The Raft Comprehension Check

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What is the lesson of a story?

Back

The lesson of the story is the author's message to you, the reader.

Front

Why does the raft come floating down the river?

Back

Grandma released the raft upstream to give Nicky some adventures for the summer.

Front

Why doesn't Nicky want to spend the summer with his Grandma?

Back

Nicky thinks he will be bored, she doesn't even have a television, and there are no kids for him to play with at the river.

Front

What supplies does Grandma provide Nicky with for his adventures?

Back

Grandma provides snorkel, art supplies, and lunches.

Front

How would you describe Grandma's personality?

Back

Grandma is patient.

Front

What does it mean to have a lesson in a story?

Back

A lesson in a story teaches the reader something important or gives a moral message.

Front

What is an adventure?

Back

An adventure is an exciting or unusual experience.

Front

What does it mean to be bored?

Back

To be bored means to feel uninterested or tired of something.

Front

What is the role of a character in a story?

Back

A character is a person or animal that takes part in the action of a story.

Front

What is the setting of a story?

Back

The setting is where and when the story takes place.