Extreme Ironing

What is the main idea of this story?

• Phil Shaw started the sport of extreme ironing in 1997.
• Extreme ironing judges score contestants on quality, speed, and style.
• Extreme ironing is a funny sport that combines ironing with outdoor activities.

Why did Phil Shaw take his wrinkled clothes outside?

• He didn't feel like doing his chores indoors.
• He wanted to start a new sport called extreme ironing.
• He wanted to iron while riding his bicycle.

What does the word chores mean in this story?

• Wrinkled clothes
• Outdoor activities
• Small jobs

What was the first activity to be combined with ironing?

• Rock climbing
• Canoeing
• Bungee Jumping

What is the definition of caught on?

• became popular
• a good feeling
• something that is planned
• people who take part

What is the definition of event?

• Something that is planned
• People who take part
• To make clothes smooth
• Became popular

What is the definition of satisfaction?

• A good feeling
• Something that is planned
• People who take part
• To make clothes smooth

What is the definition of iron?

• To make clothes smooth
• Became popular
• A good feeling
• Something that is planned

What is the definition of participants?

• People who take part
• To make clothes smooth
• Became popular
• A good feeling

Extreme ironing is a _______________________ that combines outdoor activities with ironing.

• bungee jumping
• event
• iron
• satisfaction