A Running Back Can't Always Rush

What is the main idea of "A Running Back Can't Always Rush" by Nate LeBoutillier?

• Running backs are the most important players on a football team.

• Running backs need to be versatile and adapt to different situations.

• Running backs should only focus on rushing the ball.

• Running backs never face challenges on the field.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What can you infer about the running back's role from the story?

• The running back only plays during offensive plays.

• The running back must be able to handle unexpected situations.

• The running back is not important to the team's success.

• The running back always scores touchdowns.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

How does the running back respond to challenges on the field?

• He gives up easily.

• He tries different strategies to overcome them.

• He ignores the coach's advice.

• He blames his teammates for mistakes.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What does the word "versatile" mean in the context of the story?

• Limited in skills

• Able to do many different things

• Unwilling to change

• Focused on one task

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Why is it important for a running back to be versatile?

• To confuse the opposing team

• To be able to adapt to different plays and situations

• To avoid getting tired during the game

• To impress the coach

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What conclusion can you draw about teamwork from the story?

• Teamwork is not necessary in football.

• Teamwork helps players support each other and succeed.

• Teamwork only matters for the defense.

• Teamwork slows down the game.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

How does the running back's ability to adapt affect the team's performance?

• It has no impact on the team's performance.

• It helps the team win games by overcoming challenges.

• It causes confusion among the players.

• It makes the team rely too much on the running back.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is a possible reason the author wrote this story?

• To show that running backs are the least important players.

• To highlight the importance of adaptability in sports.

• To explain the rules of football.

• To criticize the role of running backs.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What does the running back learn by the end of the story?

• That he should only focus on rushing.

• That being adaptable makes him a better player.

• That he doesn't need to listen to his coach.

• That he should quit playing football.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which of the following best describes the running back's character?

• Lazy and uninterested

• Determined and flexible

• Arrogant and selfish

• Confused and indecisive

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3