Comprehension
Comprehension
-er and -est
Vocabulary
High frequency words
100

Before the railroad came, Samuel's dad ...

took long trips

100

After the railroad came...

Dad could load the cattle onto railroad cars. .

100

fast     fasst

fast

100

Big animals with hooves are called...

cattle

100

We use _____ mittens to keep our hands warm.

our

200

True or False

Samuel took trips with his dad to the market.

False

200

true or false

They are taking the train to visit his cousins.

False

200

fasster     faster

faster

200

The act of taking animals to a place is called a...

drive

200

The bird flew _____.

away
300

True or False

The story is about a boy who learned how the railroad made people's work and lives easier.

True

300

I know you wanted to go on a cattle drive. What happened next?

Dad said. "I have a surprise that might change your mind about the railroad."

300

slowir   slower

slower

300

The land where cattle live is called a...

ranch

300

You should ____ touch a hot pan.

never

400

Sometimes it took ____ before his dad returned home. 

weeks

400

Where does Samuel live?

on a ranch in Texas

400

slowist    slowest

slowest

400

A track that trains travel across is called a...

railroad

400

I like to wear ______ skirts.

pretty

500

How old is Samuel?

seven

500

Samuel thinks working on a ranch is...

hard work

500

biggir   bigger

bigger

500

Dad loads the ___ on the railroad cars.

cattle

500

The bright ______ is shining bright.

light