Vocabulary
The word for
Everything you see when you look across an area of land.
Landscape
A permanent injury or condition that makes some things difficult to do
Which two sentences describe how Erik proved he was capable of doing anything he set his mind to?
A. He won 2nd place in the state wrestling competition
B.He refused to learn braille when he went blind.
C. He led is climbing partner down the mountain wall in the dark.
D. He failed math his first year he went blind.
A. & C
What is the name of Erik's movie?
Farther than the eye can see
The word for
things used for a purpose
equipment
Not dying
survival
What would the reader miss if the picture on page 37 was not included within the article?
A. The reader wouldn’t know where the Seven Summits are located.
B. The reader wouldn’t know Erik is blind.
C. The reader wouldn’t know he climbs mountains.
D. The reader wouldn’t know how he uses poles and tools to help him climb.
What is the name of Eric's book?
Touch the Top of the world
The top of a mountain is known as this...
summit
You must spell it correctly.
What was the name of the blind man who climbed Mount Everest?
Erik Weihenmayer
What does Erik suggest by saying the phrase, "Those are dead-end questions?
A. That you only ask them when standing at the end of a road.
B. That they have no real answer.
C. That they are about dead things.
D. That they have good answers.
B. THey have no real answer.
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Something that blocks the way
Barrier
Now Erik speaks and teaches all around the world. He has written two books. The message in each is that hardships can make us stronger and better people.
What is a hardship?
suffering/ or experiencing difficulty
What is the main idea of the text?
A. There are limits.
B. Challenges should stop you.
C. Challenges shouldn't stop you from doing what you want to.
D. There are no barriers in life.
C
What type of mindset did Eric have?
Growth Mindset!!!!!
YOU MUST SPELL IT CORRECTLY
Reading by feeling raised dots for those that are blind.
Braille
Erik used the movie to raise more than half a million dollars for charity.
What is a charity?
an organization that gives money, food or helps those in need
Choose the correct responses
Erik
A. Rock Climbs
B. Teaches
C. Sky Dives
D. Suba Dives
A.
B.
C.
D.
What mountain did Eric climb in Alaska?
Denali Peak