Unit 6 - Woodpecker and Sugar Maple

In this passage, why does the Woodpecker call all of his cousins?

• A)to introduce Sugar Maple to some new friends

• B) to keep the cousins away from Sugar Maple

• C) to eat the beetles and grubs from Sugar Maple’s branches

• D) to teach Sugar Maple about his sap

Part A

Which sentence BEST explains the theme of the passage?

• Be kind to your friends.

• It is important to help others.

• Small creatures can be strong too.

• No one likes someone who bosses them around.

Part B

Which evidence BEST supports the answer to Part A?

• Beetles and grubs came and bored into him and made him itchy.

• "Help me," Sugar Maple said to the deer.

• "There is nothing we can do," they said, too.

• Sugar Maple remembered what Woodpecker had done for it.

What can you infer about Sugar Maple based on this story?

•  Sugar Maple is kind to all animals

• Sugar Maple appreciates Woodpecker.

• Sugar Maple doesn't trust Woodpecker.

• Sugar Maple is mean because no one helped.

Which sentence belongs in a summary of this passage?

• Woodpecker was thirsty.

• Sugar Maple was tall and beautiful.

• Sugar Maple asks the deer for help.

• Sugar Maple was able to repay Woodpecker's kindness.

What natural event is this legend trying to explain?

• Why insects live in trees.

• Why deer don't like trees.

• Why trees loose their leaves in fall.

• Why woodpeckers take sap from sugar maples.

Lila was nervous about the big talent show. She practiced her song every night, but when she stood on the stage, she forgot all the words. Then she saw her little brother smiling in the front row, and she started to sing again.

Question:
What does this story show about Lila?

• A. She doesn't care about her brother’s opinion.

• B. She gets upset when things go wrong.

• C. She gains confidence from her brother’s support.

• D. She wants to do another talent show in the furture.

Lila was nervous about the big talent show. She practiced her song every night, but when she stood on the stage, she forgot all the words. Then she saw her little brother smiling in the front row, and she started to sing again.

Question:
What is the theme of this story?

• A. Practice makes perfect.

• B. Family can give us strength during difficult times.

• C. It’s okay to quit when things get hard.

• D. Talent shows are harder than they seem.

Read the passage below:

"Maggie loved helping her grandmother in the garden. One day, her grandmother gave her a small section to grow her own flowers. Maggie chose sunflowers and cared for them until they grew tall and bright. She felt proud of her work and loved how her flowers made the garden cheerful."

Which of the following BEST summarizes the passage?

• A. Maggie loved planting sunflowers because they were her favorite flower.

• B. Maggie helped her grandmother in the garden and was given a section to grow her own sunflowers, which made her proud.

• C. Maggie’s grandmother grew sunflowers because they made the garden cheerful.

• D. Maggie learned to take care of plants and became the best gardener in her town.