Luke Goes to Bat

Why did the kids of Bedford Avenue not want Luke to play baseball with them?

• too smart

• too young

• too good

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Why do the boys ask Luke to play in the game?

• Franky had to go to his Aunt's house

• Luke strikes out

• Nicky hits a homerun

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Read these sentences.

"He practiced his swing over and over again.

He ran as fast as he could up and down the block."

From these sentences, what do you know about Luke?

• How small he is

• Why Luke likes baseball

• How hard Luke practices

• Why his brother will not let him play

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How do you think Luke feels after he strikes out?

• sad

• proud

• angry

• happy

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When Franky comes back into the game- Where does Luke go?

• play left field

• sit on the curb

• hits a home run

• practices his swing

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How can you describe Luke's Grandma?

• cold

• hurt

• afraid

• caring

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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What happens at the Dodgers game?

• Jackie Robinson strikes out

• Jackie Robinson falls down

• Jackie Robinson hits it out of the park

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CCSS.RI.4.1

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Where does Luke find a ball?

• on the roof

• in the street

• on the sidewalk

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CCSS.RL.2.1

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Who does Luke think talks to him after the game?

• Nicky

• Jackie Robinson

• Grandma

• Franky

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

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What does Luke learn at the end of the story?

• Grandma is very kind

• Practicing is hard work

• He should never give up

• He is not good at baseball

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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