Reading 1

Read the passage below, then answer the questions. 1. What is the genre of this story? Realistic Fiction Biography Fairy Tale 2. What is the best summary for the story? A young boy who traveled to defeat a monster and steal its treasure. A young boy who was adopted told his mom that one day he would steal this crazy treasure. So, he set off on his journey. He met 3 creatures that helped him on his quest. In the end, they won the battle. Momotaro was so happy. He brought the treasure home to his family and lived happily ever after. A young boy stole a treasure and lived happily ever after. 3. Who is the main character of the story? 4. How did you know the story was a fairy tale? Matching! Match the question to the reading strategy it is asking you to use. What is the story mostly about? Identify the main idea and supporting details What happened next in the story? Identify the sequence of events How do you think the character felt when he said that? Analyze Characters What do you think is going to happen next? Making Predictions Which sentence states a fact? Distinguish between facts and opinions Where does the story take place? Analyze story elements What is a true statement you can tell me about the story that the author did not mention? Making Inferences 6. What does the word "genre" mean? A misspelled word A kind of something A place to read