Reading For Detail
One day, Jerry's father took his mother to the hospital. She was having a baby. Jerry missed his mother when she was in the hospital. A few days later, his mother came home with Jerry's baby sister, Bonnie.
Who is Bonnie?
A) Jerry's mother
B) Jerry's sister
C) Jerry's friend
B) Jerry's sister
This word names a person, place, or thing.
Noun
You finished your test early, what should you do?
Double check your answers!
The student was relieved after finishing the test. She let out a deep breath and said, "I thought that was going to be harder."
What does being relieved mean?
A) Worried
B) Glad something is over
C) Confused
B) Glad something is over
What is main idea and what is a supporting detail?
Main idea is the most important thing about a passage. A supporting detail gives details about the main idea and backs it up.
A bat is an unusual animal. Bats have wings and fly, but they are not birds. A bat is mammal. Many bats live in caves. They sleep during the day and hunt for food at night. Sometimes bats help farmers by eating insects.
Where do many bats live?
A) Many bats live in haunted houses
B) Many bats live in caves
C) Many bats live in forests
B) Many bats live in caves
What part of speech is the word 'and'?
Conjunction
You read a passage, but you don't remember anything. What should you do?
Reread the passage!
After running laps for gym class, the boy was exhausted.
What is exhausted?
A) Angry
B) Very bored
C) Very tired
C) Very tired
A boy wakes up early, eats quickly, grabs his backpack, and rushes to catch the bus.
What is the main idea?
A) The boy likes breakfast
B) The boy is rushing to get to school
C) The boy is tired
D) The boy missed the bus
B) The boy is rushing to get to school
Ira and Irene are close friends. They lived near each other until Ira moved to Florida. Now they write and call each other often. Whenever Ira comes to New York, they get to see each other.
What do Irene and Ira do?
A) They write and call each other
B) They see each other every day
C) They send cards to each other
A) They write and call each other
The dog barked loudly, what part of speech is 'loudly'?
Adverb
You picked an answer, but you can't find it in the passage. What does this mean?
Probably not correct. Also pick an answer you can prove!
The teacher became furious when the students kept talking after being warned three times. What is furious?
A) Annoyed
B) Very angry
C) Confused
B) Very angry
The library is quiet so people can read and study. It has books, computers, and comfortable chairs.
What is the main idea?
A) Libraries are noisy
B) Chairs are comfortable
C) Libraries help people read and study
D) You should work with a partner if you want a good grade
C) Libraries help people read and study
On July 16, 1969, Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins went to the moon in their spaceship, U.S. Apollo 11. Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. Edwin Aldrin was the second man to walk on the moon. Michael Collins didn't walk on the moon.
When did Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins go to the moon?
A) June 16, 1969
B) July 16, 1969
C) January 16, 1969
B) July 16, 1969
They went to the park, what part of speech is 'they'?
Pronoun
You don't understand the question at all. What should you do?
Reread the question!
The dog was obedient. When his owner said "sit," he did it right away.
What is obedient?
A) Wild
B) Slow
C) Listening and following rules
C) Listening and following rules
The boy fed his fish, cleaned the tank, and checked the water. He does this every week to keep his fish healthy.
What is the main idea?
A) Fish are pets
B) Tanks get dirty
C) Fish need water
D) The boy takes great care of his fish
D) The boy takes great care of his fish
Ann wanted to bake a birthday cake for Sherry. Ann mixed together eggs, flour, milk and sugar and put the cake in the oven to bake. After the cake was baked, Ann covered the cake with frosting.
Who was the cake for AND what kind of cake was it?
A) Ann and it was a chocolate cake
B) Sharon and it was a banana cake
C) Sherry and it was a birthday cake
C) Sherry and it was a birthday cake
I wanted pizza, but we had pasta. What part of speech is 'but'?
Conjunction
How can you prove that your answer is correct using the passage?
Find evidence from the passage
The girl was hesitant to answer the question. She looked at the floor, paused for a long time, and softly said, "I think maybe...?"
What is hesitant?
A) Sure and confident
B) Angry and loud
C) Unsure or slow to act
DOUBLE YOUR TEAMS POINTS IF YOU CAN TELL ME HOW YOU KNOW :) !!!!!!!!!
C) Unsure or slow
The school started a reading challenge to help students read more books. Students tracked the number of books they read each week and earned rewards for reaching goals. Many students became excited and read more than they normally would.
What is the main idea?
DOUBLE YOUR TEAMS POINTS IF YOU CAN GIVE ME A SUPPORTING DETAIL :)!!!!!!!!!!!!
The school started a reading challenge to encourage students to read more books.