The Boy who saved Baseball

What DETAILS in the introductory paragraph tell you about Tom's personality?

What details show how the media involvement is affecting the townspeople?

How does the sentence about "El Gato Loco" being a legend contribute to the story?

What is the reporter saying about the team's situation and why the media is interested?

What EVIDENCE tells you that the Wildcats believe that they have a chance of winning the upcoming game?

Why is it meaningful that the two quietest players on the team think they have a chance?

How do you think the game will go based on the team's performance during practice?

How could winning the game cause Tom's family to lost their home?

How do Mr Jones' word and actions emphasize how important the game really is?

Why do you think Tom believes that it is time to speak?