MAIN IDEA
The main idea of this paragraph.
Rabbits and hares are not the same. Rabbits live together in burrows. Their babies are born blind and without fur. Hares live alone above the ground. Their babies are born with fur and are not blind. In addition, hares are usually bigger than rabbits.
What is rabbits and hares are not the same?
The Author’s purpose of this paragraph.
In Washington State, the Department of Fish and Wildlife gives each participating classroom 500 salmon eggs. When the eggs hatch, the children care for the baby salmon and learn about their lifecycle. When the salmon are big enough, the class goes on a field trip to release the salmon into a stream or river.
What is to tell us what students are doing with salmon?
Hello to all you bakers out there! Thank you for tuning into today’s segment of “Baking with Love”! Today’s topic deals with frosting the perfect cupcake. Put your apron on, wash your hands, and get ready to ‘get your bake on!’ First, fill the pastry bag with the icing of your choice. Next, point the tip of the pastry bag on the outer edge of the cupcake. Then, squeeze the pastry bag while holding one hand near the tip and the other hand on top of the pastry bag, holding tightly. While doing so, move the bag in a circular motion, working your way to the center of the cupcake. Voila-your cupcake should look like a pro! Tune in next week.”
What is an example of sequence?
The theme of this paragraph.
Kevin wasn’t worried about his book report. He had three whole weeks to get it done. There was no reason to get started right away, especially when he had just gotten a new video game! The next day, Kevin thought about going to the library to pick out a book for his report, but decided to play with his friends instead. He could go to the library on the weekend instead. The weekend came and rather than going to the library, Kevin spent the whole weekend at his cousin’s farm. He didn’t go to the library the next week either; there was always something fun to do instead.
Two weeks passed and Kevin still hadn’t pick out out a book. By the time he finally got to the library, there was not enough time to read the book and write the report. Kevin tried to write the report without reading the whole book, but it did not go very well. Kevin failed the assignment.
What is don’t put things off until the last minute?
The correct definition of the underlined word.
I saw a mother duck and her babies at the pond today.
a. To bend down
b. Type of bird
What is B: a type of bird?
The main idea of this paragraph.
Some types of roller coasters use magnets to make them stop. Strong magnets are put into both the coaster and the end of the track. As the coaster approaches the end of the track, the attracting forces of the magnet bring it to a gentle stop.
What is some types of roller coasters use magnets to make them stop?
The Author’s purpose of this paragraph.
Beavers make dramatic changes to the environment. When beavers build a dam across a river, they create a pond or even a lake. Land that was once dry gets covered in water. The new lake becomes a home for birds, fish, and other kinds of wildlife.
What is to tell us about the changes beavers make to the environment?
Muffins and cupcakes share many
similarities, however, there are a few characteristics that set these
pastries apart. For one thing, muffins tend to be on the healthier side, as fruit can be added to them. They aren’t too sweet and can be made even healthier if the baker uses whole wheat four. Muffins are dryer than cupcakes. Cupcakes are sweet, soft, and are typically made with more eggs and butter. They are usually slathered in frosting. Muffins are typically eaten as a breakfast food,
whereas cupcakes are
eaten as a sweet treat or as a dessert. There is no
denying how tasty both are.
What is an example of compare and contrast?
The theme of this passage.
Lucy never put anything away. When she made her breakfast in the morning, she left the cereal and the milk out on the counter and she left her dirty bowl on the table. When she got home from school, she tossed her coat and her backpack on the floor where her mother often tripped on them when she came in from work.
One day, Lucy and her friend Amelia decided to color pictures outside under the big oak tree. Lucy had just gotten a brand new box of 108 crayons and she wanted to try them out. They sat under the tree, happily coloring until it was time for Amelia to go home. “Want me to help clean up?” Amelia asked before she left. ”Nah, I’ll do it later,” Lucy replied as she headed inside to watch TV. Lucy watched three shows and forgot about the crayons. The next day, when Lucy went outside to play, she found that the sun had melted her new crayons into a big, goopy, mess.
What is put things away when you are done using them?
The correct definition of the underlined word.
Don’t just leave your soda can here! Recycle it properly.
a. A metal container
b. To be able to
What is A: a metal container?
The main idea of this paragraph.
Sharks have a lot of teeth. A shark may have up to 3,000 teeth at one time. Shark teeth grow in rows. When a shark loses a tooth, it is replaced by a new tooth from the row behind it. A shark may have over 20,000 teeth over the course of its life.
What is sharks have a lot of teeth?
The Author’s Purpose of this paragraph.
Before toothbrushes were invented, people used natural objects to clean their teeth. People cleaned their teeth with small twigs. The first toothbrushes were made from bones and bristles from boars, horsehairs, or even feathers. Today the bristles on most toothbrushes are made from nylon.
What is to tell us what was used to clean teeth before toothbrushes?
Have you ever tried to eat a cupcake and while peeling the liner off, much of the cupcake gets peeled off with it? As a cupcake pro, the biggest tip I can offer to avoid this cupcake catastrophe is to remove the cupcakes from the tin as soon as they come out of the oven. Sometimes if they are left in the tin, steam builds up from the hot cupcakes and the moisture can make the liners pull away. If that doesn’t work, try a a different type of cupcake liner-like a greaseproof kind. These tips will ensure that you get to savor every last bite of your yummy cupcake!
What is an example of problem and solution?
The theme of this passage.
