Character Responses in 'Happy Like Soccer'

The video tutorial discusses how characters in stories respond to major events, focusing on the book 'Happy Like Soccer' by Mary Beth Bolts. It explores the main character, Sierra, and her reactions to various events, such as her aunt attending her soccer game and the game being canceled. The tutorial emphasizes understanding character responses through their actions, thoughts, feelings, and words. It concludes with an activity for students to analyze character responses in the story.

What is the main focus of the story 'Happy Like Soccer'?

• The rules of soccer

• Different soccer techniques

• Character responses to events

• The history of soccer

What is a character response?

• A character's clothing style

• A character's favorite color

• A character's actions, thoughts, and feelings in response to events

• A character's favorite food

What is a challenge in a story?

• A character's best friend

• A character's favorite book

• A character's favorite hobby

• An event that causes problems for the character

Who is the main character in 'Happy Like Soccer'?

• Marco

• Sierra

• Mary

• Lauren

How does Sierra feel when she learns her aunt can attend her game?

• Sad

• Indifferent

• Excited

• Angry

What does Sierra do to celebrate her aunt's attendance?

• Goes for a walk

• Reads a book

• Bakes a cherry cake

• Plays video games

What happens to the soccer game Sierra is looking forward to?

• It is moved to a different city

• It is canceled due to rain

• It is postponed to next year

• It is played as scheduled

How does Sierra initially react to the game cancellation?

• She is hopeful

• She is indifferent

• She is disappointed

• She is relieved

What does Sierra decide to do after the game is canceled?

• Go on a vacation

• Plan a new game

• Call her coach with a suggestion

• Forget about the game

What is Sierra's suggestion to her coach?

• To have a practice session instead

• To change the game location to a different city

• To reschedule the game for Monday

• To cancel the game permanently