Comprehension
Eli reached into his desk for his favorite blue pencil, but it wasn’t there. He searched his backpack and even checked the floor. Finally, he spotted it on Ava’s desk.
“Oh, I borrowed it to finish my drawing,” Ava said. She handed it back with a smile. Eli grinned. “Just ask next time,” he said, and they both laughed.
What is the story mostly about?
Eli is looking for his blue pen.
The boy studied for his test, so he got an A!
What is the cause?
What is a synonym for "happy"?
joyful, excited, smiley, etc.
What is the fastest land animal?
Cheetah
After walking for miles without water, Luis felt parched and his lips were dry and cracked.
What does the word parched mean?
thirsty
Eli reached into his desk for his favorite blue pencil, but it wasn’t there. He searched his backpack and even checked the floor. Finally, he spotted it on Ava’s desk.
“Oh, I borrowed it to finish my drawing,” Ava said. She handed it back with a smile. Eli grinned. “Just ask next time,” he said, and they both laughed.
What did Eli do before he found his pencil?
He looked in his desk, backpack, and floor.
The runner ran 3 miles, so she was tired and thirsty.
What was the effect?
What is an antonym for "big"?
small, tiny, microscopic
How many colors does the rainbow have?
7
Use context clues to find the meaning of the word "hibernation". Many animals hibernate in the winter, such as bears, groundhogs, and bats, sleeping for months to save energy.
sleep for long periods of time
The playground was soaked after the morning rain, so Mr. Lee told the class they would have recess indoors. Some kids groaned, but Maya was excited. She pulled out a puzzle she’d been saving. Soon, a group of classmates joined her, and together they finished it before the bell rang.
Why do you think Maya was excited about indoor recess?
She wanted to work on her puzzle.
It was Monica's birthday, so her mother made her a cake.
Give a synonym for "fast."
speedy, quick, etc.
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Find the meaning of the word "benevolent" using context clues: "The benevolent man donated food to the shelter."
generous, helpful, kind, caring
Sofia’s eyes widened when she opened her backpack—her math homework was still on her desk at home! She worried about telling her teacher. At school, she explained what happened. Mr. Carter nodded and said, “Bring it tomorrow, and we’ll call it even.” Sofia felt relieved.
What does “relieved” mean in this passage?
relaxed, felt better
It started to rain, so they canceled the game.
What is the effect?
What does the word "angry" mean? Give its antonym.
mad
happy
What is the largest planet in the solar system?
Jupiter
The puppy was ecstatic when his owner came home from school.
What does the word ecstatic mean?
really happy
Liam placed the small green plant on the windowsill in his classroom. Every morning, he gave it a little water and turned the pot so it would grow straight. After two weeks, a tiny yellow flower appeared, and Liam felt proud of his hard work.
What is this story mostly about?
His plants had flowers on them.
Why is it important to recognize cause and effect in a story?
It helps us understand why certain events take place in the story.
How can knowing synonyms and antonyms improve your writing?
It will help you know the meaning of words you can use in your writing and will also challenge you to use other words (ex. scared-terrified).
How many hearts does an Octopus have?
3
The entomologist gently placed the butterfly in a net.
What is the entomologist mean?
a person who studies insects