Characters
What grade are the Rolling O's in?
Fifth grade
What is the problem?
The Rolling O's were playing an older team who also bullied them
p. 5 What does the word replied mean?
To say something back to a person.
How does Max's character trait contribute to the central message?
He figures out how to beat the Tugg Rats with his brain
What grade are The Tugg Rats in?
Sixth grade?
Why have the two teams never played before?
They don't have the same recess.
Page 9 What word that tells you that Tony and Amanda agreed with Max.
nodded
How does Rex's character trait contribute to the central message?
he was a bully, and their team lost
Who is the main character?
Amanda
Why were the two teams were able to play each other at recess?
There was an assembly and the schedule got changed.
Page 10--What word that tells you Max is talking in a way that is not nice.
sneered?
How does Amanda's character trait contributes to the central message?
She is the leader of the team and encourages everyone to work together.
Which character is the goalie?
Tony
What was the rumor that helped the Rolling O's win?
They have a lucky stone.
p. 13--Why did Amanda "shrug"
Because she "didn't know" if Rex would have "all the luck today," like he said he would.
What is the central message?
Teamwork makes the dreamwork OR Brains can be just as strong as muscles OR everyone can contribute to a team.
Which character is good at making inferences and drawing conclusions?
Max
Max knew that Rex got kicked out of class a lot. How did that help with "the plan?"
The kids all left their classroom with rocks in their pockets, knowing Rex would be there and steal it from them.
p. 11--What is the meaning of the word bulging
swelling outward.
How can you apply the central message to your own life?
Mrs. Knapp will decide if answer is appropriate.