Salt in his Shoes - Comprehension

In the beginning why does Michael think that he loses the

game?

• because he is too slow

• because he is not tall enough

• because he is not strong enough

• no one likes him

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What does Michael’s mom convince him will help his problems?

• patience

• prayers

• salt

• all of these

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CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

Who helps convince Michael to go back to the basketball court?

• Mom

• Dad

• His brothers

• His sisters

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CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RL.3.1

Michael's team wins the game at the end of the book.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What did Michael really need?

• Salt in His Shoes

• roses

• practice, determination and confidence

• a growth spurt

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What did Michael wear everywhere he went?

• special headphones

• favorite socks

• team jersey

• favorite game shoes

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

What is the lesson of this story?

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

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

When he was young, Michael Jordan dreamed of being a famous__________?

• football player

• basketball player

• tennis player

• golfer

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Michael played basketball every Saturday with his brothers. How many brothers did he have?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

What did Michael's mother suggest he put in his shoes every night?

• paprika

• pepper

• sugar

• salt

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CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1