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"The author wrote this passage to--"
What type of question is this?
What is "author's purpose and inference"
We no longer, "stop and jot" after every paragraph. What do we do?
What is, "Stop and box".
For a Word Meaning question, what is the first thing you should always do while previewing the questions before reading? Then what do you do once you actually begin reading and you see the underlined word?
What is "make a T chart that has "Context Clues" and "My Words". Then, while reading, you should box the underlined word then write out to the side, our own definition."
Who is Sheryl Swoopes?
A. The girl who lives next door to Ms. Walker
B. A retired NBA player
C. A retired Professional Women's Basketball Player
D. The main character in the movie "Space Jam"
C. What is "a retired professional women's basketball player"
Why did Sheryl accept a position on a professional team in Italy?
F. She was interested in traveling to Europe with Team U.S.A.
G. There were no professional women's basketball teams in the U.S.A. at that time
H. Sheryl needed to finish her degree at Texas Tech University before joining the WNBA
J. Italy reminded Sheryl of her hometown, Brownfield, TX.
G. What is "there were no professional women's basketball teams in the U.S.A. at that time"
"The underlined word, "enrolled" in paragraph 2, means which of the following?
What type of question is this?
What is, "a Word Meaning question"
What question should we always ask when faced upon an inference question?
What is, "Does that show me?"
The story states that Sheryl played basketball. Who did Sheryl play for in college?
What is "South Plains College and Texas Tech University"
Name one of Sheryl Swoopes quotes
What is "Dream Big, Work Hard."
What is "If you do not believe in yourself no one else will."
What is "Coming from a town of 10,000, it's really unbelievable. It's like I'm in a big old dream."
What is "As a result of Title IX, and a new generation of parents who want their daughters to have the opportunities they never had, women's sports have arrived."
Playing basketball with her older brothers while growing up taught Swoopes that--
A. boys have an unfair advantage over girls in basketball
B. having family's support is more important than winning a basketball game
C. an aggressive and physical playing style could help her succeed
D. basketball legends before Sheryl Swoopes were mostly males
C. What is "an aggressive and physical playing style could help her succeed"
"The main difference between the two selections is that --"
What type of question is this?
What is, "Connecting Across Text - CAT"
After writing your name on a paper and before reading, there are three things we should always make sure we do. What are those three things?
What is, "Underline the title, look for text features, preview the questions"
What was created in 1997 and why is it important to the story?
What is, "the Women's National Basketball Association and it is important because she was the first female to sign a professional contract, eventually becoming one of the top 15 players in WNBA history."
Sheryl Swoopes believed in working hard. She showed this through her hard work and dedication to the game of basketball. Which sentence from the selection shows her dedication to the game of basketball?
A. "As a kid, it meant more to me to see my mom in the stands than whether our team won or lost"
B. "Nike designed a line of shoes, Air Swoopes, in her honor."
C. "Then she returned to Texas to complete her degree and graduate from Texas Tech University."
D. "She was named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, All-Star Game MVP, and even one of the top 15 players in the history of the WNBA."
D. What is,"She was named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, All-Star Game MVP, and even one of the top 15 players in the history of the WNBA."
The author included framed quotes by Sheryl Swoopes to show that --
A. Sheryl believes in having confidence and working hard
B. Few people are able to play basketball as well as Sheryl Swoopes
C. Sheryl Swoopes continues to be inspired by her mother
D. Being a champion requires patience and practice
A. What is "Sheryl believes in having confidence and working hard"
"Sheryl noticed that playing with her brothers helped her in her skills at the game of basketball. How did they help her?"
Is this question telling us information about the article? If so, what would you write on the top of your page?
What is, "Yes, the question is telling us information about the article. We would write, Sheryl's brother's helped her skills in the game of basketball."
Why do we preview the questions?
What is, "to see if the questions can give us any extra information about the story prior to reading it."
What was a result of Title IX, and who helped advocate the change?
What is, "Women's sports arrived with the introduction of WNBA and Sheryl Swoopes"
What Olympic games did Swoopes participate in?
What is, "Atlanta, Beijing, and Athens"
Which line from the selection best shows that Sheryl Swoopes is committed to improving opportunities for girls and women in American basketball?
F. She led the Houston Comets to four national titles from 1997-2000.
G. Sheryl Swoopes became a celebrity and a legend in women's sports.
H. In 1993, there was no NBA for women.
J. "Our opportunity to change things for women's basketball is now," she declared.
J. What is, "Our opportunity to change things for women's basketball is now," she declared."
If a question asks about a specific paragraph do you still need to go back and refer to the text even if you know exactly what the paragraph is about?
When we are looking for the Main Idea in every paragraph there are two things/points we are looking for. What are those two things?
What is, ""Who/what is it about?" and "Why is it important?""
"Dreaming big and working hard helped Swoopes become a celebrity and a legend in women's sports. Where did Swoopes first move to play basketball and why did she do it?
What is, "Italy and because there was not a professional women's basketball team in the U.S.A."
True or False: Sheryl Swoopes played for Loyola's University's women basketball program and scored 47 points in a game.
What is, "False. She played for Texas Tech University and South Plains College. She coaches for Loyola University."
The reader can infer that one main characteristic Sheryl posses is --
A. She is determined and focused on her goals
B. She seeks approval from her family
C. Sheryl knows how to cheat her way to the top
D. Sheryl only cares about her foundation to help kids
A. What is, "She is determined and focused on her goals"