Dinged by Tommy Greenwald

What motivates the main character in "Dinged" to continue playing football despite the risks involved?

• The desire to win a scholarship

• Pressure from his parents

• Love for the game

• Fear of disappointing his coach

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Summarize the main conflict in "Dinged."

• The protagonist struggles with balancing school and sports.

• The protagonist faces a moral dilemma about playing injured.

• The protagonist has a rivalry with a teammate.

• The protagonist is trying to win a championship.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What event marks the climax of the story in "Dinged"?

• The protagonist wins a crucial game.

• The protagonist decides to quit the team.

• The protagonist confronts his coach about playing injured.

• The protagonist receives a scholarship offer.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How does the protagonist's relationship with his teammates evolve in "Dinged"?

• He becomes indifferent to their opinions.

• He develops a rivalry with them.

• He starts to rely on them for support.

• He becomes more isolated from them.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which metaphor best represents this image?

c

money is time

time is like moeny

time is money

time is green

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which theme is most prominent in "Dinged"?

• The importance of teamwork

• The dangers of peer pressure

• The impact of sports on mental health

• The value of honesty

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Identify a secondary theme in "Dinged."

• The importance of family support

• The thrill of competition

• The struggle for academic success

• The challenge of making new friends

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What lesson does the protagonist learn by the end of "Dinged"?

• Winning is everything.

• Health should never be compromised for sports.

• Friends are more important than family.

• Hard work always pays off.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What motivates the main character in "Dinged" to continue playing football despite the risks involved?

• The desire to win a scholarship

• Pressure from his parents

• Love for the game

• Fear of disappointing his coach

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Summarize the main conflict in "Dinged."

• The protagonist struggles with balancing school and sports.

• The protagonist faces a moral dilemma about playing injured.

• The protagonist has a rivalry with a teammate.

• The protagonist is trying to win a championship.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4