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Shoot it Harder, Shoot it Softer: Exit Ticket

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3 questions

Note from the author:

VBO ELA.4.5.4 Summarize plot events.

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Question 1

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Select the details that are the most important to include in a summary of the text.
The arcade was crowded.
Beeps and buzzers were ringing.
Davey paid a quarter to play the game.
Davey shot the ball too hard.
Davey beat his all-time record.

The arcade was crowded.

Beeps and buzzers were ringing.

Davey shot the ball too hard.

Davey paid a quarter to play the game.

Davey beat his all-time record.

Question 2

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What is the best summary of paragraph 4?

Davey shot the ball too hard each time, but he was able to reach his goal.

Davey adjusted how hard he shot the ball. When he had it just right, he kept shooting that way and beat his all-time record with 12 buckets.

Davey shot the ball too hard a few times. Then it was just right.

Davey shot the ball softer. The ball bounced on the rim and went into the net. He made 12 buckets.

Question 3

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What is the best summary of the text, “Shoot it Hard, Shoot it Softer”?

Davey wants to beat his record on Hoop Fever at the arcade. He tries a lot. He beats his record by making 12 shots.

Lots of kids are at the arcade playing tons of games like racing, basketball and pinball. Davey wants to beat his record on Hoop Fever. His third try is his best, and he beats his goal by making 12 buckets!

Davey wants to beat his record on Hoop Fever. At first he throws the ball too hard, then softens his shot until it’s just right. He finally makes 12 buckets and beats his record.

The arcade was crowded, and all the games were making a lot of noise. Davey was nervous about beating his all-time record in Hoop Fever. He pays a quarter to play and beats his record!