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Comprehension
Comprehension
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Grammar/Phonics
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How does Mr. Tanen feel at the BEGINNING of the story?
sad
100
What happens BEFORE Kaylee and Alex give Mr. Tanen the jar?
Mr. Tanen talks on the phone with Mr. Apple.
100
What does the word received mean? Jim received a letter from his uncle today.
got
100
What does the word staring mean? The cat is staring at the goldfish in the bowl.
looking
100
Which word rhymes with fanned? (bad, can, panted, sand)
sand
200
Which BEST describes Mr. Tanen's problem?
There isn't enough money for a new playground.
200

How does Mr. Tanen feel when Kaylee and Alex give him the jar of money?

sad that there is not enough money in the jar to build the playground

200
What does the word repeated mean? Dad did not hear Sara at first, so Sara repeated her question.
said again
200
What does the word disappointed mean? Sam was disappointed when his soccer team lost the game.
sad
200
How many syllables are in the word "tricked"?
1
300
Which word BEST describes Kaylee and Alex?
helpful
300
What happens AFTER Mr. Tanen puts up signs?
The whole town comes to Mr. Tanen's auction.
300
What does the word chuckled mean? The child chuckled when Henry sang a silly song.
laughed
300
What does the word bark mean? The tree had shiny leaves and smooth bark.
the outside of a tree trunk
300
What change should be made in the sentence? Miss Bird told the other animals about her plan. "Him just might work!" said Miss Bird.
change Him to It
400
Why does Mr. Tanen keep his Blue Ribbon Tie?
It was a present to him for being a good principal.
400
How does Mr. Tanen feel AFTER the auction?
sad that his closet is empty
400
What does the word like mean? Tom looks just like his brother.
same as
400
What does the word fan mean? Kathy is a baseball fan, and she watches every game.
a person who likes something a lot
400
What change should be made in the sentence? The other animals chased the workers. The workers tried to protect herself.
change herself to themselves
500
What does Mr. Tanen do right BEFORE the ribbon-cutting ceremony?
makes his way through the crowd
500
At the END of the story, why does everyone give the ties they bought back to Mr. Tanen?
They want to thank Mr. Tanen.
500
What does the word yard mean? Amy has a swing and a slide in her yard.
the space around a house
500
What does the word fly mean? This toy airplane can really fly.
move through the air
500
What change should be made in the sentence? The animals called Miss Bird a hero. "I didn't do it all by yourself!" she said. "Everyone helped!"
change yourself to myself