Warm-Up "Q2 Checkpoint Review Day 1"

What event led Emma to investigate the great pine tree?

• She saw a blackbird flying around the tree.

• She noticed shiny objects scattered on the branches.

• Jake told her the tree might be magical.

• She heard her grandparents talking about the tree.

What is the main theme of the story?

• Animals are smarter than people think.

• Solving mysteries can be fun and rewarding.

• It is important to protect nature.

• Teamwork is the key to success.

How does Emma figure out the source of the shiny objects?

• She climbs the tree to inspect the nest.

• She asks her grandparents for advice.

• She watches a blackbird carrying shiny objects.

• She remembers seeing shiny objects on the ground.

What does the phrase "branches that seemed to reach the clouds" suggest about the pine tree?

• The tree is taller than the others around it.

• The tree is magical and full of surprises.

• The tree is difficult to climb.

• The tree is home to many animals.

If the story were told from Jake's point of view, how might it change?

• The focus might be more on Jake's excitement about the "treasure tree."

• There would be no mention of the blackbird collecting shiny objects.

• The story would focus on the grandparent's cabin.

• The tree would not seem as special or magical.

If you were to illustrate the story, what detail would you include to support the text?

• A picture of the grandparent's cabin.

• A close-up of the blackbird's nest filled with shiny objects.

• A map of the forest near the cabin.

• A picture of Emma and Jake talking about the tree.