Eric can't join in because...
His leg is broken.
Is Eric a girl or a boy?
He is a boy.
Use "hop" in a sentence.
The rabbit will hop to its burrow.
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What genre is the story?
It's realistic-fiction.
List one sporting event from the story!
Bend to touch toes.
Running Race./Run to the finish line.
Jump into the sand./Long jump
Potato Sack Race
Eric won't stretch and...
touch his toes.
Does Eric support or ignore his friends?
Eric supports his friends.
What is a "Potato Sack Race"?
Explain using full sentences.
How is this story realist-fiction?
It's realistic fiction because they story isn't real, but it could happen.
What color were the sports uniforms?
They were red and white.
What day is it?
It's Track and Field Day.
Does Eric ignore his best friend? What does he do?
Eric doesn't ignore his best friend. He watches her shine.
Use "Pose" in a sentence.
The model strikes a pose for the photographer.
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What's the story's setting?
It's set in a sports field.
SPORTING CHALLENGE- STAND UP!
Without bending your knees, bend and touch your toes.
Eric just stands...
How does Eric support Roberto?
He gives Roberto a hand.
Define "Finish Line" in a full sentence.
The finish line is the point at the end of a race that people must cross to find the winner.
What "person" is the story written in?
First/Second/Third? How do you know?
It's written in the third person because it uses the character's name.
What is a track and field day like? What do you do on these days?
A track and field day is like a sports day, which is a day where you do a lot of sports.
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He sighs and feels out of place.
Does Eric give up?
If yes, why? If no, what does he do?
No, he doesn't. He will join in next year!
Explain the expression "feels out of place" in a full sentence.
You do not feel like you're in the correct place at that time.
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What was the author's purpose?
Their purpose was to entertain.
Summarize the Story!
It's track and field day, but Eric doesn't join in. He watches and cheers for his friends. He can't join in this year because he broke his leg, but he will join in next year!
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