* Learning Goal
Read the story once for the big idea. Read it a second time to find details that support your answers. This is practice set 6 of 10.
1 Story Passage
Read the passage and notice the character, problem, and solution.
The Garden Sign
The second grade class planted flowers beside the front office. After the flowers began to grow, the students noticed that people kept stepping too close to the new plants. Mrs. Reed suggested making a garden sign. The class painted a sign that said, "Please help our flowers grow." After that, visitors stayed on the path and the flowers bloomed safely.
2 Comprehension Check
Answer in complete thoughts. Use the story when you can.
1. Who is the main character, and what does that character want or need?
2. What problem shows up in the story?
3. How is the problem solved?
4. Which detail from the passage best supports your answer?
5. What lesson or message could the reader learn?
3 Vocabulary in Context
Use clues from the story to explain the bold word.