The Year I Got Polio, ch 7: Star Patient Surprises Every1 (p 2)

What did Dr. Bevis say when talking to Peg about polio cases?

• The physician mentioned that all cases of polio were the same.

• Doctor Bevis said that polio cases could be deadly.

• Dr. Bevis said that some cases of polio are mild and other are severe.

• The doctor mentioned that, sadly, there was no cure for polio.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What was doctor's Bevis explanation to Peg about her polio case?

• He said that Peg's nerve damage was not total.

• Doctor Bevis stated that the polio virus had completely destroyed Peg's nerve center.

• The physician explained that in Peg's case her muscles were paralyzed forever.

• Doctor Bevis manifested that if the damage is slight, the paralysis is permanent.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Write down the definition of respiratory found in the book's glossary

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

RESEARCH- On page 38, the passage says that "the sooner the Sister Kenny treatments are started, the more they help." Why is the word Sister in capital letter? Find out here https://www.minnpost.com/mnopedia/2012/11/sister-kenny-institute-revolutionized-treatment-polio-patients/#:~:text=The%20Elizabeth%20Kenny%20Clinic%20opened,many%20more%20patients%20than%20that.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why is true about polio, according to Dr. Bevis?

• Thousands of cases of polio go undetected because they are so mild.

• Polio is highly contagious.

• Many people have polio and never realize it.

• All of the above.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What did Peg receive from Grandpa every week?

• Peg received a letter from Grandpa each week.

• Grandpa sent an envelope with money to Peg every week.

• Peg got a pig from Grandpa every other week.

• Grandpa sent a gift each week to Peg.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What classmates sent letters to Peg while she was in the hospital?

• Art wrote her a dozen letters and also sent a teddy bear.

• B.J., sent a letter telling about its adventures.

• Kim sent Peg a letter about her new schedule.

• Karen wrote Peg a letter complaining about school.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What did Karen complain about in her letter?

• Karen complained that her new haircut was too short.

• Karen was outraged at the basketball referee.

• Karen complained about girls having to wear dresses to school.

• Karen complained about wearing jeans to school.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

Type the definition for the word excruciating. Find the meaning in the glossary. __________

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What part of speech is the word excruciating?

• noun

• adverb

• adjective

• preposition

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1