Multiple Choice
Where is Jordan at the beginning of the story?
A. At home
B. In a classroom
C. In the gym
D. Outside
C. In the gym
Who is Jordan’s best friend?
Marcus
Jordan feels confident at the start of practice...True or False
False
Why does Jordan feel nervous?
A. He forgot his shoes
B. He has a test
C. Tryouts are coming
D. Marcus is late
C. Tryouts are coming
What does Marcus notice about Jordan this year?
He is not giving up / He is playing different
What happened to Jordan last year?
A. He won a trophy
B. He made the team
C. He moved schools
D. He did not make the team
D. He did not make the team
What does the coach say matters?
Improvement and effort
What does Jordan do when he misses shots during practice?
A. He quits
B. He gets angry
C. He tries again
D. He leaves
C. He tries again
What is the story mostly about?
A. A basketball game
B. A boy learning not to quit
C. Two friends arguing
D. A coach who is strict
B. A boy learning not to quit
What lesson does Jordan learn?
I think Jordan learns that_______________
1) Don't quit
2) Effort is important
3) Believe in yourself