Right There
The number 1 way to get the correct answer EVERY SINGLE TIME
The strategy we use for figuring out the meaning of words. (2 possible answers)
1. read around the word
2. plug and chug
What types of questions will you see for fiction passages? (4 answers)
1. right there
2. meaning
3. central message
4. describe characters
What types of questions will you see for nonfiction passages? (4 answers)
1. right there
2. meaning
3. main idea
4. relationship between events
It has been 40 minutes and the teacher says you can have a break. What can you do to send oxygen to your brain?
stand and stretch
Jane went to the zoo for her birthday. She saw many animals, like lions and elephants. Her favorite part was feeding the giraffes. At the end of the day, she was tired but happy.
What was Jane's favorite part?
feeding the giraffes
What does "bizarre" mean in the sentence: "The magician's trick was so bizarre that everyone gasped"?
strange, odd
Tom was excited for the school play. He practiced his lines every day. On the day of the play, he was nervous but did a great job. His teacher praised him for his hard work.
How did Tom prepare for the play?
practiced his lines every day
The life cycle of a frog includes several stages. It begins with an egg, which hatches into a tadpole. The tadpole then grows legs and loses its tail, becoming a froglet. The froglet eventually matures into an adult frog. This transformation is known as metamorphosis.
What is the sequence of the frog life cycle?
egg, tadpole, froglet, adult frog
Oh no! You are on question 7 and you just can't figure it out. You've tried looking for the answer but still aren't sure. What should you do?
Flag it and move on.
“Hummingbirds like flowers that have a lot of nectar. A lot of the flowers they like are long and shaped like trumpets,” said Joey. “One of the plants is even called trumpet vine.”
What kinds of flowers do hummingbirds like?
flowers that have a lot of nectar
What does "timid" mean in the sentence: "The timid kitten hid under the bed when guests arrived"?
shy, scared
Lisa and her friends played hide and seek outside. Lisa hid behind a big tree. Her friend counted to 20 and began searching for her. When she found Lisa, they both laughed.
How did Lisa feel after being found?
Lisa felt happy because she laughed.
The formation of a rainbow occurs when sunlight passes through raindrops. The light is refracted, or bent, and then reflected inside the droplet. As it exits the droplet, the light is refracted again, separating into different colors. This process creates a spectrum of colors in the sky.
What causes the formation of a rainbow?
when sunlight passes through raindrops
The belief that you can grow and become better with hard work.
Growth mindset
What do we get from the sun? The sun gives us heat and light necessary for us to live. Without the sun, Earth would be a frozen ball of ice. The sun is a very big ball of hot gases. The flame of a candle is also hot gases.
What is the sun made of?
Hot gases
Jackson is a couch potato. He never does his homework or chores. On Saturdays he watches TV and play video games all day long.
What does "coach potato" mean?
Someone who is lazy
Lily was nervous about her first day at a new school. She didn't know anyone in her class. A girl named Anna introduced herself and became her friend. They sat together at lunch and played together at recess. Lily felt much better after that.
What actions made Lily feel better?
Anna introduced herself, ate lunch with her, and played with her.
The lion is known as the king of the jungle because of its strength and dominance. Lions live in groups called prides, which can consist of several lions. The pride works together to hunt and protect their territory. Each member has a role, from the leader to the hunters and caregivers. The teamwork in a pride is crucial for their survival.
What is the main idea of this text?
The teamwork in a pride is crucial for survival.
Name 2 reasons we use scrap paper
1. to stay organized
2. to slow down and solve problems
3. to help us show our thinking
Sarah's class is learning about ways to travel. She began a project on the history of airplanes. Sarah worked with her partner to create a model airplane out of paper and cardboard. When it was finished she presented it to her class and flew the plane outside. Sarah's classmates were astounded at how well it could fly. It flew past the playground! Sarah was proud of her project and how hard she worked on it.
What materials did Sarah use to make the airplane?
paper and cardboard
When Timmy got to the cafeteria he realized his lunchbox was empty. He asked his teacher why she didn't pack him a lunch and his teacher said "you're barking up the wrong tree, you need to talk to mom when you get home."
What does the teacher mean by "barking up the wrong tree"
Talking to the wrong person about a problem
A tree grew apples that were very sour. Nobody wanted to pick the apples. A farmer cared for the tree. He watered it and gave it fresh soil. After a year of caring for the tree its apples became sweet. What is the lesson of this story?
be patient, care for others
Trees are essential for the environment because they produce oxygen. They also provide shelter and food for many animals. Trees help prevent soil erosion and give us wood for building. The leaves of trees can cool the air, making cities more comfortable. Overall, trees are vital for a healthy planet.
Name 1 key detail to support the main idea that trees are essential for the environment?
1. they produce oxygen
2. they provide shelter and good
3. they prevent soil erosion
4. they cool the air in cities
About how many minutes should you spend reading 1 entire passage?
No more than 7 minutes