A Spirit of Determination

What does the word root "anim" mean?

• farming

• cartoon

• life/spirit

• love/friendship

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

When someone continues trying to do something, although it is very difficult.

• DETERMINATION

• SENSE

• BRAVERY

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

A strong feeling that you want to be successful or powerful

• KINDNESS

• AMBITION

• STRENGTH

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

She has the _____ to reach the very top of her profession.

• KINDNESS

• DRIVE

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Tina's trainer was in awe of her dedication. She was now 10 hours into her training, and she was still going strong. She wasn't there yet, but her tumbling routine was getting better and better. After the last rotation, she turned and looked at her trainer. "Ready to call it quits?" her trainer asked. "Not until I flawlessly complete this routine," Tina replied. Her trainer nodded in agreement, and before she could reply, Tina was already tumbling across the mat.

• Never give up on something that is important to you.

• Friends can easily be bought with material objects

• Honesty is the best policy.

• Don't judge a book by its cover.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Tina's trainer was in awe of her dedication. She was now 10 hours into her training, and she was still going strong. She wasn't there yet, but her tumbling routine was getting better and better. After the last rotation, she turned and looked at her trainer. "Ready to call it quits?" her trainer asked. "Not until I flawlessly complete this routine," Tina replied. Her trainer nodded in agreement, and before she could reply, Tina was already tumbling across the mat.

• Never give up on something that is important to you.

• Friends can easily be bought with material objects

• Honesty is the best policy.

• Don't judge a book by its cover.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

We should have a strong determination in order to ___.

• Steer the darkness to light.

• Think of some great idea.

• Steer the light to darkness.

• Make a correct decision.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does the word 'determination' mean in the context of personal goals?

• A strong desire to achieve something

• A feeling of uncertainty

• A lack of interest

• A temporary decision

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following best describes a 'spirit of determination'?

• Giving up easily

• Persisting despite challenges

• Avoiding difficult tasks

• Being indifferent

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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

In literature, how is a character with a spirit of determination often portrayed?

• As a villain

• As a hero

• As a sidekick

• As a bystander

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3