Read and Reread
RF.2.4
Read the text, then answer the questions.
The New Boy
A new boy called Iosif joined the class in November. He did not speak much English yet. At recess he stood by the wall. Some children waved. He looked away. Marta noticed he was watching the soccer game. She rolled the ball to him. He stopped it neatly and rolled it back. They passed it for ten minutes without saying a word. When the bell went, Iosif said one word: "Tomorrow?" "Tomorrow," said Marta.
- 1. Which words tell you Iosif was new to English?
- 2. What one word did Iosif say?
- 3. Which sentence shows Iosif was interested in the soccer game?
- 4. When did Iosif join the class?
What the Tide Left
Every low tide, Grandpa and Tess walked out to the rock pools. Tess wanted to take a starfish home. Grandpa said no. "It would die in a bucket," he said. "Look at it here instead." Tess crouched for a long time. She saw the starfish move — slowly, on hundreds of tiny feet she had not known it had. She did not ask again. On the way back she said, "It's better in the pool anyway."
- 1. Which words give Grandpa's reason for saying no?
- 2. What did Tess see the starfish do?
- 3. Which sentence shows Tess changed her mind?
- 4. When did Grandpa and Tess walk out to the rock pools?
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