Surfs Up and Classroom Adventures

1. 1. Read paragraphs 3 and 4.

The author includes these paragraphs in order to —

• explain that Ana likes picking shells

• tell details about the little girl

• show the differences in attitude between Ana and Kallie

• describe how the little girl looks

2. 2. The author organizes this passage by —

• listing details from most important to least important

• describing events in the order that they occurred

• explaining causes and effects of fires

• providing steps on how to create successful surf lessons

3. 3. Read paragraph 8.

“He had to take a new job,” said Anna. “Now he is almost always working.” Ana grabbed the surfboard and added, "He offered to give me surfing lessons before he got too busy. Too bad you didn’t get the itch to go surfing then.”

The author uses the words get the itch to show—

• disappointment

• a feeling of sadness

• a strong desire to do something

• someone scratching

4. 4. Based on the information in paragraph 18, what can you infer about Kallie? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

5. 5. Read this dictionary entry.

Which meaning best matches the way the word pros is used in paragraph 2?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

6. 6. What is the meaning of the word careful as used in the sentence below?

• inattentive

• careless

• a large amount

• cautious

7. 7. Kallie paddles away from the beach to-

• rescue Ana

• cool off

• find a shell

• catch a wave

8. 8. The author most likely wrote this passage to —

• explain how to look for a surfboard

• describe the importance of a beach

• teach a lesson about being prepared first

• tell a story about finding a golden surfboard

9. 9. What is the main message of the story?

• Be happy with what you have.

• Having your own supplies is helpful.

• It’s better to be safe than sorry.

• A beach is more important than a home.

10. 10. Read this dictionary entry.

Which meaning best matches the way the word relief is used in paragraph 10?

• definition 1

• definition 2

• definition 3

• definition 4