A Work In Progress #2 Flashcards
What is the excuse the author’s teacher gave for not wanting her back in her classroom after her operation?
Her casts and wheelchair will be a distraction
What is the problem with the author’s waterproof legs?
They float to the surface of the water
what makes the author’s parents stop asking the author to hide her legs?
relatives say nice things to their daughter even when showing her legs
Why is the author shocked when the man who wants her to give a speech calls?
He thinks people will not like her if she is CONFIDENT
What 2 things do the 6-year-old and the author have in common?
Both have legs that are creatively decorated and learned to be proud of their differences
Definition for ACCOMPLISHMENTS
achievements
Definition of extraordinary
unusually good or impressive
Karl and Paula celebrate each other’s performances, what is true
offer praise for each other’s performances
The main message of “A Work in Progress”
Accepting and embracing one’s differences can lead to success
The passage that best supports accepting and embracing our differences is
“I was able to set three world records with those legs. And they made no attempt at approximating humanness.”
What is most likely true about the author?
She inspires other people with her actions
This best supports she inspires other people
A child chooses surgery to walk better after seeing the author’s legs
Latin prefix EXTRA- means
beyond the scope of
EXTRATERRESTRIAL means
beyond what is found on Earth
