Journeys Grade 1 Lesson 21 - Reading Comprehension

Who are the MAIN characters in this story?

• Frog and Pal

• Toad and Frog

• Frog and the seeds

What does Toad wish for at the START of the story?

• a pal

• a garden

• a bit to eat

How does Frog show he is a good friend to Toad?

• Frog gives Toad seeds

• Frog tells Toad to go away

• Frog lets Toad water the garden

What is the MAIN problem in the story?

• Frog tricks Toad

• Toad does not want to work

• Toad's seeds do not grow fast

Why does Frog tell Toad to leave the seeds along for a few days?

• to make Toad mad

• to give them time to grow

• to put more seeds in the ground

What does Toad do AFTER Frog says the seeds are afraid to grow?

• He puts water on them

• He goes out to jump on them

• He sings, reads, and plays music for them

The author repeats the words "all the next day" in the story. What does this show?

• Toad is mad.

• Time goes by.

• Spring will come.

Toad keeps saying the words "start growing." What does Toad not understand?

• Seeds will not grow right away.

• Seeds like to grow in the ground.

• Seeds must have a friend sing to them.

What takes place at the END of the story?

• Toad sings.

• The seeds grow.

• The sun comes out.

What does Toad think about growing seeds at the END of the story?

• It is fun.

• It is lots of work.

• It is a good way to get a nap.