5.9 - Reading: “From Homeless to Harvard,” Pages 222-225 (Gold)

What is the meaning of "alternative"?

• Asked for something in writing or by filling out a form

• Different from other things of its kind

• Chances to do something you want to do

• Energy to do something new or creative

What does the word "conditions" mean?

• All the things in the surroundings that affect how a person acts or feels

• Different from other things of its kind

• Focused on reaching one or more goals

• Plans for doing something over time

What does "opportunities" mean?

• Chances to do something you want to do

• Energy to do something new or creative

• Gives an organized talk in public

• Focused on reaching one or more goals

What does the vocabulary word "diagnosed" mean?

• To ignore a problem

• To find and name what is wrong with someone or something

• To create a problem

• To solve a mystery

What does Liz give people through her books and lectures?

• Inspiration to change their lives

• Financial advice

• Cooking tips

• Travel guides

What does the vocabulary word "outcome" mean?

• Beginning of a story

• Result; the way something ends

• Middle of a process

• A random event

What realization did Liz have?

• She was truly on her own

• She needed to travel

• She should quit school

• She should move to another city

What should students mark on line 9?

• The antonym for happiness

• The synonym for dependence

• The antonym for success

• The synonym for freedom

What does "lectures" mean?

• Gives an organized talk in public

• Energy to do something new or creative

• Plans for doing something over time

• Chances to do something you want to do

What is the meaning of "strategies"?

• Plans for doing something over time

• Different from other things of its kind

• Focused on reaching one or more goals

• Gives an organized talk in public