Scaredy Squirrel Worksheet

What is the main theme of Scaredy Squirrel?

• Always follow the rules

• It’s okay to try new things even if you’re scared

• Squirrels should stay in trees

• Making plans is a waste of time

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

At the beginning of the story, how does Scaredy Squirrel feel about leaving his tree?

• Excited and brave

• Curious but confused

• Scared and nervous

• Angry and upset

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What does the emergency kit in the story show the reader?

• That Scaredy is brave

• That he likes to go camping

• That he is very careful and worried about danger

• That he is lazy

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Which of these is a text feature used in the story?

• A glossary with vocabulary

• A timeline of squirrel life

• Diagrams and charts showing plans and routines

• Maps of the forest

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Why does the author include charts like “Scaredy Squirrel’s Daily Routine”?

• To show how fun squirrels are

• To help readers skip pages

• To explain how Scaredy likes everything to stay the same

• To confuse the reader

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What lesson does Scaredy Squirrel learn by the end of the story?

• That being scared keeps you safe forever

• That staying home is always better

• That trying new things can be fun and exciting

• That he should never make plans again

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which sentence best describes the theme of the story?

• You should always carry an emergency kit.

• It’s okay to be scared, but don’t let fear stop you.

• Only squirrels should live in trees.

• Planning makes everything boring.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Why does the author use bold words, arrows, and labels in some parts of the story?

• To make the book longer

• To give extra information and help the reader understand better

• To show that Scaredy is writing the book

• To distract the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5