Vocabulary
Phonics
Characters
Comprehension 1
Comprehension 2
100
What is the meaning of the word persistent?
To continue to achieve something despite several obstacles.
100
What vowel sound do you hear in the word "trail"? Is it long or short?
Long /a/
100
How would you describe Frankie at the beginning of the story?
She is frustrated and reluctant. She does not feel like she fits in
100
What emotion does Frankie feel the strongest in the beginning?
Nervous
100
Why does Frankie not want to go on the hiking trip at the beginning of the story?
She wants to stay at home with her friend Audrey. She also feels like she does not belong.
200
What is the meaning of the word "summon"?
To urgently call on someone or something to be present.
200
How many syllables in the word "magnificent"?
4
200
How does Frankie change by the end of the story?
She becomes more confident and responsible.
200
Where does the majority of the story take place?
Outdoors on a hiking trail.
200
How do Lee and his friends treat Frankie during the trip, how does it affect her feelings?
They tease her and laugh at her. She starts to feel nervous, anxious and uncomfortable.
300
What is the meaning of the word "vastness"?
Very great in size.
300
What is the root word in the word "vastness"?
Vast
300
What kind of character is Lee?
Lee is immature because he teases Frankie to scare her.
300
Which family member makes Frankie go on the hiking trip?
Her dad.
300
Why does Frankie stay anxious while hiking even after her dad tells her how to stay safe?
Because Lee and his friends keep talking about bears to scare her.
400
What is the meaning of the word "skew" in the story?
To "twist" and change in a negative way.
400
The word "recoiled" contains a vowel team. What is the vowel team and what sound does it make?
The vowel team is /oi/ and it makes the "oy" sound.
400
How does dad's behavior show what kind of person he is?
Dad is responsible and caring. He teaches Frankie to be prepared and safe.
400
How does Lee likely feel about Frankie at the end?
Proud because he smiles at her.
400
What important decision does Frankie make when her dad gets hurt and why is it important?
She decides they should split into groups and it is important because it shows her leadership skills.
500
What is the meaning of the word "dilemma"?
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made
500
In the word "isolated", what does the prefix "iso" mean?
Iso means "alone".
500
Who are Damien and Adam and how did they help in the end?
Damien and Adam are Lee's friends and they helped by splitting into groups to find help for Frankie's dad.
500
What part did dad injure when he fell?
His shoulder
500
What lesson does Frankie learn by the end of the story?
She learns she can stay calm and make good decisions in hard situations.