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On the final day of the summer camp, Ada and Lydia stood ______ the camp's highest, hardest rope course.
On the final day of the summer camp, Ada and Lydia stood ______ the camp's highest, hardest rope course.
below
Hands before feet, Lydia began her climb ______ the rope ladder.
Hands before feet, Lydia began her climb ______ the rope ladder.
across
"Go, Lydia, go! You're the best." Ada ______ from below.
"Go, Lydia, go! You're the best." Ada ______ from below.
cheered
When Lydia made it all the way across, Ada smiled in relief for her friend but also felt ______: it was her turn now.
When Lydia made it all the way across, Ada smiled in relief for her friend but also felt ______: it was her turn now.
Her arms felt shaky as she felt the ladder swing a little because of her ______.
Her arms felt shaky as she felt the ladder swing a little because of her ______.
She walked her hands ______ forward to the next rung.
She walked her hands ______ forward to the next rung.
Ada ______ for the next rung, just as a strong wind made the rope ladder swing.
Ada ______ for the next rung, just as a strong wind made the rope ladder swing.
[Blank] her hand hit only air and continued downward, followed by her arm, her shoulder and the rest of her body!
[Blank] her hand hit only air and continued downward, followed by her arm, her shoulder and the rest of her body!
Almost immediately, the harness caught her. Ada could see all the other kids staring up at ______.
Almost immediately, the harness caught her. Ada could see all the other kids staring up at ______.
On the bus home, Ada rested her head ______ the window.
On the bus home, Ada rested her head ______ the window.
Flashcards
Ada and Lydia
Ada and Lydia
Stood below the camp's highest rope course.
Lydia cheered
Lydia cheered
Ada's friend cheered for her.
The wind effect
The wind effect
The ladder swung because of the wind.
Ada pointed
Ada pointed
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Unexpected Reaction
Unexpected Reaction
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The protector
The protector
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Ada felt
Ada felt
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Ada's face.
Ada's face.
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Against the watch?
Against the watch?
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Resting time
Resting time
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Study Notes
- Ada and Lydia were at summer camp participating in the rope part
- Lydia raised her hand and volunteered to go first on the climb
Lydia's Climb
- Lydia began her climb on the rope ladder, with encouragement from Ada
- She made it all the way across, causing Ada to feel both relief and anticipation
Ada's Turn
- Ada reached for the first rung, feeling the ladder shake, she walked her hands forward
- Confidence grew as Ada made it to the halfway point on the ladder
- Ada reached for the next rung, but a strong gust of wind caused the ladder to swing
- Ada's hand slipped, she fell off the ladder
After the Fall
- The harness caught Ada, preventing serious injury
- Ada wanted to try again, but the coach said that there was not enough time
- Ada's face stung, looking up at everyone waiting
Bus Ride Home
- Ada rested her head against the window on the bus
- Lydia told Ada that she could not have made it without her
- Lydia was scared at first, but Ada encouraged her to keep going
- Lydia said that Ada was unlucky with the sun which made her fall
Final scene
- Lydia's eyes widened when Ada asked her if she got scared
- Ada smiled, realizing that her friend was trying to cheer her up
- Falling off ladder did seem as bad anymore, as she tried hard
Vocabulary
- 16 - Needed
- 17 - Below
- 18 - Cheered
- 19 - Bored
- 20 - Voice
- 21 - Happily
- 22 - Pointed out
- 23 - However
- 24 - Me
- 25 - Relief
- 26 - Against
- 27 - Because
- 28 - Argued
- 29 - Sun
- 30 - Important
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