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El Capitan: The first man to climb the dawn wall. Part Two

August 11, 2026

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Article written by Milli Banbury

This article was written using AI as an assistive tool for research and writing.

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Learning Options

Recall Questions

Thinking questions

Digital Thinking

At the school fair, Sione buys a sandwich for $4.80 and a drink for $2.15. Which total is closest to the exact cost?

$6.05 $7.25 $7.95 $6.95

Did You Know?

What did Tommy Caldwell learn from climbing the Dawn Wall?

Tommy learned that success means continuing through challenges and adapting.

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adapt To change or adjust to new conditions. Tommy had to adapt his climbing style after his injury.

exhaustion A feeling of being very tired or worn out. Tommy felt exhaustion in every part of his body while climbing.

courage The ability to face fear or challenges bravely. It takes courage to try something that seems impossible.

Thinking Question

How can facing challenges help you grow as a person?

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