Springboard 1.12

What kind of person is Segers?

• Segers is a logistical person. He organized a triathlon.

• Segers is a realistic person. He thinks about all the things he can't do without his leg.

• Segers is a determined person. He runs a marathon and participates in life the same.

• Segers is a creative person. He creates interesting paintings and sculptures.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The author uses the word "folks" in paragraph 5 to mean family. What effect does this word choice have?

• "Folks" is a casual, informal word for parents, so it makes the tone simple and relatable.

• "Folks" is a proper, formal word for parents, so it makes the tone demure and elegant.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the central idea driving Segers's life now?

• The loss of his leg did not change him at all. Absolutely everything is the same.

• The loss of his leg changed him, but it doesn't define the rest of his life.

• The loss of his leg has entirely redefined who he is. He gives motivational speeches about this.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The language shifts as it describes Segers's Army assignment. What is an "elite" infantry unit?

• made with elegance

• made with the meanest soldiers

• made with the best and most able

• made with an e-vite

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the author's purpose for writing the article about Segers?

• Inform readers about the life of Segers and explain how he overcomes challenges.

• Entertain readers with a gritty war story with lots of action and tragedy.

• Persuade the readers not to join the military because you might lose a leg.

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

How is the structure of the article different from the poem.

• The poem begins with limitations, but ends positively. The article moves around in time but focuses on what Segers can still do, maintaining a positive tone.

• The poem begins with a sad tone that becomes happy. The article begins with a positive tone, but it quickly becomes depressing when he loses his leg.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

What message foes each text reveal about the concept of heroism?

• Both texts convey a message that heroes always lose a part of themselves as a consequence of their heroism.

• Both texts convey a message that heroism isn't easy and not everyone can handle the same challenges.

• Both texts depict heroes that only think about what they can do, because it's better not to think about sad things.

• Both texts convey a message that heroism means being able overcome challenges and difficult circumstances.

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7