Reading Skills 1
The largest land animal in the world is the elephant. Elephants are broken into two types – the African and the Asian elephant. Both are mammals that are endangered despite being on two different continents. The African elephant is endangered on the continent of Africa, however the Asian Elephant is endangered on the continent of Asia. African elephants live in African grasslands, forests or grassy spots near rivers.Asian elephants, however, live in a variety of forest habitats in Asia. These can be tropical forest, lowland rainforest or grasslands.
Compare and contrast the African and Asian elephants.
Compare: Elephants are large. Both are mammals. They are both endangered.
Contrast: African elephants are in Africa. Asian elephants are in Asia. They live in different types of areas.
What are the five purposes an author has for writing a text?
Persuade, Inform, Explain, Entertain, and Describe.
The word lead is a homograph. Find the sentence that uses this definition of
lead: a position of advantage in a contest; first place.
A) My mechanical pencil was in desperate need of new lead to write properly.
B) I will lead my class down the hall quietly as we make our way to the soccer stadium.
C) I would love to lead a group of hikers down the Appalachian Mountain.
D) I was overjoyed to hear that our class was in the lead for the can collection competition that our student council was hosting.
D) I was overjoyed to hear that our class was in the lead for the can collection competition that our student council was hosting.
Correctly complete the sentences with the proper verb.
John (will sit, sat, sits) down next to his brother at church last Sunday and listened to the sermon.
Jacob and Jose (is, are) best friends, and they love spending their time playing video games.
1) sat
2) are
Which correlative conjunctions would best fit the sentences below?
1. ______ Asher ______ Jayden are in trouble for not doing their homework.
A) Not only...but also B)Either...Or
C)Rather...or D) Neither...Nor
2. ______ Walmart _____ Target sell the special new chips everyone is talking about, so my mom only had to stop at one to purchase them for us.
A) Whether...or B)Either...Or
C)Both...and D) Neither...Nor
1. Not only...But also
2. Both... and
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!!!
George heard a strange noise when driving his car. It didn't sound right, but George didn't want to pay to take it to the mechanic. For weeks, the noise continued to get worse until one day, the car wouldn't even start. Now George had to pay a tow truck to take it to the mechanic. After the mechanic looked at the car, he told George he could have easily fixed the engine for $300 if he had come in when the problem started. However, because George drove with a faulty engine for weeks, the engine was damaged and would cost him $1,500 to replace.
What is the theme?
A) It costs a lot of money to repair a car's engine.
B) Don't wait for problems to get worse before you decide to fix them.
C) Take your car to the mechanic for every strange noise you hear.
D) Problems always happen.
B) Don't wait for problems to get worse before you decide to fix them.
Hurricanes are large, intense storms that begin over the ocean, where they gather heat and energy from the water. Hurricanes move slowly toward land, usually moving 10-20 miles per hour for more than one week. The most dangerous part of the hurricane is the storm surge, when it reaches land and causes flooding. Wind and waves also contribute to the damage caused by these surges. Hurricanes can devastate entire communities, leading to widespread destruction and loss.
What is the main idea?
Hurricanes are dangerous storms.
Sam ran onto the ball field. He was excited about his birthday next week. He just knew it would be the best party ever. He wanted a new glove. He had been dropping hints for weeks. Maybe this would be the year that he would get the best gift ever. Sam eagerly awaited his birthday to celebrate his birthday with friends and family.
What is the tone of the text?
Remember, the tone is the author's attitude toward the subject. The mood is how it makes you feel when you read the text.
The tone of the text is hopeful and excited.
Complete the sentences with the correct present tense verbs.
Joe _________ his arithmetic test by the time class is over. (had finished, will have finished, will had finished)
Sabrina and Sally _______ friends for over twelve years. (had been, has been, will have been)
1. will have finished
2. had been
Correctly add the proper pronoun to match the antecedent in each sentence.
The young boy and ____ mom went to the store today.
The students hollered loudly while there was a visitor in the classroom, and the teacher got on to _____.
