Vocabulary
Comprehension
Comprehension 2
100
The baby bird hid ____________ its mother's wings.
beneath
100
When Jesse first finds her watermelon, how big is it?
As big as her fist
100
Where do the watermelons grow best?
Sandy soil
200
The waters of the lake _______________ in the sun.
shimmered
200
Pappy says that Jesse's watermelon will be just right for watermelon day. What does that mean?
All the relatives will come for food and fun.
200
Why does Pappy put the watermelon in the lake beneath the shade of the willow tree?
The water is cooler there!
300
She was safe and ________ in her bed.
snug
300
What season does Jesse find her watermelon?
Early summer
300
Jesse feels like the day stretched like a lazy ol' cat. What does she mean?
Jesse means that the day stretched on and on and seemed to last a long time.
400
We _________ in the dirt to weed the garden.
knelt
400
At first, the watermelon makes a dull sound like _____________?
Pappy's boots
400
On Watermelon Day, what does Jesse keep asking Pappy?
Is it time yet?
500
Will you iron the _________ dress?
Wrinkled
500
What is the dark green rind?
The watermelon skin
500
The watermelon was cold enough to eat when the sun began to sink. What time of day is that?
Evening or night
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