L1.6 Face Your Fears

In sports, what does it mean to “choke”?

• to quit a sport and play another

• failure to perform well during a key moment

• to eat while running and have trouble breathing

• failure to report an injury when it occurs

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

According to Laura Wilkinson, what contributed to her success at diving?

• her ability to push her fears aside

• her good luck charm in her pocket

• her ability to be grateful for her talents

• her pre-diving meditations

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What was the source of Laura Wilkinson’s fear at her first international meet?

• a list of her competitors

• a cloudy day with a chance of rain

• the chance of not waking up in time

• the idea that she might embarrass herself

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

According to the article, what is the BEST way to avoid chocking during a competition?

• to forget about winning and just have fun

• to concentrate on the process and not the fear

• to speak with a friend before competing

• to make a list of goals to meet

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Why did Barb Lindquist choke during her swim meet?

• She had a slow start.

• Her goggles broke.

• She got distracted when the announcer listed the accomplishments of her competitors.

• She got distracted when the competitor on her left passed her during the second lap.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

How did Libbie Hickman avoid choking during her track meet?

• She concentrated on the task at hand.

• She silently counted to ten.

• She imagined the audience in Halloween costumes.

• She stopped for a moment to become focused.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does “it’s just a game” mean?

• Don’t take it so seriously.

• Practice every day.

• Remember to be grateful.

• Be a good sport.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

“Those who choke tend to dwell on the outcome (what will happen if I don’t win?) and its potentially unpleasant consequences.” What are “consequences”?

• disappointments

• defeats

• results

• concerns

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Based on the article, how do you suppose the author feels about competition?

• It's healthy.

• It should be avoided at all costs.

• It's not necessary.

• It forces the losers to feel bad.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is the genre?

• fiction writing

• diary entry

• non-fiction writing

• drama

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10