4th Grade Reading
What is a character trait?
A) tells you what a character does for a job
B) what they ate for dinner
C) ways to describe the character inside and out
D) none of the above
C) Ways to describe a character inside and outside
What does the beginning of every sentence need to start with?
A capital letter
Who are Jack and Annie trying to help and why?
Merlin because he has been depressed and he is no longer talking or eating.
Who did Jack and Annie bring to help Merlin find happiness again?
Penny the baby penguin
Lily was shy and didn't like talking in front of the class. But when it was her turn to share her project, she spoke clearly and smiled. Her classmates clapped, and she felt happy.
How did Lily change?
She became more brave and confident speaking in front of others.
Name 3 main characters from Eve of the Emperor Penguin
Jack, Annie, Penny, Merlin, Nancy
What is a noun?
A person, place, thing, or idea
What is a setting in a story?
Where the story takes place
What are the people or animals that have dialogue in a story called?
Characters
Jemma saw a new student sitting alone at lunch. Even though she was nervous, Jemma walked over and asked if he wanted to sit with her and her friends. The new student smiled and said yes. They talked and laughed the rest of lunch. Jemma was glad she had been kind.
What is the theme?
What is the theme in this paragraph?
Being kind to others and making new friends is important.
Where was the first place that Jack and Annie were sent to in the book we read?
Antarctica
An adjective is
A word that describes a noun
If the story is written by someone IN the story, what is the point of view?
A) Third person
B) First person
C) Second person
B) First person Point of View
What is a non fiction story?
A story that is about true facts
I believe recess is one of the most important parts of the school day. It gives kids time to play, get fresh air, and take a break from sitting in class. Recess helps students feel ready to learn again.
What is the author's claim?
A) recess makes kids too tired to finish their day
B) kids don't really need recess but it is nice to have
C) recess is important to help kids play and learn better
C) The author believes that recess is important because it helps kids play, relax, and learn better.
Do Jack and Annie know how to drive a snowmobile when they arrive to Antarctica?
No
A verb is
An action word
What are the four secrets to happiness?
1) nature
2) curiosity
3) compassion
4) caring for another
What is the conflict?
The problem in a story
Football is a popular sport that many people love to play and watch. Players wear helmets and pads to stay safe. The goal of the game is to get the ball into the end zone to score points. Football teaches teamwork, because players have to work together to win the game.
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
A. football is a popular sport
B. Football is about teamwork
C. Football is a popular sport that teaches teamwork and has rules to help players stay safe and score points.
D. Football is a safe sports that help people come together.
C. Football is a popular sport that teaches teamwork and has rules to help players stay safe and score points.
My friend and I will PART ways after dinner. I won't see him until he returns from vacation. What does the word part mean in this sentence?
leave
Every sentence has to end with a..
punctuation mark
Who gets elevation sickness while in Antarctica? And what are the symptoms?
Jack
Dizziness, hard time breathing, sick to stomach
What is the answer to a problem in the story called?
A) calling your parents
B) the solution
C) the ending
D) the plot
B) Solution
I think WWE is the most exciting sport to play. I love wrestling people and showing off my moves. It's also fun to hear the crowd cheer me on. Every match feels like a movie!
What is the author's perspective about wrestling?
The author thinks WWE is exciting and enjoys wrestling.