Phonics
What word has the /er/ sound
Her
What sport do the characters play?
Hockey
What team are Danny and his friends on?
The Wolves
What is dialogue?
Words that characters say.
What word means feeling worried or nervous?
Anxious
Which word has the /er/ sound
Bird
What is the name of Danny's coach?
Coach Matteau
What team do the Wolves play against?
The Bombers
What is an inference?
A smart guess based on clues and what you know.
What word means noisy confusion?
Commotion
Which word has the /er/ sound
Turn
Who is the girl on the hockey team?
Anita
What position does Danny play?
Goalie
What does it mean to be tense and worried?
To feel nervous or anxious.
What does opponent mean?
Someone who plays against you
Which word has the /or/ sound
Corn
Who calls Danny and his friends “wimps”?
Travis
What happens to Anita during the game?
She gets hurt and has to leave the game.
What might a “puck hog” be?
A player who tries to keep the puck instead of sharing it with teammates.
What does piercing mean when describing a shout?
Very loud or sharp
Which word has the /or/ sound
Shore
What does Travis learn about how to treat his teammates?
He learns to be more supportive and respectful.He learns to be a better teamplayer.
What problem do Danny, Petou, and Anita face on their team?
They are blamed and criticized by Travis for not being good enough.
How can a team work together to win a game?
By helping one another, sharing the puck, and working together.
What does managed mean in “My brother managed to get out of the quicksand”?
Was able to do something