Diary of the Spider

Why does Spider make flash cards?

• to learn how to spin

• to learn how to catch the wind

• to learn about insects

Why does Spider learn to stop, drop, and run?

• so that he won't get vacuumed up

• so that he will be safe in a fire

• so that he will not be eaten by Daddy Longlegs

Why does Spider molt in the story?

• because he has grown to big for his skin

• because it is time for him to change color

• because he wants to be different

Why does Fly go into the tree house?

• Her feelings are hurt.

• She is afraid of Daddy Longlegs.

• She does not want to play with Spider.

What does Grampa want to teach to the spiders?

• Spiders and insects are different.

• Flies are arachnids.

• Spider tastes better with a little barbecue sauce.

Who are the main characters?

• Fly and her mom

• Spider and Grampa

• Spider and Fly

Grampa taught Spider the secret to a long life.

Which was Grampa's secret?

• Never fall asleep in a shoe.

• Never play with insects.

• Never get close to a vacuum.

What did Spider learn about vacuums?

• Vacuums are used for cleaning.

• Vacuums are very dangerous.

• Vacuums are used by humans.

Choose one of the things that scare Spider.

• People with big feet

• Fly's mom

• Tiny bugs

What does Fly write in her own flash card?

• catch the wind

• fly

• run