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Karate (Piper Welsh)

Karate (Piper Welsh)

Learn how to kick and punch safely in Karate (Piper Welsh). This exciting book shows children the basics of this popular martial art. You will read about the colorful belts and the hard work it takes to earn them. The easy sentences are perfect for kids building their reading confidence. It is a fun read for future black belts!

Lexile: 990L

Quiz

Question 1: What does "karate" mean?

elbows and kneesfocusmartial artempty hand

Question 2: Which of these is not part of karate training?

strengthflexibilityweaponsconcentration

Question 3: The "martial arts are about self defense". What does this mean?

never using your karate skills in the real worldattacking people who might hurt youdefending yourself against attack, not being the attackerusing karate to defend yourself against people insulting you

Question 4: What is the text in the red circle on page 4?

glossaryheadingextra informationcaption

Question 5: What is a "dojo"?

the training hallconcentrationthe karate teacherthe karate master

Question 6: Which of these words is different to the others?

boastingrestraintrespectpeace

Quiz

Question 1: What is a karate teacher called?

shihansenseidojokarate

Question 2: How do students show respect for their instructor?

they call them 'sir'they smile and wavethey look down at all timesthey bow

Question 3: Why is respect important in karate?

respect for other people leads to less violencerespect makes the student feel happyrespect is a form of attackrespect makes the instructor feel happy

Question 4: What type of text is at the top of page 7?

a glossary for the textlabels for the picturea caption for the picturea heading for the chapter

Question 5: Which of these is not a word which has a similar meaning to "sensei"?

teacherstudentinstructortutor

Question 6: What does "traditional" mean?

something is done because you are told tosomething different to what has been done beforesomething new and creativesomething with cultural meaning is handed down through time

Quiz

Question 1: What are the two types of stance?

upper and lower bodykick and punchoffensive and defensivestand or lie down

Question 2: Which word refers to the upper body?

kamaedojotachishihan

Question 3: The terms "offensive" and "defensive" are also used in American football. Why is this?

football is based on karatethey are very similar sportsboth sports have moves for attacking and for defendingboth sports are military sports

Question 4: What type of images are used here?

diagramsdrawingsphotospaintings

Question 5: What is a "stance"?

a way of standinga way of moving arounda point of viewa type of kick or punch

Question 6: Which word is most similar to "categories"?

clanstypescolorsgroups

Quiz

Question 1: Which statement is correct?

A punch is a type of strike.Strikes and punches are not the same thing.Strikes and punches are the same thing.A strike is a type of punch.

Question 2: Which part of the hand should hit in a punch?

the palmthe fingersthe knucklesthe thumb

Question 3: Why don't you curl your thumb inside your fingers to punch?

It looks silly.It will get hurt in there.It should go inside!It doesn't fit.

Question 4: Why is the word "extended" in bold on page 10?

it is in the glossaryit is the headingit is a mistakeit is the caption

Question 5: "One of the most basic strikes in karate is the straight punch." Which word below could replace the word _basic_ in this sentence?

unimportantminoressentialeasiest

Question 6: In karate, what is a punch?

an open-handed slap to the facea type of drink with fruit in ithitting a button with a fista quick, hard blow with the fist

Quiz

Question 1: What name is not used for the most famous strike in Karate?

ridge handkarate chopknife handelbow strike

Question 2: Which word is used for a back fist strike?

shihanurakentachikiai

Question 3: Why would you aim for the nose, temple or cheekbone with a back fist strike?

they are the hardest to hitthey are easily damagedthey stick out the mostthey are the toughest parts of the face

Question 4: What type of text is this?

procedureinformation reportdescriptionnarrative

Question 5: In this text, what is a "target"?

an animal you are aiming fora series of big red circlesan object you are aiming foran area of the body you are aiming for

Question 6: Maintain your balance so you can shift forward and back, right and left.' What phrase could replace _right and left_ here?

back and forthdiagonallyup and downside to side

Quiz

Question 1: Which of these is not a main kick in karate?

frontsideheelroundhouse

Question 2: How often is the World Karate Championships held?

every yearevery three yearsevery two yearsevery six months

Question 3: What would happen if you tried to kick with your toes?

your foot would turn the wrong waythey would do a lot of damage to your opponentyou would lose your balancethey would get hurt

Question 4: What sort of information is in this text?

factsfictionopinionstrue stories

Question 5: Which of these words does not belong with the others?

heeltoespalmball

Question 6: The roundhouse kick can be "extremely effective". What word could replace _effective_ here?

painfulquickharmfuluseful

Quiz

Question 1: What is not one of the three types of attack you can block?

puncheskickslowoverhead attacks

Question 2: How do you move in a low block?

an up and down motiona downward sweeping motiona side to side motionan up and outward sweeping motion

Question 3: Why are these defences called "blocks"?

you block the opponents' strikeyou close your eyes and block them outyou use a block of wood to hit the opponentyou make the shape of a block with your arm

Question 4: Who is this text written for?

childrenteenagersbabiesadults

Question 5: What is a "forearm"?

the section of arm between wrist and elbowthe area around the elbowthe section of arm between elbow and shoulderthe hand

Question 6: "You must learn to fend off attacks with special blocks." What does _fend off_ mean?

make a fencedefend againstrewardcommit

Quiz

Question 1: What is the belt on the karate uniform called?

danjudanobigi

Question 2: What is the highest ranking of belt you can get?

10th degree white belt7th degree white belt7th degree black belt10th degree black belt

Question 3: What personal traits would you need to achieve a black belt?

time and moneya sense of fun and responsibilityvanity and greeddetermination and commitment

Question 4: What is a glossary, as on page 23?

a list of words from the texta list of random words and their meaningsextra information on the topica list of words from the text and their meanings

Question 5: Which of these words does not belong with the others?

levelgradesmellrank

Question 6: In karate, what is a "uniform"?

a type of blocka set of clothes you are required to wear when traininga way of doing something so it is always the samea type of strike

Tag(s):Action Sports

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