Jump! Comprehension

What kind of story is "Jump!" from the life of Michael Jordan?

• Autobiography

• Biography

• Fable

• Persuasive Essay

What was the author's purpose?

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

Why did the author write this story?

• to tell a funny story about Michael Jordan

• to inform the reader about Michael Jordan's life

• to teach the reader how to play basketball

• to persuade the reader to like Michael Jordan

This story is about ….

• The professional career of Michael Jordan

• The early years of Michael Jordan playing basketball

• The Family of Michael Jordan

The setting of this story is in…..

• Willmington, North Carolina

• San Juan, Puerto Rico

• Columbia, South Carolina

What adjective would describe Michael when he was a young child?

• Calm

• Angry

• Energetic

• Sleepy

Why was Michael's nickname "Rabbit" as he was growing up?

• They called him "Rabbit" because he would move his nose around like he was sniffing for food

• They called him "Rabbit" because he was really fast; especially on the basketball court

• They called him "Rabbit" because he would hop; while Larry leaped

• They called him "Rabbit" because he loved Easter

The brother that Michael Jordan most admired and looked up to was…

• Larry

• James Ronald

• Deloris

What was the 1st thing that Michael's father built when they moved to their new house in Wilmington, North Carolina?

• He built a soccer field

• He built a basketball hoop

• He built a baseball batting cage

• He built a running race track

Based on the story, which statement is most likely true about Michael and Larry when they first moved?

• Larry hated basketball and Michael loved it.

• Larry was a better basketball player than Michael.

• Michael was a better basketball player than Larry.

• They were good basketball players.