What Jo Did

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Paint the rim first.

• corner

• edge

• outline

• surface

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The travelers marveled at the view.

• were filled with anger

• were filled with fear

• were filled with joy

• were filled with wonder

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Stretch the cloth over the hoop.

• ring

• peg

• plank

• frame

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The kitten swatted the toy.

• gripped

• slapped

• removed

• nipped

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Ginger fouled during the game.

• stopped to observe

• got annoyed

• broke a rule

• left the field

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Can I borrow your jersey?

• shirt

• bicycle

• costume

• umbrella

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Your song left me speechless.

• relieved

• drained

• amazed

• confused

Compare/Contrast

How was Joanna's basketball rim different from most?

• It had a backboard.

• It did not have a net.

• It was 16 feet high.

• It was wider that the ball.

Setting

What time of day does this story take place?

• early morning

• around noon

• early evening

• late evening

Cause and Effect

Why did the boys ask Joanna to play basketball with them?

• They did not have enough players.

• They knew she had just moved to town.

• They wanted to use her basketball.

• They knew she was a good player.