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Name
When you read a story, you make judgments about the
characters and the things they say or do. You might make a
judgment about whether a character made a good choice or a
poor choice.
Answer each question below. Then explain your answers.
Practice
Comprehension:
Make Judgments
1. It takes Uncle Curtis three tries to fi nd the exit to Mount Tamalpais.
When Uncle Curtis fi nally makes it to the park, he is given a map of the
campgrounds. He “didn’t even glance at it but threw it into the backseat.” Do
you think he made a wise decision when he chose to ignore the map?
2. Teddy and Bobby wear clothes appropriate for a San Francisco summer—
sweatshirts and corduroys. The weather forecast for Mount Tamalpais
is hot and humid. Teddy and Bobby decide to pack only sweatshirts and
corduroys to take to the camp. What do you think of their clothing decision?
3. Teddy and Bobby fi nd that the hot dogs and hamburgers, which Teddy had
packed in dry ice, are frozen solid. But Uncle Curtis tries to grill the frozen
food before it has thawed. Do you think that Teddy’s method of packing the
meat was successful?
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Skunk Scout • Grade 5/Unit 6
At Home: Choose a character from a story who behaves
most like you. Then make a judgment about one thing that
character does and explain your opinion.
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