Comprehension Questions
What did Cardigan Jones get accused of stealing?
A Pie.
Which of these words has a long “a” sound?
a) cap
b) cape
Cape
What is a trial?
A meeting in court to decide if someone is guilty or not.
"Where were you when the pie disappeared?"
Question
Why did people think Cardigan was guilty?
Because he was new in town and acted suspicious?
“Cardigan wore a ___ to court.”
Cape
What does jury mean?
A group of people who decide if someone is guilty.
"Please take your seat, Cardigan."
Command
Who helped prove Cardigan’s innocence?
The Judge.
Which word has a VCe pattern?
a) judge
b) hope
c) pie
d) law
Hope
To have done something wrong.
"Cardigan didn’t take the pie."
Statement
What lesson did the townspeople learn by the end of the story?
Don’t judge someone without all the facts.
Name a VCe word that means “to make a choice
Decide
What does honest mean?
Always telling the truth.
"That’s not fair!"
Exclamation
What clue helped prove Cardigan didn’t take the pie?
The pie was found at someone else’s house.
Which word does not have a VCe pattern?
a) bake
b) race
c) plan
d) time
Plan
What is a judge?
A person who leads a trial and helps make the final decision.
"Tell the truth, Cardigan!"
Command