Salt in his Shoes Comprehension

In the beginning, why does Michael think he lost the game?

• he is too slow
• he is not tall enough
• he is not strong enough

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.9

What does Michael's mom convince him will make him a better player?

• patience
• prayers
• salt
• all of these

Michael grows an inch the first night after his mother's plan.

• True
• False

Why does Michael believe his mother's plan will work?

• She got her roses to grow tall.
• She is a doctor.
• She has never told him a lie.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.9

Who convinces Michael to go back to the basketball court?

• Mom
• Dad
• his brothers

When Michael goes back to the court, Mark says he is sorry.

• True
• False

Who wrote this book?

• Michael's mom and sister
• Michael Jordan
• Michael's dad

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Michael's brothers were not mad at him when he lost the game.

• True
• False

What made Michael better?

• He grew tall.
• He practiced and never gave up.
• Mark helped him.

What is the lesson of this story?

• Never give up.
• Basketball is hard.
• Moms don't know everything.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9