enh Soggy Stepsisters Fr ‘Word Count 438 BRR aE IR Ee PRRETUNTTMRARSAda and Rachel were fighting again. Ever since Ada’s mom married Rachel's dad, it seemed as though they couldn't stop. somes tat 3 “Are you going to wear that?” Ada asked, pointing to Rachel's old pants, “T know we're on vacation, but this is taking it too far” “Yes,” Rachel said. “We're going outside, But if you want to break an ankle in those shoes, go ahead.” 4‘Ada sighed. “I think I'll be bored to death long before that.” “Dad and I come to this cabin every “Girls!” said their dad. “Stop year,” Rachel snapped. “We love it” arguing, I'll make a deal with you. Get through this morning without fighting, and you can do whatever you want this afternoon.” ‘The girls looked at each other. RAST RRRAR® ‘Ada laughed. “I guess you have nothing better to do.” “Great!” Rachel said. “Now we're going to hear about New York again.” “All tight" they said. serena 5 6BREET MRARS Rachel showed Ada how to paddle “We need to work together,” Rachel “Let's go out in the canoe,” Rachel said, suggested. “This is dumb,” Ada complained. “Ugh,” Ada said and then looked “These life jackets are hot, and they at her stepdad, “I guess.” look silly.” somes tat 7 8PRRETUNTTMRARS When they made it to the middle of the lake, Ada felt a gust of wind. She looked up, Dark clouds filled the sky. Rachel said, “We'd better turn Rachel said nothing as the canoe around? Thecwind Haw harder, moved slowly out into the lake. “Why aren’t we moving?” Ada “Paddle harder, Ada,” Rachel called. yelled. ‘Ada rolled her eyes and pretended “Paddle with me,” Rachel yelled not to hear. back. “One... two...” somes tat 4 ioRAST RRRAR® Ada was wild with fear. "Help!" she screamed. She stood up and waved her arms. “Ada, no!” Rachel yelled. “Sit down!” It was too late. The canoe rocked and flipped over. “What do we do?” Ada yelled, spitting out water. “Grab the canoe,” Rachel told her. “We're going to have to swim it back to shore” “Can't we climb back in?” Ada gasped. “This is safer and easier,” said Rachel. “It’s not far, and we have life jackets on. Let’s go!” RBley ern estmRA® They swam. Ada was seared, but Rachel helped her. “You're doing great,” Rachel said over and over. Their parents came running as they got to shore, “What happened? Are you all right?” asked their mom. 4PRRETUNTTMRARS “We're fine—thanks to Rachel,” Ada said. “I guess it’s good that you come to the cabin every year.” She looked at her stepsister. “Thank you.” Rachel smiled as she said, “Let's go change. You can help me pick out what to wear” 6 arguing (2) cabin (n.) canoe (11) gust (n.) life jackets on) paddle (0) stepdad ow stepsister wd vacation om 6 Glossary disagreeing (p. 6) ‘a small house located in a remote or wild area (p. 5) a narrow boat that is pointed at both ends (p. 7) a brief, strong increase in wind (p10) life preservers that help keep the wearers from, drowning (p.8) to move through water using paddles or oars (p. 8) ‘a man who has married a child's mother after the death or divorce of that child’s father (p. 7) a daughter of one’s stepparent (p. 15) time off from school or work (p. 4)PRRETUNTTMRARS Redding A-Z Quick Che Soggy Stepsisters Name Date Instructions: Read each question caetlly and choose the best answer What is the effect of Ada and Rachel fighting all the time? ® They are both sent to their rooms. @® Rachel's dad tells them they must spend the morning together. © Ada and her mom leave the cabin. © Rachel writes an apology note to Ada. 2. How are Ada and Rachel ferent from each other? @® Rachel loves the outdoors, and Ada does not. @ Ada is older than Rachel. © Rachel has brothers and sisters, and Ada does not. © Ada has been to the cabin before, and Rachel has not. 3. Which of the following details supports the idea that Ada and Rachel do not get along? @® “Paddle harder, Ada,” Rachel called. @ Ada rolled her eyes and pretended not to hear. © Ada was scared, but Rachel helped her. © Rachel smiled as she said, “Let's go change.” Which of the following is the most likely reason the author wrote this book? @ to entertain the reader with a story about working together ® to persuade the reader to never canoe ina storm © to teach the reader how to survive in the woods © to inform the reader about what to do in a stormREdding AZ eve. Quick Check (anand Soggy Stepsisters Name ate 5. Which word means to disagree? | B. Which word meansa time off ® chat from work or school? © discuss @® vacation O tak © time-out © argue © road trip 6. What is the effect of the girls: © cabin falling out of the boat and 9. What problem do the parents swimming to shore? have in the Book? @® They decide to never go @® They do not have enough ona boat again time to spend with the girls © They fight even more. © Their daughters fight all © They learn to work together. the time. RAST RRRAR® © They leave the cabin and © They have to go back a to worl 7. Which of the following events Dy sThe.ceriibroken down, happened right before the boat tipped? @® Ada and Rachel started paddling backward, @® Ada stood up in the boat. © The storm stopped. © Rachel's dad called them back to shore.Redding AZ Soggy Stepsisters Name Date 10. Which of following happens at the end of the story? @ Ada and Rachel continue to fight. @® Ada and Rachel ask to {90 home. © Ada and Rachel warm up by the fire © Rachel tells Ada she can BREEN TEARRAR® pick out something for ver to wear. 11. Extended Response: How does the experience the girls have in the canoe change their relationship to one another? How do you know?PRRETUNTTMRARS Redding A-Z uve (Quick Check Answer Sheet, Soggy Stepsisters 4. caus and ettect 2. compare and contrast 3. © Main idea and Detais 4. @ Author's Purpose 5. © Vocabulary 6. © couse and erect 7. sequence Evens 8. © vocabusry 8. © Problem and Soition 10. © seavence events 11, Students should note that the dirs falling into the water forces them to work together to get to safety. Example: The gids finally stop fighting and get along. At the end of the book, Ada tells Rachel thank you, and Rachel tells Ada she can help her pick ‘out an outfit. Be sure students include these kinds of details to support their response.fs a0 ABE SRSaLre SUBSE CIES REARS BREARUE, MHMOYER SLBTSM—RMMTRMAEiE — See you!