The Shot, the Team, the Number: teacher key

Michael Jordan, grade 5 edition, written for 5th grade. Read about a shot by a 19-year-old, a team of NBA players and a retired number.

Read the book. Print this page for the key.

Questions and answers

1. How old was Michael Jordan when he hit his 1982 shot against Georgetown?
   • 19 (answer)
   • 21
   • 23
2. Where did the Bulls retire his number?
   • North Carolina
   • Chicago River
   • United Center (answer)
3. Who played on the first Dream Team?
   • College players
   • NBA players (answer)
   • Amateurs
4. In what year was he inducted into the Hall of Fame?
   • 1994
   • 2009 (answer)
   • 1992
5. In 1982, was Michael Jordan younger or older than 20?
   • Younger than 20 (answer)
   • Older than 20
   • Exactly 23

Words

• freshman: first-year
• retired: honored for good
• ceremony: a special event
• Finals: title series