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Give Pickleball a Try

Read an original opinion article about pickleball, match reasons to points, and spot details that do not support a point.

Grade 2ELAInteractive · Printable

Aligned toRI.2.8

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Format
Interactive · Printable
Grade
Grade 2
Subject
ELA
Question types
Fill in the blank, Multiple choice, Matching, Sorting, Short answer

About this worksheet

What students practice

  • Students describe how reasons support the specific points an author makes.
  • Students tell sentences that give reasons apart from details that do not support a point.

How to use

Read the article aloud and stop after each paragraph to name its point. Then let students answer the questions on their own and share which reason they found strongest.

Curriculum

Common Core standard covered

RI.2.8

Describe how reasons support the specific points an author makes in a text.

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Give Pickleball a Try

See how an author's reasons support each point.

Read the article

Read the article. Find the author's points and the reasons for each one.

Give Pickleball a Try

1Pickleball is a game played with paddles and a plastic ball full of holes. Players hit the ball back and forth over a low net. I think pickleball is the perfect sport for families to play together.

2Pickleball is easy to learn. The paddles are short and light, so they are simple to swing. The ball moves slower than a tennis ball, which gives new players time to reach it. Pickleball has a silly name, too.

3Players of all ages can join in. The court is small, so nobody has to run very far. A grandpa and a second grader can even play on the same team. My favorite court is next to a big oak tree.

4Getting started does not cost much. Many parks have courts that anyone can use for free. Players only need to bring paddles and a ball. My own paddle is green with white stars.

5Pickleball is easy to learn, everyone can play, and it costs little to start. Grab a paddle, find a court and have fun with your family!

Points and reasons

A point is an idea the author wants you to believe. A reason tells why the point is true. Answer each question.

1.
What is the author's main point in paragraph 1?
  • A. Pickleball is harder to learn than tennis.
  • B. Pickleball is the perfect sport for families.
  • C. Every town should build more pickleball courts.
  • D. Paddles work best when they are painted green.
2.
Match each point to the reason the author gives for it.
  1. Pickleball is easy to learn.
  2. Players of all ages can join in.
  3. Getting started does not cost much.
  1. A. Many park courts are free for anyone to use.
  2. B. New players have time to reach the slow ball.
  3. C. A grandpa and a second grader can be on one team.
3.
Each sentence comes from paragraph 2, 3 or 4. Does it give a reason for the point of its paragraph? Sort the sentences.
The paddles are short and light, so they are simple to swing.My favorite court is next to a big oak tree.Players only need to bring paddles and a ball.Pickleball has a silly name, too.My own paddle is green with white stars.The court is small, so nobody has to run very far.
Gives a reasonDoes not give a reason
4.
In paragraph 3, why does the author say that the court is small?
  • A. to show that players of all ages can join in
  • B. to explain where the net goes on the court
  • C. to tell why the ball is full of little holes
  • D. to show that a court costs a lot of money

Think about the reasons

Think about how the reasons help the author's points.

5.
Which new reason could the author add to paragraph 4 to support the point that getting started does not cost much?
  • A. Some players like to wear bright shirts on the court.
  • B. Pickleball games can be played in a gym or outside.
  • C. Families can borrow paddles instead of buying them.
  • D. Many players like to play early in the morning hours.
6.
What does the author do in the first sentence of paragraph 5?
  • A. gives a brand-new reason about special shoes
  • B. tells a story about a game at the park
  • C. explains how to keep score in a game
  • D. sums up all three points in one sentence
7.
Paragraph 2 gives two reasons that pickleball is easy to learn. Write the missing words. Use the words from paragraph 2.

The paddles are short and  . The ball moves   than a tennis ball.

8.
Which of the author's reasons would make your family want to try pickleball? Tell the reason and the point it supports.

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