Blast: In Pursuit
Michael Phelps
Who were the main characters in Amigo Brothers?
Who was the text Barrio Boy about?
Farah Ahmedi
Who are the characters in the narrative poem?
The young boy, the young girl, and the saleslady.
Why was Michael Phelps famous?
He was an Olympic swimmer who won many gold medals.
What were the boxers' goal?
To become famous boxers.
What was the goal of the teachers and staff at Lincoln?
To help students fit in.
What was Farah and her mother's goal?
To cross the gate into Pakistan.
What is the goal of the young boy?
To buy the young girl chocolate.
What was Michael's Phelps goal?
To become an Olympic swimmer based on swimmers he watched.
Why did the two boys want to achieve their goal?
They wanted to be champions (fame).
Why did the teachers and staff at Lincoln want Ernesto and other students like him to fit in?
Answers may vary but looking for a motivation of equity.
Why did Farah and her mother have the goal to get to Pakistan?
Why does the young boy have the goal to buy the young girl chocolate?
Why did Michael Phelps want to achieve this goal? What were his motivations?
He was afraid to swim underwater, and he wanted to overcome his fear. He also witnessed other Olympic Swimmers and wanted to be like them.
The boys did not stay to see who won their matchup. What was the real goal?
Maintaining their friendship.
How did the teachers and staff at Lincoln work towards their goal of helping students feel welcomed?
By teaching students English, punishing acts of racism/stereotypes, and honoring their individual cultures.
How was Farah able to accomplish their goal? Hint: It is not because she simply received help.
How is the young boy able to accomplish his goal?
What is the essential question that is introduced in the Blast that was our focus all of unit 1?
What drives us to undertake a mission?
What was the theme of Amigo Brothers?
Friendship is more important than fame and fortune.
What is the main idea of Barrio Boy?
The staff at Lincoln wanted students like Ernesto to feel welcomed at the school and in their new community while still maintaining their individuality.
Make an inference about Farah's understanding of life and positive experiences in terrible situations.
There are always people who are willing to help in times of need.
Maintaining hope and faith can help one overcome challenges.
Honor/cherish the innocence of young love.