"Against The Odds"
"Taking Sides"
"A Work In Progress"
Vocabulary
Miscellaneous
100

What is Sullenberger's nickname ?

Sully

100

Who is the author ?

Gary Soto
100

Where was the wedding Aimee participated in as a bridesmaid?

New York Public Library

100

What does "Facing Adversity" mean?

Facing adversity means overcoming obstacles, facing hardships, getting through a hard time, or overcoming struggles. 
100

How many students are in this class?

26

200
At what speed did the plane skid across the water upon landing?

145 mph

200

What does James' dad do for a living?


What does Lincoln's dad do for a living?

James dad is a Surveyor


Lincoln's dad is a Parole Board Officer

200

Once Aimee got out of the hospital there was one thing she was exciting about getting back to, what was it?

School
200

What is a PK 20x20

- Slide show of 20 pictures

-that tells a story,

- that shows for 20 secs

-with voice narration playing in the background 

200

Which of Ms. Allmond's five classroom rules is her favorite?

Positive Vibes Only

300

"Sullenburger had about thirty seconds to find an alternative"


What does the word alternative mean?

another, different, substitute, replacement, other

300

Why did Monica and her dad get into a fight?

Monica and her dad got into a fight because Monica wants to quit aikido/martial arts and her dad wants her to continue
300

Why didn't Aimee like the "waterproof" legs?

Because they were the color white; which didn't match her skin tone. 
300

What is another word for Personal Narrative?

Autobiography

300

What are Ms. Allmond Five Classroom Rules?

1. Positive vibes only. 

2. Be on time, be on task, be prepared. 

3. Keep ALL electronics away.

4. Respect EVERYONE

5. Be responsible for your own learning.

400

When Sullenberger called "mayday" over the radio which two cities did they plan for him to land ?

La Guardia, NY or Teterboro, NJ

400

Lincoln decides to soak in the bathtub and read a sports magazine what two teams does he compare and what does he compare them to?

Lakers and Warrior, Franklin and Columbus

400

Aimee started working five different types of people/experts to build better legs for her.

Name TWO

Engineers, Fashion Designers, Prosthetic Make Up Artists, Sculptors

400

What does it mean to be humble?

Modest. 

Not Boastful

Not arrogant


400

Why did Ms. Allmond say the "positive vibes only" rule is important ?

Creates and Maintains a safe space. 

500
Against the Odds is an example of what type of text?

Informative Text

500

Why did Lincoln's mom move and why is Lincoln a little uncomfortable at his new school?

- Lincoln's mom wanted to move because her house was broken into.

-Lincoln is uncomfortable because he feels out of place; most of the kids in his neighborhood go to private schools, they are the "rich" kids, they have better clothes, he doesn't know anybody, his old school was scrappy but better

500

What tone is Aimee using during this story?

Humor, Hyperbole, Fun, or Funny


Calm is not an answer!

500

What does the prefix -ity mean?

- the quality of a condition

500
Ms. Allmond told you all a secret in the first week of school. What is it?

She has bad handwriting. 

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