Signs of Change- P.O.V.

What is the Coach’s point of view towards Jason?

• He thinks Jason’s the best player on the team

• He thinks Jason doesn’t put in enough effort

• He thinks Jason is the worst player on the team

• He thinks Jason is a hard worker

Which piece of evidence best supports your answer to Question 1?

• He didn’t need to try because he had what the coach called “natural talent.”

• As usual, he was generally clowning around, going through the warm-up drills at half-speed, showing off by making catches behind his back and flipping balls to his teammates.

• Besides, it had been that way all season. Jason didn’t really do anything wrong; he just didn’t try as hard as the other players.

• He was the Knights’ best player and knew Coach wouldn’t put him on the bench in a playoff game.

What is Jason’s point of view toward the baseball team?

• He thinks he is the best player

• He thinks they are the best team

• He thinks his coach is a great coach

• He is worried he won’t be able to play

Which piece of evidence best supports your answer to Question #3?

• He didn’t need to try because he had what the coach called “natural talent.”

• He was the Knights’ best player and knew Coach wouldn’t put him on the bench in a playoff game.

• Jason was confident he would get into the game soon.

• He was shocked when Coach Fowler announced the starting lineup and left Jason sitting on the bench.

What feeling do these conflicting viewpoint create for the reader?

• Excitement

• Fear

• Suspense

• Satisfaction

Which piece of evidence best supports your answer the Question 5?

• Jason was confident he would get into the game soon.

• As the game progressed, though, Jason began to worry. Maybe Coach Fowler had finally had enough.

• He was the Knights’ best player and knew Coach wouldn’t put him on the bench in a playoff game.

• He was shocked when Coach Fowler announced the starting lineup and left Jason sitting on the bench

What lesson does Jason learn by the end of the story?

• Natural talent is more important than hard work.

• Hard work and effort are essential for success.

• Being the best player guarantees a spot in the game.

• Coaches always favor their best players.

How does Jason's attitude change throughout the story?

• He becomes more confident in his abilities.

• He starts to appreciate the importance of teamwork.

• He realizes the value of putting in effort.

• He becomes resentful towards his coach.

What is the main conflict in the story?

• Jason's struggle to balance school and sports.

• Jason's internal conflict about his effort and attitude.

• The team's struggle to win the playoff game.

• The coach's decision to bench Jason.

What is the primary theme of the story?

• The importance of natural talent.

• The value of hard work and perseverance.

• The significance of teamwork.

• The role of a coach in a player's success.