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I caught a fish! Henry yelled. Slowly, Henry reeled the fish from the water closer to where he was standing, He stared at the fishing pole that helped him catch the fish.
Henry went fishing.
Farmer Brown's pet mule kept running away. He was getting tired of chasing and catching him, so he decided to build a better fence. His mule never ran away again.
Why did Farmer Brown build a fence?
His pet mule kept running away.
Anya and Lee both love outdoor sports. Since Anya lives in California, she swims a lot. She is thinking about joining a swim team. Lee lives in Vermont and is the best skier in her class.
What is the difference between Anya and Lee?
Anya swims and Lee skis.
Beth was repairing her room. She decided just one more coat of paint and she'd be finish!
What is the meaning of the word coat.
layer
Sarah took a long time deciding on her new car. She had a mechanic check the engine, She checked online for its ratings. She didn't like to rush into buying anything.
How was Sarah behaving?
cautiously/carefully
Every living thing needs food. Plants make their own food. Some animals eat plants and some eat other animals. Human beings eat both plants and animals.
All living things need some kind of food.
It was very quiet in the classroom when the fire alarm rang. The students lined up quickly at the door. They walked outside calmly and lined up in a field.
What happen because the fire alarm rang?
Students lined up quickly and went outside.
Some jobs provide services. Teachers and police officers are examples of jobs that serve the public. Other jobs produce goods. A bakery creates yummy desserts to eat.
How are teachers and police officers alike?
They both serve the public.
Daniel was depressed about his dog running away, so supper that night was a joyless time for the family.
What is the meaning of joyless?
without joy
Do you think we have sufficient water for a hike in the desert.
what is the meaning of the word sufficient?
enough
Thomas Edison was born in 1847. His first great invention was the phonograph, a machine that could record sounds. He also made the motion picture camera, and a useable electric light bulb.
Edison was a great inventor.
Sarah decided to paint the walls in her room a different color. She knew she had to be very careful not to get paint on the carpet. Sarah used a plastic sheet to protect the rug.
Why did Sarah put plastic on the rug?
She didn't want to get paint on it.
George Washington was the first president of the United States. He led the soldiers during the American Revolution. Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth president. He served during the Civil War.
Contrast Washington and Lincoln.
Washington was the first president and Lincoln was the sixteenth.
The school nurse could see that Amber was in distress. She had thrown up after lunch, and her forehead felt very hot to the touch.
What is the meaning of the word distress?
great pain
Tomorrow I will announce that I am running for school president.
What is the meaning of the word announce?
to make known
Here is something fun to try. Lay an egg on its side and try to make it spin. If it is not hard-boiled the shifting liquid inside will make it spin poorly. If it is hardboiled the solid insides will make it spin faster and longer. (8 set 2)
Having fun spinning a hardboiled egg.
Ethan was reading a really good book! He started reading at 9:00 and couldn't make himself stop. By the time he finished the book, it was after midnight. Ethan slept though his alarm the next morning and was late for school.
What was the effect of Ethan staying up past midnight?
He slept through his alarm and was late for school.
Max and his little brother went to the amusement park on Saturday. Max said, “Let’s ride that big roller coaster!” His brother began to shake and looked nervous. “I’m scared!” said his brother. “I don’t want to ride that!”
Compare and contrast Max and his brother.
Max is older.
Max wanted to ride big roller coaster.
His little brother was afraid to ride the big roller coaster.
My family always has a big feast on Thanksgiving.
What is the meaning of the word feast?
A large or fancy meal.
Annnalynn worked on her science project every night for several weeks. On the day of the science fair, she smiled as she saw a blue ribbon pinned to her poster board.
How did Annalynn feel about her project?
proud/glad
Julia Butterfly Hill lived in a giant Redwood tree for two years to keep it from being cut down. She climbed the tree, which was located in Northern California, on December 10, 1997. Many people helped her by bringing her food and supplies. She did not come down until the logging company promise never to cut the tree down.
Julia Butterfly Hill lived in a giant Redwood tree for two years to keep it from being cut down.
Noah went to his friend's birthday party. He ate a big piece of cake and two scoops of ice cream. On the way home from the party, Noah's stomach started hurting. When he got home, he skipped dinner and went right to bed.
What cause Noah's stomach to hurt?
what was the effect of Noah's stomach hurting?
He ate a big piece of cake and two scoops of ice cream.
He skipped dinner and went right to bed.
keith and Danny are brothers. They both like to sing. Danny has red hair, while Keith's hair is dark brown. Danny is a mischievous boy who always seems to be getting into trouble. Keith on the other hand, is a dependable young man who often helps his mother around the house. Keith and Danny have a sister named Laurie.
In what ways are Keith and Danny the same? In what ways are they different.
They both like to sing. They both have a sister name Laurie.
They have different color hair. Danny is mischievous while Keith is dependable.
I tried to capture a butterfly with my net.
What is the meaning of the word capture?
to catch or to trap
As mom was carrying in the groceries, she tripped over a bike that had been left in the driveway. She shouted, "How many times must I tell you to put your bike in the garage?"
How could the bike owner be described?
Irresponsible/careless