He watched the rope jumpers and had an urge to get into their game. His sudden, untimed move broke the rhythm. One girl threw down the rope and chased Justin, shouting, “You better stay out of our game!”Justin ran fast, laughing at her. The girl soon gave up and went back to turn the rope for her friends. Justin returned to the basketball court. He zigzagged, dribbling the ball. Then he tried making long shots and missed them all. At the free-throw line he tossed twice and missed. Disgusted, he dribbled around the court again.
The August sun moved far westward. Rolling hills in the distance cast shadowy shades of purple. The playground was now quiet, deserted. Justin tossed for the basket. He hit. He tossed two more perfect shots and decided it was time to leave.
Comprehension Questions
1. The rolling hills in the distance cast shadowy shades of what color?
A. Pink
B. Blue
C. Purple
A. He could not see to shoot the basketball because the sun was in his eyes
B. The playground was empty, everyone left.
C. He had to use the bathroom
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Vocabulary
4. List any vocabulary words below.