Vocabulary
After years of being mistreated by the evil king, the prince finally got his vengeance by reclaiming the throne and punishing those responsible.
What is vengeance?
What is revenge or punishment for a wrong that was done?
Did you know that honeybees help pollinate many of the fruits and vegetables we eat? Without bees, farmers would have a harder time growing crops. Scientists are working to protect bee populations around the world.
What is the author's purpose?
What is inform?
Maya glanced at the dark clouds gathering outside. She grabbed an umbrella before leaving the house, even though it wasn't raining yet.
What can you infer Maya thinks will happen soon?
What is it will probably rain today?
Dogs have an excellent sense of smell. They can be trained to find missing people, detect certain illnesses, and help police officers locate evidence.
What is the main idea?
What is dogs can use their sense of smell to help people in many ways?
Lena practiced the piano every day, even when she made mistakes. At the end of the year, she performed a difficult song perfectly at the school concert.
What is the theme?
What is hard work and perseverance lead to success?
Everyone could tell her apology was genuine because she spoke sincerely, admitted her mistake, and worked to make things right.
What is genuine?
What is real, honest, or authentic?
Imagine opening your front door and finding a tiny dragon wearing sneakers. It introduces itself as Mr. Sparkles and asks if it can borrow your skateboard for a trip to the moon.
What is the author's purpose?
What is entertain?
Jamal carefully tiptoed into the kitchen, opened the cookie jar, and quickly looked over his shoulder before taking a cookie.
What can you infer about Jamal?
What is Jamal should not be eating a cookie?
The sun provides light and heat to Earth. Plants use sunlight to grow, and people rely on the sun for warmth and energy.
What is the main idea?
What is the sun is important for life on Earth?
When Marcus forgot his lunch, several classmates shared their food with him. Their kindness helped him get through the day.
What is the theme?
What is kindness can make a big difference?
The smell of fresh popcorn drifting through the theater was so tantalizing that many people bought a snack before the movie started.
What is tantalizing?
What is tempting or exciting in a way that makes someone want something?
Our school should plant more trees on campus. Trees provide shade, improve air quality, and make the playground more enjoyable. Vote to support the new tree-planting project!
What is the author's purpose?
What is persuade?
The city installed new bike lanes on several busy streets. Six months later, traffic studies showed that more people were riding bicycles to work.
What can you infer about the new bike lanes?
What is the city wants more people to ride bikes?
Recycling helps reduce waste in landfills. It conserves natural resources and can save energy when making new products.
What is the main idea?
What is recycling benefits the environment?
A rabbit bragged about being the fastest animal in the forest and laughed at a turtle for moving so slowly. In the end, the turtle won the race because he never gave up.
What is the theme?
What is slow and steady wins the race or it is important to never give up?
The park's colorful foliage covered the ground with red, orange, and yellow leaves during the autumn season.
What is foliage?
What is the leaves of plants and trees?
The Grand Canyon is one of the most famous natural landmarks in the United States. It was formed over millions of years by the Colorado River and attracts millions of visitors each year.
What is the author's purpose?
What is inform?
Scientists observed that a certain species of bird began arriving earlier each spring. During the same period, average spring temperatures in the region increased.
What can you infer about the birds' earlier arrival?
What is the warmer temperatures may be causing the birds to arrive earlier?
Bears eat berries, fish, insects, and plants. Their diets change depending on the season and what food is available.
What is the main idea?
What is bears eat a variety of foods?
Sofia was nervous about joining the soccer team because she had never played before. She decided to try anyway and discovered she loved the sport.
What is the theme?
What is being brave can lead to new opportunities?
The unscrupulous salesman tricked elderly customers into buying products they didn't need by making false promises.
What is unscrupulous?
What is dishonest and lacking moral principles?
If every student recycled just one plastic bottle each day, our school could keep thousands of bottles out of landfills each year. Join the recycling club and help make a difference.
What is the author's purpose?
What is persuade?
When Olivia entered the classroom, she noticed colorful decorations, a large cake, and all of her friends smiling at her. She covered her mouth and gasped.
What can you infer is happening?
What is Olivia is being surprised with a birthday party/ celebration?
Students who read regularly often learn new vocabulary, improve their comprehension skills, and become better writers.
What is the main idea?
What is the importance of reading?
Two friends argued over a misunderstanding and stopped speaking to each other. After they finally talked honestly about their feelings, they became friends again.
What is the theme?
What is honest communication can solve problems?