1. his
2. them
Frogs are amphibians. They can live on land or in the water. Most frogs live in freshwater ponds or lakes. Frogs are cold-blooded. They need the sun to keep warm. They have smooth, wet skin. Frogs have powerful back legs to help them jump. Frogs lay eggs. The baby frogs are called tadpoles. Frogs eat small insects and worms. Fish are cold-blooded animals. They need the sun to keep warm. Fish live their whole lives in water. Fish can live in freshwater or saltwater. Most fish are covered in scales. Fish have tails and fins to help them swim in the water. Fish lay eggs. The baby fish are called fry. Some fish eat plants. Some fish eat other fish and ocean animals.
What is the author's purpose in writing this text?
A) To persuade the reader to be careful around frogs
B) To inform the reader about frogs
C) To describe the life cycle of frogs
D) To explain the frogs daily routine
B) To inform the reader about frogs
Derek's father and mother were billionaires. Derek always got everything he wanted. When Derek was three, his parents paid for the cast of Sesame Street to come to his birthday party. In fifth grade, when Derek wanted to win the science fair, his parents paid a scientist to create his award-winning project. In tenth grade when Derek wanted to be the best baseball player, they hired a professional to privately train him. When Derek became an adult, he was bored and struggled to find anything meaningful to do. None of the things that he could buy with his money made him happy anymore.
What is the theme?
A) Derek is unhappy because he got everything as a child.
B) Money can't buy happiness.
C) You should save money to buy things later in life.
D) Spoiling your child is wrong.
B) Money can't buy happiness.
Eric gripped the bat in his hands. His palms were sweaty but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate. He had to score a run or his team would lose the game. When the pitcher threw a fastball, Eric’s reflexes took over and he heard the “Crack!” of the bat hitting the ball. His heart raced with excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe!
What is the main idea of the text?
Eric nervously stepped up to bat, and was able to hit the baseball and keep his team in the game.
DAILY DOUBLE
Correctly place the commas in the following sentences.
"My remote control was not working and I lost the game" hollered Cameron. (2 Commas)
After that you should have everything you need to participate in the race.
Class please take out your pencils and get to work on page seventy-two.
"My remote control was not working, and I lost the game," hollered Cameron. (2 Commas)
After that, you should have everything you need to participate in the race.
Class, please take out your pencils and get to work on page seventy-two.
What does the idiom "spilled the beans" mean?
Johnny spilled the beans about the surprise party to his mother, and she shrieked in excitement about the fun to come!
A) Make a mess
B) Tell a secret
C) Cook dinner
D) Drop something
What does the adage/proverb mean?
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder."
B) Tell a secret
It means that we all have a different definition of what is beautiful, we all see things differently.
The weather is warming up and the butterflies are coming out! Did you know there are more than 20,000 species of butterflies? Butterflies are insects. They have four stages of life: egg, caterpillar, pupa, and adult. As an adult, butterflies have four beautiful scaly wings. They can’t fly if their body temperature is not above 86 degrees. Some butterflies can fly as fast as 30 miles per hour!. Butterflies live all over the world except for Antarctica. Many butterflies are found in tropical rainforests, but they can live in many different climates and habitats.
What inference can you make about why butterflies do not live in Antarctica?
Butterflies probably do not live in Antarctica due to the extreme cold temperatures. Butterflies bodies must be above 86 degrees to fly.
Fingerprints are created by the ridges in our skin. Our sweat glands secrete oils on our skin which causes fingerprints to be left behind on surfaces and objects. Although all fingerprints are unique, they share common patterns such as loops, whorls and arches. It is the combination of these patterns in different sizes that makes them so distinctive from one another.
What can be inferred about fingerprint patterns?
A. They can only be left behind on oily surfaces.
B. Two people can have the same fingerprint patterns.
C. Some people are born without fingerprint patterns.
D. Without sweat glands, it would be impossible to collect fingerprints.
D. Without sweat glands, it would be impossible to collect fingerprints.
The word delectable means delicious. Which option uses an antonym of delectable?
