Match It Up!

Analyze character motivation and conflict in this 7th-grade ELA worksheet!

The description of Coach Armstrong emphasizes Kirby's -- disappointment that a new coach has been assigned to his class frustration that the coach takes a long time to begin the tryouts assurance in his decision to not try out for the team excitement about having a chance to perform for a new coach Which event from the story shows that Bragger's attitude about playing basketball is different from Kirby's? Bragger picking up the ball after Kirby misses a basket Bragger claiming not to know several basic basketball facts agger acting as if he doesn't care that he misses a basket Bragger passing the basketball to Kirby after taking a shot How does the setting contribute to Kirby's conflict in the story? It makes him feel insecure about his basketball skills It allows him to share information about his favorite basketball players It forces him to have an uncomfortable conversation with the coach It gives him an opportunity to learn from skilled basketball players