Luke Goes to Bat Comprehension

Why did the author use the word squirt instead of the words too young in the sentence: "He's just a squirt."

• to sound like small children fighting

• to sound like real kids talking

• to sound like an adult giving a speech

• to sound like a student talking to his teacher

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What do the sentences tell you about Luke? "He practiced his swing over and over again. He ran as fast as he could up and down the block."

• how small he is

• why he likes baseball

• how hard he practices

• why his brother will not let him play

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What happens before Luke plays in the game?

• Luke strikes out.

• Nicky hits a home run.

• Franky has to go to his aunt's.

• Luke goes to a baseball game at Ebbets Field.

How does Luke probably feel when he strikes out in the game?

• angry

• happy

• proud

• sad

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What does Luke do after Franky comes back?

• He plays left field.

• He sits on the curb.

• He hits a home run.

• He practices his swing.

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CCSS.RF.2.4C

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

What happens before Grandma shows Luke the tickets?

• Luke talks to Jackie Robinson.

• Luke finds a baseball on the roof.

• Luke watches Jackie swing at a ball

• Luke tells Grandma that he finally had a chance to play ball.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Why does the author shorten the word them in the sentence: "Luke shouted with the crowd. "Give it to 'em, Jackie! You show 'em!"

• to make Luke sound like a sports reporter

• to show the way Luke's shouts really sound

• to show that Luke is trying to act like an adult

• to show that Luke is trying to impress someone

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What happens after Jackie Robinson hits a home run?

• The score is tied.

• The crowd goes wild.

• The pitcher throws a fastball.

• The game goes into extra innings.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What happens after Nicky tells Luke that it is bedtime?

• Luke strikes out two times in one game.

• Jackie Robinson hits a ball over the wall.

• Luke thinks Jackie Robinson talks to him.

• Luke and Grandma cheer at the baseball game.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

What does Luke learn at the end of the selection?

• 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.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9