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Comprehension Spring at the Pond

Jamie opened the bedroom window and looked outside.The air smelled fresh and warm. Spring was here! Jamie had waited all winter for this moment.He went downstairs. Jamies father was eatingbreakfast in the kitchen. He wanted to be a scientist just like him someday. Can I have a jar? Jamie asked. I want to collect water atthe pond. I want to look at it under the microscope. Ill go with you if thats okay, Jamies father said. At the pond, the first flowers were blooming. They put water in the jar. They looked at it under theirmicroscope. They saw snails and salamander larvae. Theysaw water fleas and a whirligig beetle. Jamie made a listof the animals they found. Jamie loved springtime at thepond.

1. Who are the two characters of the story? _____________________________________________________________ 2. What is the setting of the story? _____________________________________________________________ 3. What did Jamie want to collect at the pond? _____________________________________________________________

4. Jamie found larvae of what animal at the pond? a. deer b. beetle c. salamander

5. What does Jamie want to be someday? a. a teacher b. a scientist

c. a pilot