Countdown- Ashley and Sheryl

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Use "Ashley's Win" to answer questions 1-8

Before Ashley intercepts a pass and scores her first two points, the boys on Arturo's team-

feel uncomfortable having a girl try out for the team

try to welcome Ashley to the team try-outs

think about quitting the school basketball team

are convinced that Ashley will be a star player on the school basketball team

Which sentence best shows how Arturo, Ted, and Raymond felt at the beginning of the story?

"I'm no Michael Jordan," she had mumbled.

The try-outs for the school basketball team were scheduled to begin in a few minutes, and Ashley was determined to make her best effort.

"Coach, isn't it weird that a girl is here for try-outs?"

The guys felt flat-footed and clumsy.

Which of the following sentences best support the idea that Ashley will be an important player on the school basketball team?

Ashely thought of her father's words as she stepped up to the three-point line.

She carved through their defense, dribbling and racing, to score more points.

"There's no rule that says a girl can't be on the team," Coach Andrews said.

Ashley felt a knot in her chest and her knees trembled.

How is Ashley able to earn the respect of the boys at the basketball team try-outs?

She is kind and friendly classmate who often helps her friends.

She knows many of the boys on the team, and she practices with Javier.

The coach convinces the boys that the rules allow girls to play on the school team.

With speed, shooting skills, and ball control Ashley outscores the boys.

In paragraph 10, the word jeered means-

to shout at someone in a mocking way or rude way

to encourage someone with words of praise

to ignore and pretend not to see someone

to fall down in an awkward or embarrassing way

At the beginning of the story, Ashley remembers what her father told her during practice. His words help Ashley by-

comparing her to a famous athlete

reminding her to practice frequently

frightening many of the boys on the basketball team

giving her the confidence to try out for the school basketball team

Read the sentence from paragraph 10: Ashely felt a knot in her chest and her knees trembled.
The author uses this description to show that Ashley -

is out of shape and tiring quickly during try-outs

is frustrated and anxious after having her shot blocked

has trouble controlling her jump-shot

has medical problems that will interfere with her basketball game

Read the following sentences from paragraph 2: "You'll be great, Ash. You're faster than your brother, and you have great control. You'll be a star."

What can the reader conclude about Ashley's relationship with her father from these senteces?

Her father is nervous for Ashley to try out for the school basketball team.

Ashley and her father frequently spend time together practicing different sports.

Ashley feels comfortable taking risks because her father is confident in her ability.

Ashley sometimes feels frustrated by her father's praise.

Use "Sheryl Swoopes, Master of the Hoops" to answer questions 9-12

The author included framed quotes by Sheryl Swoopes to show that -

Sheryl believes in having confidence and working hard

few people are able to play basketball as well as Sheryl Swoopes

Sheryl Swoopes continues to be inspired by her mother

being a champion requires patience and practice

Which line from the selection best shows that Sheryl Swoopes is committed to improving opportunities for girls and women in American basketball?

She led the Houston Comets to four national titles in 1997-2000.

Sheryl Swoopes became a celebrity and a legend in women's sports.

In 1993, there was no NBA for women.

"Our opportunity to change things for women's basketball is now," she declared.

Playing basketball with her older brothers while growing up taught Swoopes that -

boys have an unfair advantage over girls in basketball

having a family's support is  more important than winning a basketball game

an aggressive and physical playing style could help her succeed

basketball legends before Sheryl Swoopes were mostly males

Why did Sheryl accept a position on a professional team in Italy?

She was interested in traveling to Europe with Team U.S.A.

There were no professional women's basketball teams in the U.S.A. at that time. 

Sheryl needed to finish her degree at Texas Tech University before joining the WNBA.

Italy reminded Sheryl of her hometown, Brownfield, Texas.

Use "Ashley's Win" and "Sheryl Swoopes, Master of Hoops" to answers questions 13-16.

