Reading Comprehension Skills and Strategies - Level 5

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1

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Directions:

Date:

Carefully observe these pictures and read the information below. Note the
similarities and differences between these two sports on the lines below.

Take it from me, pal. Look for things that are
the same and different when you compare and
contrast things.

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Baseball is a team
sport. The object of the
game is to hit the ball so the
other team can’t catch it and run
around the bases until you reach
home. There are nine innings in
a baseball game, unless there is
a tie, and then you may go into
extra innings. There is a lot of
running in baseball. Baseball
equipment includes: bats, balls,
gloves, and cleats. Baseball is
played on grass and Astroturf.


Golf is an individual sport.
The object of the game is
to hit the little ball
with the club as
few times as possible
to get it into the hole. There is a
lot of walking in golf. Golfers
need clubs, balls, and cleats. Golf
is played on grass courses, unless
you’re playing miniature
golf. That’s played on Astro-
turf or green cement.

Baseball vs. Golf

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