Vocabulary
What does "phenomenal" mean?
exceedingly or amazingly great
Why does the author compare the team to a caterpillar?
To show that the team is going through some (good) changes
What is a helping verb?
Helping verbs "help" the main verb describe the action.
What is an action verb?
They do the action in the sentence.
What does "showdown" mean?
a decisive contest
How does Alabaster Jone's confrontation effect Tom's feeling about winning the game?
he made it clear that winning the game could hurt his family
What is a Linking Verb?
They link the subject to a noun or adjective in a sentence. They help RENAME or DESCRIBE
What is the action verb in this sentence?...
We rode our bikes to the swimming pool.
Fundamental
the foundation or base of something
How does Tom feel right after the team finishes practice?
He thinks the team has half a chance of winning.
What is the helping verb in this sentence...
Mom might bake some cookies.
mom might bake some cookies.
What are some types of linking verbs?
is, are, were, am, was, been, being, be.
What was the biggest influence in Tom deciding to play in the game and win?
The discussion the players have about facing their fears
Staying in a place longer than supposed to
Lingered
How does Rachel's speech change the way Tom feels?
he feels empowered and that he can't let his fears affect how he plays
Many kids were playing soccer outside today.
What is the linking verb in this sentence?...
Ben seems unhappy.
Ben seems unhappy.
What is the theme of the story?
Overcoming fear is the most important step in facing a challenge.
To scold harshly
Berate
What is the conflict in the story?
If his team wins the game tomorrow, his parents might lose their jobs and their home
What is the linking verb in this sentence?...
My dad is a truck driver.
My dad is a truck driver.
What are some types of helping verbs?
am, could, have, had, are, should, did, is, we, be, do, may, can, has, would, shall, must..etc