The Raft Comprehension Check

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

• She doesn't even have a television.

• Nicky thinks he will be bored.

• There are no kids for him to play with at the river.

• All of the above.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which word best describes Grandma's personality?

• angry

• patient

• energetic

• plain

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Why is Nicky angry the first few times he hangs out at the river?

• He thinks it's too hot.

• He is scared of all the animals.

• He can't catch any fish and he is bored.

• He isn't angry, just sad.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is most likely the reason the raft comes floating down the river?

• a big storm sent it down the river.

• the otters bit through a rope that it was tied up with

• it was part of a building that fell off into the river.

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

How can you tell Nicky is excited about the raft?

• He rushed out to check on the raft first thing in the morning.

• The author tells you he is excited.

• He hollers at Grandma to "hurry up!"

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What supplies does Grandma provide Nicky with for his adventures?

• snorkel

• art supplies

• lunches

• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Why is the fawn a special creature to Nicky?

• He thinks she is beautiful

• He helped saved her life

• He watched her come into the world

• He got to feed her and giver her a bath

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does the main character change throughtout The Raft?

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What does the river teach Nicky?

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9