Wonders Unit 4 Week 1 Take Time

Read this sentence from the story

Suddenly, he saw something shoot up from out of the trees.

The root word in suddenly can mean “without warning” or “not expected.” Suddenly means that something happens

• loudly

• neatly

• quickly

• slowly

What text evidence shows that Jake’s mother feels rushed at the beginning of the story?

• They were passing a city park.

• Jake sat in the back seat, daydreaming as he looked out the window.

• Jake’s mother was driving as fast as the speed limit and traffic allowed.

• It was Tuesday morning and Jake's mother was driving him to school.

Read this sentence from the story.

The next day, as customary, Jake’s mother was driving him to school.

Which word has the SAME root word as customary?

• accustomed

• costume

• custard

• marry

Read this sentence from the story.

“We’ll stop by the park on our way to your soccer practice to uncover this mystery,” she promised.

The word uncovered has the root word cover. What does the word uncover mean?

• hide

• protect

• make known

• keep a secret

Read these sentences from the story.

This time, Jake tried to focus his eyes carefully as they passed the park. Tree after blurry tree rushed by, when--there! There it was again!

The root word in blurry can mean “dim” or “hard to see.” A blurry tree would be

• very tall

• not clear

• very green

• not bloomed

Who is telling the story?

• Jake

• an outside narrator

• Jake’s mother

• Jake’s friend

Read these sentences from the story.

“What an enjoyable walk! It feels so good to stretch my legs.”

The suffix -able means “can be” or “is able.” An enjoyable walk is one that is

• avoided

• exhausting

• planned

• pleasant

Based on evidence from the text, how does Jake feel when his mother does not stop the car while driving past the park?

• excited

• frustrated

• happy

• lonely

Which word BEST describes Jake?

• curious

• lazy

• quiet

• sad

Jake’s mother realizes that she needs to slow down when she

• runs errands.

• drives Jake to school.

• watches Jake play soccer.

• takes a walk through the park.