Richard Sherman Close Reading

What is Richard Sherman known for?

• Being a renowned scientist

• Being a best-selling author

• Being a famous musician

• Being an All-Pro, Super Bowl-winning cornerback

Where was Richard Sherman born?

• Miami, Florida

• Los Angeles, California

• Compton, California

• San Francisco, California

What was Richard Sherman's GPA in high school?

• 3.8

• 4.0

• 3.5

• 4.2

Which university did Richard Sherman attend?

• University of California, Los Angeles

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

• University of Southern California

What degree did Richard Sherman earn at Stanford?

• Business

• Communications

• Sports Science

• Engineering

In which round was Richard Sherman drafted to the Seattle Seahawks?

• Third round

• First round

• Seventh round

• Fifth round

Who motivates Richard Sherman before each game?

• His high school teacher

• His brother Branton

• His father

• His coach

What is the author’s purpose for writing this selection?

• To entertain readers with a story about football.

• To explain to readers how to become a volunteer.

• To inform readers about the life events of an athlete.

• To persuade readers to become an NFL cornerback.

All of the following statements are true about Richard Sherman except

• He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2011.

• He is the middle of three children.

• He graduated from Dominguez High School.

• He graduated from college with a 4.2 GPA.

His parents’ strong work ethic and focus on education are two of the

reasons that Richard Sherman is the efficacious athlete he is today.

Using context clues, determine the meaning of efficacious?

• useless

• inadequate

• successful

• long-winded