Ball Hawk: Read

What is Mitchell’s attitude as he describes his conflicting feelings about playing baseball?

Why does Mitchell feel nervous when batting?

• He doesn't like baseball.

• He wants to make his father proud.

• He is afraid of the ball.

• He doesn't know how to hold the bat.

What does Uncle Tommy teach Mitchell during their walks?

• How to run faster.

• How to hit a home run.

• Patience and focus through nature.

• How to throw a baseball.

What does Mitchell learn from watching the hawk?

• To climb trees.

• To sing like a bird.

• To wait for the right moment.

• To fly like a bird.

What happens when Mitchell is up to bat in the last inning?

• He walks off the field.

• He strikes out.

• He hits a home run.

• He misses the ball.

What does Mitchell realize about baseball?

• It's only about winning.

• It's about the journey and personal growth.

• It's not important.

• It's only about hitting home runs.

Which best describes the main conflict in “Ball Hawk”?

• A Mitchell is playing baseball to make his mother happy

• . B Mitchell needs to reconnect to his heritage.

• C Mitchell has no talent at baseball so he requires extra training.

• D Mitchell plays badly because he is angry over his father’s death.

When a writer provides hints that suggest future events in a story, it’s called foreshadowing. Identify and explain an example of foreshadowing that is also an Aha Moment in “Ball Hawk.”