Journeys Grade 2 Lesson 01 - Reading Comprehension

What do Henry's parents say when Henry tells them he wants a brother?

• "Maybe"

• "Okay"

• "Sorry"

Why does Henry want to move to a different street?

• He has no friends on his street.

• He is afraid of the dogs on his street.

• He doesn't like the houses on his street.

What does Henry say AFTER his parents say they will not move to a different street?

• "Sorry"

• "I want to hug you!"

• "I want to have a dog"

First: ___

Next: Henry says he wants to live on a different street.

Last: Henry says he wants to have a dog.

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Which idea fits in the blank?

• Henry says he wants a brother.

• Henry says he doesn't want a short dog.

• Henry says he wants to hug his parents.

What does Henry do AFTER his parents say he can have a dog?

• He hugs them.

• He asks for a brother.

• He jumps up and down.

Read these sentences from the story.

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"Not just any dog," said Henry.

"Not a short one," he said.

"Not a curly one," he said.

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The author repeats the word "not." What does this show yo about Henry?

• He does not want a dog.

• He does not care which dog he gets.

• He is very careful about choosing a dog.

First: Mudge grows out of his puppy cage.

Next: ___

Last: Mudge stops growing.

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Which idea goes in the blank?

• Henry finds Mudge.

• Mudge licks Henry and sits on him.

• Mudge grows out of seven collars in a row.

Read these sentences from the story.

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He grew out of his puppy cage.

He grew out of his dog cage.

He grew out of seven collars in a row.

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The author repeats the words "He grew out of." What does this show you about Mudge?

• He does not like his toys.

• He only grows a little bit.

• He keeps growing bigger.

What is Mudge like AFTER he stops growing?

• He is short.

• He has curly hair.

• He stand three feet tall.

How does Henry feel at the end of the story?

• glad that Mudge is not short

• sad because Mudge has changed

• worried that Mudge will sit on him.