Benny and Danny were twins. Each week, they each got five dollars in allowance. Benny always spent all of his allowance on candy and small toys. Every so often, Danny bought some candy, but he saved most of his money in a piggy bank. Sometimes, Danny did extra chores around the house to earn more money.
The months passed and soon school was out for summer. One day, Danny asked his parents to take him to the bike store. He had saved enough money for a new bike! Danny picked out a red bike with blue handlebars. His parents were so impressed with how much he had saved that they bought him a helmet and a bike lock.
Danny spent the summer riding his new bike around the neighborhood with his friends. Benny did not have a bike, so spent most of his summer alone at home.
What is you can buy more if you save your money?
The correct definition of the underlined word.
Some people like rare steaks, but I prefer them well done.
a.Uncommon
b. Lightly cooked
What is B: lightly cooked?
The main idea of this paragraph.
The ice cream cone was invented in 1904. It all started at the St. Louis World’s fair when an ice cream vender ran out of dishes for his ice cream. A man named Ernest Hamwi was selling waffles in the booth next door. He helped his neighbor out by making cone-shaped waffles to hold the ice cream. The rest, as they say, is history!
What is the ice cream cone was invented in 1904?
The Author’s Purpose of this paragraph.
In Australia, cattle and sheep ranches are called stations. Most stations are very big. A station may be so large that low-flying helicopters are used to herd the animals. You could drive for several days in one direction and never leave the station.
What is to teach us about stations?
Although some newer recipes call for bananas as a substitute for eggs, most cupcake recipes require good old fashioned eggs. Once you get all of the ingredients together, it can be easy to lose focus on the task at hand and start throwing the materials into the mixing bowl. Sometimes, people crack their egg(s) over the mixing bowl, and pieces of the egg shells fall in! One time, someone cracked an egg into the batter while the mixer was on, and the egg’s shell was completely mixed in! What a mess! To prevent this from happening, crack your eggs into a different bowl and then pour the egg mix into the big bowl.
What is an example of problem and solution?
The theme of this passage.
“Mom, guess what!” Claire yelled as she came through the door. “Taylor Carson invited me to her skating party tomorrow night! It’s going to be so fun!”
Mom frowned. “I know you really want to go to that party, but tomorrow night is Grandpa’s 80th birthday. You know that. We’ve been planning the party for months.”
Claire’s face fell. “Oh no. I forgot,” she moaned. “But can’t I go to the skating party? Grandpa will hardly even notice I’m not there.”
“Absolutely not,” replied Mom. “he most certainly will notice. You are his only grandchild and family comes first. Always.”
Claire knew by the tone of her moth’s voice that there was no arguing. She was so mad and so disappointed. She had been excited about her grandfather’s party. Now she didn’t even want to go.
On the night of the party, Claire spent most of her time sulking, wishing she were skating with her friends. Then Grandpa called her over to his chair.
“Claire-Bear,” he said, ”it means the world to me that you are here to celebrate my birthday. You are so very precious to me.”
Claire’s resentment disappeared. Mom was right. Skating would have been fun, but this was more important.
What is family is important?
The correct definition for the underlined word.
If you don’t duck under the fence, you will hit your head.
a.To bend down
b.A type of bird
What is A: to bend down?
The main idea of this paragraph.
You can tell if an egg is hard-boiled by spinning it. Lay an egg on its side and try to make it spin. If it is not hard-boiled the shifting liquid inside will make it spin poorly. If it is hard-boiled the solid insides will make it spin faster and longer.
What is you can tell if an egg is hard-boiled by spinning it?
The Author’s Purpose of this paragraph.
Julia Butterfly Hill lived in a giant Redwood tree for two years to keep it from being cut down. She climbed the tree, which was located in Northern California, on December 10, 1997. Many people helped her by bringing her food and supplies. She did not come down until the logging company promised never to cut the tree down.
What is to teach us about Julia Butterfly Hill and how she saved a tree?
Dear Betsy-I’m having a birthday party for my son next month-and I wanted to know are the scoop-cake pops or cupcakes?
Love, Freda
Dear Freda-A cake pop is more like a cake ball which is shaped like a chocolate truffle-being an individual portion of cake. These cake pops are formed from crumbled cake AND frosting, unlike the cupcake that is baked as a sphere. These are the new trend in the dessert world. On the other hand, cupcakes are classic, and you have more space to work with when it comes to decorating!
-Betsy
What is an example of compare and contrast?
The theme of this passage.
Sasha was an only child and she was the apple of her parents’ eyes. She always got everything she wanted: a room full of expensive toys, new clothes, elaborate birthday parties, and frequent trips to Disney World. She never had to do chores around the house. She didn’t even have a bedtime. When she did poorly in school, her parents complained to the teacher, and then to the principal. When she turned sixteen and got her driver’s license, her parents bought her a brand new car.
The years passed and Sasha graduated from college. It was time for her to move out and get a job. Sasha got a job, but the work was hard and it didn’t pay as much as she thought it should. She did not have enough money to buy expensive clothes or go on vacation. Instead, she shared a small apartment with two other girls. Before long, she got fired for not getting her work done and having a bad attitude. She lost two more jobs and could not pay her rent.
Sasha moved back home with her parents where she did not help around the house or try to get another job. Her parents did not understand. Why was their daughter so lazy? Why couldn’t she keep a job and live on her own?
What is parents should not spoil their children?
The correct definition for the underlined word.
Once you’re done with the shovel, store it in the garage.
a.A place to buy things
To save for future use
What is B: to save for future use?