Build a Sand Castle Third Informational Comprehension

Did you read the text?

• yes

• no

What is the main reason to shape the pile of the sand like a bowl?

• to give the sand castle a round shape

• to help get the entire pile of sand wet

• to form a wall around the castle

• to make it easier to stack the sand

What does the illustration next to Step 4 help you understand?

• why the sand piles needs to be shaped like a bowl

• how large the base of the sand castle should be

• where to build the base of the sand castle

• how the sand stays in the shape of the container

According to the Tips and Tricks sidebar, what is one way the funnel can be used?

• to pour water onto the sand pile

• to draw an outline in the sand

• to form a pointed roof on the castle

• to make round shapes in the sand

Which of the following tells how this passage is organized?

• It compares building sand castles to building real castles.

• It gives steps to follow to create your own sand castle.

• It explains what happens when water is added to sand.

• It describes different activities you can do at the beach.

What is the meaning of the word "container" in Step 4?

• a type of funnel

• a type of tower

• a place to hold things

• a tool for parking down sand

Which sentence from the passage best supports that a container holds things?

• "First, fill a bucket with sand."

• "Then, turn the bucket, upside down, and place it on top of the base."

• "Your sand tower should now be on top of your base."

• "Use shells or colorful pebbles to decorate the roof and walls."