Fernando's Baseball Practice Challenge

What can you infer about Fernando's feelings when he says, "I am not feeling well" to Coach Bert?

• He is excited about playing baseball.

• He is worried about his health.

• He is angry with Coach Bert.

• He is happy to see his coach.

Tags

CCSS.SL.2.3

Describe Fernando's character based on his actions in the story.

• Fernando is careless and often gets into trouble.

• Fernando is responsible and willing to help even when injured.

• Fernando is lazy and avoids practice.

• Fernando is shy and does not talk to others.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

Compare Fernando's situation to another story where a character is unable to participate in an activity due to an injury. What is a common theme?

• Both characters are happy to be injured.

• Both characters find new ways to contribute despite their injuries.

• Both characters decide to quit their activities.

• Both characters ignore their injuries and continue playing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

Decode the following multisyllable word: "thermometer."

• ther-mo-me-ter

• ther-mom-e-ter

• ther-mo-meter

• ther-mom-eter

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3C

What does Fernando plan to do while his finger is healing?

• Play baseball with his other hand.

• Help Coach Bert keep track of the stats.

• Stay at home and rest.

• Go on a vacation with his family.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

What detail from the text supports the idea that Fernando is proactive?

• Fernando decides to quit baseball.

• Fernando suggests entering the numbers on the computer.

• Fernando ignores his injury and continues playing.

• Fernando refuses to help Coach Bert.

How does Fernando's injury affect the sequence of events in the story?

• It causes him to miss school.

• It leads him to find a new way to contribute to the team.

• It makes him angry with his coach.

• It results in him quitting the team.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

Compare the setting of this story to another story where a character is in a sports environment. What is a common element?

• Both stories take place in a classroom.

• Both stories involve a coach and a team.

• Both stories are set in a hospital.

• Both stories happen during a vacation.

Decode the following multisyllable word: "swollen."

• swo-len

• swol-len

• swo-llen

• sw-ollen

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3C

What question could you ask to better understand Fernando's decision to help Coach Bert?

• Why does Fernando dislike baseball?

• How does Fernando plan to help Coach Bert?

• What is Fernando's favorite food?

• Where does Fernando live?

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.SL.2.3

CCSS.SL.2.1C