Phoebe and the Spelling Bee Vocab/Comprehension Quiz

The class clapped after hearing the legend. What does the word legend mean?

• an old tale

• a funny joke

• a news report

• a short song

Phoebe fell on the ground and started groaning. What does the word groaning mean?

• trying to find something

• making a low, sad sound

• falling asleep

• hiding from other people

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Katie's answers were always correct. What does the word correct mean?

• late

• right

• loud

• neat

Mrs. Ravoli thought Phoebe studied in an unusual way. What does the word unusual mean?

• different or unique

• important

• old

• harmful

Phoebe did not want to embarrass herself. What does the word embarrass mean?

• cause shame to

• learn something new

• become sick

• be left alone

The teacher asked Phoebe to continue. What does the word continue mean?

• sit down

• work quickly

• listen carefully

• keep going

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Phoebe did not want to look as if she did not know the words. So, what did Phoebe do?

• She had her father call.

• She lost her list.

• She pretended to be sick.

• She didn't go to school.

Phoebe kept from making spelling mistakes because she --

• made up a story using the words.

• wrote the words on her arm.

• got help from her father.

• studied in the nurse's office.

What might have happened if Phoebe had told Katie the truth?

• Katie might not have won.

• Phoebe's stomach might not have hurt.

• The spelling bee might have been stopped.

• Jorge might have won.

The next time Phoebe is in a spelling bee, she will probably --

• ask Mrs. Ravoli for easier words.

• make up another story.

• study with Katie and Jorge.

• borrow someone else's list.