Salt in His Shoes / Theme

In the beginning, why does Michael think he lost the game?

• he is too slow
• he is not tall enough
• he is not strong enough

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.K.9

CCSS.RL.4.3

What was the problem in the book Salt in His Shoes?

• Michael wanted to run faster.

• Michael wanted to be a better basketball player.

• Michael's big brothers were mean to him.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Mama put salt in Michael's shoes to help him grow. What was the real purpose of the salt?

• To help give Michael a push to chase his dream.

• To make him think he was doing well because of the salt sprinkled in his shoes.

• To help Michael be patient with his dream.

• All of the above.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.4

Why does Michael believe his mother's plan will work?

• She got her roses to grow tall.
• She is a doctor.
• She has never told him a lie.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.K.9

CCSS.RL.4.3

What is the word that BEST describes Michael in this story?

• Michael is happy because he gets to play basketball.

• Michael is sad because he is not growing fast enough.

• Micheal is determined because he practices every day and doesn't let the the mean kids bother him.

• Michael is tall because he puts salt in his shoes.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.4

Theme is...

• The author's message and/or universal lesson you learn from reading a text.

• The author's attitude about the subject.

• The author's mood.

• The overall feeling you get when you read a story.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the theme of this story?

• You have to be tall to play basketball.

• Hard work, patience, and practice pays off.

• Bullies are mean.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

What happened in the end of the story?

• Michael helped his team win.

• Michael's team lost.

• Michael put salt in all of his teammate's shoes.

• None of the above.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

Who wrote this book?

• Michael's mom and sister
• Michael Jordan
• Michael's dad

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CCSS.RL.K.6

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

Which of the following is NOT a strategy you can use to find theme?

• Character Advice

• Symbolism

• Inferencing

• Tone and Mood