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It was backward day at school. The students had to do things backwards. Some of them wore their t-shirt backward. They took a test before they studied the lesson! Dessert was served first instead of last at lunch. They tried to walk home backward, but they kept bumping into each other and fell down.
The students were having a backwards day at school.
Alligators and Crocodiles look very similar. However, the two creatures have many differences that stand out-- Alligators tend to be black, while Crocodiles are more of a green color. The Alligator's snout is also long, while Crocodile's are much more narrow.
Differences between crocodiles and alligators.
How long should a summary be?
A few sentences long.
It is a special day for Beth. She has invited her best friends to come for the day. They will have pizza and a pretty cake. They will take turns trying to hit the piñata. Then Beth will open gifts. What day is Beth celebrating? 1. Easter 2. Her birthday 3. Christmas 4. Fourth of July
2. Her birthday.
These are instructions about the setting, costumes, lighting, scenery, and props, or objects used on stage.
Stage directions.
Honeybees form large hives. There are thousands of bees in a hive. One bee is the queen. She lays the eggs. Some bees gather nectar and pollen from flowers to make honey. Other bees protect the hive. Some bees keep the hive clean. Still other bees help the queen. Each bee has a special job to do in the bee hive.
Every bee in the hive has a job.
Many types of bacteria are helpful. For example, some bacteria are able to take nitrogen from the air and put it into the soil. This creates more nutrients and makes the soil better for growing plants. Bacteria can also be used in making food. Some bacteria are used to make cheese, and other bacteria are helpful in making vinegar.
Some types of bacteria can be helpful.
A frog is an amphibian that usually lives near water. For example, a bullfrog is found near ponds, rivers, and streams. Amphibian means two lives. For frogs, part of their lives is in the water and part is on land. Most frogs lay thousands of eggs that go through the metamorphosis process. A frog starts as an egg then hatches into a tadpole that eventually becomes a frog.
Amphibians have two stages of life. They spend their egg and tadpole stages in the water, and then live on land when they become frogs.
It is 1885, and a gift from France has arrived. Atop a large base, a statue takes form. Copper-red in the sun, a woman's shape is visible. Tall and proud, she stands at a gateway. To those who are arriving, she gives a fond greeting. To those who are leaving, she gives a reminder of freedom for all.
What is this? 1. Mt. Rushmore 2. Washington Monument 3. Statue of Liberty 4. Eiffel Tower
3. Statue of Liberty.
______ end with the downfall or death of the protagonist. or main character.
Tragedy.
Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads, and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. They often leave behind mud, sand, and debris. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk, or get another form of exercise. You can also talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else can also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
There are lots of ways to feel better when you’re sad
Because people are building more homes and destroying the natural environment, frogs and toads are losing their habitat. As a result, more frogs and toads are hit by cars because they have to cross the road to get to a water source. If people continue to destroy their home, frogs and toads will become more scarce or even extinct.
Frogs and toads are having trouble surviving, often because of things humans are doing.
My aunt is getting married! She got engaged on Valentine's Day and is so excited. She has always wanted to plan a holiday wedding. We are already looking at decorations and dresses. Everything we are looking at has a festive theme, and the colors are usually red, green and gold. Some have candy canes and pine trees. It is going to be a beautiful wedding.
When might the wedding be happening?
Around Christmas.
This kind of drama is amusing and usually has a cheerful ending.
Comedy.
What is the difference between a square and a cube? A square is a shape. It is two-dimensional- it has length and width, but it is flat. It has four equal sides and four equal corners. A cube is a solid shape. It is three-dimensional- it has length, width, and height. It has six equal squares, called faces. It also has edges. The edges are where the sides of the squares meet.
Differences between squares and cubes.
Steel is a very important metal that is used for many things. In the United States, the automobile industry uses the most steel. Steel is also used for putting up buildings. Cans and containers are made from steel. Steel can be used to make farm and factory machines.
Steel is used for many different things.
Secret codes aren’t just about power, of course. It’s fun to develop a code to communicate secrets. But when rulers and armies use codes, they’re not doing so for fun. For them, it’s serious business.
Secret codes can be used for powerful armies, but also fun for friends.
Amber wanted to be different from everyone else this year. Instead of handing out preprinted cards to her friends, she was making her own. She cut the cards from construction paper and decorated them with colored paper, glitter, and stickers. Then she wrote a message with a gold pen. When is the occasion for this card? 1. Easter 2. Valentine's Day 3. Halloween 4. Christmas
2. Valentine's Day.
Acts are divided into smaller units called this.
Scenes.
In the time of the Ancient Greeks, people didn't know much about science. They resorted to explaining natural phenomenon by using stories and referring to the Greek gods. They believed each god was responsible for different parts of their lives. When Zeus was angry, he hurled his thunderbolts and, viola! That's how they explained lightning appearing in the sky.
How the Ancient Greeks explained science.
There are eight planets in the Solar System, and each one is very different. Some planets, like Jupiter and Saturn are very large. Others, like Mercury and Mars are smaller. Jupiter has moons that are larger than Mercury. The planets also have different atmospheres. Uranus, Jupiter and Saturn have atmospheres made of hydrogen and helium. The atmosphere on Venus is made up of carbon dioxide. Earth has a nitrogen and oxygen atmosphere. The planets also have different temperatures. Uranus is the coldest and Venus is the hottest.
The planets in our solar system are very different.
Although many people confuse frogs and toads, there are distinct features that separate them. They both look similar, but toads have dry, bumpy skin while frogs have moist, smooth skin. Also, frogs always live near a water source whereas toads roam farther away from water. On the other hand, frogs and toads have a similar diet and habits. Both are nocturnal and both go through the metamorphosis process.
Frogs and toads are similar, but you can tell them apart by their skin and where they live.
I wasn't sure how to work it. I am tech-challenged. I pushed several buttons. Finally, a tray opened. I laid the DVD into it. I pushed more buttons and the tray slid back into the machine. I pressed the button marked "play." I was shocked when the movie started.
Why does the person have trouble with the DVD player?
They don't know how to use it.
Plays are divided into large units called this.
Acts.