BLUE
Emily had 342 marbles. She gave 186 to her friend. How many marbles does she have left?
528
Tina will watch the baby while her mom is shopping.
Which meaning of “watch” is used in this sentence?
a) a clock you wear on your wrist
b) to look after someone or something
c) a kind of TV show
d) to stare at something for a long time
b) to look after someone or something
Maria felt weary after running around the playground all afternoon.
What does the word “weary” mean in this sentence?
a) excited
b) tired
c) happy
d) fast
b) tired
Jack saw that the bark on the tree was peeling.
Which sentence shows a different meaning of “bark”?
a) The dog’s bark was loud.
b) The bark was rough to touch.
c) She peeled off the bark with a stick.
d) There was moss on the bark.
a) The dog's bark was loud.
Mr. Lee was generous and gave each student two pencils.
Which word helps you understand what “generous” means?
a) each
b) gave
c) student
d) pencils
b) gave
6 x 7
42
503 - 287
216
27 x 7
189
1,597 + 954
2,551
What is the conjunction in this sentence?
"I want to go outside, but it is raining."
but
Bees are important to the environment, but they are in danger. Pollution, pesticides, and loss of habitat have made it harder for bees to survive. People can help by planting flowers and avoiding harmful chemicals in their gardens.
Why are bees in danger? (List 2 reasons for full credit)
Their homes are being destroyed, and chemicals can harm them.
I don't like to play soccer, __________ I don’t like to run too much.
a) and
b) but
c) or
d) because
d) because
Bees live in large groups called colonies. Inside a beehive, there are three types of bees: the queen, the workers, and the drones. The queen’s job is to lay eggs. Worker bees gather food, build the hive, and protect it. Drones help the queen make new bees.
What is the central idea of this paragraph?
Bees live in colonies and have different jobs.
Which sentence uses the conjunction “or” correctly?
a) We can have pizza or burgers for lunch.
b) Today, we went to the store or the library.
c) The dog barked or chased the cat.
d) I like to read or books.
a) We can have pizza or burgers for lunch.
Bees are small insects, but they play a big role in helping plants grow. As bees fly from flower to flower, they collect nectar and spread pollen. This process is called pollination. Without it, many fruits, vegetables, and flowers would not be able to grow.
What is pollination?
When bees spread pollen from flower to flower.
Lila saw her friend drop all her books in the hallway. Without being asked, Lila knelt down and helped pick them up. Then she walked her friend to class with a smile.
What character trait best describes Lila?
a) bossy
b) lazy
c) kind
d) shy
What clue from the story supports your answer?
c) kind
She helped a friend without being asked.
Lena was excited for her class field trip to the zoo. She packed her lunch the night before with her favorite sandwich, an apple, and a cookie. When she got to school, she couldn’t find her lunchbox in her backpack. She looked under her desk, in her cubby, and even asked her friends, but it was nowhere to be found.
At lunchtime, Lena sat quietly on the bench. Just then, her teacher walked over with a blue lunchbox. “Is this yours?” she asked. Lena’s eyes lit up. “Yes! Thank you so much!” she said, happily opening her lunch.
What is the main idea of this story?
Lena lost her lunchbox, but got it back.
When Sara saw her little brother crying, she gave him her favorite toy and sat with him until he stopped.
What kind of person is Sara?
Which sentence helped you figure that out?
loving, caring, or kind
She gave her brother a toy to help him feel better.
On Saturday morning, Caleb helped his grandmother in her garden. They pulled weeds, watered the plants, and checked the tomatoes that were almost ripe. As Caleb reached into a bush to grab a tomato, he noticed something small and furry curled up beneath the leaves.
“Grandma!” he called. “There’s an animal in your garden!”
His grandmother looked closer and smiled. “That’s a baby rabbit,” she said softly. “It must have made a little nest there.”
Caleb was amazed. He had never seen a wild rabbit so close before. From that day on, he visited the garden quietly each morning, hoping to catch another glimpse of his new furry friend.
What can you infer about Caleb's feelings toward animals?
He enjoys seeing them up close.
Jason practiced his piano every day, even on weekends. He missed a birthday party because he had a recital and wanted to do his best.
What character trait does Jason show?
a) silly
b) forgetful
c) dedicated
d) cheerful
How do you know?
c) dedicated
He practices on weekends and missed a birthday party to play the piano.
If 96 apples are divided equally among 3 baskets, how many apples go in each basket?
32
Olivia read 15 pages on Monday and 22 pages on Tuesday. Her book has 100 pages. How many pages does she still need to read to finish the book?
63
A farmer has four baskets. Each basket holds 12 apples. She picks 10 more apples and adds them to another basket. How many apples does she have altogether?
58
Emma baked 24 cupcakes. She put 6 cupcakes in each box. Then she baked 12 more cupcakes and put them all in boxes with 6 each. How many boxes did she fill in total?
6
The art club has eight tables. Six students sit at each table. Then five more students joined the class. How many students are in the class now?
53