Vocab #1
Worried something bad might happen. (adj)
The vocab word is apprehensive.
A situation in which two or more people or groups are trying to get something which not everyone can have. (n)
The vocab word is competition.
Who also came to soccer tryouts to try for goalkeeper? (Page 374).
A new boy called Ryan came to tryouts as a goalkeeper.
Did Ryan like Berk's advice? (Page 381)
No, Ryan did not like Berk's advice.
How does the opening help the reader understand the rest of the story?
It explains that another player may want Berk’s job as goalkeeper.
Relating to the knowledge, machines, or methods used in science and industry. (adj)
The vocab word is technical.
To stop and catch something or someone before that thing or person is able to reach a particular place. (v)
The vocab word is intercept.
What did Coach Davies ask Berk after the scrimmage? (Page 376)
Coach Davies asked Berk after the scrimmage if he had thought about playing in another position.
What does Ryan think is the reason Berk has come to see him? (Page 383)
Ryan thinks the reason Berk has come to see him is to gloat.
How are Berk and Ryan different as players at the beginning of the story?
Berk has good skills. Ryan takes too many chances.
Especially great. (adj)
The vocab word is spectacular.
To sit or lie down with your legs and arms spread out in a careless way. (v)
The vocab word is sprawl.
How did Berk react when Coach Davies tells him he won't be in goal? (Page 378)
Berk cries when Coach Davies tells him he won't be in goal.
What was Berk's plan before the playoffs? (Page 384)
Berk's plan before the playoffs was to teach Ryan the fundamentals.
In the story, Ryan makes spectacular saves as goalkeeper. What does spectacular mean?
great
To change direction. (v)
The vocab word is deflect.
Is Ryan nice to Berk? (Page 379)
Yes, Ryan is nice to Berk.
What word would Berk shout when Ryan needed to stay put? (Page 385)
The word that Berk would shout when Ryan needed to stay put was "Goal!".
What does the sweeper on a soccer team do?
Keeps the ball away from the keeper
To speak quietly. (v)
The vocab word is mutter.
What was the new opportunity for the team that wins the state competition? (Page 380)
The new opportunity for the team that wins the state competition is to play in the national competition.
Describe Ryan dive that saved the ball. (Page 387)
Ryan's dive that saved the ball was sprawling.
What is the main lesson of the story?
Working together makes things better.