Winds of Hope
Please reference the text, " Winds of Hope". Why was a windmill so important to William's family?
It provided energy for their lights and radios.
What made Marilyn Hamilton invent the Quickie Wheelchair?
She wanted a lighter and faster wheelchair to play sports in.
Give a synonym for the word locomotive
Train
How does a farmer irrigate crops?
Waters them using pipes and systems
What is the role of a "Markstar"?
To be a positive role model and to reward younger students.
Please reference the text, " Winds of Hope". Why does William most likely continue to provide villages across Africa with wind and solar power?
He believes it can improve people's lives.
After Marilyn Hamilton's hang gliding accident, she felt imprisoned in her wheelchair. What does the word imprisoned mean?
trapped
How would a vehicle look if it was "chugging"
It is moving slow and steady.
What is a synonym for "photograph"?
A picture
How can we make our Mark in the lunchroom?
Eating and talking quietly, cleaning up after ourselves and being kind to everyone around us.
Please reference the text, " Winds of Hope". When the author describes the axle of the windmill, she explains that when the wind blows, the blades ROTATE and spin the bicycle wheel. What is the meaning of the word rotate?
to twirl
How are negative cambered wheels different from traditional wheelchair wheels?
They are angled, which means the wheels are closer to a person's body and easier to push harder.
Give an example of a gadget
a cellphone, robot or drone
What does prestigious mean?
A very important title or award
How can we make our Mark in the hallway?
Walking at a zero
Please reference the text, " Winds of Hope". What made William want to build his windmill?
William thought that a windmill could help his family and their farm.
What was one result of Dr. Ludwig Guttmann's idea to use activity as medicine?
Injured soldiers regained their strength and went home to live healthy lives.
What does "sputtered" mean?
To be broken down and making popping noises
What is an auditorium?
A theater with a stage to perform
How can we be prepared for class in 5th grade?
By entering quietly, sitting and having all materials
Please reference the text, " Winds of Hope". How did William get many of the parts needed to build his windmill?
He collected them from a junkyard.
Summarizes the passage
Wheelchairs allow previously injured athletes to continue living an active lifestyle.
Describe an idea being a "flop"
A failure
What supplies could help an impoverished country?
Food, water and shelter
How can I be a kind 5th grader to all?
By including everyone, sharing, and being positive.