Satchel Paige

Her handwriting is unique.

• Dainty

• Special

• Sloppy

• Acceptable

He has a lot of confidence.

• Well-developed skill

• Selfish thoughts

• charming manners

• sureness of his ability

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Kay enjoys playing in the outfield.

• Part of the baseball field closer to homeplate

• The mound that the pitcher stands on

• Part of the baseball field farthest from the batter

• Shelter containing the players' bench

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

He answered her in a mocking voice.

• playful

• harsh

• taunting

• urgent

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

In the performance, singing was his weakness.

• least-developed skill

• cause for celebration

• main purpose

• reason for feeling breathless

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

The crowd was silent during the windup.

• announcement of the lineup

• pitcher's movement before pitching the ball

• coach's signals to his players

• entrance of the players onto the field

She had a good fastball.

• a pitch thrown with a spin

• a pitch thrown with a wet ball

• a pitch thrown outside the strike zone

• a pitch thrown at full speed

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

What did Satchel do when he released the ball?

• winced

• grunted

• shrieked

• grinned

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

When the crowds cheered, Satchel felt

• very confident

• somewhat nervous

• that he should learn more pitches

• that he wanted to be by himself

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What would Satchel do after the bases were loaded?

• tell the outfielders to sit down

• get nervous and pitch poorly

• listen for the cheers of the fans

• ask to be taken out of the game