Roberto and the Soccer Game

Which statement summarizes the theme of the selection?

• generous acts are rewarded

• accept others' differences

• be unafraid to try new things

• do not be upset by past mistakes

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

In the sentence below, what does the word shabbily mean?

"Roberto noticed again how shabbily he was dressed."

• costly

• fancy

• poorly

• trendy

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which event in the story caused the old man to fall down?

• The soccer team won the game and rushed onto the streets.

• The soccer game was canceled, and the fans were angry.

• The soccer player rode by, and people ran over to see him.

• The soccer stadium sold all of the tickets and closed the gate.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

In paragraph 19, what is the meaning of "Roberto's heart was in his stomach"?

• He was disappointed about not getting tickets for the soccer game.

• He was concerned that the old man had gotten hurt from the fall.

• He was frustrated that the old man was pushed down by the crowd.

• He was excited to see Jorge Santos in the back of the car waving and smiling.

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

In paragraph 34, what is the meaning of "dressed like a pauper"?

• wearing old and worn clothes

• wearing new or fancy clothes

• wearing summer clothes

• wearing tight clothes

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Based on the selection, how did Roberto get to see the game?

• He walked in with the players on Jorge's team.

• He was let into the stadium with the owner of Jorge's team.

• He bought a ticket after helping the old man.

• He came in with the tall man that stood in line.

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

In the selection, what can be inferred about how the people in the crowd viewed the old man?

• The crowd did not know that the old man was the owner of the soccer team, so they pushed him down.

• The crowd was upset that the gate was late opening, so they pushed the old man down.

• The crowd was upset that the tickets were sold out, so they pushed the old man down.

• The crowd did not want the old man to get tickets before them, so they pushed him down.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which word describes how Roberto felt toward the old man at the end of the selection?

• upset

• proud

• embarassed

• grateful

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6