The million dollar shot by dan gutman is a charming story about friendship, integrity, and hard work. It includes vocabulary, comprehension questions including critical. It was one of the best fiction books ive read in a long time. Jun 04, 2009 more importantly, after our platoons engagement, there were no more mortar attacks on that road, said mcguire. Study flashcards on battle of the books soe 2016 the million dollar shot. Eddie won a poetry contest sponsored by a fatty snack company called finkles foods. The million dollar shot dan gutman in the book, the million dollar shot, a poor kid named eddie ball attempts to become a millionaire from making one free throw shot. While the million dollar shot earned much praise for mcguire and his sniper team. All he has to do is write the winning poem about finkles, a gooey candy, and hell get the chance to make a foul shot during the nba finals and win a million dollars. Jun 07, 2009 summary of the million dollar shot by dan gutman. With the same heightened suspense and intrigue that made her shadow children,i books including among the hidden bestsellers, acclaimed young adult author margaret peterson haddix presents the first entry in a thrilling new series. Pointofviewfrom whose point of view is this story told. Learn the million dollar shot with free interactive flashcards.
The kid with the best poem would be chosen to shoot the million dollar shot. This book won six state awards, all the way from california to connecticut. The million dollar shot abebooks passion for books. The million dollar shot million dollar series authors. She was also the one who helped him write the finkle poem that won him the opportunity to hit the million dollar shot. Apr 05, 2016 february 11, 1995 the first of three years in which the nba hosted the one million dollar shot contest came at halftime of the 1995 schick rookie game. Includes comprehension and discussion questions for each chapter, pre, during, and post reading activities, comprehension test, reflection journals and more.
The million dollar shot dan gutman snippet view 1997. Go ahead and find out how much do you know about your self and the world around you. Nov 21, 20 millionaire chip estens path to a million dollar shot nov. Free the million dollar shot worksheets and literature. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Eddie air ball wants to win the finkle foods poetry contest for a chance to sink a million dollar free throw at halftime of the nba finals. Jun 29, 2019 the kid with the best poem would be chosen to shoot the million dollar shot. Recorded books is the largest independent producer of audiobooks in the world. If you like basketball and like to read books about basketball then the million dollar shot is for you. The million dollar shot by pikney, 1997, hyperion books for children edition, in english 1st ed.
In the book, the million dollar shot, a boy named eddie ball sends in an entry to a poetry contest but he doesnt win. Use these questions and the activities that follow to get more out of the experience of reading the million dollar shot by dan gutman. Luckily, eddie has the help of his best friend, annie oakley stokely. Find out if eddie can make the million dollar shot and ruin his nemesis, mr. The million dollar shot test by super sickles teachers pay. Questions on the book called the million dollar shot. Battle of the books 34 grade 201617 practice questions. The million dollar shot is a childrens book written by. The prize was a chance to shoot a free throw shot during halftime at the first game of the nba finals. Major events protagonistantagonist some major events are, when eddie won the. I know the book does not mention the specific rules for the contest, other than its not open to employees of the company or their family members, but most of us know that, in a real life contest such as this, it is implied, if not outright stated, that the contest. I ran over and inspected the body of a young girl, about my age, i rolled her over and looked for a bullet wound. Can u write me a detailed summary of the million dollar shot by dan gutman.
Battle of the books soe 2016 the million dollar shot. Start studying battle of the books 34 grade 201617 practice questions. Choose from 332 different sets of the million dollar shot flashcards on quizlet. The million dollar shot new cover by dan gutman, 9781423100843, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The million dollar shot extension activity when eddie ball finds out about the finkles contesta a chance to win a million dollars just by sinking a foul shot at the nba finalsa he realizes it could be the end of his familys troubles. Eddie air ball wants to win the finkle foods poetry contest for a chance to sink a milliondollar free throw at halftime of the nba finals. The million dollar shot by dan gutman is a book that captured my interest right from the start. The million dollar shot dan gutman, 1997 paperback book. Free the million dollar shot worksheets and literature unit. It is held by over 1100 us and canadian libraries, according to worldcat. It was a surprise to both of them when they saw them kissing. The million dollar shot is no different, in which young eddie ball unexpectedly has the dan gutman writes books that kids want to read. Buy the million dollar shot million dollar series by dan gutman, gutman isbn. Eddie is an 11 year old boy and he is the main character of the book.
The book is obviously written with the knowledge that kids will be its main readers. The million dollar shot by dan gutman author number of pages main characters setting introduction how does the book begin. Millionaire chip estens path to a million dollar shot nov. The million dollar shot discussion guide scholastic. In 2014 his title, texas with love, which was the fourth book in the genius files series, made the new. It includes vocabulary, comprehension questions including critical thinking questions. Million dollar shot by dan gutman eddie ball has an opportunity to win a million dollars by sinking a foul shot during the halftime of the nba.
