Jabari Jumps

What did Jabari tell his dad he was going to do today?

• Swim in the pool

• Jump off the diving board

• Ride his bike

• Sleep in late

Why did Jabari think he was ready to jump off the diving board?

• He had finished his swimming lessons.

• He had passed his swimming test.

• He was ready to jump.

• All of the answer choices

How did Jabari feel when he watched the other kids climb the long ladder and jump off the diving board?

• He was ready to jump

• He was excited but a little nervous.

• He was scared and wanted to go home.

• He lost interest in jumping off the board.

Why did Jabari let the other kid go ahead of him on the board?

• Jabari needed to think about his special kind of jump.

• Jabari has good manners.

• Jabari liked the kid so he let him go first.

• Jabari wanted to see what the kid is going to do.

Why did Jabari climb up the ladder and then climb back down?

• The lifeguard closed the pool.

• He saw lightening in the sky.

• Jabari decided he wasn't going to jump today.

• He told his dad he was a little tired and needed a rest.

What did Jabari remember that he forgot to do before jumping?

• He forgot to do his homework.

• He forgot to do his stretches.

• He forgot to walk the dog.

• He forgot to help his dad with the pool bags.

How did Jabari's dad help him feel better about jumping off the diving board?

• He told him to take a deep breath and tell himself he is ready.

• He told him he didn't have to jump.

• He pushed him off the diving board.

How did Jabari feel after he jumped off the diving board?

• He was still scared.

• He felt sad it was over.

• He was mad that his dad made him jump

• He was excited and happy that he jumped.

What did Jabari tell his dad after he jumped off the diving board?

• "I don't want to do that again!"

• "Surprise double back flip is next."

• "I want to go home!"

• "That was awesome!"