High School Teammates Carry On

According to “High School Teammates Carry On,” how is Dartanyon like Leroy?

• he lost a parent

• he has a disability

• he is a league champion

• he is a new student at school

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

According to “High School Teammates Carry On,” why was graduation special for Leroy?

• He walked to get his diploma.

• Dartanyon carried him on stage.

• He had expected to repeat senior year.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which excerpt from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• I never wrestled anyone as strong as him. We pushed each other to our limits, and we didn’t let each other give up.

• Dartanyon lifted Leroy onto his back and carried him to and from every match, on and off every bus, into and out of every gym, all season long.

• Yet as inseparable as they were, a team unto themselves in a way, they also shared something greater than their sport.

• The one place they don’t laugh is in competition.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

According to “High School Teammates Carry On,” how did Leroy end up in a hospital?

• He was struck by a train.

• He was in a car accident.

• He hurt himself wrestling.

• He was born with an illness.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which statement describes the most important effect Leroy has on people around him in “High School Teammates Carry On”?

• He inspires them with his attitude.

• He amuses them with his good nature.

• He helps them appreciate who they are.

• He encourages them to help people with disabilities.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Part A. Which statement describes the most important effect Leroy has on people around him in “High School Teammates Carry On”?

• He inspires them with his attitude.

• He amuses them with his good nature.

• He helps them appreciate who they are.

• He encourages them to help people with disabilities.

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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

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.Part A. Which statement best describes the friendship between Leroy and Dartanyon as it is depicted in “High School Teammates Carry On”?

• They came together in spite of their differences.

• Their disabilities gave them a unique connection.

• They use their rivalry to grow stronger as individuals.

• Their relationship grew stronger after Leroy’s accident.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Part B. Which excerpt from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• “I never wrestled anyone as strong as him. We pushed each other to our limits, and we didn’t let each other give up.”

• Dartanyon lifted Leroy onto his back and carried him to and from every match, on and off every bus, into and out of every gym, all season long.

• Yet as inseparable as they were, a team unto themselves in a way, they also shared something greater than their sport.

• The one place they don’t laugh is in competition.

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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

According to 'High School Teammates Carry On,' what is the main theme of the story?

• A) Overcoming adversity through friendship

• B) The importance of academic success

• C) The challenges of high school sports

• D) The role of family support

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

In 'High School Teammates Carry On,' how does Dartanyon help Leroy during their high school years?

• A) By tutoring him in math

• B) By carrying him to and from wrestling matches

• C) By helping him with his homework

• D) By introducing him to new friends

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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