Vocabulary
Professional
“I hired a professional to repair the sink.”
A person working in a specified career.
Straggling
“The children were straggling in from the snow.”
To linger behind or move slowly.
What does the abbreviation: NNL, stand for?
National Negro League
Why did the NNL players chose to play barnstorming games?
To make more money.
Idolized
“The fireman was idolized for his heroic actions.”
To be admired, praised, revered or loved excessively.
Draw
“Jackie Robinson really knew how to draw a crowd.”
Attract. Bring people towards.
Were members of the National Negro League allowed to play against or in other leagues such as the Major Leagues.
No.
Pages 17 -18.
What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
It was difficult for African Americans to lay professional baseball in the mid 1860’s.
Provided
“He teacher provided the students with pencils to take the test.”
Make available for use. To offer or give something.
Dignity
“ He lost the game but retained his dignity. He is not a sore loser.”
A characteristic worthy of respect.
Why weren’t NNL players bitter or jealous about other NNL players joining the MLB?
They were happy to be paid in the NNL and proud to have fellow African Americans finally playing in the MLB.
Choose the verb that best completes each sentence.
We could not go swimming because we _______________ lunch just a few minutes before.
| A: | had eaten |
| B: | have eaten |
| C: | will have eaten |
A. had eaten
Pages 17-18
What were the pages mostly about?
Why the NNL was formed.
Haughty
“Casey had an extremely haughty personality.”
Arrogant. Showing of overconfidence.
Permit
“The NNL players were not permitted to enter the major leagues.”
Allowing someone to do something.
Why weren’t members of the NNL permitted to play in other baseball leagues that included white players?
It was common to segregate African Americans from White Americans during that time period.
Choose the verb that best completes each sentence.
Karen and Lisa _______________ 10 presents in the past hour.
| A: | had wrapped |
| B: | have wrapped |
| C: | will have wrapped |
B. have wrapped
What is the main idea of paragraph 3 on page 24 in the anthology reading of the NNL?
African Americans transferred to the Major Leagues.
Astounding
“The homerun hit was an astounding feat.”
Surprisingly impressive or notable.
Pallor
“Her pallor suggested she was getting ill.”
An unhealthy, pale appearance.
What happened to the NNL when more famous African American players were permitted to enter the Major Leagues?
Attendance of the NNL decreased.
Locate the helping verb:
Jessica is studying for her science test right now.
| A: now |
| B: studying |
| C: is |
| D: for |
C. is
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What details show that they dealt with the difficult conditions?
Long road trips, not getting enough food and we’re often treated unfairly.