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Text Evidence Challenge
100

Find one piece of evidence that shows Mr. Magee enjoys camping.

Possible Answers:

  • He packed for the trip.
  • He drove to the campsite.
  • He brought Dee along.
  • Tells Dee about his previous enjoyment of camping.
100

Why do you think Mr. Magee decided to go camping?

Possible Answers:

  • He enjoys being outdoors.
  • He likes adventures.
  • He wanted to spend time with Dee.
100

Who are the two main characters?

Mr. Magee and Dee.

100

If Mr. Magee goes camping again, what might he do differently?

Possible Answers:

  • Check where he parks the RV.
  • Pick a flatter campsite.
  • Double-check that everything is put away. For example, the marshmallows.
100

What does it mean to “use textual evidence”?

Use details from the text or illustrations to support your answer.

200

What can you infer about Mr. Magee and Dee’s relationship? What evidence supports your thinking?


They have a close relationship because they spend time together and Dee stays with Mr. Magee during the trip. Dee is Mr. Magee's dog.

200

Why didn't Mr. Magee know the camper was moving right away?

Possible Answers:

  • He was asleep.
  • He didn't hear it at first.
  • The movement didn't wake him immediately.
200

What kind of person is Mr. Magee? Name one character trait and explain why. Provide evidence.

Possible Answers:

  • Adventurous because he enjoys going camping.
  • Brave because he faces unexpected problems during the trip.
  • Prepared because he packed supplies for camping.
200

What is one thing Mr. Magee should pack next time that could help him?

Possible Answers:

- Wheel blocks/chocks to keep the RV from rolling.

- A first aid kit.

- Life jacket vest

200

Find one piece of evidence that shows Mr. Magee was excited to go camping.

Possible Answers:

  • He packed for the trip.
  • He drove to the campsite.
  • He brought Dee along.
  • He planned a camping adventure.
300

What clues showed that Mr. Magee believed the camping trip would be a relaxing experience?

- He expressed to Dee, "The views are fantastic! There’s hardly a sound. Aside from the wildlife, there’s no one around." 

- Them enjoying themselves such as watching the view, cooking hotdogs, and roasted marshmallows.

300

Why do you think the author made the camper roll into the river?

Possible Answers:

  • To create excitement.
  • To introduce the main problem.
  • To make the story funny and suspenseful.
300

How do you know Dee trusts Mr. Magee? What evidence supports your answer?

Dee rides in the car and RV with him. 

Dee was sleeping peacefully during the camping trip before the bear showed up.

Dee stays by Mr. Magee throughout the adventure.

300

If there were one more chapter, what do you think would happen next?

Possible Answers:

  • Mr. Magee and Dee would laugh about their adventure.
  • They would tell their friends about the camping trip.
300

Which is stronger evidence: a guess or a detail from the story? Why?

A detail from the story because it supports your thinking.

400

What did the bear think was a marshmallow but it was not? Why did he think it was a marshmallow? Use textual evidence.

The hitch. 

Evidence: The text said he was very old and could not see well.

400

How do you think Mr. Magee felt after the adventure was over?

Possible Answers:

  • Relieved.
  • Thankful.
  • Happy they were safe.
  • Tired after everything that happened.
400

How did Mr. Magee feel when he realized they were headed toward the waterfall? What evidence supports your answer?


  • Scared because "his hair stood on end."
  • Worried because he realized they were headed toward the waterfall.
  • Surprised because he woke up and suddenly found himself in the river.
400

Would Dee want to go camping again? Why or why not?

Possible Answers:

  • Yes, because Dee seemed to enjoy being with Mr. Magee.
  • Yes, because dogs usually enjoy exploring outdoors.
  • Maybe not, because the trip became scary.
  • Yes, because everything worked out in the end.
400

What evidence shows there was a problem in the story?

Possible Answers:

  • The RV started rolling downhill.
  • The RV was heading toward the lake.
  • Mr. Magee and Dee were asleep while the RV moved.
  • The camping trip became dangerous.
500

Using two pieces of evidence, explain why you think this story is an adventure.

Possible Answers:

  • They traveled to go camping.
  • The camper rolled into the river.
  • They went through the rapids.
  • They escaped a dangerous waterfall.
  • They experienced an unexpected problem and made it through safely.
500

How do the illustrations help readers make an inference about what is happening?

The pictures provide clues about movement, emotions, and events that are not fully explained in the words.

500

How do the author and illustrator help you understand that the characters are frightened? Give two pieces of evidence.

Possible answers:

  • Mr. Magee's hair stood on end.
  • Dee's fur stood on end.
  • They both started to quiver.
  • The illustrations show frightened facial expressions or body language.
500

If you were the author, what is one thing you would change about the ending?

Answers will vary. The best answer voted by Miss Ciara or Mrs. McKinley wins :) - Ciara

500

Find evidence that supports the lesson of the story.

Answers will vary. Miss Ciara or Mrs. McKinley will decide which answer has the best evidence.