Luke Goes to Bat Comprehension Check

What does Luke learn at the end of the selection?

• Grandma is very kind.

• Practicing is hard work.

• He should never give up.

• He is not good at baseball.

"He practiced his swing over and over again. He ran as fast as he could up and down the block." From these sentences, the reader can see...

• how small Luke is

• why Luke likes baseball

• how hard Luke practices

• why his brother will not let Luke play

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

• Grandma is very kind.

• Practicing is hard work.

• He should never give up.

• He is not good at baseball.

From the sentence 'He practiced his swing over and over again. He ran as fast as he could up and down the block.', what can the reader infer?

• How small Luke is

• Why Luke likes baseball

• How hard Luke practices

• Why his brother will not let Luke play

What is the main theme of 'Luke Goes to Bat'?

• Friendship

• Perseverance

• Luck

• Family

Which character in the story encourages Luke the most?

• His brother

• His coach

• His grandma

• His friend

What does Luke do to improve his baseball skills?

• He reads books about baseball.

• He watches baseball games on TV.

• He practices his swing and runs fast.

• He talks to famous baseball players.

Why does Luke feel disappointed at the beginning of the story?

• He lost a game.

• He wasn't chosen to play.

• He forgot his baseball glove.

• He was late to practice.

How does Luke's attitude change throughout the story?

• He becomes more discouraged.

• He becomes more determined.

• He becomes uninterested in baseball.

• He becomes angry with his brother.

What role does Grandma play in Luke's journey?

• She criticizes his efforts.

• She supports and encourages him.

• She teaches him new techniques.

• She plays baseball with him.