It's Hard To Dribble with Your Feet

What is the main idea of "It's Hard to Dribble with Your Feet" by Val Priebe?

• Dribbling with your hands is easier than with your feet.

• The challenges and fun of learning to dribble a soccer ball.

• The history of soccer and its rules.

• A comparison between soccer and basketball.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What can you infer about the main character's feelings towards soccer?

• The character dislikes soccer and prefers other sports.

• The character is frustrated but determined to improve.

• The character is indifferent and doesn't care about soccer.

• The character is an expert and finds soccer easy.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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CCSS.RL.6.6

What does the word "dribble" mean in the context of the story?

• To spill liquid slowly.

• To move a ball skillfully with your feet.

• To run quickly.

• To jump up and down.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

How does the main character practice dribbling?

• By watching videos of professional players.

• By playing in a soccer match every day.

• By practicing in the backyard with cones.

• By reading books about soccer techniques.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Where does the story take place?

• In a school gymnasium.

• On a professional soccer field.

• In the main character's backyard.

• At a local park.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

What does the main character learn by the end of the story?

• That soccer is not the right sport for them.

• That practice and patience are important for improvement.

• That they should switch to playing basketball.

• That they are already the best at dribbling.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

Why does the main character find dribbling difficult at first?

• They have never played soccer before.

• They are using a ball that is too large.

• They are trying to dribble on a slippery surface.

• They are not wearing the right shoes.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

What motivates the main character to keep practicing dribbling?

• A desire to join the school soccer team.

• A bet with a friend.

• A promise to their coach.

• A goal to impress their family.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

How does the main character feel after improving their dribbling skills?

• Disappointed because they wanted to be perfect.

• Proud and more confident in their abilities.

• Uninterested because they found a new hobby.

• Nervous about showing their skills to others.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

What is the main character's goal in the story?

• To become the best soccer player in the world.

• To learn how to dribble well enough to join a team.

• To teach others how to dribble.

• To win a dribbling competition.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.6