Adversity/Success Unit Vocab

"The athlete showed inspiring resilience when, even after facing a painful injury, he persevered and finished the quarter, scoring the game-winning touchdown." -- A synonym of "resilience is"

• obstacle

• visionary

• tenacity

• adversity

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

As a leader, she was a __________________ , thinking about the future and imagining limitless opportunities for her community.

• mindset

• adversity

• obstacle

• visionary

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

"The noise from my brother pounding on his drumset was a barrier to my completion of my homework." --- A synonym of "barrier" is:

• mindset

• obstacle

• tenacity

• visionary

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

"She had a positive attitude, believing she could accomplish her goals despite any obstacles." --- a synonym of "attitude" is

• obstacle

• adversity

• mindset

• tenacity

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

"The difficulties Amy Purdy faced after her surgery propelled her to fight harder to reach her goals." -- A synonym of "difficulties" is

• adversity

• mindset

• visionary

• tenacity

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

"Do you feel like you're struggling? Don't give up! It's important to stay determined and go on even if there are challenges." ---- A word closest to the meaning of the phrase "stay determined and go on" is

• obstacle

• adversity

• persevere

• tenacity

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Facing her obstacles head on, Amy Purdy showed tremendous tenacity in the months after her surgery.

• Facing her obstacles head on Amy Purdy showed tremendous tenacity in the months after her surgery.

• Facing her obstacles head on, Amy Purdy showed tremendous tenacity in the months after her surgery

• Facing her obstacles head on Amy Purdy showed tremendous tenacity in the months after her surgery

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CCSS.L.8.5A

Which of the following is not a complete sentence?

• He lied.

• Wear a mask!

• Fearing the abyss and the darkness below in the valley

• Feeling nervous, he clung to the cliff.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

The tone of Amy Purdy's TED talk could best be described as:

• neutral

• cynical

• dire

• inspirational

• whimsical

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which of the following is NOT a theme of Amy Purdy's story?

• Sometimes obstacles in life cannot be overcome.

• Dealing with adversity can give someone the tools for success.

• By changing one's mindset, a person can transform their life.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D