Grade 3 Day 12

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'My Life Hasn't Changed'

On a cold morning in Austria, 16-year-old skier Ann Thompson was about to make her last practice run before lunch.

At the time, Thompson was one of the United States' top junior skiers. She hoped to win an Olympic gold medal in skiing.

As she prepared for that practice run, she couldn't know that it would be the last one she'd ever take.

As she sped down the hill on her skis, Thompson had a terrible accident. She fell and severed her spinal cord.

The spinal cord is made of tissue that carries signals to and from the brain. They tell body parts when and how to move.

Thompson's fall took place in August 1985. As a result of the accident, Thompson could no longer walk. Her skiing career was over. But her life as an athlete was not.

'I Never Missed a Beat'

"The accident didn't change anything," Thompson told Extra. "I never missed a beat. I'm the same person I was before."

After her accident, Thompson joined the Cruisers, a program for wheelchair athletes in Connecticut, Thompson's home state.

"We brought her down to see what was happening," said Don Chaffee, a Cruiser official. "At first, she said, 'I can't do that.' Then she realized, 'I can do that. I'm going to do that.' And we're so proud of her."

Paralympic Star

Just over a year after her accident, Thompson was a top wheelchair athlete. Her sport was track and field.

As a student at the University of Illinois, Thompson also played basketball. It wasn't easy for her. She had never played basketball before her accident. Now she was learning the sport in a wheelchair.

"I started practice in October of my freshman year," she said. "I made my first basket right before Christmas break."

Thompson also joined the U.S. Paralympic team. In 1988, 1992, and 1996, she competed in track-and-field events. She won two gold medals, a silver medal, and two bronze medals.

From Track to Hoops

Soon, though, Thompson knew she had to get a job. She knew that training for track and field took too much time to allow her to work. So she tried out for the U.S. Paralympic women's basketball team instead, and she made it.

Thompson played basketball at the Paralympic Games in Sydney, Australia, in October 2000. Her husband, a U.S. team trainer, went to Australia with her.

Role Model

Thompson is a role model for millions of people with physical disabilities. Her message to kids is simple. "Try," she said. "Really try. If you want to do something, give it your best effort. If you really want to do something, you can find a way to do it."

The kids who have watched her practice see her as proof that anything is possible.

"They see this lady in her wheelchair going around, getting married, and loving life," said Chaffee. "And they say, 'Hey, I can make it, too. '"
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According to the text, what sport did Ann Thompson play as a wheelchair athlete just over a year after her accident?* This field is required.
skiing
track and field
basketball
training
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What problem and solution are described in this text?* This field is required.
The problem was the ski accident that left Ann Thompson unable to walk, and the solution was becoming a wheelchair athlete.
The problem was that Ann Thompson’s spinal cord was severed, and the solution was to put it back together.
The problem was that there were no opportunities for wheelchair athletes, and the solution was to create a program called the Cruisers.
The problem was that Ann Thompson had little time to train for track and field, and the solution was to join the basketball team instead.
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Injuring your spinal cord is very serious. Which evidence from the text support this conclusion?* This field is required.
“The spinal cord is made of tissue that carries signals to and from the brain. They tell body parts when and how to move.”
“She knew that training for track and field took too much time to allow her to work.”
“So she tried out for the U.S. Paralympic women's basketball team instead, and she made it.”
“Thompson is a role model for millions of people with physical disabilities. Her message to kids is simple.”
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Based on the text, what can you conclude about Ann Thompson?* This field is required.
She is going to become a trainer some day.
She continues to wish that she could ski.
She is a strong person who tries very hard.
She likes basketball more than track and field.
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What is the main idea of the text?* This field is required.
At the age of 16 years old, Ann Thompson fell and severed her spinal cord, which left her unable to walk and ski.
In the years 1988, 1992, and 1996, Ann Thompson joined the U.S. Paralympic team, where she competed in track-and-field events.
Ann Thompson could no longer be a skier because of an accident, but she continued to give her best effort as a wheelchair athlete.
Many kids with physical disabilities have seen Ann Thompson in her wheelchair, and they are inspired by her active life.
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Mary recorded the number of ballet classes she had for 5 months. Use the data below to answer the questions.
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What month had the most classes?* This field is required.
January
May
April
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How many more classes were taken in April than May?* This field is required.
5
4
7
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What was the total numbers classes taken?* This field is required.
30
35
36
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Which month had the least number of classes?* This field is required.
March
May
January
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How many more classes did January and February have together than April?* This field is required.
5
3
4
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The Lincoln Memorial

The Lincoln Memorial is a famous American symbol. It honors Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Lincoln is remembered for leading the country during the Civil War and helping to end slavery.

The Lincoln Memorial is located in Washington, D.C., on the National Mall. It looks like a large Greek temple with 36 tall columns. Inside the memorial is a giant statue of Abraham Lincoln sitting in a chair. The statue is made of white stone and is over 19 feet tall.

On the walls inside the memorial, you can read some of Lincoln’s most famous speeches, including the Gettysburg Address. These words remind people of freedom, equality, and unity.

Many important events have happened at the Lincoln Memorial. One of the most famous was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963. That speech was about civil rights and equality for all people.

The Lincoln Memorial is a symbol of freedom, justice, and peace in America.
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Who does the Lincoln Memorial honor?* This field is required.
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Martin Luther King Jr.
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What number president was Abraham Lincoln?* This field is required.
1st
10th
16th
20th
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Where is the Lincoln Memorial located?* This field is required.
New York City
Philadelphia
Washington, D.C.
Boston
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What war did Abraham Lincoln lead the country through?* This field is required.
World War II
The Civil War
The American Revolution
The War of 1812
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What is inside the Lincoln Memorial?* This field is required.
A statue of Lincoln
A fountain
A gift shop
A library
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How tall is the statue of Lincoln inside the memorial?* This field is required.
6 feet
10 feet
19 feet
50 feet
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What famous speech by Lincoln is on the wall of the memorial?* This field is required.
“I Have a Dream”
The Gettysburg Address
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
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How many columns are around the Lincoln Memorial?* This field is required.
13
36
50
100
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Who gave a famous speech at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963?* This field is required.
George Washington
Rosa Parks
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
President Joe Biden
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What does the Lincoln Memorial stand for?* This field is required.
Art and music
Sports and fun
Freedom and justice
Money and power
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A push or a pull is a _________.* This field is required.
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balanced
opposite
equal
force
unbalanced
move
change shape
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A push or a pull is a _________.
balanced
opposite
equal
force
unbalanced
shape
change
move
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When forces acting on something are _________ the object will move or ________.* This field is required.
equal/change shape
force/equal
balanced/move
opposite/move
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When forces acting on something are _________ the object will not ________.* This field is required.
equal/change shape
force/equal
balanced/move
opposite/move
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Balanced forces push on _________ sides of something with _________ strength.* This field is required.
equal/change shape
force/balanced
equal/balanced
opposite/equal
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