At the beginning of the selection, the five jump-roping girls are what kind of a team?
a.) a team learning to jump rope
b.) a sad group that they can't jump rope
c.) an award-winning team
c.) an award-winning team
100
What does uniform (as an adjective) mean?
having a single form in appearance, style, color, or texture
100
What does the word identical mean?
exactly alike
100
What is the suffix and meaning of application?
-tion
process of applying.
100
What color are the girls' uniforms?
red pants and white top.
200
In the story it says: "Life for the Snazzy Steppers wasn't always so sweet"....
This lets us know that the story is moving _________. (forwards or backwards in time)
backwards in time
200
What does competition mean?
contest; trying to do better than other people or teams
200
What does the word element mean?
Part of a whole.
200
What is the suffix and meaning of the word option?
-ion
An available choice...
200
What does Coach Rockett say that the two ropes look like in his rhyme?
Egg beaters
300
What is Coach Rockett doing when he gets his idea for a jump-roping team?
He is looking out the window.
300
What does recite mean?
to say a text from memory
300
What does the word routine mean?
regular or memorized course of action
300
What is the suffix and meaning of the word decision?
-ion
to make a choice
300
In the rhyme about Tiny Tim, What was the purse made out of that the lady had?
alligator
400
How does the team do from their first competition in Harlem to their last competition in New York? Explain...
The get progressively better at each competition.
400
What does qualifying mean?
having the ability to go on to the next level
400
What does the word unison mean?
all at the same time
400
What is the suffix and meaning of the word population?
-ion
the total number of a place or location
400
How many girls are jumping over the rope (not spinning) on the front cover?
two
500
What is the main reason for the strong rhythms in the jump-roping songs?
a.) To make the girls move their feet slower
b.) To fascinate and amuse the audience
c.) To match the movements of the ropes
c.) To match the movements of the ropes
500
What does mastered mean?
reached a skill or goal level
500
What does intimidated mean?
frightened or nervous
500
What is the suffix and meaning of the word organization?
-tion
the process of organizing and arranging something
500
Where did the girls go for their first competition? Did they win?