Directions: It should take about 20–30 minutes to read the passages in this book and answer the 6 questions in the Answer Section. Read each passage, then refer back to it as needed when answering the questions in the Answer Section.
Read the story "Saturday with Grandpa" and then answer Numbers 1 through 3 in the Answer Section.
aturday is our day to clean, but Grandpa turns work into fun.
We like to sing when we dust. We like to dance when we mop. We clean the car together. We do the wash together. We both wear our caps.
When we are done, we hurry to the store. We shop for food. Grandpa lets me pick the fruits that I like best. We carry the food home. Grandpa tells stories while we walk.
At night, our work is done. Friends come over. We cook dinner. We sing and dance.
Saturday is our day to clean, but Grandpa turns work into fun!
Read the story "How They Grow" and then answer Numbers 4 through 6 in the Answer Section.
ow does a butterfly grow? It starts out as a tiny egg. It becomes a caterpillar. It eats lots of leaves. It grows and grows. Then it goes inside a cocoon. At last, it comes out. It’s a butterfly!
How does a frog grow? It starts out as a tiny egg in the water. The egg grows into a tadpole. It keeps changing. It eats tiny plants. It grows and grows. At last, it hops out of the pond. It’s a frog!
How does a flower grow? It starts out as a seed. Sun and rain help the seed grow. Roots grow into the ground. The plant grows and grows. At last, a bud opens. It’s a flower!