Reading: Comprehension

Front

Narrator hadn't seen Abbie for 3 years due to moving away.

Back

because the narrator had to move away

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

Front

Narrator's palms are sweaty due to nervousness before meeting Abbie after three years.

Back

because she is nervous

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

Narrator's feelings about Abbie after 3 years apart.

Back

had a special friendship with Abbie.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

Narrator's feelings about seeing Abbie after 3 years.

Back

she and Abbie still get along.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

Legend of Dutch tradition: shoes by the hearth.

Back

Nicholas threw a bag of coins down the chimney.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

The legend of Santa Claus began with a kind, generous bishop named Nicholas, who was later named a saint. Dutch children placed shoes by the hearth for treats from St. Nicholas, known as 'Sinter Klass,' which evolved into Santa Claus in America.

Back

Life would be dull without Santa Claus.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

The legend of Santa Claus began with a 4th-century bishop, Nicholas, known for his kindness and generosity. He threw coins down a chimney for a needy family and was later named a saint. Dutch children placed shoes by the hearth on his saint's day, hoping for treats. The Dutch called him 'Sinter Klass,' which evolved into 'Santa Claus' in America.

Back

nonfiction

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Front

Rip Van Winkle walks through the Catskill Mountains, resting with a view of the Hudson River and surrounding landscape.

Back

the setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

Rip Van Winkle rests in the Catskill Mountains, viewing the calm Hudson River and soft clouds.

Back

He thinks it is peaceful.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

Rip Van Winkle walks through the woods and up the Catskill Mountains, resting with a view of the Hudson River and surrounding landscape.

Back

near the beginning

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3