ELA Q3 Assessment

Which detail from the passage best supports the conclusion that Pelé's soccer skills amazed many fans and players?

• He played for his first soccer team when he was a teenager.

• He played his first professional soccer game for the club in 1956.

• Pelé came back to his hometown as a superstar.

• Then in 1962, he returned to the World Cup.

Why did the author use these words to describe Pelé in the second to last paragraph of the passage?

"Pelé's magic on the field changed many Americans." 

• It makes the reader aware that Pelé could perform magic tricks.

• It makes the reader think that Pelé can do things that are ordinary.

• It makes the reader realize that Pelé disappeared quickly after he retired from playing.

• It makes the reader realize that many Americans became soccer fans after seeing Pelé's amazing skills.

What is the main idea of 'Born for Soccer'?

• Pelé scored 1000 goals, an amazing accomplishment.

• Pelé is known as the greatest soccer player of all time.

• Pelé played for many different soccer teams.

• Pelé brought more fans to soccer than there were before.

What does the information in the third paragraph of 'Born for Soccer' show about the author's point of view?

" In 1958, Pelé joined Brazil's soccer team.  He played in the "World Cup," a championship game that brings all the soccer playing nations together.  Pelé scored two out of the four goals against Sweden.  The deafening roar of the crowds proclaimed that he was a star.  He was such a remarkable player.  Even the Swedish fans at the game chanted his name.  Everyone thought he was the greatest player they had ever seen.  He led his team to their first victory at the Cup.  Pelé came back to his hometown as a superstar."

• The author once played with Pelé and was friendly with Pelé.

• The author attended the World Cup and has seen Pelé play in person.

• The author believes that Pelé was one of the most skilled soccer players.

• The author thinks that Pelé was a fine soccer player but believes others are better.

How does the use of the timeline help the reader better understand the passage?

• It helps the reader to visualize how Pelé played the game of soccer.

• It helps the reader easily track the events in Pelé's life.

• It helps the reader learn about the history of the World Cup.

• It helps the reader learn how Pelé started his career in soccer.

Why did the author most likely include information about Pelé as a child and a teenager?

• The author's purpose is to tell the reader how Pelé's family supported him in soccer.

• The author's purpose is to tell the reader how Pelé first became famous for playing soccer.

• The author's purpose is to tell the reader how Pelé started playing professionally.

• The author's purpose is to tell the reader why Pelé liked soccer when he was young.

Why did the author choose to end the passage with a timeline? Pick all that are correct.

• The author wanted to show events in the order they occurred.

• The author wanted to highlight key dates in American soccer history.

• The author wanted to further support the idea that Pelé was a great soccer player.

• The author wanted to list events in Pelé’s life as causes and effects.

• The author wanted to show several major events in Pelé’s life.

What is the meaning of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence?

"Even the Swedish fans at the game chanted his name."

• cheered

• booed

• whispered

• uttered

When did Pelé first play in the World Cup?

• 1956

• 1958

• 1962

• 1975

Choose the three paragraphs from the passage that best support the conclusion that Pelé was known for his skill at scoring on his opponent's goal.

• When Pelé turned fifteen, he joined the Santos Club and earned sixty dollars a month. He played his first professional soccer game for the club in 1956. Many people noticed his special talent as a goal scorer. He often thrilled the crowds.

• In 1958, Pelé joined Brazil's soccer team. He played in the 'World Cup,' a championship game that brings all the soccer playing nations together. Pelé scored two out of the four goals against Sweden. The deafening roar of the crowds proclaimed that he was a star. He was such a remarkable player. Even the Swedish fans at the game chanted his name. Everyone thought he was the greatest player they had ever seen. He led his team to their first victory at the Cup. Pelé came back to his hometown as a superstar.

• After the championship game, Pelé continued to play for his team in Santos. Then, in 1962, he returned to the World Cup. Although he had to sit out of the game because of an injury, his team won again.

• Once Pelé regained his strength, he played again. Then, in 1969, Pelé scored his 1000th goal. No other player had come close to Pelé, the greatest player. This was quite an accomplishment because soccer is such a low scoring game.

• After playing in Brazil, Pelé made his way over to America. Playing for the New York Cosmos, he continued to bring excitement to the game. He brought much success to the team and helped them win a championship game in 1977. Pelé's magic on the field changed many Americans. They began to really love the sport.