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Babysitting Grandad Comprehension
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Babysitting Grandad Comprehension
Read the story carefully. Then answer the questions using details from the story and your own ideas where asked.
Isla’s parents were helping at the Harbour Sounds music festival, so Isla spent Saturday afternoon with her Grandad. “You’re in charge of keeping me company,” Grandad joked. Isla knew that meant she should stay nearby and help if he needed anything.
They found a shady place to sit where they could hear the music without being too close to the speakers. Grandad rested his walking stick beside him and took a drink from his water bottle. Isla offered to get him a fresh drink, but he said he was fine for now.
When the band began, Grandad tapped the beat on his knees. Isla recognised the tune and sang along quietly. After the song, Grandad told her that he had heard the same tune when he was young. Isla asked him what festivals were like back then. He described dancing on a school field and carrying sandwiches in a paper bag.
A little later, Grandad stood up to stretch. Isla remembered her parent’s advice: let Grandad move at his own pace, and ask before helping. She asked, “Would you like a hand?” Grandad smiled and said, “Thanks, Isla. I’ll take your arm while I stand.”
Soon the clouds covered the sun, and a cool breeze began. Isla checked that Grandad had his light jacket. They listened to one more song, then walked together to meet her parents. “You did a grand job keeping me company,” Grandad said. Isla grinned. She had enjoyed the music—and Grandad’s stories—even more than she expected.
Check your understanding
Use the story to answer each question.
1.Why was Isla spending Saturday afternoon with Grandad at the festival?
2.Where did Isla and Grandad choose to sit, and why was it a good spot?
3.What did Grandad do when the band began?
- He tapped the beat on his knees.
- He walked to the stage.
- He began to pack his bag.
- He asked Isla to sing loudly.
4.What did Grandad’s story about festivals when he was young tell Isla?
5.True or false? Isla helped Grandad stand by pulling him up before asking.
TrueFalse
6.What does the word “pace” mean in the sentence, “let Grandad move at his own pace”?
- The speed at which he moves
- A kind of music
- A place to sit
- The time of day
7.Match each word from the story with its meaning.
- nearby
- recognised
- offered
- breeze
- knew or remembered something
- a light wind
- asked if someone would like something
- close to a person or place
8.Why did Isla check that Grandad had his light jacket?
9.What can you tell about Isla from the way she treats Grandad? Give one detail from the story to support your answer.
10.At the end, Isla had enjoyed the music and Grandad’s stories more than she expected. What does this tell you about how the afternoon went for her?
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