Damar Hamlin-Buffalo Bills-context clues

After the tackle, Damar was in critical condition.

What does "critical" mean?

• good

• something that is real

• something that is an emergency

• something is broken

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

While Damar was down on the field, some of the players and staff were speechless.

What does "speechless" mean?

• talking very loudly

• gave a very long speech

• forgot to do their speech homework

• didn't know what to say

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The NFL postponed the game because of the accident.

What does "postponed" mean?

• put off to a later time

• posted it on Instagram

• posted it on Twitter

• gave up

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Damar collapsed on the field after the tackle.

What does "collapsed" mean?

• quit football

• to dance his dance

• fell suddenly to the ground

• shouted out his name

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Damar showed remarkable improvement and made a remarkable recovery.

What does "remarkable" mean?

• mark it again

• slow

• someone would notice it

• weird

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Damar had a breathing tube in his throat and was communicating in writing.

What does "communicating" mean?

• dreaming

• telling what he wants to say

• showing his phone

• buying a pizza

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4