Let’s go through each question one by one, using the story to find the answers.
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1. What does unique mean?
In the story, it says Millie had a “unique hair style” and that people stopped to look at her because of it. It also says her hairstyle was “the most bizarre in the world.” So, “unique” means something that is very special or different — no one else has it like that.
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Answer: Unique means one of a kind — something special and different from everyone else’s.
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2. What do you think other people thought of Millie’s hair?
The story says: “Everywhere she went, people stopped and looked at her.” That tells us they were surprised or curious. Also, it calls her hairstyle “bizarre,” which means strange or weird. So most people probably thought it was unusual or even shocking!
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Answer: Most people probably thought Millie’s hair was strange, surprising, or weird — but maybe also interesting!
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3. How long had the spiders been living in her hair?
The story says: “The spiders had been living on top of her head for years. Their parents, grandparents and great grandparents had lived in her hair.”
That means not just one generation — but many! So it’s been going on for a very long time — multiple generations of spiders.
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Answer: The spiders had been living in her hair for many years — so long that several generations (parents, grandparents, great-grandparents) had lived there too.
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4. How did Millie feel about her own hair style?
The story says: “Millie was proud of her hair style…” and she changed how she wore it every day. She even made the spiders dangle or sit on her bun — showing she enjoyed playing with it.
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Answer: Millie felt proud and happy about her hair style. She liked it and had fun changing how it looked every day.
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5. What do you think about Millie’s hair style?
This is your opinion! But based on the story, we know it’s full of live spiders — which might scare some people. But Millie loves it, and it’s definitely unique. You can say what *you* think — whether you’d like it, hate it, or think it’s cool.
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Answer: (Example) I think Millie’s hair style is super cool and brave — but I wouldn’t want spiders in my hair! It’s amazing that she’s proud of it though.
*(Note: This answer can vary — as long as it’s thoughtful and based on the story.)*
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Final Answer:
1. Unique means one of a kind — something special and different from everyone else’s.
2. Most people probably thought Millie’s hair was strange, surprising, or weird — but maybe also interesting!
3. The spiders had been living in her hair for many years — so long that several generations (parents, grandparents, great-grandparents) had lived there too.
4. Millie felt proud and happy about her hair style. She liked it and had fun changing how it looked every day.
5. (Example) I think Millie’s hair style is super cool and brave — but I wouldn’t want spiders in my hair! It’s amazing that she’s proud of it though.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 4 grade reading worksheet.
