STAAR 3/22

In the passage, how does the author's use of the word 'passion' reflect her feelings towards gymnastics?

• She is losing interest in gymnastics

• She is becoming more passionate about gymnastics

• She is considering pursuing other interests

• She is feeling indifferent towards gymnastics

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Understanding word meanings

What emotional and mental challenges did the author face that made her consider quitting gymnastics?

• Injury and financial difficulties

• Homesickness and the pressure of representing her country

• Lack of talent and support from her coaches

• Boredom and lack of competition

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Understanding the author

What is Gabrielle’s main purpose in writing this excerpt?

• to explain why she ended up quitting gymnastics

• to share the real story of her journey

• to a gold medal to suggest she never again found a love for gymnastics

• to convince the American people to support her

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

From information presented in paragraph 8, the reader can conclude that Gabrielle’s -

• brother is the real reason she was able to continue with gymnastics

• mother is the only reason she decided to go back into the gym

• sisters are the main reason she continued with gymnastics

• family did not support her or her decision to quit gymnastics

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Gabrielle included paragraph 3 most likely to show -

• what her mother’s reaction would be

• that she did not believe she could win

• how she finally shared her doubt

• why she needed to return home

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

The title “Grace, Gold & Glory” helps the reader know that Gabrielle -

• was only ever after receiving glory in the sport

• is a graceful gymnast and that is why she will stay with the sport

• only quit for a short time but then was able to make a come back

• did not give up and ended up winning a gold medal

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6