Global Stage 5

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Different (Raz-kids – Level K)

Read the story and answer the questions below. Circle the correct answers.
Kevin finished his homework in the library after school and hurried out. He hoped there
were still enough guys around for a good game of basketball. Kevin turned the corner
toward the schoolyard. He could see some boys across the playground. They were all making
noise and having fun. He was glad they were still there.
As Kevin came closer to the boys, he could sense that something was wrong. The boys were
grouped closely together, and their cheers sounded more like teasing. When Kevin reached
the others, he could see what was going on. The group was throwing a baseball cap back
and forth. They were playing keep-away from one boy in the middle. His name was Joey,
and he was deaf.
“What’s the matter, Joey?” they teased. “Poor little Joey wants his cap back?” They
laughed as the tossed the cap from one boy to the next. Joey ran and jumped in between
them, but he couldn’t catch his cap.
“Hey, Kevin! Here! One of the boys shouted as Kevin approached them. The boy tossed
Joey’s cap to Kevin.
All the boys shouted and waved their arms, calling for the cap back from Kevin. Joey ran
over and stopped in the front of Kevin. Kevin could see that Joey’s face was streaked with
tears. “Come one, Kevin! Throw it here!” the other boys shouted. Joey stood silent. His hair
was a mess, and his clothes were damp with sweat....to be continued...
0. What is the main setting of this story?
A. school backyard B. school cafeteria C. playground
1. What makes Joey different?
A. He’s blind. B. He’s deaf. C. He’s short.
2. Why does Joey have tears on his face?
A. The boys are playing keep-away with his hat.
B. The boys kicked him.
C. He fell down and hurt himself.
 3. What does the word sense mean?
A. to be able to smell something
B. to become aware of something
C. to think about something
4. What is the problem in this story?
A. Kevin wants to play basketball with his friends.
B. Joey is being picked on and needs help.
C. Joey lost his hat.
5. What does the word damp mean?
A. dirty
B. broken
C. wet
Choose ONE option below. Write about 50 words and draw.
Option 1 Option 2
If you were Joey, what would you do? Please Write your own ending for this story.
write your explanation.
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