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Give Pickleball a Try

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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?
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2.
Match each point to the reason the author gives for it.
3.
Each sentence comes from paragraph 2, 3 or 4. Does it give a reason for the point of its paragraph? Sort the sentences.
4.
In paragraph 3, why does the author say that the court is small?
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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?
Question 5 options
6.
What does the author do in the first sentence of paragraph 5?
Question 6 options
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.