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Let's Play Basketball!

LLaura
Lower Elementary
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1 min read
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Basketball Fun

Basketball is a fun game! Two teams play against each other. They try to score points. Points are made by shooting a ball. The ball goes through a hoop.

Each team has players. The players run and bounce the ball. This is called dribbling. They pass the ball to each other too.

To score, players shoot the ball. They aim for the hoop. When the ball goes in, it's a basket! That team gets points.

Sometimes, players try to take the ball. They can't hit or push other players. That's a foul. If someone makes too many fouls, they can't play anymore.

Basketball is a game of teamwork. Players must work together. They need to pass and help each other score. It's exciting to watch and play!

Remember to be a good sport! Have fun playing basketball with your friends.

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Glossary
Dribbling:
Bouncing the ball while running.
Hoop:
The ring players try to shoot the ball through.
Foul:
Breaking a rule in the game.
Teamwork:
Working together with others.
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About this instructions passage for Lower Elementary

“Let's Play Basketball!” is a instructions reading passage about Basketball, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minutes to read (142 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.

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What reading level is “Let's Play Basketball!”?

It’s written for Lower Elementary — a instructions text about Basketball, about a 1-minute read (142 words).

What’s included with this passage?

An illustrated reading passage, a glossary of key terms, comprehension questions with an answer key, and an interactive quiz.

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