Vocab
What is the definition of character?
Who the story is about
At the beginning of the story, what is the MAIN reason the crowd is curious about Jackie?
a.) She plays for the Lookouts. b.) She is a girl pitcher. c.) She is very young.
b.) She is a girl pitcher.
Even when things go wrong, Devon always smiles and tries his best.
What is a trait to describe Devon?
Optimistic / Positive
What is the definition of adjective?
A word that describes something or someone
How does the reader know that this story is biographical?
a.) The characters do not behave like real people. b.) The author tells about her own thoughts and feelings. c.) The author tells the true story of a real person's life.
c.) The author tells the true story of a real person's life.
Margaret always says “please” and “thank you” when she goes through the line in the cafeteria. She is very ____________________.
a. rude b. polite c. friendly
b. polite
What is the definition of trait?
A word that describes a character's personality
What is Jackie's main problem in the story?
a.) She wants to prove that she can pitch in the major leagues. b.) She hopes to get more people to attend the baseball game. c.) She wants to show that she is stronger than Babe Ruth.
a.) She wants to prove that she can pitch in the major leagues.
What character trait would you use to describe Sam?
On Tuesday, Sam noticed that there was a new student in class. He walked up to her at recess and invited her to play tether ball with him. Yesterday, Sam was in the dentist’s once, waiting for his teeth cleaning when he started talking to another boy there. Soon, they were playing cards in the waiting room and telling jokes.
Friendly
What is the definition of infer?
To use details from the story to make an idea
With which statement would the author MOST LIKELY agree? a.) To get ahead, it is important to know the right people. b.) Determination and hard work can lead to success. c.) People with natural talent do not require training.
b.) Determination and hard work can lead to success.
Helpful / Proud / Supportive
What is the definition of cite?
To quote something as an example
Why does Babe Ruth think that women should not play baseball? a.) The lack speed. b.) The are not tough enough. c.) They do not like to compete.
b.) The are not tough enough.
Compare and contrast Babe Ruth and Mighty Jackie. How are they same; how are they different?
Babe Ruth doesn't think girls can play baseball.
Jackie thinks girls can play.
They both play baseball.