Both selections feature -

female athletes that work hard to prove their worth in a sport dominated by males

basketball players that become coaches later in their lives

young women trying to join a men's basketball team

a fictional character that shows how girls can be famous athletes

Sheryl Swoopes is different from the main character in "Ashley's Win" because she -

is a fictional character in a story set in Brownwood, Texas

played basketball as an elementary school student

is a real woman who became famous as a basketball star

is fast and has great ball control

The main difference between the two selections is that -

"Ashley's Win" is nonfiction, while "Sheryl Swoopes, Master of the Hoops" is fictional.

"Ashley's Win" gives information about a real person, while "Sheryl Swoopes, Master of the Hoops" tries to persuade the reader to learn to paly basketball.

"Ashley's Win" could never take place, while "Sheryl Swoopes, Master of the Hoops" is realistic.

"Ashley's Win" is realistic fiction, while "Sheryl Swoopes, Master of the Hoops" is a biographical article.

Ashley and Sheryl Swoopes are both -

famous celebrities

well-paid athletes

unable to beat the boys they play against

inspired by their parents

Before Ashley intercepts a pass and scores her first two points, the boys on Arturo's team-

feel uncomfortable having a girl try out for the team

try to welcome Ashley to the team try-outs

think about quitting the school basketball team

are convinced that Ashley will be a star player on the school basketball team

Which sentence best shows how Arturo, Ted, and Raymond felt at the beginning of the story?

"I'm no Michael Jordan," she had mumbled.

The try-outs for the school basketball team were scheduled to begin in a few minutes, and Ashley was determined to make her best effort.

"Coach, isn't it weird that a girl is here for try-outs?"

The guys felt flat-footed and clumsy.

Which of the following sentences best support the idea that Ashley will be an important player on the school basketball team?

Ashely thought of her father's words as she stepped up to the three-point line.

She carved through their defense, dribbling and racing, to score more points.

"There's no rule that says a girl can't be on the team," Coach Andrews said.

Ashley felt a knot in her chest and her knees trembled.

How is Ashley able to earn the respect of the boys at the basketball team try-outs?

She is kind and friendly classmate who often helps her friends.

She knows many of the boys on the team, and she practices with Javier.

The coach convinces the boys that the rules allow girls to play on the school team.

With speed, shooting skills, and ball control Ashley outscores the boys.

In paragraph 10, the word jeered means-

to shout at someone in a mocking way or rude way

to encourage someone with words of praise

to ignore and pretend not to see someone

to fall down in an awkward or embarrassing way

At the beginning of the story, Ashley remembers what her father told her during practice. His words help Ashley by-

comparing her to a famous athlete

reminding her to practice frequently

frightening many of the boys on the basketball team

giving her the confidence to try out for the school basketball team

Read the sentence from paragraph 10: Ashely felt a knot in her chest and her knees trembled.
The author uses this description to show that Ashley - 

is out of shape and tiring quickly during try-outs

is frustrated and anxious after having her shot blocked

has trouble controlling her jump-shot

has medical problems that will interfere with her basketball game

Read the following sentences from paragraph 2:  "You'll be great, Ash. You're faster than your brother, and you have great control. You'll be a star."

What can the reader conclude about Ashley's relationship with her father from these senteces?

Her father is nervous for Ashley to try out for the school basketball team.

Ashley and her father frequently spend time together practicing different sports.

Ashley feels comfortable taking risks because her father is confident in her ability.

Ashley sometimes feels frustrated by her father's praise.

The author included framed quotes by Sheryl Swoopes to show that - 

Sheryl believes in having confidence and working hard

few people are able to play basketball as well as Sheryl Swoopes

Sheryl Swoopes continues to be inspired by her mother

being a champion requires patience and practice

Which line from the selection best shows that Sheryl Swoopes is committed to improving opportunities for girls and women in American basketball?

She led the Houston Comets to four national titles in 1997-2000.