Will the previous game show champion be the second celebrity to see a million dollar question on who wants to be a. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. The million dollar shot news newspapers books scholar jstor april 2008 learn how and when to remove this template message the million dollar shot is a childrens story written by dan gutman. I recommend this book for reading out loud in your classroom.
This novel unit contains everything you need to teach the novel the million dollar shot by dan gutman. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If he made the foul shot at the nba finals he wins 1 million dollars. The million dollar shot by dan gutman, paperback barnes. You will be cheering on eddie and biting your nails with nervous energy, in his quest to win the money.
But someone really wants eddie to shoot an air ball on the big day, and will do anything to sabotage the million dollar shot. Explain why you think this point of view is best for this story. Eddie was sad that his father couldnt see him try to hit the million. Dan gutman also wrote the million dollar strike and the million dollar goal. He is the author of the baseball card adventures series, my weird school series, my weird school daze series. In 1994, he decided to switch to childrens fiction. I loved this book and even laughed out loud at some of the scenes. This study guide consists of approximately 35 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of million dollar throw. Dan gutman is the author of many novels for children, including four other million dollar books. A few days later eddies mom gets fired from the finkle company.
I didnt know what i had hit goose, investigate he looked at me and followed orders, and went to checkout what i hit. He vanished, looking up and barked a plea, whatever i hit i wasnt supposed to hit. The language is intelligent, yet not so difficult that young people will not be able to understand it. The million dollar shot new cover eddie ball believes he can solve his familys financial woes by sinking a million dollar halftime basket at the nba finals, but someone wants him to miss and will stop at nothing to keep eddie from winning. The million dollar shot is more than a sports book. The million dollar shot million dollar, book 1 by dan gutman.
More than anything, eddie ball wants to enter the finkles contest. Thirteen years ago, a plane materialized out of thin air with 36 babies on. The million dollar shot by dan gutman librarything. Hes not so sure he can write a winning poem, though. Our rbdigital platform distributes the broadest array of digital content typesincluding audiobooks, video, magazines, ebooks, education, and entertainmentall in one powerful app. Eddie gets to try to hit the million dollar shot because he entered a contest. He went to the nba finals to shoot a foul shot at half time for as million dollars. Dec 16, 2012 this novel unit contains everything you need to teach the novel the million dollar shot by dan gutman.
The million dollar strike, the million dollar goal, the million dollar kick, the million dollar shot. He wrote several nonfiction baseball books for adults, before changing his focus to nonfiction sports books for children. Dan gutman the book takes place in a trailer park in new york city, in modern times. Mar 31, 2008 the million dollar shot by dan gutman i have to write a brief paragraph summarizing the following. The book shows some minor signs of wear, but it is in overall good preowned. Especially cause im a very pick reader i think youll like this book. This book will turn your game around and make you into one of. When eddie was a little boy he didnt have such a great life because his dad died. Its such a fast paced book that i was able to read it in one sitting.
The million dollar shot discussion guide when eddie ball finds out about the finkles contesta a chance to win a million dollars just by sinking a foul shot at the nba finalsa he realizes it could be the end of his familys troubles. Use these questions and the activities that follow to get more out of the experience of reading the million dollar shot by dan gutman print the student handout pdf. The million dollar shot news newspapers books scholar jstor april 2008. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Thats why he did his million dollar series, where he puts readers into positions which they have the opportunity to win a million dollars. List two main characters and briefly describe each one. If he sinks a foul shot during the halftime of an nba game, he will win one million dollars. The million dollar shot novel unit by jennifer mcfarland tpt. Annie came to watch eddie try to hit the million dollar shot. This comprehensive book test on the novel the million dollar shot by dan gutman includes the following. The million dollar shot is a childrens book written by dan gutman. After basketball practice eddie decided to eat a hearty dinner. It is a story about a young boy who gets a chance to make a basketball shot for a million dollars.
Other themes include losing friends, the courage it takes for a boy to be friends with a girl, healthy verses unhealthy chemicalfilled snacks, and making difficult choices with honesty and integrity. Eddie asked annie to help him write the poem and he won the finkle contest which means he was now in the million dollar shot contest. Main conflicts internal, external or both please if you give me all four i will give you best answer on all the questions u answer. The million dollar shot by dan gutman scholastic teacher store. The million dollar shot million dollar series by dan gutman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Quizmoz offers one of the internets largest collection of tests for you to exercise your grey cells. Elevenyearold eddie gets a chance to win a million dollars by sinking a foul shot at the national basketball.