"Sometimes Dreams Need a Push"
Chris must overcome this personal challenge in order to play the sport.
What is having a disability, or being in a wheelchair after his accident.
This issue inspired Craig to take action and speak out.
What is Child Labor?
This historical event shocked New York City in 1911.
What is the Triangle Factory Fire?
A decision that leads to death is described as this.
What is fatal?
How many continents are there? What are they?
What are 7 Continents? (North America, South America, Africa, Antarctica, Europe, Asia, Australia)
This sport gives Chris a sense of purpose and belonging.
Craig emphasizes that change begins with this first step.
What is learning about an issue, awareness?
This woman witnessed the fire and later became a major reformer.
Who is Frances Perkins?
The dark, silent building created an ______ feeling.
What is eerie?
What is Q?
Chris’s dad pushes him to do this, even when Chris feels unsure.
What is try his best (or keep going/play the sport)?
Craig describes this moment as the starting point of his journey.
What is reading about the boy from Pakistan who was just like him but was murdered.
This dangerous material helped the fire spread quickly.
What is cotton scraps? (also will accept fabric or the wooden structure)
Someone who shows no concern or interest is this.
What is indifferent?
How many months in a year have 28 days?
What is all of them?
This family member shows concern for Chris but still supports his growth.
Who is his mom.
Craig traveled to this region of the world to meet children affected by labor conditions.
→ What is South Asia (or developing countries)?
Workers were trapped because these were locked or blocked.
What are exit doors? (Fire Escapes)
To step on or crush something by walking over it is to do this.
What is trample?
If you're comparing two unlike objects using "like" or "as", what type of figurative language are you using?
What is a simile?
This theme is shown as Chris improves his skills over time.
What is perserverance?
This is the central message of the text.
What is individuals can create meaningful change?
People initially thought falling victims were this.
What are flaming bundles of fabric?
Activists worked to ______ lawmakers to improve conditions.
What is lobby?
I am the largest animal alive on the planet today?
What is a blue whale?