Comprehension
Why does Grampa say that spiders are DIFFERENT from insects?
because spiders do not have six legs
Why does Spider make flash cards?
to learn the steps for catching the wind
What does the word insects mean? The spider catches insects in its web.
bugs
Mom used a sharp needle to sew the button on my shirt. Which word in the sentence helps the reader know what the word needle means?
sharp
Which word is a noun that names a PERSON? The worker wore boots and a hard hat.
worker
Why does Spider learn to stop, drop, and run?
so that he won't get vacuumed up
Why does Spider molt on May 7?
He has grown too big for his skin.
What does the word rotten mean? Mom threw away the potato because it was rotten.
old and smelly
Andy crawled under the warm covers and put his head on his pillow. Which words in the sentence help the reader know what the word pillow means?
put his head on
Which word is a noun that names a PLACE? Our park has a climbing wall for kids.
park
On June 5, why does Fly go into her tree house?
Her feelings are hurt.
Why is Spider afraid of Daddy Longlegs?
Daddy Longlegs is very big.
What does the word scare mean? Loud noises scare my baby brother.
make afraid
Sam told a joke that made everyone in the room chuckle. Which word in the sentence helps the reader know what the word chuckle means?
joke
Which word is a noun that names an ANIMAL? The huge beetle makes its home under leaves in the forest.
beetle
Why do Spider and Fly have to play at her house after July 2?
Her mother doesn't think she is safe at Spider's house.
What is one way the author makes Grampa seem like a person?
Grampa sends a postcard.
What does the word breeze mean? When I am hot, a cool breeze feels good.
soft wind
What does the word canoe mean in the sentence below? The girls listened to the calls of birds as they paddled their canoe down the river.
a kind of boat
Which word is a noun that names a THING? My uncle drives his car very slowly.
car
What is one way the author makes Spider seem like a person?
Spider keeps a diary.
Which is NOT a way Spider seems like a person?
Spider grows out of his old skin.
What does the word dangerous mean? It can be dangerous to ride a bike at night.
not safe
What does the word gnaw mean in the sentence? My dog loves to gnaw on a bone for hours and then bury it.
chew
Which word is a noun that names a PLACE? Riley walked into the kitchen and sank into a chair.
kitchen