Soaring to New Heights & See It Through

The authors of the two selections most likely think their subject is someone who exhibits —

• humor

• forgiveness

• bravery

• sympathy

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CCSS.RI.6.7

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Read this sentence from “Soaring to New Heights.”

"Her coach now uses a whistle to keep her centered, and Brown uses a beeper that alerts her when to plant her pole."

Which phrase from “See It Through” illustrates that the mother also accomplishes tasks in a

creative way?

• strapping herself to some stranger’s lap in order to zip-line

• mention that my mom is in a wheelchair

• a cheerleader on the sideline of my soccer games

• mother showed me how to live outside of limits

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

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CCSS.RL.7.7

One difference between “Soaring to New Heights” and “See It Through” is that only “See It Through” —

• illustrates how certain activities can enhance the quality of a person’s life

• describes a personal experience of living with someone who is disabled

• tells of the athletic accomplishments of a person who has limited mobility

• tells of the athletic accomplishments of a person who has limited mobility

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

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CCSS.RL.5.7

What does Charlotte Brown in “Soaring to New Heights” have in common with the author’s mother in “See It Through”?

• They both want people to ignore the fact that they sometimes need assistance.

• They both believe that their situation will improve someday.

• They both refuse to let their circumstances limit their goals.

• They both are unwilling to use special accommodations.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

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CCSS.RL.7.7