RL 7.2 : Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text
RL 7.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Read the passage “The Decision.” After reading the passage, answer the questions below.
The Decision

It was the clove of seasons when summer melts into fall and the leaves on the maples turn from deep army green to vibrant fire-red and burnt orange. Walking home, shuffling through the leaves, past the fire station, past the grocery store, and onto the asphalt road to the houses in his small neighborhood, Eduardo had a lot on his mind. A lot other than solving for X and finishing his persuasive essay for Friday. He had been shooting hoops since he was little.
When Eduardo barely started kindergarten, his father had bought him a little plastic basketball set for the concrete patio. Many other friends had been tearing up the soccer field or bouncing off of each other on the gridiron, but not Eduardo. From Kobe to Lebron to the Lopez brothers, basketball was his calling. The hoop had evolved into a bona-fide fiberglass backboard and rim on the front of various garages—wherever they moved—when Eduardo was in elementary and middle school. For many years, Eduardo had been perfecting his lay-in, his jump shot, and his outside shooting because being only average height meant Eduardo knew that his abilities lay in scoring from the outside or using a laser shot to find a teammate who was positioned near the hoop.
As a new member of the school and a prospective member of its state-champion basketball team, Eduardo had been working on perfecting everything basketball. In the pickup games around the school, he was always one of the first ones chosen. And in his church basketball league, he was the second leading scorer. But as a sophomore, he had moved to this high school during the summer, and he knew very few people.
Inner thoughts tormented his decision. Could he make the team? Would they even want him in their lineup? Self-doubt plagued Eduardo and his upcoming decision. Tryouts

would be next week. What if he tried for the team, and didn’t make it? Would Papa disapprove? Would the cute girl in biology—Evelyn—the one that he was partners with, would she not want to talk to him? Would he have to tell his mother as she tried not to share her
sadness. She, who believed that the light of God filled everyone and told Eduardo to pursue his dreams no matter what. Eduardo knew that making the team meant more than talent. It showed connections, friends, networking, many of the things his family of eight lacked in their new neighborhood.
But Eduardo also knew that this was a very rare chance to fulfill a lifelong dream. He would not play basketball in college, but he could make some great friends and memories this way. And his outside shooting percentage was 0.48, which was pretty amazing. The middle school PE teacher told him so. In fact, it was Mr. Morgan who had taken an interest in Eduardo, and he was one of the assistants for the varsity basketball team. So, Eduardo reasoned, this decision is all mine—Do I worry about disappointing others or do I worry about disappointing myself?
“Eduardo, please don’t drop your bookbag in the hallway,” his mother called as he closed the door. Coming from the kitchen, she drew closer. “Eduardo—did you hear me? What do you have on your mind—you seem so far away?”
“Nothing much, mom.” Eduardo replied. “I think I need to take care of myself for a little while and shoot some hoops. I promised I will get to my homework right after dinner.”
“Sure, Eduardo. Just don’t forget to do your chores.”
“No problem, Mom. I understand my commitments to the family and to myself,” he replied with a smile. “You are important but, on this matter, I think I come first.”
--Sandra K. Stroup

1. Question: What is the theme of this passage?
Write your response in a complete sentence and be sure to include the title of the article in your response.
2. Question: Provide one text-based evidence to support your idea of the theme.
Write your response in a complete sentence.
3. Question: In 1-2 sentences explain how the theme is significant to the story.

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RL 7.2 : Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text
RL 7.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Read the passage “The Decision.” After reading the passage, answer the questions below.
The Decision

It was the clove of seasons when summer melts into fall and the leaves on the maples turn from deep army green to vibrant fire-red and burnt orange. Walking home, shuffling through the leaves, past the fire station, past the grocery store, and onto the asphalt road to the houses in his small neighborhood, Eduardo had a lot on his mind. A lot other than solving for X and finishing his persuasive essay for Friday. He had been shooting hoops since he was little.
When Eduardo barely started kindergarten, his father had bought him a little plastic basketball set for the concrete patio. Many other friends had been tearing up the soccer field or bouncing off of each other on the gridiron, but not Eduardo. From Kobe to Lebron to the Lopez brothers, basketball was his calling. The hoop had evolved into a bona-fide fiberglass backboard and rim on the front of various garages—wherever they moved—when Eduardo was in elementary and middle school. For many years, Eduardo had been perfecting his lay-in, his jump shot, and his outside shooting because being only average height meant Eduardo knew that his abilities lay in scoring from the outside or using a laser shot to find a teammate who was positioned near the hoop.
As a new member of the school and a prospective member of its state-champion basketball team, Eduardo had been working on perfecting everything basketball. In the pickup games around the school, he was always one of the first ones chosen. And in his church basketball league, he was the second leading scorer. But as a sophomore, he had moved to this high school during the summer, and he knew very few people.
Inner thoughts tormented his decision. Could he make the team? Would they even want him in their lineup? Self-doubt plagued Eduardo and his upcoming decision. Tryouts

would be next week. What if he tried for the team, and didn’t make it? Would Papa disapprove? Would the cute girl in biology—Evelyn—the one that he was partners with, would she not want to talk to him? Would he have to tell his mother as she tried not to share her
sadness. She, who believed that the light of God filled everyone and told Eduardo to pursue his dreams no matter what. Eduardo knew that making the team meant more than talent. It showed connections, friends, networking, many of the things his family of eight lacked in their new neighborhood.
But Eduardo also knew that this was a very rare chance to fulfill a lifelong dream. He would not play basketball in college, but he could make some great friends and memories this way. And his outside shooting percentage was 0.48, which was pretty amazing. The middle school PE teacher told him so. In fact, it was Mr. Morgan who had taken an interest in Eduardo, and he was one of the assistants for the varsity basketball team. So, Eduardo reasoned, this decision is all mine—Do I worry about disappointing others or do I worry about disappointing myself?
“Eduardo, please don’t drop your bookbag in the hallway,” his mother called as he closed the door. Coming from the kitchen, she drew closer. “Eduardo—did you hear me? What do you have on your mind—you seem so far away?”
“Nothing much, mom.” Eduardo replied. “I think I need to take care of myself for a little while and shoot some hoops. I promised I will get to my homework right after dinner.”
“Sure, Eduardo. Just don’t forget to do your chores.”
“No problem, Mom. I understand my commitments to the family and to myself,” he replied with a smile. “You are important but, on this matter, I think I come first.”
--Sandra K. Stroup

1. Question: What is the theme of this passage?
Write your response in a complete sentence and be sure to include the title of the article in your response.
2. Question: Provide one text-based evidence to support your idea of the theme.
Write your response in a complete sentence.
3. Question: In 1-2 sentences explain how the theme is significant to the story.

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