1. Adolescence
Level 3 .5

2. “Will you please feed and water the animals before you leave for school?” Mark said to this grandchild. “Ok, Papa.” was the reply. “You will be late for school if you don’t start in the next 30 minutes. You should start soon.” Marcy added.

3. Steve is growing and more is being asked of him at home and at school as well. He is learning more about himself and the changes his body is going through. Next year, he will be a young adolescent.

4. He is excited about getting older and being able to do
Steve thinks.
He is excited about getting older and being able to do
some of the things his older siblings can do. He will be able
to stay home alone when his folks are out. He will also be able to stay up later and go out with friends to the movies. Steve
realizes that doing his chores will let his Papa know that he is
making the right decisions. When he grows up, he
wants to make folks proud of him.

5. Steve yawns and gets up to feed and water the animals
Steve yawns and gets up to feed and water the animals. He notices that they are moving slowly and runs to the backyard.

6. After feeding and watering them, the animals almost immediately perk up and act like their normal selves. Steve grabs his yellow book sack and is off to school.

7. Who are characters in this story?/
Mark, Mary,
and Joey
Mark, Marcy,
and Steve
Mark, Marcy,
and Joey

8. Try again

9. Correct

10. What does “adolescent” mean?
Toddler
Good boy
Teenager

11. Try again

12. Correct

13. Why is it important for Steve to be responsible?
He will get good grades.
He will go to school.
He will make the right choices.

14. Try again

15. Correct

16. What is a likely reason that the animals are moving slowly?
The animals are sleeping.
The animals are hungry.
The animals are friendly.

17. Try again

18. Correct

19. What line in the passage informs you that it is morning time?
Steve grabs his yellow book sack and is off to school.
immediately perk up and act like their normal selves.
After feeding and watering them, the animals almost

20. Try again

21. Correct

22. The End