Sandcastle

Why does the author use italics in paragraph 24?

• f)To include imagery to describe the beach

• g)To emphasize the popularity of the beach

• h)To provide a hint about the location of the beach

• j)To show the characters' excitement about the beach

When Zach faces something unexpected in the future, he will most likely —

• a)be open to experiencing or learning something new

• b)ask many questions in order to understand the situation better

• c)complain about the adjustment in plans he must make

• d)become upset because he is not getting his way

Which of these retells the main events in the correct sequence?

• f) Zach and his mom live in Alice Springs, Australia. They pack their car and start driving across the Outback to his aunt’s house, which is located near Shark’s Bay in Western Australia. Zach is excited because he has been dreaming of feeling soft white sand between his toes. He also wants to use his sandcastle construction equipment.

• g) Zach’s cousin Brock takes him to a beach that has only shells instead of sand. Zach is sad because he wants to use the sandcastle construction equipment he has been collecting for years. He enjoys himself but is eager for the following day when they will go to a beach that is famous for sandcastle building.

• h) Zach and his mom drive to his aunt’s house in Australia. The drive takes 36 hours, but Zach’s mom wants him to see the land that she loves. When they arrive, Zach hurries everyone to the beach. Zach is upset when he sees that the beach is covered with shells instead of sand.

• j) Zach and his mom drive to Western Australia to Zach’s aunt’s house. When they arrive, Zach hurries everyone to the beach. But instead of a white sand beach, the beach is covered with shells. At first, Zach is disappointed but eventually enjoys himself. Brock tells Zach that they will go to a beach the next day where Zach can build a sandcastle.

Which word best describes the relationship between Zach and his mom?

• a)Tense

• b) Humorous

• c) Understanding

• d) Concerned

The climax of the text takes place when —

• f) Zach steps onto Shell Beach and hurts his foot

• g) Zach and his mom drive to Western Australia

• h) Zach learns he will go to a sand beach the next day

• j) Zach realizes the shells on the beach are interesting

Read these sentences from the text: "But he also yearned for the sea. He dreamed of feeling the soft white sand between his toes and of diving headfirst into foamy waves." The author uses imagery in these sentences to help the reader understand —

• a) what Zach remembers from the beaches he has visited

• b) why Zach is looking forward to going to the beach

• c) how Zach likes to spend the day at the beach

• d) when Zach and his mom will arrive at the beach

The language in paragraphs 19 and 20 contributes to a voice that can best be described as —

• f) furious

• g) concerned

• h) sad

• j) puzzled

How does Charlie describe the subway?

• it's like a long metal snake

• it's like a roaring lion

• it's like a never ending tunnel

• it's like an old fashioned train

When describing the setting of the story, an author uses vivid descriptions and adjective to help the reader picture the place in his mind. This is called -

• imagery

• connecting

• predicting

• figurative language

What did she have visions of that night?

• Swingsets

• Butterflies

• Jungle Gym

• Monkey Bars