Vocabulary and Inferences
Making such massive art is not easy. Some of the bugs took three months to construct.
Now read the thesaurus entry.
Massive adjective; colossal, extensive, solid, mammoth
Which word from the thesaurus entry best matches the way massive is used in the sentence?
colossal
extensive
solid
mammoth
1. colossal
The third grade class was unaware their teacher would be out for two weeks.
Think of the prefix un-. What is the meaning of unaware above?
a. Knowing in a way
b. Without understanding
c. Having the most awareness
d. Not aware
d. Not aware
With which statement would the author most likely agree?
Although David’s sculptures are interesting, they are too large and heavy.
Although bugs are an interesting subject for sculptures, they are not an important part of nature.
Although David was not the best painter as a child, he became a talented artist as an adult.
Although David’s sculptires are huge, they are not difficult to make.
3. Although David was not the best painter as a child, he became a talented artist as an adult.
Which text feature would best help you find facts about how David built his bug art?
The heading “Ants the Size of a Bus!”
The heading “Bugs Under Construction”
The keywords Big Bugs in paragraph 3
The picture of the ant sculpture
2. The heading “Bugs Under Construction”
Part A: What is the central idea of the section “Bugs Under Construction”?
David used wood to carve the bugs.
It is important to choose the right colors to mimic a real bug.
David took a lot of materials and many steps to build the bugs.
Team of construction workers built a bug.
3. David took a lot of materials and many steps to build the bugs.
Why did David Rogers use young willow trees in crafting the ladybug and ants sculptures?
a) To make the bugs look shiny
b) To show texture in the sculptures
c) To create a smooth finish
d) To attract insects to the sculptures
b) To show texture in the sculptures
Three students joined together in unity when they were trying to push for more time at recess.
Think of the prefix uni-. What is the meaning of unity above?
a. Two people
b. Playing together
c. The state of being together as one
d. A candle
c. The state of being together as one
What is the purpose of paragraph 5?
To compare and contrast David’s sculptures
To describe how the sculpture makes the insects
To explain why the sculpture makes large sculptures of insects
To show the reader where the sculptures are located
3. To explain why the sculpture makes large sculptures of insects
Next to each fact about David Rogers and his Big Bug art, write the letter of the heading that shows where the fact can be found.
A Ants the Size of a Bus!
B Bugs Under Construction
C Sticks and Strings
1. ________ David built tiny villages when he was a child.
2. ________ All of David’s bugs are big enough to sit on.
1. C
2. A
Choose two details that support the idea from Part A.
David began by carving pieces of wood into just the right shape and size.
Making such massive art is not easy.
Finally, he gave them a coat of varnish for a smooth, shiny finish.
He also used young willow trees to show texture in his ladybug and ants.
1. David began by carving pieces of wood into just the right shape and size.
2. Making such massive art is not easy.
What does the author mean by "jumbo sculptures" in the passage?
a) Small and delicate sculptures
b) Enormous and massive sculptures
c) Sculptures made of metal
d) Sculptures inspired by insects
b) Enormous and massive sculptures
What does the prefix "uni-" mean in the word "unicorn"?
a) Many
b) No
c) One
d) Under
c) One
Why does the passage talk about David Rogers when he was a kid and how he liked making things?
a) To show that making big sculptures is hard
b) To say David is a successful artist
c) To explain why he used metal rods
d) To make readers feel excited to be creative
d) To make readers feel excited to be creative
Next to each fact about David Rogers and his Big Bug art, write the letter of the heading that shows where the fact can be found.
A Ants the Size of a Bus!
B Bugs Under Construction
C Sticks and Bugs
1. ________ Different kinds of wood are used in David’s art.
2. ________ David names his first large sculpture “Goliath”.
3. ________ David hopes his art will help people notice bugs more.
1. B
2. C
3. A
Choose three details that should be included in a summary of the passage.
“David began by carving pieces of wood into just the right shape and size.”
“It was made by artist David Rogers and is one of 14 bugs he had on display in parks and gardens around the United States.”
“But like I said, I haven’t seen him. I can only tell you where you can find him.”
“It looks so real that it seems to be creeping down its web toward you.”
“David has also made sculptures by welding metal.”
“As a child, David Rogers did not get the best grades.”
1. “David began by carving pieces of wood into just the right shape and size.”
2. “It was made by artist David Rogers and is one of 14 bugs he had on display in parks and gardens around the United States.”
5. “David has also made sculptures by welding metal.”