Main Idea
Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Todd hung up a big sign that said, “Happy Birthday, Joey!” Mom made spaghetti for dinner. It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.
The main idea of this paragraph is:
a. Todd had a great birthday.
b. Joey had a great birthday.
c. Todd got lots of gifts.
d. Joey got lots of gifts.
b. Joey had a great birthday.
On your whiteboard, fix the capitalization mistakes.
freckle juice is a book that was written by Judy Blume.
Freckle Juice is a book written by Judy Blume.
He got very muddy, so we had to gave him a bath.
Which is the correct way to write the italiscized part of the sentence?
a. muddy! So
b. leave as is
c. muddy? so
d. muddy, So
b. leave as is
I have quite an exciting job that allows me to work with lots of exotic animals. I work hard from the early morning to the end of the day because a lot of critters depend on me. I am in charge of feeding animals, cleaning habitats, and making sure all the animals are happy and healthy.
What is this person's occupation? How do you know?
This person's occupation is a zookeeper, because the text says they feed animals, clean habitats, and make sure all animals are happy and healthy.
I have a dog named Boots. I taught him lots of tricks. When I tell him to, Boots will sit or lie down. He can also wave his paw to greet people. When I say, “Dance, Boots”, he will stand up on two legs and walk. I don't know of many dogs that can do such amazing tricks.
The main idea of this paragraph is:
a. Boots is my dog.
b. Boots can sit.
c. Boots is very smart.
d. Most dogs can't dance.
c. Boots is very smart.
On your whiteboard, fix the capitalization mistakes.
My favorite comic book hero is captain america.
My favorite comic book hero is Captain America.
Marlon has a cat it is orange and white.
Which is the correct way to write the italicized part of the sentence?
a. cat! it
b. cat? it
c. cat, It
d.cat, it
d. cat, it
I am an expert on all there is to know about your teeth! My job is to help you keep your teeth clean and healthy. In addition to your mom and dad, I am also here to remind you to brush and floss your teeth!
What is this person's occupation? How do you know?
This persons occupation is a dentist because the text says they are an expert on teeth.
Ivy and her friend, Fern, went bowling last Thursday. Ivy had never bowled before, but she was excited to try. On the first frame, Ivy's ball landed in the gutter. She knocked down one or two pins on most of her turns. Ivy did not get any strikes or spares. Fern said to Ivy, “The score doesn't matter as long as we are having fun.”
The main idea of this paragraph is:
a. Ivy is an excellent bowler.
b. Ivy and Fern will go bowling again.
c. Ivy is a better bowler than Fern.
d. Ivy is not a good bowler.
d. Ivy is not a good bowler.
On your whiteboard, fix the capitalization mistakes.
I read an article called what Causes the seasons.
I read an article called What Causes the Seasons.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a. I sent Jose a letter but, he never received it.
b. I sent Jose a letter, but he never received it.
c. I, sent Jose a letter, but he never received it.
d. I sent Jose a letter, but, he never received it.
b. I sent Jose a letter, but he never received it.
You may want to have my phone number around just in case your house has a leaky pipe! My services come in handy when your house is having problems with the kitchen sink, faucet, or bath tub.
What is this person's occupation? How do you know?
This persons occupation is a plumber, because the text says they can fix leaky pipes.
It was Mother's Day so Amy and Rob woke up early and snuck into the kitchen. Amy cracked some eggs into a bowl and stirred them up. Rob put some bread in the toaster. “Do you think Mom will be surprised?” Rob asked. “I'm sure of it,” answered Amy. Amy poured the eggs into a pan and began to cook them. Rob and Amy quietly cooked so they did not wake their mother.
The main idea of this paragraph is:
a. Amy and Rob made too much noise.
b. Amy made scrambled eggs.
c. Rob made toast.
d. Amy and Rob made breakfast for their mom.
d. Amy and Rob made breakfast for their mom.
On your whiteboard, fix the capitalization mistakes.
We learned about emperor constantine when we studied Rome in Social Studies.
We learned about Emperor Constantine when we studied Rome in Social Studies.
Which uses a comma correctly?
a. They tried to open the back gate, to the park but it was locked.
b. The library book was due last week so, I will have to pay a fine.
c. Laylah will go to the mall, and Jamere will go to the market.
d. Daleyza dislikes sweets yet she loves to eat, hot chips.
c. Laylah will go to the mall, and Jamere will go to the market.
Brittany's mom walks into the kitchen wearing her sun hat and a pair of old shoes. “Those vegetable plants are growing by leaps and bounds!” she exclaims to Brittany, as she takes off a dirty glove and wipes a smudge of dirt off her face.
Where was Brittany's mom? How do you know?
Brittany's mom was working in the garden. I know because she talks about the vegetables and had dirt on her face.
Did you know that some types of fish can produce light to help them survive? For example, anglerfish live deep in the sea and have a light attached to the front of their head to help them lure in their prey. Lantern fish light up so predators struggle to see them from below against the light of the sun. Flashlight fish have glowing pouches under their eyes that they can open and close. They swim forwards with the lights on. Then they swim backward with the lights off to confuse predators and escape danger.
What is the main idea of this passage?
a. How fish produce light to help them survive
b. Anglerfish have a light on the front of their head to lure in prey
c. Lantern fish light up so predators struggle to see them from below
A. How fish produce light to help them survive
On your white board, fix the capitalization mistakes.
The journal Gazette wrote and article about fort wayne.
The Journal Gazette wrote an article about Fort Wayne.
Fill in the blank
The students wanted to go outside for recess, ________ it was raining.
a. so
b. but
c. and
d. for
b. but
Tiffany gets home from school late on Thursday. She puts her sheet music on the kitchen counter and her trumpet case in the living room. Tiffany's mom asks her, “Did Mrs. Anderson give you the music for the spring concert?”
Where was Tiffany? How do you know?
Tiffany was at band practice. I know this because she gets home late on Thursday with a trumpet and her mom asks her about music for the spring concert.