Understanding Pressures and Strengths

What does Luisa claim about her emotional state initially?

• She's completely fine

• She's feeling overwhelmed

• She's ready to give up

• She's looking forward to a challenge

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What metaphor does Luisa use to describe her resilience?

• As unbreakable as a diamond

• As tough as the crust of the earth

• As light as a feather

• As flexible as water

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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

How does Luisa describe her feelings under pressure?

• Berserk like a tightrope walker

• Joyful and excited

• Confident and unbothered

• Calm and collected

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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 Luisa question about her worth?

• If it's defined by her service to others

• If it's measured by her strength

• If it's related to her happiness

• If it's determined by her wealth

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What analogy is used to describe the pressure of expectations?

• A light breeze

• A heavy burden to carry

• A ticking time bomb

• A never-ending race

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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 Luisa fear might happen under too much pressure?

• She might become more powerful

• She might just 'pop'

• She might give up on her dreams

• She might lose her strength

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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

Who does Luisa suggest should take on the heavy burdens?

• Her younger sister

• Herself

• Her older sister

• Her parents

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Luisa ponder about freeing herself from expectations?

• If it would allow her to find joy

• If it would lead to more responsibilities

• If it would change others' perceptions of her

• If it would make her weaker

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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 does Luisa worry about regarding her purpose?

• If she can ignore it

• If she can change it

• If she can somehow preserve it

• If she can share it with others

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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 does Luisa acknowledge about the ongoing pressure?

• It's something she can easily handle

• It's something that will eventually disappear

• It's something that keeps growing

• It's something that doesn't affect her

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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