Wonders Unit

What is the theme of this passage?

• Pigs are clever animals

• Visit your grandparents often.

• Always carry food in case of emergency.

• It is important to exercise and eat healthy foods.

Read these sentences from the passage.

They rode bikes and ran in the park. They did yoga and danced. The two were always active, never idle.

Which word has the OPPOSITE meaning of idle?

• busy

• clumsy

• hungry

• lazy

Which words from the passage are MOST OPPOSITE in meaning?

• treats, food

• energy, exercise

• building, apartment

• pleasure, discomfort

What text evidence BEST supports the theme of the passage?

• “I brought lunch!”

• “Do you have any fudge?”

• “Piggy, you need to eat some healthy food,” she said.

• “The better to smell the food you brought,” said Piggy

Read these sentences from the passage.

Piggy planned to trick Little Red by dressing like Granny who always wore casual clothes. So Piggy put on a jogging suit, sneakers, and sunglasses.

What does the word casual mean in the sentences?

• everyday

• fancy

• old

• ripped

Read the following sentences from the passage.

Piggy was out of shape and had no energy to chase Little Red. With sweat dripping off his snout, he squealed, “I’m so tired! I can’t move another step!”

This text evidence supports the theme by telling

• what happens when you squeal.

• why you need to wear sneakers.

• how to bake and eat tasty baked goods.

• the results of not exercising and unhealthy eating.

What evidence from the text BEST supports the theme of the passage?

• The largest pig was named Piggy.

• Exercise gives you strength and energy.

• Since Little Red was kind, she went back to help.

• The girl and her granny liked to do things together.

Read this sentence from the passage.

Everything seemed the same as usual, but Granny looked peculiar.

Which word has the OPPOSITE meaning of peculiar?

• alike

• cold

• happy

• normal

Read this sentence from the passage.

“Don’t devour it, but slowly eat a bit of this corn,” she offered.

Which word has the OPPOSITE meaning of devour?

• destroy

• gobble

• nibble

• smash

Which is the BEST summary of the passage?

• Little Red wants Piggy to stop playing tricks.

• Little Red likes to spend time with her Granny.

• Piggy dresses up like Granny to trick Little Red.

• Little Red teaches Piggy to eat healthy and exercise.