What Makes Sports Fun reading quiz

What detail in the article shows that young athletes like working together in a team?

• Then kids will want to play longer.

• Their teams play in tournaments.

• Getting along with teammates was also important.

• Ms. Visek said kids just want to have fun not play sports.

VOCAB QUESTION:

A (a)   is an event where athletes play many games and it is very competitive.

hint* Players did not think these events were very fun.

Which question is answered in the introduction [paragraphs 1-4] of the article?

• Where do most kids play sports?

• Do more boys play lacrosse than girls?

• Which sports leagues were involved in the study?

• Why do kids quit playing sports?

Why do most kids stop playing sports?

• because they want to travel to more places

• because they stop having fun

• because they do not like losing

• because they stop getting along with all of their teammates

According to the introduction [paragraphs 1-4], why is the information in the article important?

• It could help more kids stay in sports longer.

• It could help some kids to become famous athletes

• It may help parents decide not to put their kids into sports.

• It could help more competitive teams win big tournaments

Did you like reading about kids playing sports?

• Yes, I really liked it!

• I liked it, but I didn't love it.

• No, I was not interested in reading about kids playing sports.

What would YOU like to read about next?