RL.2.1

When does this story take place?

• on the first Saturday that it snowed.

• on Kyle's birthday.

• with a snowman.

• after they have lunch

What kind of contest were the kids having?

• snowball fight

• snowman contest

• stick building

Why were they having this contest?

• They didn't like each other.

• They wanted to have something to do.

• They both thought they could make the best snowman.

Who won the contest?

• Kyle

• Beth

• The snowman

• Both of them won

Mina went to Yesenia’s house after school. First, the girls played house. Then, they played catch. Mina and Yesenia had lots of fun. Mina was sad when she had to leave. “Can Yesenia come to my house for dinner on Saturday to play cards?” Mina asked. Mina was happy when Yesenia’s mother said, “Yes.”

What do Mina and Yesenia play first?

• school

• cards

• house

• catch

Omar was carrying books home from the town library. When he got home, he saw something on his front lawn. It was bright and flat. “A penny!” Omar shouted. The head was facing up. That meant good luck! Omar hoped he would have luck later on that evening when he played soccer in the park.

Where did Omar find the penny?

• the town library

• at home

• soccer field

• after the soccer game

Dallas knew today would be great. Nana was taking him to pick apples. Then, Nana was going to bake them into an apple pie. His mom had bought milk yesterday. She was going to make ice cream! Everyone would eat pie and ice cream after dinner. Dallas was very excited.

Who is making ice cream?

• Mom

• Grandpa

• Nana

• Dallas

It is cold outside today, so children stay inside to play. There is no wind.

There is no rain. We are inside—

Oh, what a pain!

Why do the children stay inside?

• the wind

• It's cold outside

• the rain

• they wanted to play

Axel visited Uncle Will’s farm. There were dogs, cats, cows and sheep. Axel liked feeding the cows and petting the sheep.

Based on the details, what animal would Axel not find at the farm?

• sheep

• cows

• chickens

• cats

Jackson heard a funny sound coming from the barn. “What could it be?” he wondered. Jackson opened the barn door. As soon as the door was open, something ran out! Jackson smiled. “It is only you, Sparky,” he said as he hugged his dog close.

Why did Jackson smile?

• it was his birthday

• the funny sound

• he saw Sparky his dog

• the barn door