Soccer Shootout

Why is Berk worried about soccer tryouts?

• this years team isnt very good

• peter and berk dont work well together

• berk hasnt 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 a goalkeeper. What does spectacular mean?

• Easy

• Great

• Lucky

• Smart

What is the author's purpose for this story?

• Entertainment

• Pursuade

• Inform

What does the sweeper on a soccer team do?

• fills in when a player is sick

• makes sure everyone arrives on time

• cleans the field after a game

• keeps the ball away from the net

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

How does they way Berk and Ryan think of each other change by the end of the story?

• They don't like each other and don't like soccer.

• They both respect each other more and work together to help the team win.

• They are mad because they didn't win the game.

• They are best friends and play on the same team.

What does teamwork mean to you?

Apprehensive means you are ​ (a)   something ​ (b)   might happen

• worried
• bad
• scared
• good

Who is the MAIN character?

• Coach Davis

• Ryan

• Berk