A) The meal was cooked incredibly, and I savored every bite that was on my plate.
B) The chef worked diligently to prepare a feast for the princess, but she thought it was utterly inedible.
C) The ice cream cone was gratifying to the young boy who ate it all up quickly on the hot summer day.
B) The chef worked diligently to prepare a feast for the princess, but she thought it was utterly inedible.
Correctly punctuate the titles of works below:
The Lost Dog (Book)
The Sleepy Cat (Article)
The New York Times (Newspaper)
Spongebob Squarepants (TV Series)
The Lost Dog, The New York Times, and Spongebob Squarepants all belong in italics or underlined.
The Sleepy Cat belongs in quotes.
One of the following sentences uses alliteration, one uses an onomatopoeia, and one uses imagery. Decide which sentence uses each one. One sentence will not match any of the forms of figurative language.
A) The frame fell off the wall and landed with a loud thud on the ground with the earthquake rattled the house.
B) The beautiful, red-headed princess in the green dress waved joyfully at the ten kids who passed by excitedly yelling.
C) Her eyes glisten like the golden sun.
D) Mary makes mistakes when she rushes through her math morning work.
A) Onomatopeia
B) Imagery
C) None- this is a simile.
D) Alliteration
Brynn and Nicole were unhappy when Mrs.Blair assigned them to be partners for a project. Because they didn't get along, they decided to work separately on different parts of the project. When the draft was due, Brynn noticed that the design and artwork of Nicole's part was much better than hers. Nicole noticed that Brynn had done a lot of research and her writing was stronger than hers. Seeing each other strength's, Brynn asked Nicole if she wanted to work together on the final draft. That way, they could each focus on what they did best. In the end, their project received the highest grade in the class.
What is the theme?
A) Working together leads to better results.
B) There's always a way to get along with someone else.
C) Brynn and Nicole should have worked together from the beginning.
D) Everyone has weaknesses.
A) Working together leads to better results.
Lily loved exploring the forest behind her house. One afternoon, as she walked along a narrow path, she noticed a small, injured bird beneath a tall oak tree. Its wing looked hurt, and it chirped softly. Remembering what she had learned about animals, Lily carefully wrapped the bird in her scarf and took it home. With her mother’s help, she made a cozy little nest in a shoebox and gave the bird some water. Over the next few days, she watched it grow stronger. One morning, Lily opened the window, and the bird flapped its wings and flew away. She felt happy knowing she had helped a tiny creature heal.
Write a summary of the text.
While exploring, Lily found an injured bird. Lilly took the bird and cared for it with the help of her mother. The bird grew stronger and flew away.
Anthony and his classmates decided to play basketball at recess. During the game, Anthony wanted to prove that he has the best player at all. Every time Anthony got the ball, he dribbled it all around the court until he could shoot and make the basket. He never even looked to see if anyone else on his team was open. He just ignored his teammates when they yelled, "Pass!" Because Anthony scored a lot of points for his team during the game, he figured everyone would want him to be on their team from now on. The next day, Anthony stood there as everyone around him got chosen first.
What is the theme?
A) People will be jealous of you if you are the best.
B) Players should always pass the ball to their teammates.
C) Don't be greedy.
D) Choose friends who are always kind.
C) Don't be greedy.
Correctly place the commas in the following sentences.
Rhett said "I found a worm in the grass!"
Callie went to the store and bought bananas oranges grapes and limes.
Next you should make sure to brush your teeth for a total of forty-five seconds.
Gracie is your best friend isn't she?
Mrs.Warhurst may I please take my students for extra recess after the ACAP?
Rhett said, "I found a worm in the grass!"
Callie went to the store and bought bananas, oranges, grapes, and limes.
Next, you should make sure to brush your teeth for a total of forty-five seconds.
Gracie is your best friend, isn't she?
Mrs.Warhurst, may I please take my students for extra recess after the ACAP?
Come up with one example of each of the following types of figurative language:
Hyperbole
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Imagery
Answers will vary.