The Meadowlands by ReadWorks

According to Sarah's father, what should Sarah do about the Meadowlands?

• Visit them often

• Stay away from them

• Clean them up

• Study them in school

What did Mr. Morrison say about the Meadowlands?

• They are all garbage dumps

• They are precious wetlands

• They are dangerous swamps

• They are playgrounds for children

Fill in the blank: By springtime, the reeds in the Meadowlands turned ______ and flowers grew along the shoreline.

• green

• brown

• blue

• yellow

Sarah wanted to see the Meadowlands for herself, despite her dad's warnings, because:

• She was curious about the place.

• She wanted to prove her dad wrong.

• She was meeting a friend there.

• She got lost on the way home.

Read the passage 'The Meadowlands.' What did Sarah throw into the boat before dragging it across the yard?

• A fishing rod and a blue life jacket

• A paddle and an old pink life jacket

• A paddle and a yellow raincoat

• A fishing net and a red life jacket

How did Sarah feel as she prepared to enter the swamp?

Read the passage 'The Meadowlands.' What did Sarah see as she paddled past the reeds?

• Only muddy water

• Ducks, swallows, yellow flowers, purple flowers, white egrets, and a blue heron

• Fish and turtles

• Boats and people

What caused Sarah's canoe to slow down?

• The canoe slowed down as if caught by invisible hands because the boat was scraping along the muddy bottom.

• A sudden gust of wind pushed against the canoe.

• Sarah stopped paddling to look at the scenery.

• A large fish swam underneath and bumped the canoe.

Read the passage 'The Meadowlands.' Who rescued Sarah when she was stuck in the mud?

• Her mom

• A park ranger

• Her dad

• A friend

What did Sarah's dad throw to help her get out of the mud?