"The Roller Coaster"

Which statement best expresses a theme of the text?

• Roller coasters are very scary.

• Being fearless means never being afraid.

• Embarrassment always comes with fear or being afraid.

• Fear should not stop you from doing what is important to you

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the word "peak" mean as used in paragraph 8?

But the relief didn’t last long. As soon as the roller coaster cars were over the peak, the track twisted again.

• the highest point

• the sharpest point

• the top of a mountain

• the bottom of a mountain

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which detail from the story best supports the idea that facing a challenge was important to Hudson?

• "Hudson had been looking forward to this trip for weeks." (Paragraph 1)

• "'You think I'm fearless?' Tasha said with a laugh." (Paragraph 31)

• "'I wish I could be brave like you are.' Hudson said, surprising himself with his honesty." (Paragraph 36)

• "He put a copy of the picture in his locker door. It stayed there through all four years of high school, a reminder of what was more important to him than fear." (Paragraph 47)

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does paragraph 40 help develop the plot of the story?

“Well... then I think we should get back in line. But if you decide you don’t want to, that’s okay too. I just want you to make a decision based on what you want and not what you are scared of. Everyone gets scared, but brave people don’t let fear stop them.”

• It explains why Hudson thinks Tasha is fearless.

• It explains why Hudson decides to overcome his fear of the ride.

• It clarifies why Hudson is afraid of going on the roller coaster.

• It describes what Hudson learns about being afraid.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What example did Tasha give of overcoming her fear?

• She was scared to be a chaperone, but did it anyways.

• She didn't like roller coasters, but she wanted to ride one to be an example for her brother.

• She got stage fright performing but chose to share what she loves (music) with people anyways.

• She has never been scared.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What did the picture in the locker represent to Hudson?

• Hanging out with his classmates without a chaperone.

• Helping Davion overcome nausea.

• Going on a class field trip.

• His bravery and memories with his friends.

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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