Comprehension 1
Comprehension 2
Story Elements
Cause and Effect 1
Cause and Effect 2
100
In the beginning of the story, what does Santa ask Teeka to do?
Santa asks Teeka to get the reindeer ready for the flight on Christmas Eve.
100
Where does Teeka go to look for the reindeer?
Teeka goes to the tundra to look for the reindeer.
100
Who is the main character?
Teeka is the main character in the story.
100
What is the CAUSE in the sentence? Teeka scolded the reindeer so they all ran off wild-eyed. A. Teeka scolded the reindeer B. So they all ran off wild-eyed
A. Teeka scolded the reindeer.
100
What is the EFFECT in the sentence below? Teeka brushed the reindeer long and hard so their ears started to turn pink. A. their ears started to turn pink B. Teeka brushed the reindeer long and hard
A. their ears started to turn pink
200
Who is known as the "leader" of the reindeer?
Tundra is known as the leader.
200
Why wouldn't the reindeer stay in line outside?
Tundra was in the wrong spot and he kept messing up everyone.
200
What is the setting of the story?
The story takes place at Santa's Winterfarm in the North Pole.
200
Identify the cause in the following sentence. Lichen and Crag fell over into the snow and the antlers locked tighter. A. antlers locked tighter B. Lichen and Crag fell over into the snow
A. Lichen and Crag fell over into the snow
300
What is the name of the girl in charge of the reindeer?
The girl in charge of the reindeer is named Teeka.
300
Why did Teeka spend so much time grooming the reindeer?
She wanted them to look glossy and sleek for Santa.
300
What is the main problem?
The reindeer will not listen to Teeka.
300
Identify the EFFECT in the following sentence. Because Teeka apologized to the reindeer and gave them a hug, they shook and their antlers became untangled. A. Teeka apologized to the reindeer and gave them a hug B. they shook and their antlers became untangled
B: they shook and their antlers became untangled.
300
What is the CAUSE in the following sentence? The reindeer were ready, too, and Teeka led them to the sleigh. A. The reindeer were ready B. Teeka led them to the sleigh
A. The reindeer were ready
400
What did Teeka do the second time she tried to take the reindeer in the snow?
Teeka harnessed the reindeer in the barn.
400
What did Teeka realize after the reindeer crashed and got all tangled?
Teeka realized she needed to use a calmer and more kind voice.
400
What is the solution to the problem?
Teeka realizes she is being bossy and decides that she needs a new, more kind voice.
400
What is the EFFECT for the following: cause- The reindeer practiced long and hard effect- _______________________________
The reindeer were ready for Santa on Christmas Eve.
400
What is the EFFECT in the following sentence? Because Teeka separated Tundra from Twilight Tundra snorted impatiently. A. Tundra snorted impatiently B. Teeka separated Tundra from Twilight
A. Tundra snorted impatiently
500
What happened when Teeka changed the way that she spoke to the reindeer?
After changing the way she spoke to the reindeer they all began to listen and cooperate with her.
500
Was Teeka able to complete the task that she was asked to do? How do you know?
Yes, Teeka was able to complete the task. The story stated that the reindeer were ready to go to the sleigh.
500
Who is the author and illustrator of the story?
The author and illustrator is Jan Brett.
500
What is the CAUSE for this effect? cause- ______________________ effect- the reindeer didn't listen
Teeka was strong and firm (bossy) with the reindeer
500
Tell a cause for the following effect. cause- ____________________ effect- Teeka went to the tundra to search for the reindeer.
Santa asked Teeka to get the reindeer ready to fly
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