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Sam Come Back!

by Susan Stevens Crummel

Who is Sam, and where did he go?

Sam the cat is on my lap.
Sam ran. Sam, come back!
Sam ran that way.
Nab that cat!
See Sam in the sack.
Sam ran that way.
Nab that cat!
See Sam in the pack.
Bad Sam! Sam, come back!
Jack, Jack! Sam is back.
Pat Sam on my lap.

Scott Foresman Reading Street Grade 1 Unit 1 Week 1 Sam, Come Back!; H. Sawyer 2009

Comprehension Questions
1. What is Sam? In what ways is he real?
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2. The dog chases Sam. What does he do
next?
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3. Why does the woman call Sam a bad cat?
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4. Would Sam make a good pet? Why or
why not?
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5. Why do you think Sam ran?
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Scott Foresman Reading Street Grade 1 Unit 1 Week 1 Sam, Come Back!; H. Sawyer 2009