Vocab 1
What does the word hurried mean?
What is the opposite of down?
up
Why did the author use the word "squirt" instead of "too young?"
To make the story sound like real kids talking to each other
What happens before Grandma shows Luke the tickets?
Luke told his Grandma that he was finally able to play ball.
What does the word curb mean in the following sentence?
They sat on the curb and ate their ice cream.
edge of the street
What is the opposite of over?
under
The author said that Luke practiced his swing over, and over again. What does that tell you about Luke?
how hard he practices
"Give it to 'em, Jackie"
Why would the author shorten the word them?
To show the way Luke's shouts sounded
What does the word extra mean?
More than is needed
What is the opposite of ask?
answer
What happens before Luke played in the game?
What happens after Jackie Robinson hits a home run?
The crowd goes wild
What does the word cheered mean in the following sentence?
The stadium cheered when the team scored.
clapped and yelled
What is the opposite of slowly?
quickly
How does Luke feel after striking out in the game?
He probably feels sad
What happens after Nicky told Luke it was bedtime?
Luke thinks Jackie Robinson talks to him
What does the word final mean?
last
What is the opposite of never?
always
What does Luke do after Franky comes back?
He sits on the curb.
What does Luke learn at the end of the story?
Never give up