The Robin

The Robin (Decodable 9)

by Joe Richards

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statement best describes Kent?

• a snail

• a flower

• a robin

Multiple Choice

Why does Kent come out in the spring?

• he likes to see the sun shine

• he likes the cold

• he doesn't like the weather

Multiple Choice

Cause and effect: The cause is "I must make a new nest." What is the effect?

• He ruined his nest

• he looks for scraps and plants

• he went to the store

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes how does Kent wants his nest ?

• soft

• huge

• small

Multiple Choice

What does Kent see by the pond?

• frogs

• squirrels

• fish

Multiple Choice

"Just then a dog sprints out of the grass." Which statement best describes sprints?

• quick run

• jumps surprised

• eats

Multiple Choice

What does the dog do when he sees Kent?

• start barking

• run away

• want to play

Multiple Choice

What happened to Kent after the dog bumped into him?

• he flew up

• he started crying

• he landed in the pond

Multiple Choice

Why is it a problem that Kent is in the pond?

• he will make a mess

• he can not swim

• he loves the water

Multiple Choice

What lands by Kent?

• a big red strap

• another bird

• leaves from the tree

Multiple Choice

Who helped Kent get out of the pond?

• two kids

• the cat

• the frog

Multiple Choice

"He has a scrape on his leg" Which statement best describes scrape?

• a bug

• a cut or scratch

• a hair strand

Multiple Choice

Where is Kent safe?

• no where

• in the pond

• on the grass

Multiple Choice

Why is Kent glad the kids came?

• they helped his scrape

• they gave him money

• they fed him

Multiple Choice

What is the author's purpose of the text?

• inform

• entertain

• persuade