Define the Following
Intensity
the extreme degree of anything
This was Michael Stones track and field event
What is pole-vaulting?
The trademark artificial fiber that is used instead of grass on some sports fields.
Astroturf
This is where you might find Astroturf.
Where is a soccer field? football field? hockey field? rugby field?
If you are ______________, then you think you're better than everyone else.
Arrogant
Ritual
an action that is done in exactly the same way whenever a particular situation occurs.
This was the major obstacle Michale had to overcome in the story.
What is blindness
two events that happened at the same time
Coincided
This is an example of Michael's persistence.
What is his regimented weight-lifting program? running workouts? pole-vaulting while blind? honer student? other
If someone is _______________ they refuse to give up even if the odds are against them.
Persistent
Persistence
continuing to do something even though it is difficult or other people are against it. Not giving up
Use this vocabulary word to describe Michael's father.
What is regimented? persistent? intense?
excessively disciplined or controlled
Regimented
This person's favorite phrase was, "If you want it, work for it."
Who is Bert Stone? Who is Michael's dad?
If Ms. DeWitte and Ms. Maher's birthdays coincide, then they _____________________________.
happen at the same time, are on the same day
Majesty
deeply impressive or dignified
Name one of the sports that is compared to pole-vaulting
What is a gymnast or bodybuilder?
something that happens over and over again
Reoccuring
Michael's reoccurring dreams about flying always coincided with this.
What is his mother's stories
If the military is ____________________, it is highly controlled and disciplined.
Regimented
Arrogant
describes someone who behaves as though they think they are better than everyone else
At the beginning of the story Michael was preparing to jump at this height
What is 17 feet
an action that is done in exactly the same way whenever a particular situation occurs
Ritual
Michael's mother always used to tell him that when he felt tense, anxious, or even scared he should do this.
What is breath deeply
If we play field hockey on the Astroturf, then we are playing on __________________________.
the trademark artificial fiber that is used instead of grass on some sports fields.