DOL 2-15-2024 4.6E Class 1

Which key idea about adaptation is important to BOTH the biography “Althea Gibson, Tennis Star” and the poem “Giles at 14”?

• Face difficulties and work hard to achieve success.

• Encounter obstacles to pursue better education.

• Adaptation is needed to face life’s challenges.

• Supportive mentors are essential to reach goals.

How is the point of view in the biography “Althea Gibson, Tennis Star” DIFFERENT from the point of view in the poem “Giles at 14”?

• Only the biographer uses first-person narration.

• Only the biographer addresses the importance of sports.

• Only the biographer believes in adaptation to change.

• Only the biographer emphasizes natural behaviors and aging.

Which conclusion about challenges is supported by BOTH the biography “Althea Gibson, Tennis Star” and the poem “Giles at 14”?

• Physical challenges hinder success in sports.

• Overcoming challenges requires a hero's welcome.

• Challenging injustice leads to national championships.

• Facing challenges is an inevitable part of life.

What is one way the biography “Althea Gibson, Tennis Star” and the poem “Giles at 14” are DIFFERENT?

• The biography “Althea Gibson, Tennis Star” is about a real historical figure, while the poem “Giles at 14” is about a fictional character.

• The biography “Althea Gibson, Tennis Star” is about adaptation to life after tennis, while the poem “Giles at 14” is about adaptation due to age.

• The biography “Althea Gibson, Tennis Star” emphasizes the effects of mentorship, while the poem “Giles at 14” highlights cat’s mentoring others.

• The biography “Althea Gibson, Tennis Star” is about achieving recognition in the world of tennis, while the poem “Giles at 14” is about achieving recognition in Giles' earlier years.

Which sentence best describes a SIMILARITY between the biography “Althea Gibson, Tennis Star” and the poem “Giles at 14”?

• Both texts highlight the character’s love for animals.

• Both texts emphasize the importance of mentorship.

• Both texts include characters who face challenges.

• Both texts focus on aging and its challenges.