Comprehension Questions: The Big Surprise

What did Dad's text message say to the narrator?

• Meeting after dinner. Big news.

• Let's go to the Grand Canyon.

• Grandpa is coming to visit.

• Time to do your homework.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why did the narrator and Jordan wonder if Grandpa might be coming to visit?

• They missed him and hadn't seen him in two years.

• They wanted to go on a trip.

• They needed help with their homework.

• They wanted to celebrate a birthday.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

How did Mom respond when the children asked for a hint about the big news?

• She said it was family news and they would share it together when Dad got home.

• She told them the secret right away.

• She ignored their questions.

• She said she didn't know the news.

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

What did Jordan do when Dad walked into the kitchen?

• He asked, "What's the big news?"

• He started washing the dishes.

• He left the kitchen.

• He called Grandpa.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Why did the narrator continue drying dishes instead of joining the family at the table?

• To keep busy while listening to what the parents were about to say.

• Because he was not interested in the news.

• Because he was angry.

• To avoid talking to his brother.

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What does the word "immense" mean?

• Great in size or amount

• Very small

• Easy to understand

• Not important

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What did Trevor's parents do to reassure him about moving?

• They ignored his feelings

• They told him to pack his bags

• They suggested learning more about the new hometown

• They decided not to move

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which word best describes something that makes you feel nervous or worried?

• Immense

• Reassure

• Unsettling

• Exciting

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

How can looking at pictures in a story help you understand the text better?

• Pictures can help clear up confusing information

• Pictures make the book heavier

• Pictures are only for decoration

• Pictures replace the need to read

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Why do writers include details that show how a character feels, instead of just telling you?

• To make the story longer

• To help readers understand the character’s feelings

• To confuse the reader

• To add more words to the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3