Sore Winner, Sore Loser

What does Anvi call herself when she wins a game at recess?

• the Olympian of Four Square

• the Queen of Four Square

• the Queen of the Playground

• the Queen of the Court

What happens after Anvi wins a game at recess?

• She makes Sahana get the ball from the bushes

• She get the ball from the bushes herself

• She quits because she's bored with the game.

• She asks if everyone wants to play a different game.

Read the following sentences.

"No fair!' cried Anvi. 'I wasn't looking.'

'That's not Maddie's fault,' said Sahana. She was trying to be patient.

But now Anvi was angry. She grabbed the ball, dropped it, and kicked it...hard. It sailed over the schoolyard fence."

What do you know based on this information?

• The way Anvi acts when she loses makes the game less fun for everyone.

• Anvi is always patient and kind, even when she loses a game at recess.

• Anvi and Sahan never disagree or get into fights with each other.

• Anvi and Sahana are sisters.

Read the following sentences.

“The next day at recess, Sahana, Maddie, and Raj found a different friend to play four square with. They could see Anvi sulking nearby. But as Anvi watched, her face did seem a little less angry when she saw the players high-five and smile at each other if they won.”

What is Anvi probably thinking when she’s watching Sahana, Maddie, and Raj play at recess?

• She sees that she’s actually bad at the game and shouldn’t play again.

• She thinks that her way of playing the game is the best way for everyone.

• She sees that the game can be fun for everyone if everyone is happy and friendly.

• She thinks everyone else should just listen to what she says.

What is one theme of this story?

• Being brave means trying new things and talking to new people.

• Being fair and nice is important, whether you win or lose a game.

• It is important to always be curious about the world.

• Only losers care if a game is fair.

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