Decoding
Easy Comp
Hard Comp
100

Ride your bike slowly to prevent a crash.

Ride your bike slowly to prevent a crash.

100

MAIN IDEA

What is the main idea of the story?

Using kind words

100

KEY DETAIL

What three things should we do if we say something unkind?

Stop, reflect, retry

200

He discovered a mistake and had to redo his work.

He discovered a mistake and had to redo his work.

200

KEY DETAIL

How does the story say people feel when they are given a compliment?

Cheerful

200

INFERENCE

Name a time someone said something kind to you, and describe how you felt.

answers will vary

300

We are truly thankful for all the gifts.

We are truly thankful for all the gifts.

300

KEY DETAIL

How does the story say people feel when someone says something unkind?

Painful, disrespected

300

INFERENCE

Name a time someone said something unkind to you, and describe how you felt.

answers will vary