Connecting to Real Life: A Sports Story
English
Grade 6
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focused on connecting realistic fiction narratives around sports to real-life experiences, encouraging comprehension and analysis for Grade 6 students.
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Connecting to Real Life: A Sports Story
Subject: EnglishGrade: Grade 6
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Grade Grade 6
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Reading Passage: A Game of Courage
Every Saturday morning, Ethan laced up his worn-out sneakers and headed to the local basketball court. The sun cast long shadows across the cracked asphalt as he dribbled the ball with quiet determination. Ethan wasn’t the tallest player, nor was he the most talented, but he had an unrelenting desire to improve. Last week, he had watched the championship game on television, imagining himself making the winning shot. Today, that dream felt closer than ever as Ethan maneuvered past opponents with a blend of agility and perseverance. Despite the occasional missed shot and scraped knees, Ethan’s confidence grew with each practice. His coach often reminded him that true strength came from resilience and heart, values Ethan tried to embody with every game. As he played, memories of past failures flickered in his mind, but he pushed them aside, focusing instead on the next shot, the next play. Whenever Ethan’s friends cheered him on from the sidelines, he felt a wave of motivation surge through him. Today wasn’t about winning or losing; it was about proving to himself that dedication could overcome doubt. With a final shot, Ethan watched the ball swoosh through the net, earning a burst of applause from the small crowd gathered nearby. Exhausted but exhilarated, he knew this was just the beginning of a journey that would test his limits and ignite his passion for basketball. For Ethan, every game was an opportunity to connect his dreams to real life, one step at a time.
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What personal qualities does Ethan demonstrate throughout the story?
[2 marks]2.
How does the story connect Ethan’s sports practice to real-life qualities?
[2 marks]3.
Identify one literary technique used in the story and explain its effect.
[3 marks]4.
Why do you think Ethan feels motivated when his friends cheer him on?
[2 marks]5.
What lesson does Ethan learn by the end of the story?
[2 marks]6.
Describe how Ethan’s attitude changes from the beginning to the end of the story.
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Make a personal connection: Have you ever faced a challenge like Ethan’s? Describe it briefly.
[2 marks]8.
Imagine you are Ethan’s teammate. Write a motivational message you would give him after a tough game.
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