Day 8

Theme

What is a possible theme for this story?

• Don't jump to conclusions.
• Be a good friend.
• Be responsible.
• Practice integrity.

Sequence and Plot Elements

What did Callie do before discovering what was in the grass?

• Stayed as far away as possible.
• Threw things at the grass.
• Tried to get a better look.
• Snuck away and let Moosh figure it out.

Context Clues

In the passage, what does the word intently mean?

• Carelessly
• Quickly
• Casually
• Carefully

Imagery and Figurative Language

What is an example of a simile from the story?

• Quiet as a mouse
• Buried as far as it could get
• Silent as possible
• Froze as her imagination went wild

Character Relationships

Why was Callie worried that it might be a snake or a toad?

• She has seen snakes in the yard before.
• She has been reading about toads and snakes.
• She didn't want Moosh to get hurt.
• She has a fear of snakes.

Retelling and Paraphrasing

How would you paraphrase the last paragraph of this story?

• She squashed the snail to safety and returned to the house with Moosh.
• She carried Moosh to safety and returned to the house.
• She carried the snail to safety and returned to the house with Moosh.
• She carried Moosh safety and returned to the yard with the snail.

Making Inferences

Based on the story, how do you think Callie feels about Moosh?

• She does not like her staying close to her.
• She thinks she is badly behaved.
• She wishes she had a different dog.
• She loves and cares for her.

Details and Key Ideas

What detail from the text supports the idea that Annie thinks there is a time to play video games?

• Annie wasn’t much for online games when the weather was so nice, she thought they were better saved for when it was too cold to go outside.
• Every year Annie could not wait until summer when her mom would load up their car and the family would make the long trip to the city to stay with her maternal aunt.
• Annie was a remarkable young girl who worked hard in school, but liked to play hard when on vacation.
• When Jeff finally made his way to her front stoop Annie jumped up to give him a hug, but instead of hugging her back he asked, “What’s your Wi-Fi password?”

Plot Elements

Why is Annie disappointed when Jeff wants the Wi-Fi password?

• She thinks he should remember it from last year.
• The password is clearly written on a piece of paper in clear view.
• She wants to play outside instead.
• She doesn't think he is excited to see her.

Context Clues

What does the word "smirked" mean in this story?

• Frowned
• Laughed
• Grinned
• Snorted