Vocabulary
The ocean waves _________________ forward onto the shore.
surge
Read the passage and find the main idea sentence:
Are ants and termites the same? Ants look like termites, but they are quite different and can be easily distinguished. In contrast to termites, ants are usually dark in color, are hard bodied, and have constriction between the thorax and abdomen. Also, ants and termites belong to different orders.
Ants look like termites, but they are quite different and can be easily distinguished.
What is the weather like on Venus?
It rains every day.
Harrison, who was a _________________ grandpa, could not walk very well.
frail
Read the passage and find the main idea sentence:
Tsunamis, large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes, can be deadly and destructive. For example, in December 2004, an underwater earthquake triggered a massive tsunami throughout the Indian Ocean. The tsunami killed more than 200,000 people and caused billions of dollars of damage to the coasts of numerous Southeast Asian countries.
Tsunamis, large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes, can be deadly and destructive.
What special event will happen on this day?
The sun will come out.
Water is _________________ for plants to grow well.
vital
Read the passage and find the sentence that tells the main idea:
The first U.S. zoo opened in Philadelphia in 1874.Visitors were thrilled to see animals from all over the world. The zoo had six giraffes, an elephant named Jennie, and many colorful birds. It also had some animals from Australia. People were amazed at the kangaroos, wombats, and dingoes.
The first U.S. zoo opened in Philadelphia in 1874.
According to the story, how often does the sun come out?
Once every seven years
The _________________ rain sounded lighter and lighter.
slackening
Identify the main idea and three supporting details.
Dolphins are good learners. They learn to play games. They learn to do tricks. Trainers have taught dolphins how to save lives. One trainer even taught his dolphins to clean out their tank. For each piece of trash they brought him, he gave them a fish.
Main Idea: Dolphins are good learners.
Supporting Details (any three out of these)
They learn to play games. They learn to do tricks. Trainers have taught dolphins how to save lives. One trainer even taught his dolphins to clean out their tank.
Which child is the meanest toward Margot?
William
What are the two definitions of "concussion?"
1. A head injury
2. A loud shaking
Read the passage and identify the main idea:
The year was 1850. The place was New York City. A gentleman was on his way to a wedding. He was all dressed up. However, it had just rained, and the streets were muddy. The man turned up the bottoms of his pants to keep them clean. At the wedding, he forgot to turn them down. That is how the fashion for cuffs on pants got started.
a. what New York was like in 1850
b. the story behind cuffs on pants
c. how to keep pants clean in the mud
b. the story behind cuffs on pants
Why did the children lock Margot in a closet?
So she wouldn’t see the sun