For the Love of the Game

Willie took a big ____________ to keep playing although he had an injured ey

The team was worried because their __________ had won their last 5 games.

There were 2 different baseball _____________ in Moorpark.

The underdog was worried that he would receive _________ from the crowd that would cut him down.

The hiker used hiking poles to ________________ for her weak ankles on the rocky trail.

In order to be _____________ for the school soccer team, you need to have a C or better in all your classes.

The hockey player suffered from _______________ because some people thought his color effected his ability to play hockey

Who was the main character in this text?

What country was the main character from?

Which messages did the author want you to believe about Willie? Mark all that apply.

• He only wanted people of color on the hockey team.

• People should take risks for things they believe in.

• You should wait to play sports until you are an adult.

• If you work hard you can overcome challenges.