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.

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

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CCSS.RL.5.7

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.

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

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CCSS.RL.5.7

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.

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

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.

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

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CCSS.RL.5.7

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.

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.5.7