while you can

• Try, try again

• Believe those who seek the truth

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

• To describe Shaun White to the reader

• To inform the reader of Shaun White's accomplishments

• To entertain the reader with popular news

• To persuade the reader to like Shaun White

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What is the best summary of the story?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the main idea of the excerpt?

• Shaun White was successful in all his Olympic games.

• Shaun White had a heart defect.

• Shaun White is a snowboarder.

• Shaun White is a hard working sports figure.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Which of the following details from the excerpt shows Shaun White's strong character?

• Before age five, he had two cardiac surgeries due to a congenital heart defect.

• Shaun White is one of the most recognized sports stars in the United States.

• Shaun did not hang his head.

• After winning gold the past two years, Shaun had all the pressure and eyes on him.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What definition of the word footsteps is used in paragraph 3?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which is closest to the author's claim in paragraph 4?

• Shaun White is a famous snowboarder.

• Shaun White is an Olympic hero.

• Shaun White needs to work harder when training.

• Shaun White is a good role model.