The Footrace Across America
Why did Andy run 5 miles to school?
Andy Loved to Run
What does the word experiment mean in the sentence below?
The students did a fun experiment to learn about plants.
Test
Which sentence from the
selection states an opinion?
1.) Erik was angry about
losing his sight.
2.) You can find the same
information in reference
books
3.) Erik is a great athlete
4.) It wasn't Always Easy
It wasn't always easy
p. 50 - Based on the illustration and the text, how do you think Manny is feeling?
Manny ins the new kid on the team, and all of the other kids are already friends. Nobody is sitting with him, so he is probably feeling left out.
P. 68 - What problem do Liz and Mrs. Parker face?
Liz and Mrs. Parker don't have the money to pay for Buster's operation.
What were some of the crazy contests in the 1920s?
dance, marathons, bicycle races, and sitting on flagpoles
What does the word research mean in the sentence below?
Lee did a lot of research about lions in the library.
Studying
What event probably first showed Erik that his inability to see would not stop him from doing things?
1.) Erik is a great athlete
2.) Erik was angry about losing his sight
3.) Becoming captain of the wrestling team
4.) Give information about Weihenmayer
p. 51 - Gayle decides to sit next to Manny and talk to him. What effect does this have on the other characters?
The other characters move down the bench and start talking to him too.
p. 69 - From what you've read so far, why does Donovan's mother make Liz and Mrs. Parker a stew?
She is a thoughtful woman who feels bad for her neighbors and is trying to make them feel better.
Who made the foot race?
CC Pyle
What does the word invention mean in the sentence below?
Dusty built a wonderful invention that folds clothing.
A New Machine
The author wrote this selection to
1.) You can find the same information in reference books
2.) To help people with disabilities overcome barriers
3.) Give information about Erik Weihenmayer
4.) Becoming captain of the wrestling team
Give information about Erik Weihenmayer
p. 52 - When Manny says he thinks he can score, how is Gayle's reaction different from Hiro's?
Hiro doesn't believe Manny. He thinks only Carla can score. Gayle questions Manny, suggesting she think it's possible that he can score.
p. 70 - How does Buster's injury affect Mrs. Parker and Liz?
It is difficult for Mrs. Parker to do things since she depends on Buster to help her. Liz has to spend more time taking care of Mrs. Parker
What did the runners eat when CC Pyle was broke?
Poor Soup
What does the word power mean in the sentence below?
If I flip a switch on the wall, it turns on the power.
electricity
What is the goal of the group called No Barriers?
1.) Becoming captain of the wrestling team
2.) Give information about Erik Weihenmayer
3.) It wasn't always easy
4.) To help people with disabilities overcome barriers
To help people with disabilities overcome barriers
p. 52 - Why does Manny think he can score on the other goalie?
He thinks he can score because he faced goalies like her when he played soccer in Guatemala.
p. 70 - Look at the picture on page 70 and think about what we've read so far. What might Donovan be thinking?
He sees all of the different dishes on the counter, and he know his mom is a good cook. I think Donovan has an idea to raise some money with food.
Where were the runners forced to sleep?
in farms or stables
What does the word gadget mean in the sentence below?
That gadget mixes the batter for a cake.
A small useful device
How many summits did Erik Climb?
Seven Summits
p. 54 - Who is supposed to score the goal this time, according to Manny's plan? What does this tell you about Manny?
Carla is supposed to score the goal this time. It tells us that Manny is a team player. He want to be sure that others get the big play.
p. 71 - What idea does Donovan have to solve Mrs. Parker's problem?
He suggests that they have a potluck cooking contest in which people pay to enter pots of food and to taste the food.