U6W2 The Big Blizzard

U6W2 The Big Blizzard

By Reyn Ojiri

​Easy questions

Multiple Choice

What is the theme of a story?

• the message or lesson

• where the story takes place

• the main idea

• important characters

Multiple Choice

What was the story mostly about?

• a hurricane

• a tsunami

• a blizzard

• a tornado

Multiple Choice

Why were Rosa and Eddie astonished and amazed when they went outside?

• they had been inside for over a week

• there was a wall of snow several feet high

• they could not see anything

• they were separated from their mom

Multiple Choice

What did the TV reporter say was on the way?

• a tornado

• a blizzard

• a thunderstorm

• Santa Clause

Multiple Choice

What did Mama, Rosa, and Eddie do to get rid of the snow by their house?

• buy new clothes to stay warm

• go back inside because it was too cold

• shovel snow

• throw snowballs at each other

Multiple Choice

Who did Rosa and Eddie help?

• their neighbors

• their park

• their school

• their garden

​Harder questions...

Multiple Choice

What is a possible theme of the story?

• life is more important than wealth

• always think before you act

• it is important to protect the environment

• it is important to help one another during emergencies

Multiple Choice

One theme of The Big Blizzard could be helping people in need and being kind may lead to good things. Which sentence from the text supports the theme?

• "We are out of milk and bread, so I need to try to get to Maria's Market," said Mama.

• "It's such a relief and comfort to finally be home," said Papa.

• "Mr. Colon, may we borrow your shovels, por favor?" asked Rosa. "I think we need to give Mrs. Sanchez a hand."

• "Oh please, take us outside! We can all go to the store together!" said Eddie.

Multiple Choice

Which text detail relates to the author's central message?

• "Will Papa ever get home from work?"

• "Help each other in the face of disaster."

• "Mama gave Rosa a big hug."

• "He is stranded, but don't worry."

Multiple Choice

Which detail does not support the author's central message?

• "I think we need to give Mrs. Sanchez a hand."

• "Who wants to help dig out?"

• "We are out of milk and bread."

• "Mrs. Sanchez was very grateful for their help."