Pokey and the Spelling Test

Here are some events that happened in the story. Please put them in the correct time order.

• • Pokey realizes he didn't study for the spelling test.

• 1. Pokey sees spelling words on the blackboard.

• Pokey gets help from Sophie and aces the spelling test.

• 1. Pokey finds an old drum at the dump.

• • Pokey goes to Lily's house for cookies.

What did Pokey do with the drum?

• Thumped it lightly

• Left it at the dump

• Ignored it

What did Pokey forget to do before the spelling test?

• Play with his drum

• Study his spelling words

• Take a nap

What did Pokey do to thank Sophie?

• Gave her a hug

• Gave her a drum

• Gave her cookies

What did Pokey do differently before the second spelling test?

• Played more

• Studied a little each day

• Ignored the test again

How did Pokey feel when he got a perfect score on the spelling test?

• Sad

• Proud

• Angry

1. Can you explain why going to Lily's house instead of studying might not have been the best choice for Pokey? What could he have done differently?

1. What do you think Pokey learned about making choices and getting things done? How can he use this lesson in the future?

Match the following

• to wing sth.

• 
• sound like

• 
• the rest of

• 
• confused

• 
• memorize

• 

Pokey knew he should study, but going to the dump​ (a)   more fun. He found a cool drum and played it all day! When he tried to ​ (b)   his spelling words, but he felt a bit ​ (c)   . In the test, he spelled every word wrong ​ (d)   "drum." Ms. Hoot said, "Don't ​ (e)   it; study!" Keep having fun and learning!

• sounded like
• memorize
• confused
• except for
• wing