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Abby Sunderland Test

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Read "Finding Your Everest" on pages 13-16 in your close reader, then answer the following questions.

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Why did Abby Sunderland head out on her voyage?

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How did Abby's voyage end?

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What kind of reaction did Abby's voyage cause?

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What is the author's purpose of the online news article?

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Which words best describe how Abby's father felt after her rescue?

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How did the writer of the editorial feel when she thought about Abby bobbing alone in the Indian Ocean?

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What is the main opinion of the author of the editorial about Abby's voyage?

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How does the author of the essay address the counterargument that parenthood requires some tolerance of risk?

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In the TV news interview, how did Abby's brother Zac say he felt when he heard that she was in trouble in the Indian Ocean?

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What information does the TV news interview provide that the online article and the essay cannot?

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What is the purpose of the essay you read on Jordan Romero?

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Explain in your own words what medical claims the essay provided on the dangers of mountain climbing to a 13-year-old.

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What counterclaim, or response, to the above questions was provided in the essay?

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What expert opinion was also provided to help support that Jordan was too young?

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After learning about Abby Sunderland and Jordan Romero, do you think parents can go too far in supporting their children's dreams? Complete your response using details from both texts to help. Use the TAG method for your response.