No Dream Too High: Simone Biles and Central Idea

One central idea found in "No Dream too High: Simone Biles" is...

• "Biles is a once in a generation athlete with limitless talent and a strong dedication to her sport."

• "Were it not for some bad weather, Simone Biles might never have become a gymnast at all."

• "In the past, gymnastics was more about finesse than power, and the various competitions within it were graded on a 10-point scale."

• "...Biles stands at just 4 feet 8 inches."

A central idea in a text is...

• not important.

• the main point/idea that the author is trying to communicate.

• a way of life for many people.

• irrelevant details.

Key details are...

• the descriptions, examples, and evidence an author uses to support a central idea.

• facing challenges.

• not important to the text.

• what you use to unlock a door.

Simone Biles is an elite athlete. What does the word elite mean?

• Elite means the best of a group.

• Elite means something is challenging.

• Elite athletes do not do well at sports.

• Elite is the name of a gym.

Simone had to learn the fundamental skills of gymnastics before she became a world champion. What does fundamental mean?

• Fundamental means basic skills.

• Fundamental is food.

• Fundamental is when you add money to your bank account.

• Fundamental is a feeling you get when you are not doing something well.

When Simone started out "she lacked finesse." What does finesse mean in this context?

• Finesse is to do something with style and skill.

• Finesse is a song and a shampoo.

• Finesse is not being able to complete a task.

• Finesse is being the first to finish an essay.

In gymnastics the scoring system there is an execution score and a difficulty score. What does execution mean in this context?

• Execution means to finish or complete something.

• Execution means inflicting punishment on someone.

• Execution is having style and grace under pressure.

• Execution means not living up to your potential.

Simone completes rigorous routines in competitions. What does rigorous mean?

• Rigor/rigorous means difficulty/challenge.

• Rigor/rigorous means simple/easy.

• Rigor/rigorous means not challenging.

• Rigor/rigorous means the inability to move.

Biles invested time into her physical and mental training. Invested means to...

• devote resources or energy with the expectation of a positive result.

• give away everything you own and live off the grid.

• be all-powerful and all-knowing.

• join the military.

Simone is resolute in her goal to be a professional gymnast. Resolute means to be...

• determined and committed.

• quick at a task.

• ready to go anywhere at any time.

• forever silly.