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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?

martial artfocuselbows and kneesempty hand

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

flexibilityweaponsstrengthconcentration

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

using karate to defend yourself against people insulting younever using your karate skills in the real worldattacking people who might hurt youdefending yourself against attack, not being the attacker

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

glossarycaptionextra informationheading

Question 5: What is a "dojo"?

the karate teacherthe karate masterthe training hallconcentration

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

restraintpeacerespectboasting

Quiz

Question 1: What is a karate teacher called?

senseikaratedojoshihan

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

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

Question 3: Why is respect important in karate?

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

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

labels for the picturea glossary for the texta heading for the chaptera caption for the picture

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

studenttutorteacherinstructor

Question 6: What does "traditional" mean?

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

Quiz

Question 1: What are the two types of stance?

upper and lower bodystand or lie downkick and punchoffensive and defensive

Question 2: Which word refers to the upper body?

dojokamaetachishihan

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

they are very similar sportsboth sports have moves for attacking and for defendingboth sports are military sportsfootball is based on karate

Question 4: What type of images are used here?

drawingspaintingsphotosdiagrams

Question 5: What is a "stance"?

a type of kick or puncha way of standinga way of moving arounda point of view

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

groupstypescolorsclans

Quiz

Question 1: Which statement is correct?

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

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

the fingersthe knucklesthe thumbthe palm

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

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

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

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

easiestunimportantessentialminor

Question 6: In karate, what is a punch?

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

Quiz

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

knife handkarate chopridge handelbow strike

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

shihantachikiaiuraken

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

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

Question 4: What type of text is this?

descriptionnarrativeinformation reportprocedure

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

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

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

side to sideback and forthdiagonallyup and down

Quiz

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

sideroundhousefrontheel

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

every three yearsevery two yearsevery yearevery six months

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

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

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

factsfictiontrue storiesopinions

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

palmheelballtoes

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

quickusefulpainfulharmful

Quiz

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

punchesoverhead attackskickslow

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

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

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

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

Question 4: Who is this text written for?

teenagersbabiesadultschildren

Question 5: What is a "forearm"?

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

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

defend againstmake a fencerewardcommit

Quiz

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

obijudangidan

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

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

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

a sense of fun and responsibilitydetermination and commitmentvanity and greedtime and money

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

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

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

smellgraderanklevel

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

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

Tag(s):Action Sports

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