Jamilla's Backyard Discovery (Readworks)

What was Jamilla doing under her favorite tree?

• Playing a video game

• Drawing pictures

• Reading a storybook

• Eating lunch

What did Jamilla often dig for in her backyard?

• Plants

• Worms

• Treasure

• Bugs

What did Jamilla find sticking out of the ground?

• A small shovel

• A piece of clay

• A storybook

• A dog chain

What color was the piece of clay Jamilla found?

• Red

• Yellow

• Green

• Blue

How many pieces of clay did Jamilla find in total?

• Five

• Three

• Four

• Six

What was etched into four of the six pieces of clay?

• Smiley faces

• Patterns of lines with letters

• Pictures

• Numbers

Who did Jamilla show the pieces of clay to?

• Her friend

• Her mother

• Her brother

• Her grandfather

What did Jamilla's grandfather show her after seeing the clay pieces?

• A map

• A family Bible

• A photo album

• A treasure chest

What did Jamilla and her grandfather discover about the letters on the clay?

• They formed a secret code

• They were in the same order as the letters in the Bible

• They were random

• They spelled Jamilla's name

What did Jamilla's grandfather use the clay pot for?

• To store water

• To plant seeds

• To keep coins

• To cook food