Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream book cover

Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream Worksheets

by Deloris Jordan with Roslyn M. Jordan

Reading Level O · Lexile 630L · ATOS 3.6

Michael loves basketball, but when Mark, the tallest boy on the court, knocks his pass away and his brothers' team loses, Michael wishes he were taller. Mama says salt in his shoes, a prayer every night and being patient will help, so Michael stays home to practice and waits to grow. When months go by and nothing changes, Daddy sits down with him on the steps for a talk. A warm sports story about young Michael Jordan, practice and determination, written by his mother and sister.

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Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream vocabulary words and comprehension questions

12 vocabulary words and 8 comprehension questions across 3 sections: Beginning · Middle · End.

Vocabulary words include apologized, disappointed, tough, sprinkled, patient, daydreaming, stern, practiced, determination, huddle, confident, taunted.

Sample questions

Why does Michael keep saying sorry on the way home from the park?
What does Mama say will help Michael grow taller?
Why does Michael start to think the salt might really work?

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