Jordan at the Big Game

1. Where did the story take place?

a. The playground at school

b. The park in their neighborhood

c. In Jordan’s backyard

d. At a soccer stadium

2. What was the main conflict in the story?

a. Jordan did not know how to play soccer.

b. Nicky could not get the jersey on because it was too small

c. Liam was afraid to go on the field

d. Jordan was late for the game

3. How was the conflict resolved?

a. Jordan told Liam they could run on to the field together

b. Nicky got a bigger jersey that fit him

c. Jordan took a soccer lesson

d. The game did not start on time

4. Why did the author PROBABLY write the passage?

a. To inform the reader about how to play soccer

b. To persuade the reader that soccer is the best sport

c. To entertain the reader with a story about some boys at a soccer game

d. To describe a soccer game to the reader 5. Which of the following sentences from the story is a fact?

a. The children put their tickets in a box.

b. It would be fun to lead the team onto the field.

c. Soccer is a fun game to play.

d. Soccer is the best sport.

6. Why were Liam’s legs shaking?

a. He was scared

b. He was cold

c. He had been running

d. He had been standing for too long

7. Read this sentence: “He will be putting on a team jersey,” said his father.

What is a jersey?

a. A hat

b. Pants

c. A shirt

d. Shoes

8. Which word best describes Jordan?

a. Kind, because he helped his friend Liam.

b. Rude, because he made fun of Liam for being afraid

c. Impatient, because he was tired of waiting for the game to start

d. Bossy, because he grabbed the ball from the captain 9. How did Jordan feel when his name was picked from the box?

a. Nervous

b. Excited

c. Afraid

d. Sad

10. Which of the following BEST retells the passage?

a. Jordan and his dad went to a soccer game. Jordan put his name in a box so he could lead the team on to the field. Jordan’s name was pulled from the box, but he was too afraid to go on the field. His friend, Liam, led the team on to the field.

b. Jordan and his dad went to a soccer game. Jordan put his name in a box so he could lead the team on to the field. Jordan’s friend, Liam, and another child had their names picked from the box. After a while, the man picked Jordan’s name from the box too. Jordan ran down and saw that Liam was afraid. He told Liam they could run on to the field together. All 3 children led the team on to the field.

c. Jordan and his dad went to a soccer game. Jordan put his name in a box so he could lead the team on to the field. Liam and Nicky were chosen to lead the team on to the field. Liam was afraid so the man chose another name. Jordan ran down to the field, got his jersey, and led the team on to the field.

d. Jordan and Liam went to a soccer game. They both wanted to lead the team on to the field. Liam’s name was chosen but Jordan’s wasn’t. When Liam was afraid to go on the field, Jordan went down to help him. Liam and Nicky led the team on to the field.