Going to the Extreme
What is Aaron Fotheringham's nickname?
Wheelz
What are the names of the climbers in the story?
Caldwell
Jorgeson
Name one of the obstacles in a Tough Mudder.
electrical shock/wires
walk through freezing water
climbing over walls
running up ramps
What is parkour
a combination of acrobatics and gymnastics where athletes scale buildings and leap from rooftop to rooftop.
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What makes a sport "extreme"?
They involve a high degree of risk
What is the format of the selection, "To the Top of Dawn Wall"?
It's a play
What is one way Wounded Warriors helped Colin Bond?
he was motivated by being with others
he got physically active again
they supported each other
What makes parkour complicated for women in Iran?
They where hijabs and loose fitting clothing.
Some people in Iran don't approve of women doing parkour.
Why do we analyze a model of good writing?
To help us understand what good writing is/how our essay should look
What are two reasons athletes participate in extreme sports?
They love the adrenaline rush
They pride themselves on tackling the impossible
They reach their highest degree of fitness
What was stopping Jorgeson from completing pitch 15?
The handholds are small and sharp and keep cutting his hands so he can't get up the pitch.
What are two of the types of injuries that Tough Mudder participants may have?
sprained ankle
fractures
cuts
knee injuries
heat exhaustion
electric shock
How has parkour helped many girls in Iran
It has given them freedom and confidence.
It helps them evade social constraints and stress
What is a thesis?
states the topic of an essay
Name three extreme sports
sky diving
parkour
base jumping
free climbing
mountain boarding
Teacher: use your judgment
What does Caldwell mean when he says climbing "is like food and water to me."
He means that he could not live without climbing.
About how long are the Tough Mudder courses?
10 to 12 miles
How is parkour dangerous?
Someone could fall to their death.
Name 3 of the steps in the writing process
brainstorm
plan/organize
rough draft
edit/revise
publish/final draft
What record "first" does Aaron Fotheringham hold?
the first athlete to complete a backflip in a wheelchair
How many days did it take the climbers to get to the top of the Dawn Wall?
19 days
How is Tough Mudder different from other sports?
Many teams can win
People help each other, even people from other teams
Besides risk of injury, what other problem do female parkour athletes face?
Mixed activities are banned (mixed boys and girls)
Why is text evidence important?
It proves that you are 100% correct.