Calling a Foul

What is the main idea of "Calling a Foul" on p. 153?

• Baketball game rules are too strict and hard.

• Bad-behaving parents at basketball games is becoming a big problem.

• Coaching basketball is an exciting job.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is this called?

• foul

• identify

• task

• contribute

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the main idea of 'Calling a Foul'?

• Basketball game rules are too strict and hard.

• Bad-behaving parents at basketball games is becoming a big problem.

• Coaching basketball is an exciting job.

• Basketball games are too long.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which word best describes the tone of 'Calling a Foul'?

• Humorous

• Serious

• Sarcastic

• Joyful

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the context of 'Calling a Foul', what does the word 'foul' mean?

• A bad smell

• A mistake in a game

• A type of bird

• A weather condition

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the author's purpose in writing 'Calling a Foul'?

• To entertain readers with funny stories

• To inform about basketball rules

• To persuade parents to behave better at games

• To describe a basketball game

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which sentence from 'Calling a Foul' best supports the idea that parents' behavior is problematic?

• 'The game was intense and exciting.'

• 'Parents were shouting at the referees.'

• 'The players were focused on winning.'

• 'The coach gave a motivational speech.'

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What literary device is used in the phrase 'calling a foul'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How does the author feel about the issue discussed in 'Calling a Foul'?

• Indifferent

• Supportive

• Concerned

• Amused

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

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CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is the effect of parents' behavior on the players in 'Calling a Foul'?

• It motivates them to play better.

• It distracts them from the game.

• It makes them laugh.

• It has no effect.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2