Academic Vocabulary
What does the word "setting" mean?
When and where the story takes place.
What word has a long vowel sound?
grim, face, best, put
face
What does Mom give Justin to share?
a. a movie
b. some popcorn
c. some cheese
d. a story
b. some popcorn
What does Rusty do that Justin can not do.
a. make funny faces
b. not as tall as him
c. cute like him
d. draw neat pictures
d. draw neat pictures
Read this sentence about the story.
When Brandon smiled, he showed the two new ___in his mouth.
Which word makes this sentence correct?
tooth, teeth, teeths, tooths
teeth
What does the word "illustration" mean?
The picture.
Which word has a short vowel sound?
like, make, next, cute
next
Why does Mom suggest watching a movie?
a. so Justin will feel he is part of the family
b. so Rusty will stop drawing cars
c. so the family can talk about something new
d. so she can have a rest
a. so Justin will feel he is part of the family
What would a story be if it didn't have a middle?
a. just the beginning only
b. just the end only
c. just a beginning and an end
c. just a beginning and an end
Read this sentence about the story.
Mom should feel proud of ___ for helping Justin.
Which word makes this sentence correct?
myself, himself, herself, yourself
herself
What does the word "lesson" mean?
What the person learned in the story.
Which two words have a long vowel sound? Choose two correct answers.
bother, sister, feeling, just, clean
feeling, clean
What is the main lesson Justin learns?
a. Each person is in the middle of something.
b. All stories need three parts.
c. Moms are right most of the time.
d. Being in the middle is good sometimes.
d. Being in the middle is good sometimes.
Read this sentence from the story.
"Let's all watch a movie," she suggested.
What does the word suggested mean as it is used in this sentence?
a. ordered
b. offered
c. warned
d. hinted
b. offered
Read this sentence about the story.
Justin ___ think he can make funny faces.
Which word makes this sentence correct?
a. does'nt
b. doesn't'
c. do'esnt
d. doesn't
d. doesn't
What do the words "main idea" mean?
What the story is ALL about.
Which two words have a short vowel sound? Choose two correct answers.
stripe, glide, spit, price, brag
spit, brag
How does Justin feel at the beginning of the story?
a. sad
b. confused
c. foolish
d. nervous
a. sad
What is different in the way Mom and Justin feel about Justin's problem?
a. Mom thinks the middle is cutest.
b. Mom thinks Justin is being childish.
c. Mom thinks Justin will forget about it.
d. Mom thinks the middle is important.
d. Mom thinks the middle is important.
Read paragraphs 1 and 2. What is the meaning of the word grim in paragraph 1.
a. upset
b. shy
c. brave
d. proud
a. upset
What does the word "caption" mean?
The words under the illustration or photograph that tells about the picture.
Which two words from the story have the same vowel sound as cheese? Choose two correct answers.
neat, guess, being, asked, said
neat, being
How is Justin's problem solved at the end of the story?
a. Justin enjoys the movie with his family.
b. Justin sees he is still in the middle of his brothers.
c. Justin sees that being in the middle can be good.
d. Justin shares the popcorn with his brothers.
c. Justin sees that being in the middle can be good.
What does the picture best help the reader understand?
a. The family is happy being together.
b. Justin likes being with Mom.
c. The family has many different talents.
d. Justin would like to be the oldest.
a. The family is happy being together.
What is the meaning of the phrase heavy sigh in paragraph 3?
a. a loud and excited scream
b. a long and sad breath
c a high and silly song
d. a low and careful growl
b. a long and sad breath