Question

telling about the story. complete each of the following statements by putting an x in the box next to the correct answer. each statement tells something about the story. 1. the person who tells this story is a. a baseball player. b. the manager of a baseball team. c. an umpire. 2. big jim davis was a. a man who had ten years of experience in the big leagues. b. a first baseman. c. the owner of a baseball team. 3. the umpires first play took place a. right after the playing of the national anthem. b. in the third inning. c. at the end of the game. 4. the umpire stated that his dad a. never really cared much about baseball. b. was also a big league umpire. c. never made it to the big leagues. watching for new vocabulary words. answer the following vocabulary questions by putting an x in the box next to the correct response. 1. the umpire got his chance because of an injury which occurred as the result of a collision at first base. define the word collision. a. discussion b. crash c. change 2. the new umpire considered himself a rookie. what is the meaning of the word rookie? a. beginner b. old - timer c. champion 3. according to a character in the story, baseball is more than hitting and fielding. you must approach the game with the right attitude. which phrase below best defines the word attitude? a. skills and abilities b. a way of thinking, acting, or feeling c. teamwork or cooperation 4. “theres a lot more to baseball than most people think or see,” says the narrator. “theres the mental part, too....” what is the meaning of the word mental? a. having to do with the mind b. having to do with the body c. having to do with money or wealth

Explanation:

Telling About The Story (Comprehension)

1. Question 1

• To determine the storyteller, we analyze the options. The story is told from the umpire’s perspective (implied by the narrative).
• Correct: $\boldsymbol{\square}$ c. an umpire.

1. Question 2

• Big Jim Davis’s role: In baseball, a first baseman is a player position. The options suggest he is a first baseman (not a manager or owner).
• Correct: $\boldsymbol{\square}$ b. a first baseman.

1. Question 3

• The umpire’s first play timing: Typically, games start with the national anthem, and the first play occurs right after.
• Correct: $\boldsymbol{\square}$ a. right after the playing of the national anthem.

1. Question 4

• The umpire’s dad: The option “never made it to the big leagues” aligns with the narrative (implying unfulfilled ambition).
• Correct: $\boldsymbol{\square}$ c. never made it to the big leagues.

Watching For New Vocabulary Words (Vocabulary)

1. *Question 1 (Define collision)*

• Collision means a crash (physical impact). “Discussion” (a) and “change” (c) are irrelevant.
• Correct: $\boldsymbol{\square}$ b. crash.

1. *Question 2 (Define rookie)*

• A rookie is a beginner (new to a role). “Old-timer” (b) and “champion” (c) contradict.
• Correct: $\boldsymbol{\square}$ a. beginner.

1. *Question 3 (Define attitude)*

• Attitude refers to a way of thinking/acting/feeling. “Skills” (a) and “teamwork” (c) do not match.
• Correct: $\boldsymbol{\square}$ b. a way of thinking, acting, or feeling.

1. *Question 4 (Define mental)*

• Mental relates to the mind (not body or money). “Having to do with the mind” matches.
• Correct: $\boldsymbol{\square}$ a. having to do with the mind.

Scoring (Example)

For “Telling About The Story,” if 4 answers are correct:

• Number Correct: $4$
• Score: $4 \times 5 = 20$

For “Watching For New Vocabulary Words,” if 4 answers are correct:

• Number Correct: $4$
• Score: $4 \times 5 = 20$

(Note: Actual scores depend on correct answers. The above is a sample calculation.)

Answer:

Telling About The Story (Comprehension)

1. Question 1

• To determine the storyteller, we analyze the options. The story is told from the umpire’s perspective (implied by the narrative).
• Correct: $\boldsymbol{\square}$ c. an umpire.

1. Question 2

• Big Jim Davis’s role: In baseball, a first baseman is a player position. The options suggest he is a first baseman (not a manager or owner).
• Correct: $\boldsymbol{\square}$ b. a first baseman.

1. Question 3

• The umpire’s first play timing: Typically, games start with the national anthem, and the first play occurs right after.
• Correct: $\boldsymbol{\square}$ a. right after the playing of the national anthem.

1. Question 4

• The umpire’s dad: The option “never made it to the big leagues” aligns with the narrative (implying unfulfilled ambition).
• Correct: $\boldsymbol{\square}$ c. never made it to the big leagues.

Watching For New Vocabulary Words (Vocabulary)

1. *Question 1 (Define collision)*

• Collision means a crash (physical impact). “Discussion” (a) and “change” (c) are irrelevant.
• Correct: $\boldsymbol{\square}$ b. crash.

1. *Question 2 (Define rookie)*

• A rookie is a beginner (new to a role). “Old-timer” (b) and “champion” (c) contradict.
• Correct: $\boldsymbol{\square}$ a. beginner.

1. *Question 3 (Define attitude)*

• Attitude refers to a way of thinking/acting/feeling. “Skills” (a) and “teamwork” (c) do not match.
• Correct: $\boldsymbol{\square}$ b. a way of thinking, acting, or feeling.

1. *Question 4 (Define mental)*

• Mental relates to the mind (not body or money). “Having to do with the mind” matches.
• Correct: $\boldsymbol{\square}$ a. having to do with the mind.

Scoring (Example)

For “Telling About The Story,” if 4 answers are correct:

• Number Correct: $4$
• Score: $4 \times 5 = 20$

For “Watching For New Vocabulary Words,” if 4 answers are correct:

• Number Correct: $4$
• Score: $4 \times 5 = 20$

(Note: Actual scores depend on correct answers. The above is a sample calculation.)