Unit 2 Week 1 "Visitors in the Woods"

Gwen knew her father's warning was logical, but she still wanted a better look at the deer.

What does the root word logic explain about a logical action?

• It is easy

• It is quick

• It is dangerous

• It makes sense

What is the theme of this passage?

• People should respect animals that live in nature.

• People should be quiet when animals are around.

• Animals are more important than people.

• It is important to spend time outdoors.

Which evidence from the text best supports the theme of the passage?

• “About 100 feet ahead, a deer and her fawn cautiously stepped

  onto the trail.”

• “‘They are beautiful!’ Gwen said softly.”

• “It was a father and his son, who were laughing and joking around

  with each other.”

• “‘The animals live here and we are the visitors.’”

Read the sentence from the passage.

He spoke so loudly that Gwen thought he was deliberately trying to frighten the deer.

Which word has the same root word as deliberately?

• delicately

• deliberation

• lately

• rate

How do the actions of Gwen’s father support the theme of the passage?

Pick two choices.

• He points out the deer to Gwen.

• He takes Gwen hiking in the park.

• He hears a scuffling noise on the trail.

• He tells the man not to frighten the deer.

• He lowers his voice when animals are around