"Against the Odds" (Pearson Realize Launch Text)
Authored by Mrs. Diaz
English
7th Grade
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1.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
The full name (including the nickname) of the person this text is informing us about is __________ __________ ________________ ___.
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CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
On what day in history did this historic plane landing take place?
January 25th, 2010
January 10th, 2008
January 15th, 2009
January 2nd, 2011
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CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RL.6.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What caused the plane to crash?
There was a malfunction in the mechanics of the plane.
A flock of geese flew into the plane and destroyed the engines.
The pilot fell asleep while flying the plane.
No one knows what caused the crash.
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CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which options did the air traffic controllers give Sullenberger for landing the plane?
To take it back to LaGuardia airport where they took off from.
To take it to Teterboro airport in New Jersey.
To crash land in the nearest field.
To crash land in the nearest river.
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
5 mins • Ungraded
In the text it says that Sullenberger "had about 30 seconds to find an alternative" because he "knew the situation was too dire for the plane to stay in the air long enough" to make it to either airport. Describe in your own words what he decided to do instead of following the advice of the air traffic controllers.
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CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
How many passengers were saved thanks to Sullenberger's quick thinking and confidence in safely landing the plane in the river.
245
110
154
346
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CCSS.1.OA.A.1
7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
5 mins • Ungraded
Based on the text, what do you think most helped Sullenberger face the obstacle of safely landing the damaged plane? (What did he know, feel, or experience already to make the right decision, even when facing adversity?)
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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
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