Comprehension
Read this sentence from the story.
"He's just a squirt," one of the older boys said, laughing.
Why did the author use the word squirt instead of the words too young?
to sound like real kids talking
Read these sentences from the story.
"He practiced his swing over and over again. He ran as fast as he could up and down the block."
What do the sentences tell you about Luke?
how hard he practices
What does the word hurried mean?
We were late for school, so we hurried.
moved quickly
What does the word extra mean?
After supper, Mom put the extra sandwich in a bag. She will eat it for lunch tomorrow.
more of something than is needed
Which word best completes the sentence?
Emma wore a new _____ dress. (while, white, wind, wit)
white
What happens before Luke plays in the game?
Franky has to go to his aunt's.
How does Luke probably feel when he strikes out in the game?
sad
What does the word curb mean?
Everyone sat on the curb and watched the parade go down the street.
edge of the street or road
What does the word cheered mean?
The crowd cheered when the singer walked onto the stage to sing.
shouted, clapped and yelled
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
Skip crawled under the bed to _____. (hid, hide, highd, hyde)
hide
What does Luke do after Franky comes back?
He sits on the curb.
What happens before Grandma shows Luke the tickets?
Luke tells Grandma that he finally had a chance to play ball.
What does the word final mean?
The class's final trip for the year will be to the zoo.
last
Which word means the opposite of the word over?
Here is a good way to cook over a campfire.
under
What change should be made in the sentence?
They goes swimming every Tuesday.
change goes to go
Read these sentences from the story.
Luke shouted with the crowd. "Give it to 'em, Jackie! You show 'em!"
Why does the author shorten the word them?
to show the way Luke's shouts really sound
What happens after Jackie Robinson hits a home run?
The crowd goes wild.
Which word means the opposite of the word down?
Wrap foil around the food. Wait until the flames die down.
up
Which word means the opposite of the word ask?
Ask a grownup to set the packets in the coals and take them out when they are done.
answer
What change should be made in the sentence?
She pitch the ball very fast.
change pitch to pitches
What happens after Nicky tells Luke that it is bedtime?
Luke thinks Jackie Robinson talks to him.
What does Luke learn at the end of the selection?
He should never give up.
Which word means the opposite of the word slowly?
The packets will be hot, so open them slowly.
quickly
Which word means the opposite of the word never?
Never cook by yourself.
always
What change should be made in the sentence?
She need to get a new shoelace soon.
change she to I
OR
change need to needs