Questioning:
Knowledge
- What is the title of this book?
- Who is the author?
- Who is the illustrator?
- What are some of the trick shots mentioned in the book?
- How many players started the Harlem Globetrotters?
- What was the first professional team that the Globetrotters played?
Comprehension
- What is the setting of the story? Where are some odd places they played?
- The text says “Abe Saperstein was a small man with a big dream.” What does that mean
- Why did the Harlem Globetrotters start adding fun trick shots?
- What problems did the Harlem Globetrotters face?
- Describe one of the Globetrotters and his special skill.
- What is significant about the Celtics choosing Chuck Cooper for their team?
- Why were the Globetrotter’s named “America’s Ambassadors of Goodwill.”?
Application
- Notice the Selected Sources and Credits at the end of the book. Why do you think the author included these?
- How would you research this topic if you wanted more information?
- Watch the Harlem Globetrotters! https://youtu.be/XF1bHxoG-tA
- Harlem Globetrotter’s Website https://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/
Analysis
- Read More about the Trotters.
- What details would you include if you were writing a follow up story to this one? Why?
- What would be a question to ask that would show a reader understood the story?
- Why do you think the author included a timeline with this story?
Creation
- If you were a Harlem Globetrotter what would your nickname be?
- What would be your specialty? Can you show us by acting it out?
Evaluation
- Is there anything you would change about this story to make it better? Explain.
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