Reading Comprehension

Front

Nanabozho's grandmother, Nokomis, made him paints from moonlight, shadows, and other elements, instructing him to 'make beauty' by painting flowers. How does he fail to follow her directions?

Back

He starts by painting a flower in a field.

Front

Nanabozho painted coneflower petals gently. What does 'gently' mean?

Back

using a light touch

Front

Meaning of 'clambered' in context: Sparrow hopped up branches while Nanabozho struggled after him.

Back

climbed awkwardly

Front

Sparrow flutters away from Nanabozho, causing a series of events.

Back

Nanabozho accidentally gets paint all over the trees.

Front

Simile: "like a rushing waterfall" describes the paint spill.

Back

Flows quickly and has great power.

Front

Nanabozho spilled paints, making trees beautiful. Maple, who forgave him first, is the prettiest. How does this story illustrate forgiveness?

Back

Nanabozho is forgiven despite causing a problem in his wish to beautify Sparrow.

Front

Roco, Phillipe’s cat, returned home after a year, surprising everyone. Why use phrases like 'to everyone’s amazement' and 'enormous surprise'?

Back

to show that the events are uncommon and important to the children

Front

I usually only hit singles, but this time I smacked the ball all the way to the moon. What do the words 'all the way to the moon' tell readers about the narrator?

Back

She is delighted that she hit the ball so far.

Front

Fall: town council spruced up courthouse clock tower with new paint.

Back

to make something look better

Front

Word indicating first-person point of view:

Back

I