Super Squirrel Worksheet
Super Help for Ben and Ed
Phonics Decodable Reader • Text-Explicit Comprehension
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Ben and Ed had to go to the shop to get a new strap for Gab the bat so she could strum again.
On the way, there was a POP and a SPLAT. The van came to a stop.
They got out of the van, and the tire was flat.
Ben said, “No! Now we are stuck. The tire is split, and a tire jack will not fit in that spot.”
Ben said, “We should try to thrust and lift the van.”
“I will try,” said Ed. “But I do not want to squish my hands.”
“We need more help,” said Ben.
“Yes,” said Ed. “We need three pals to help us.”
Just then, a brown squirrel ran on top of the van. “Where did that squirrel come from?” asked Ed.
The squirrel called down, “I can help you! I am Super Squirrel! I have super skills and can help you lift the van.”
Ed said, “I did not see you sprint over here. Did you come through the grass?”
Super Squirrel said, “I came from the shrubs!”
Ben said, “I am glad you would like to help, but you are too little to help lift the van.”
“Watch me!” said Super Squirrel. “I will lift the van and then scram.” With a strut, he went over to the flat tire.
He said to Ed and Ben, “On three, we will all lift the van.”
Super Squirrel said, “I will scrunch up and go under the tire to lift it. It will not squash me.”
“We should not let him do this,” said Ben.
With a shrug, Ed said, “Who knows? Let him give it a shot.”
The squirrel went down by the tire and said, “Do not stress. We can do this! One... two... three!” They did their best to lift the van.
With a shrill yell, Super Squirrel said, “Yes!” He thrust the tire out of the spot.
With a grin, the squirrel said, “That was a thrill! It looks like the tire is in shreds. Do you have a good tire and a jack to put it on with?”
“Yes, we have a good tire to put on the van,” said Ben.
“Please call if you need my help again,” said Super Squirrel.
Ed asked, “How did you lift the van? It made my hands throb.”
The squirrel said, “I am Super Squirrel, and I have super skills! I must scram. Call if you need help again,” the squirrel said.
Ben asked, “Where did he go? He was such a big help.”
“That was Super Squirrel,” said Ed. “He gave us super help!”
Characters
Ben, Ed, Gab the bat, and Super Squirrel.
Phonics Blends
str-, spl-, thr-, squ-, spr-, shr-, scr-
Text Detective
Every answer is stated directly in the story words!
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Super Help for Ben and Ed
Comprehension Questions (1–10)
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Directions: Fill in the bubble next to the best answer according to the exact words in the text.
1 Why did Ben and Ed have to go to the shop?
A) To buy a new wheel jack
B) To get a new strap for Gab the bat
C) To pick up three pals
D) To fix the van engine
2 What sounds happened right before the van stopped?
A) A CRASH and a BANG
B) A CLICK and a CLACK
C) A POP and a SPLAT
D) A HUM and a BUZZ
3 Why could they NOT use a tire jack in that spot?
A) A tire jack will not fit in that spot
B) The tire jack was left at home
C) The tire jack was split
D) The ground was too muddy
4 How many pals did Ed say they needed to help them?
A) Two pals
B) Three pals
C) Four pals
D) Five pals
5 Where did Super Squirrel say he came from?
A) From through the grass
B) From the high tree branch
C) From the shrubs
D) From inside the repair shop
6 Why did Ben think Super Squirrel could NOT help lift?
A) Super Squirrel was too little
B) Super Squirrel had hurt paws
C) Super Squirrel was too slow
D) Super Squirrel did not have a jack
7 What did Super Squirrel say he would do under the tire?
A) Jump up and down
B) Scrunch up
C) Dig in the dirt
D) Roll onto his back
8 How did Super Squirrel move the tire out of the spot?
A) He rolled the tire down the hill
B) He cut the tire into pieces
C) He thrust the tire out of the spot
D) He pulled the tire with a rope
9 What did the tire look like once it was out?
A) It looked completely smooth
B) It looked like it was in shreds
C) It looked covered in mud
D) It was burned and black
10 What happened to Ed's hands when they lifted the van?
A) His hands got dirty and black
B) His hands got cold and stiff
C) It made his hands throb
D) His hands got squished
Page 2 of 2 • Super Help for Ben and Ed Reading Comprehension Assessment
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Super Help for Ben and Ed • Text-Explicit Multiple Choice Assessment
Standard: Literal Recall
10 Questions (1 pt each)
Quick Grading Reference grade at a glance
Q1 B
Q2 C
Q3 A
Q4 B
Q5 C
Q6 A
Q7 B
Q8 C
Q9 B
Q10 C
1. Purpose for shop visit Ans: B
B) To get a new strap for Gab the bat
“Ben and Ed had to go to the shop to get a new strap for Gab the bat so she could strum again.”
2. Sounds before stop Ans: C
C) A POP and a SPLAT
“On the way, there was a POP and a SPLAT. The van came to a stop.”
3. Why jack could not be used Ans: A
A) A tire jack will not fit in that spot
“The tire is split, and a tire jack will not fit in that spot.”
4. Number of pals needed Ans: B
B) Three pals
“‘Yes,’ said Ed. ‘We need three pals to help us.’”
5. Where squirrel came from Ans: C
C) From the shrubs
“Super Squirrel said, ‘I came from the shrubs!’”
6. Ben's initial doubt Ans: A
A) Super Squirrel was too little
“Ben said, ‘I am glad you would like to help, but you are too little to help lift the van.’”
7. Action to avoid being squashed Ans: B
B) Scrunch up
“‘I will scrunch up and go under the tire to lift it. It will not squash me.’”
8. How squirrel moved the tire Ans: C
C) He thrust the tire out of the spot
“With a shrill yell, Super Squirrel said, ‘Yes!’ He thrust the tire out of the spot.”
9. Condition of damaged tire Ans: B
B) It looked like it was in shreds
“With a grin, the squirrel said, ‘That was a thrill! It looks like the tire is in shreds.’”
10. Ed's hands after lifting Ans: C
C) It made his hands throb
“Ed asked, ‘How did you lift the van? It made my hands throb.’”
Target Consonant Blends Index in “Super Help for Ben and Ed” Decodable Phonics Mastery
str- / spl-
strap, strum, strut, stress, splat, split
thr- / th-
thrust, three, thrill, throb
squ- / spr-
squish, squirrel, squash, sprint
shr- / scr-
shrubs, shrill, shrug, shreds, scram, scrunch
Super Squirrel Reading Comprehension Series Teacher Reference & Answer Key • Grade 1–2 Reading
