The Unwelcomed Neighbor
Mission Blue
Cheese for Dinner
Book Clubs Are for Everyone!
The Rescue
100

What does the word snatched mean in paragraph 11?

Grabbed

100

In paragraph 6, the prefix un- helps the reader understand that unharmed means - 

not harmed

100

What is the meaning of the word sly in paragraph 16?

Clever

100

Which audience is the author addressing in this selection?

Students

100

What is the most likely reason the poet includes lines 9 through 14?

To emphasize that the mother squirrel values all of her babies.

200

Why is the fox's plan important to the resolution of the story?

The plan causes the snake to move away from the tree.

200

What can the reader conclude about Mission Blue from the information throughout the selection?

Mission Blue values teaching people about oceans.

200

Based on the events at the end of the story, what can the reader predict about Coyote?

Coyote will not trust Conejo again.

200

Based on the information in paragraphs 1 through 4, what can the reader conclude about students who join a book club?

The students develop good reading habits.

200

Read lines 6 and 7.

She holds a furry ball with paws- A baby squirrel just half her size

What is the most likely reason the poet includes this imagery?

To suggest that the baby squirrel is small and helpless.

300

What can the reader infer about the crows based on their actions after Father Crow talks to the fox?

They trust the fox and the plan he shares.

300

In paragraphs 5 and 6, which key idea do the details support about why Mission Blue divides the ocean into small areas called "hope spots"?

These areas are easier to care for.

300

What key idea about Coyote is supported by the details in paragraphs 10 through 12?

Coyote believes that he will enjoy eating a giant wheel of cheese.

300

What sentence supports the idea that joining a book club could help someone make friends?

By spending time with them at book-club meetings, you will get to know all the members better. (paragraph 6)

300

What is the most likely reason the poet includes lines 15 and 16?

To show that the baby squirrels are safe at last.

400

What key idea about Mother Crow do the details in paragraphs 7 and 8 best support?

Mother Crow is worried about the snake that is living in the tree.

400

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

To inform the reader about the work of mission Blue members. 

400

In paragraph 1, the word cloudless includes the suffix -less. The suffix helps the reader understand that cloudless means -

clear

400

What opinion does the author include to explain why some students avoid book clubs?

After all the reading you do in school, you may think you don't want to join a book club. (paragraph 4)

400

How does the windy setting contribute to the poem?

The windy setting causes a problem the mother squirrel must solve.

500

How is the setting of the river important to the plot of the story?

The river is where Mother Crow picks up the necklace.

500

How does the author organize the selection?

By explaining problems happening in oceans and the work Mission Blue does to solve the problems.

500

Which sentence best describes Coyote's relationship with Conejo by the end of the story?

Coyote is upset with Conejo for saying something that was untrue.

500

Which sentence best explains why members of a book club are likely to read a whole book?

The desire to be prepared will encourage you to finish reading what you started. (paragraph 3)

500

Which line from the poem best shows that the mother squirrel is kind?

She gently tucks her baby in (line 11)

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