Read the article "Into the Death Zone" http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/magazines/scope/pdfs/SCOPE-021411-Everest.pdf With your "team" discuss and answer the following questions:
1. What influenced Jordan in his goal to climb the Seven Summits? Which influences came from outside Jordan? Which ones came from within Jordan?
2. What challenges did Team Jordan face during the final climb to Everest’s summit?
3. The author includes several examples of climbers who died on the mountain. Why do you think he does this?
3. The author includes several examples of climbers who died on the mountain. Why do you think he does this?
4. Some have criticized Team Jordan for putting a young person at risk. Do you think a 13-year-old is too young for such a dangerous feat? Explain.
5. What was most important to Jordan about climbing the mountain? What can others take away from Jordan’s experience?
5. What was most important to Jordan about climbing the mountain? What can others take away from Jordan’s experience?
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