Story
Which detail best reveals Stevie’s feelings about aikido?
A. “I slapped my hands and forehead down in a bow.”
B. “I ran across the cushioned blue mats until I was facing Sensei.”
C. “Aikido. It’s the best thing ever.”
D. “I didn’t say so, though. We’re supposed to be all humble and stuff.”
C. “Aikido. It’s the best thing ever.”
At the begginning of the story, how does Stevie feel about Aikido?
He loves Aikido while he is in the Child Class.
What is the meaning of the word "Seiza"
To sit on your feet with your hands on your leg
What is the meaning of "Blow off Steam"
Relax, calm down, let out bad emotions
What does "Use evidence from the text to support your response" mean?
You must use quotations from the story to support your written answer
What challenge does Stevie face in the teen and adult aikido class?
A. He gets distracted by Kristof’s beard.
B. He is unable to learn the new techniques fast enough.
C. He struggles with larger and stronger partners.
D. He forgets to bring his equipment to class.
C. He struggles with larger and stronger partners.
When Stevie goes to the Teen and Adult Class, how does he react?
Stevie feels overwhelmed, he struggles to keep up with the stronger adults and wants to quit.
What is the meaning of the word "Pivot"
To turn directions without lifting or moving your feet off the ground
What is the meaning of "Bite the bullet"?
Do something you dont want to do
What is the first thing you must write?
Make a claim/point - give your answer to the question directly.
How do Stevie’s parents react when he wants to quit the teen and adult class?
A. They pressure him to stay in the class.
B. They laugh at him for being upset.
C. They calmly support whatever decision he makes.
D. They tell him to return to the kids’ class immediately.
C. They calmly support whatever decision he makes.
After Stevie talks to Anika Sensei, what does he begin to consider?
He begins to consider that he should try going back to the Adult Aikido class, especially when his friends can go with him.
What is the meaning of the word "Mediocre"
Nothing special - purely normal or unimpressive
What condition does Stevie have that gives him difficulty communicating
Autism - He is Autistic
What is the second step of writing a paragraph?
What does Stevie admire about Brandon Sensei?
A. His ability to teach with precision.
B. His calmness and love for aikido.
C. His ability to work with autistic students.
D. His focus on advanced techniques.
B. His calmness and love for aikido.
How does Anika Sensei encourage Stevie about his performance in the Adult Class?
She tells him it is normal to feel it is difficult, that the advanced students wanted to work with him, she also tells him that he has no pressure to leave the child class if he doesnt want to.
What is the meaning of the word "Drumstick"
A Chicken (or other bird) legmeat
Why does Stevie join Twin River's Dojo?
His parents told him the Aikido Teacher has Autism too, therefore the people there might understand him better.
What is the Third step to writing a paragraph answer?
Explanation - Explain the meaning of the quotations and use it to directly support your answer to the question - You may also want to link back to the question to summarise.
What realization helps Stevie make his final decision about the teen and adult class?
A. His love for aikido outweighs his fear.
B. He knows he will be the best in the teen class.
C. His friends convince him to keep trying.
D. His parents push him to succeed.
A. His love for aikido outweighs his fear.
The biggest character development is overcoming new changes, how does Stevie overcome the change in Aikido?
He remembers that aikido was hard at the beginning but that he loves it and it will improve over time, you cant always be perfect.
What is the meaning of the word "Neuro-Typical"
Normal brained - Normal Behaving person
What colour belt does Stevie and Martha both have?
Red Belt
Which IDIOM can be used to describe Stevie when he leaves the Child Class and tries the Adult Class for the first time?
(To feel) Like a fish out of water