Soccer Shootout

Why is Berk worried about soccer tryouts?

• This year's team isn't very good.

• Peter and Berk don't work well together.

• Berk hasn't learned new skills since last year.

• A new student plans to try out for goalkeeper.

How are Berk and Ryan different as players at the beginning of the story?

• Berk is bold. Ryan is a little afraid of the ball.

• Berk misses many shots. Ryan scores more goals.

• Berk has good skills. Ryan takes too many chances.

• Berk is too busy to practice. Ryan puts in long hours.

In the story, Ryan makes spectacular saves as goalkeeper. What does spectacular mean?

• easy

• great

• lucky

• smart

What does the sweeper on a soccer team do?

• fills in when a player is sick

• cleans the field after a game

• keeps the ball away from the net

• makes sure that everyone arrives on time

What is the main lesson of the story?

• Working together makes things better.

• Friendships are important in our lives.

• Enjoying what we do makes life fun.

• Adults can help us reach our goals.

Ryan and Berk were great soccer players. Ryan was a little wild with the ball but Berk had great skill and was good at the ________ part.

They were both feeling a little worried and _______ the day of tryouts.

Ryan quickly ________ Peter's pass making it go in the other direction.

Berk quickly _______ a pass from the left, stopping the ball.

He spread out his _______ arms and legs and kept the team from scoring.