The Big Bad Badgers

Here are some events that happened in the story. Please put them in the correct time order.

• 1. The friends agreed to play soccer against the Big Bad Badgers.

• 1. The Badgers scored four points, and the friends felt like giving up.

• 1. Sophie came up with a plan, encouraging the friends to use their strengths.

• 1. The friends worked together, using their unique skills to score points and tie the game.

• 1. Allie made an incredible winning goal, and the friends celebrated their victory with the Badgers.

What did the friends do on Saturdays?

• Play soccer at Uncle Bud's Park

• Paint at Lily's house

• Take naps in the sun

Why did the Big Bad Badgers want to play soccer with the friends?

• They were friendly and wanted to make new friends.

• They thought the friends were the best soccer players around.

• There was no one else around to play with.

What happened when the Badgers first played against the friends?

• The Badgers scored three points quickly.

• The friends scored three points quickly.

• The game was tied.

What did Lily do during the soccer game that was not helpful?

• Scored a goal

• Picked flowers

• Used her tail to pass the ball

What did Goob use to scare the Badgers during the game?

• Quills

• Magnifying glass

• Soccer ball

1. Why did the Badgers want Allie to play on their team next time?

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1. If you were playing soccer with your friends, what special skill would you use to help your team? Why?

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Match the following.

• strength

• 
• convince

• 
• beat

• 
• show up

• 
• waste

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Last Saturday, we were playing soccer when the Big Bad Badgers ​ (a)   ! We thought they might ​ (b)   us, but our friend Sophie had a great idea. She ​ (c)   us to use our special skills or ​ (d)   . Even though the game felt like a waste at first, we played as a team, and Allie scored the winning goal! The Badgers said they'd play again ​ (e)   Allie was on their team. Cool, right?

• showed up
• beat
• convinced
• strengths
• as long as