August/September, Week 2, FRIDAY: 3rd Daily Reading Ready Test

1. An antonym for the word shouted in paragraph 2 is – (TEKS: 3.3D, CCSS: L.4.5.C)

• barked
• yelled
• screamed
• whispered

2. Which statement describes a main theme of the story? (TEKS: 3.8A, CCSS: RL.4.2)

• It is important to take care of yourself at all times.
• It is a good idea to stay out of the sun.
• It is often possible to fish without becoming ill.
• It is helpful for people to drink sports drinks when feeling sick.

3. Which detail from the story belongs in the empty box? (TEKS: 3.8C, CCSS: RL.3.3)

• Maggie was thankful her mother was a nurse and knew what to do.
• Maggie began throwing up, so Dad took her home.
• Maggie and her father were catching quite a few fish.
• Maggie ate some food and drank water.

4. Which statement BEST shows the problem in the story? (TEKS: 3.8C, CCSS: RL.3.3)

• They had been having so much fun that they had forgotten to eat or drink anything.
• Dad was concerned and decided it was time to go back home.
• Because Maggie’s mom was a nurse, she knew exactly what to do.
• “Maggie started throwing up and feeling bad about an hour ago,” Dad informed her.

5. Maggie’s thoughts and actions after she feels better show that she is – (TEKS: 3.8B, CCSS: RL.3.3)

• hurt that her father didn’t remind her to drink water
• glad she didn’t have to go to the hospital
• regretful that she hadn’t followed her mother’s advice
• tired from throwing up all day

6. This sentence shows that Maggie’s father was – (TEKS: 3.8B, CCSS: RL.3.3)

• eager to get home and relax
• upset with Maggie for not drinking
• alarmed by Maggie’s sudden illness
• feeling like he should have done something sooner

7. Which of the following probably happened next in the story? (TEKS: 3.6C, CCSS: RL.4.1)

• Maggie hugged her mother and thanked her for taking care of her.
• Mom and Dad had a talk about being more responsible.
• Dad planned another fishing trip for the next day.
• Maggie’s dad also began throwing up from dehydration.

8. In paragraph 3, the word slowly means – (TEKS: 3.3B, CCSS: RL.3.4)

• not very slow
• without noise
• in a slow manner
• before drinking

9. What is the BEST summary of the story? (TEKS: 3.7D, CCSS: RL.4.2)

• Maggie’s mother was a nurse and knew exactly what to do for her sickness. She gave her a lemon-lime sports drink because she realized Maggie was dehydrated. In the end, Maggie felt better.
• Maggie and her father went fishing and had a great time. Maggie began getting sick, so they went home. Mom gave her something to drink because she was dehydrated, and it made her feel better.
• Maggie and her dad decided to go fishing. They were having a great time and caught so many fish that they forgot to eat or drink. Maggie became very sick. She started throwing up and became very ill.
• Maggie went fishing. Dad went with her. They had a good time. She got sick because she didn’t drink. Mom was a nurse and helped her.

10. Which meaning BEST fits the way heat is used in the story? (TEKS: 3.3A, CCSS: L.3.4.D)

• Meaning 1
• Meaning 2
• Meaning 3
• Meaning 4