Diorama Trouble

What does the word project mean in paragraph 1?

• a short story

• a task for school

• a type of building

• a science experiment

Paragraph 3 says, "Her mom came to check out the damage." Fill in the bubble before the words in paragraph 2 that tell what the word damage means.

"Oh no!" A) she exclaimed. The diorama B) she constructed for class C) lay in pieces on the floor. She was so sad. Now D) what was she going to do?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The word model has several meanings. Which meaning is used in paragraph 4?

• a small copy of something

• a particular type or version of a product

• an excellent example that should be copied by others

• someone who is paid to wear clothing or jewelry

Which sentence uses the same definition of the model as in Part A?

• My cousin is a model for a clothing store.

• The company just came out with a new model of its best-selling car.

• Our classroom is a model for the rest of the school because we are kind and studious.

• The builders showed us a model of what our house will look like when it is finished.

Fill in the bubble before the words in paragraph 5 that tell what the word materials means.

Her mom A) quickly gathered some materials B) they would need. Sydney found a new shoe box C) to use for the background. Then, her mom brought her some D) markers, scissors, fabric, and glue.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of these describes a wetland?

• animal

• habitat

• tree

• weather

What is the meaning of the word inhabitants as it is used in paragraph 14 of the passage?

• animals that live in a place

• types of places that are warm

• animals that prey on other animals

• places where plants and animals live

Which phrase from paragraph 14 best supports the meaning of inhabitants in Part A?

• "That would fit!"

• "belong there"

• "need each other"

• "plenty of bugs to eat"

In paragraph 14, Sydney's mother says, "A swamp sparrow needs a warm climate and plenty of bugs to eat." What does the word "climate" mean?

• the animals in a place

• the weather of a place

• the things an animal eats

• the type of home an animal has

Which sentence supports the meaning of climate in Part A?

• Sydney's mom talks about how warm a place is.

• Sydney's mom talks about animals that eat bugs.

• Sydney's mom compares swamp sparrows to parrots.

• Sydney's mom explains that animals live together for a reason.