Sometimes A Dream Needs A Push

The reader can tell that this selection is realistic fiction because -

• it is based on the lives of real people and actual events

• it is written to teach readers a lesson about hardship

• it is about characters and events that could exist in real life

• it is written to tell readers about the life of an important person

Based on paragraphs 10-11 of the selection, the reader can infer that -

• Chris does not think his team plays basketball very well

• Chris wants to convince his mother to let him play basketball

• Chris values the opinion of his father about basketball

• Chris is not confident in his ability to play basketball

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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In paragraphs 12-17, Chris and Sarah have a conversation. Based on this conversation, which two inferences can the reader make about the character?

• Chris is patient with people and their faults.

  AND

  Chris finds Nicky impressive and intimidating.

• Chris is patient with people and their faults.

  AND

  Sarah wants Chris to understand that she is not nosy.

• Chris believes he has not been chosen for the team.

  AND

  Sarah wants Chris to Understand that she is not nosy.

• Chris believes he has not been chosen for the team.

  AND

  The whole school knows that Chris wants to play basketball.