WorksheetsLLI Purple Lesson 6: Fire in the Belly
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins
What is the genre of "Fire in the Belly"?
Realistic Fiction- a made up story that could happen in real life.
Biography- a true story about a person written by someone else.
Fantasy- a made up story that includes elements that are fantastical, like magic or characters that are animals.
Informational- a writing about a real person, place, thing, or idea that includes facts and information.
What does "Fire in the Belly" mean?
The person's stomach hurts.
The person really wants something/they are very motivated.
It is very hot outside.
The person is angry or mad.
What is the relationship between the two main characters in this story?
They are teammates.
They are brothers.
They are in the same class.
They are cousins.
What is the conflict between Patrick and Brian?
Patrick used to be the starting goalie, but now Brian is the starting goalie.
Brian kicked a ball at Patrick as hard as he could.
Brian stole the money that Patrick made at his lemonade stand.
Why did Brian take over Patrick's position as starting goalie?
Patrick was failing his classes.
Brian was born talented.
Coach said Brian wanted it more and had a "fire in his belly."
Brian liked rock music and Patrick did not.
In the beginning of the story Patrick
ignores Brian and dribbles the ball with the other players on the team.
sits on the bench while the team practices.
kicks shots to Brian that are out of his reach to make him dive for the ball.
scores the winning goal for the gam.
What is Patrick's strength?
He can lift a lot of weight.
He can jump really far to save everything that comes to the goal.
He is good at reading the other players to predict what they will do.
He has good "hustle".
What is Brian's strength?
He "wants it more" and has a lot of hustle.
He is good at faking moves to trick other players.
He can kick the ball all the way to the other side of the field.
He gives good advice.
What is the name of the team playing against the Eagles?
The Dragons
The Sharks
The Tigers
The Cougars
What does Patrick do when the Eagles need Brian to save some goals?
Patrick gives Brian bad advice so that Brian will look bad.
Patrick refuses to talk to Brian so that Brian has to learn on his own.
Patrick gives Brian advice on how to read the players so that he can defend the goal.
What lesson does Patrick learn at the end of the story?
He is more helpful to his team as a coach.
He should always be honest.
He should talk to his coach when he has a problem with another player.
Brian had a lot of hustle as he ran down the field. Hustle means...
sadness and frustration
run into each other
move quickly
The title of this story refers to...
a feeling of having an upset stomach.
a feeling of determination and drive to do your best.
a feeling of anger and resentment.
a feeling of getting a ball kicked at your stomach.
What is the theme or message the author is trying to convey with this story?
Events may not always turn out how you think or want.
Don't help others, because then you won't get what you want.
You should try to get your spot back.
Helping your team is the best feeling in the world.
Patrick was upset that his coach replaced him as goalie with Brian. However, Brian had more (a) . The coach made Patrick practice and train Brian. However, when it came to games, Brian struggled as the other teams (b) the field. While Brian had more hustle, Patrick had more (c) . Patrick gave Brian (d) and coached him on what to look for. In the end, he realized he (e) more to his team as a coach than as a goalie.
