Comprehension
Comprehension
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Grammar
100
What does Geraldine mean when she says that Glenmae decided to weaver her into a rug?
Glenmae would use Geraldine's wool to weave a rug.
100
What does Glenmae do to the wool BEFORE she spins it?
She cuts it, washes it, and combs it.
100
What does the word sharpening mean?
Laura is sharpening her pencil before the test.
making pointed
100
What does the word delicious mean?
Everyone at the party loved the delicious tacos.
tasty, very good taste
100
Marsha ___ a cold yesterday. (had, has, have)
had
200
From what Geraldine says, what can you tell about mohair?
It is wool from a goat
200
Why does Glenmae comb the wool BEFORE she spins it?
to remove the twigs and burrs
200
What does the word dye mean?
My sister wants to dye her shirt bright orange.
to change the color of something
200
What does the word duplicated mean?
Hannah watched the dancers and duplicated their moves.
copied
200
Kelton ___ his homework last night. (did, do, does)
did
300
Geraldine says eating plants got her into trouble. Geraldine eats all the plants Glenmae collects for making dye. Geraldine is afraid that Glenmae will still be angry after going to the store. What would be a conclusion for these sentences?
Glenmae got angry when Geraldine ate her bucket of plants.
300
Why does Glenmae dip the yarn in the dye over and over?
to make the yard darker
300
What does the word strands mean?
There were strands of hair all over the floor of the barber shop.
pieces
300
What does the word afternoon mean?
Eli spent the afternoon at the beach.
the time between noon and night
300
Our family ___ a plane to catch ten minutes from now. (had, has, have)
has
400
What causes Geraldine to wonder what the plants she ate might do to her?
watching Glenmae dip and dye the wool
400
What must Glenmae do BEFORE she is ready to use the loom?
wrap yarn around two poles
400
What does the word highway mean?
Dad took a left on a ramp leading to the highway.
a road that is raised above the ground
400
What does the word lunchbox mean?
Mother put a cheese sandwich, milk, and an apple in my lunchbox.
a case for carrying food
400
I still ___ my farm work before school each day. (did, do, does)
do
500
What will a reader MOST LIKELY think AFTER reading this story?
- that the best rugs are made from goat hair
- that many people weave Navajo rugs today
- that making a Navajo rug takes a lot of work
- that most rugs are black, brown, red, and white
3. that making a Navajo rug takes a lot of work
500
How does Geraldine feel at the end of the story?
proud that she is part of Glenmae's rug
500
What does the word fishbowl mean?
The shy fish hid behind a plant in the fishbowl.
a small container of water where fish can live
500
What does the word raincoat mean?
Ray put on his raincoat and boots before going outside.
a covering that keeps you dry in wet weather
500
Even to this day, Gram ___ her own housework. (did, do, does)
does