"The Pause" (ThinkUp! Unit 8: pgs. 129-134)

1. 1. How do these paragraphs contribute to the events of the story?

• They describe Martina's relationship with the other players on her soccer team

• They explain why Martina feels concerned about her skills as a soccer player

• They introduce how often Martina's soccer team practices and competes

• They provide details about why Martina's parents enjoy watching soccer

2. 2. What does Martina's conversation with her mother reveal about her mother?

• she hopes her daughter's team wins the next game

• she thinks her daughter does not pay attention

• she considers her daughter to be too slow

• she wants her daughter to be successful

3. 3. What is the theme of the story?

• hard work will be rewarded

• physical activity is important

• trying new things can lead to unexpected results

• sports can bring out a persons competitive nature

4. 4. What does the story's point of view help the reader better understand?

• the events of the game as told by an outside narrator

• only Martina's mothers thoughts and feelings

• the actions and feelings of all the characters

• only Angie's actions and responses

5. 5. How is Martina's problem resolved?

• when Angie scores when Martina passes her the ball

• when Angie asks Martina about her new soccer move

• when Martina's mother tells her about a new soccer move

• when Martina worries that she will never be a good soccer player

6. 6. What does the prefix -out help the reader determine for the meaning of the word outrunning?

• running badly as compare to others

• running beyond the others

• against running

• able to run

7. 7. Part A

8. What can you infer about Angie?

• she is supportive of Martina

• she loves watching soccer on TV

• she is impressed with Martina's new move

• she is disappointed the soccer team lost the game

7. 7. Part B

8. Which sentence from the story supports your response in Part A (inference about Angie)?

• "Because her view is now completely clear, she saw Angie was open to the left of the goal."

• "Angie received Martina's pass just as the goalie turned her head away to look toward Martina--probably wondering what she was waiting for."

• "Afterward, Angie said, 'Where'd you learn that little pause move?'"

• "'Well,' Angie said, 'the next time you start picking up historical tips--'"

8. 8. How are Martina and Angie different on the soccer field?

• Martina is less aggressive

• Martina is slower in her movements

• Martina has grown taller and sronger

• Martina has more excitement and passion