"A Work in Progress"

What does the term "buoyant" mean?

• It means something is capable of sinking.

• It means something is capable of growing.

• It means something is capable of overcoming adversity.

• It means something is capable of floating.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What happened to Aimee in the ocean at the Jersey Shore? How did she save herself?

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

In the beginning of "A Work in Progress", how does Aimee feel about her wooden prosthetic legs?

• Aimee wants to sell her wooden legs.

• Aimee felt like they were heavy.

• Aimee dislikes her wooden legs, but still embraces them.

• Aimee loves her wooden legs and wouldn't change them for anything.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

After reading the entire text, how would you describe Aimee's personality overall?

• Aimee is loyal and affectionate.

• Aimee is wholesome and spiritual.

• Aimee is confident and determined.

• Aimee is religious and cautious.

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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

True or false: Aimee wore prosthetics her entire life.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

When Aimee finally returns to school, how does her teacher feel about it?

• The teacher felt it was inappropriate for Aimee to return.

• The teacher was thrilled to have Aimee back.

• The teacher was surprised to see Aimee back.

• The teacher faints in disbelief when she realises Aimee is back.

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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

What does the term "amputate" mean?

• ...of or relating to an artificial body part.

• ...concerned with what is beautiful and what is ugly.

• ...to cut off all or part of the body.

• ...a condition that limits a person's movement or senses.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is carbon fiber?

• A very weak, heavy material.

• A very strong, lightweight material.

• A very strong, heavy material.

• A very weak, fragile material.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

What was Aimee able to do after Alexander Mcqueen made her some new legs?

• Aimee was able to run track.

• Aimee was able to walk runways with supermodels.

• Aimee was able to compete against famous swimmers.

• Aimee was able to climb trees in her backyard.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

At the end of "A Work in Progress", how does Aimee feel about herself overall?

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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