Let's solve the reading comprehension worksheet step by step and explain the answers.
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Story Summary:
Luca lives on a farm with his grandma. She has a big garden, many animals, and chickens. When Luca was little, he was afraid of the chickens. His grandma helped him feed them, and the chickens chased him. She said, “Cluck, cluck, cluck!” But then she showed him how to shoo the chickens away with her hand, saying, “Shoo chicks, shoo chicks!” Now Luca still doesn’t like the chickens much, but he’s not afraid of them anymore. He feels very grown up.
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Question 1: What is this whole story mostly about?
Choices:
- Grandpa’s garden
- Luca and the chickens
- Luca’s favorite animal
✔ Correct Answer: Luca and the chickens
Explanation:
The main idea of a story is what the entire story is *mostly* about. While the farm and garden are mentioned, the focus is on
Luca’s experience with the chickens — his fear, how his grandma helped him, and how he overcame his fear. The story revolves around his feelings and actions related to the chickens. So, "Luca and the chickens" best captures the main idea.
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Question 2: Which of these is a small piece of information that makes the story more interesting?
Choices:
- Luca drew a picture of the farm.
- Luca helped pick the vegetables.
- The chickens said “Cluck, cluck, cluck!”
✔ Correct Answer: The chickens said “Cluck, cluck, cluck!”
Explanation:
Details are small pieces of information that add interest or help paint a clearer picture. While helping pick vegetables might be true (though not mentioned in the story), it’s not in the text. Drawing a picture isn’t mentioned either. However, the sound “Cluck, cluck, cluck!” is directly quoted and adds fun, character, and vividness to the scene. It shows how the chickens behave and helps bring the story to life. This is a
small detail that enhances the story.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
Luca and the chickens
2.
The chickens said “Cluck, cluck, cluck!”
These answers reflect understanding of
main idea and
supporting details, which are key reading comprehension skills.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of facts and details worksheet.