Sheryl Swoopes became a celebrity and a legend in women's sports.

In 1993, there was no NBA for women.

"Our opportunity to change things for women's basketball is now," she declared.

Playing basketball with her older brothers while growing up taught Swoopes that -

boys have an unfair advantage over girls in basketball

having a family's support is  more important than winning a basketball game

an aggressive and physical playing style could help her succeed

basketball legends before Sheryl Swoopes were mostly males

Why did Sheryl accept a position on a professional team in Italy?

She was interested in traveling to Europe with Team U.S.A.

There were no professional women's basketball teams in the U.S.A. at that time. 

Sheryl needed to finish her degree at Texas Tech University before joining the WNBA.

Italy reminded Sheryl of her hometown, Brownfield, Texas.

Both selections feature - 

female athletes that work hard to prove their worth in a sport dominated by males

basketball players that become coaches later in their lives

young women trying to join a men's basketball team

a fictional character that shows how girls can be famous athletes

Sheryl Swoopes is different from the main character in "Ashley's Win" because she - 

is a fictional character in a story set in Brownwood, Texas

played basketball as an elementary school student

is a real woman who became famous as a basketball star

is fast and has great ball control

The main difference between the two selections is that - 

"Ashley's Win" is nonfiction, while "Sheryl Swoopes, Master of the Hoops" is fictional.

"Ashley's Win" gives information about a real person, while "Sheryl Swoopes, Master of the Hoops" tries to persuade the reader to learn to paly basketball.

"Ashley's Win" could never take place, while "Sheryl Swoopes, Master of the Hoops" is realistic.

"Ashley's Win" is realistic fiction, while "Sheryl Swoopes, Master of the Hoops" is a biographical article.

Ashley and Sheryl Swoopes are both -

famous celebrities

well-paid athletes

unable to beat the boys they play against

inspired by their parents

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Use "Ashley's Win" to answer questions 1-8

Use "Sheryl Swoopes, Master of the Hoops" to answer questions 9-12

Use "Ashley's Win" and "Sheryl Swoopes, Master of Hoops" to answers questions 13-16.

Use "Ashley's Win" to answer questions 1-8

Before Ashley intercepts a pass and scores her first two points, the boys on Arturo's team-

Which sentence best shows how Arturo, Ted, and Raymond felt at the beginning of the story?

Which of the following sentences best support the idea that Ashley will be an important player on the school basketball team?

How is Ashley able to earn the respect of the boys at the basketball team try-outs?

In paragraph 10, the word jeered means-

At the beginning of the story, Ashley remembers what her father told her during practice. His words help Ashley by-

Read the sentence from paragraph 10: Ashely felt a knot in her chest and her knees trembled.The author uses this description to show that Ashley -

Read the following sentences from paragraph 2: "You'll be great, Ash. You're faster than your brother, and you have great control. You'll be a star."What can the reader conclude about Ashley's relationship with her father from these senteces?

Use "Sheryl Swoopes, Master of the Hoops" to answer questions 9-12

The author included framed quotes by Sheryl Swoopes to show that -

Which line from the selection best shows that Sheryl Swoopes is committed to improving opportunities for girls and women in American basketball?

Playing basketball with her older brothers while growing up taught Swoopes that -

Why did Sheryl accept a position on a professional team in Italy?

Use "Ashley's Win" and "Sheryl Swoopes, Master of Hoops" to answers questions 13-16.

Both selections feature -

Sheryl Swoopes is different from the main character in "Ashley's Win" because she -

The main difference between the two selections is that -

Ashley and Sheryl Swoopes are both -

Read the sentence from paragraph 10: Ashely felt a knot in her chest and her knees trembled.
The author uses this description to show that Ashley -

Read the following sentences from paragraph 2: "You'll be great, Ash. You're faster than your brother, and you have great control. You'll be a star."

What can the reader conclude about Ashley's relationship with her father from these senteces?