LLI Purple Lesson 6: Fire in the Belly

What is the genre of "Fire in the Belly"?

• Realistic Fiction- a made up story that could happen in real life.

• Biography- a true story about a person written by someone else.

• Fantasy- a made up story that includes elements that are fantastical, like magic or characters that are animals.

• Informational- a writing about a real person, place, thing, or idea that includes facts and information.

What does "Fire in the Belly" mean?

• The person's stomach hurts.

• The person really wants something/they are very motivated.

• It is very hot outside.

• The person is angry or mad.

What is the relationship between the two main characters in this story?

• They are teammates.

• They are brothers.

• They are in the same class.

• They are cousins.

What is the conflict between Patrick and Brian?

• Patrick used to be the starting goalie, but now Brian is the starting goalie.

• Brian kicked a ball at Patrick as hard as he could.

• Brian stole the money that Patrick made at his lemonade stand.

Why did Brian take over Patrick's position as starting goalie?

• Patrick was failing his classes.

• Brian was born talented.

• Coach said Brian wanted it more and had a "fire in his belly."

• Brian liked rock music and Patrick did not.

In the beginning of the story Patrick

• ignores Brian and dribbles the ball with the other players on the team.

• sits on the bench while the team practices.

• kicks shots to Brian that are out of his reach to make him dive for the ball.

• scores the winning goal for the gam.

What is Patrick's strength?

• He can lift a lot of weight.

• He can jump really far to save everything that comes to the goal.

• He is good at reading the other players to predict what they will do.

• He has good "hustle".

What is Brian's strength?

• He "wants it more" and has a lot of hustle.

• He is good at faking moves to trick other players.

• He can kick the ball all the way to the other side of the field.

• He gives good advice.

What is the name of the team playing against the Eagles?

• The Dragons

• The Sharks

• The Tigers

• The Cougars

What does Patrick do when the Eagles need Brian to save some goals?

• Patrick gives Brian bad advice so that Brian will look bad.

• Patrick refuses to talk to Brian so that Brian has to learn on his own.

• Patrick gives Brian advice on how to read the players so that he can defend the goal.