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The first time you hear your own voice on tape you might be very surprised. You probably won’t even know it’s you! The sound you hear from your voice when you talk is different from the sound your friends hear. What is the main idea of this paragraph?
All about the sound of your own voice.
100
What are the stages of the water cycle? First, the sun's heat causes ocean water to evaporate into water vapor. Next, the vapor gathers together in the sky to form clouds. As the clouds become too heavy, the water falls back to the Earth as rain or snow. What happens to the vapor just after it gathers in the sky?
The vapor forms clouds.
100
Knowing the suffix -er helps us understand that the word explorer means...
A person who explores
100
Mary had been trying to solve the same math problem for an hour. She kept writing and rewriting the problem over and over again. When she kept getting the wrong answer, she put her hands on her head, leaned back in her chair and said, “I quit!!!! I will never get it right!!!” Then she tore up the paper and threw it away. What word would you use to describe Mary? Sad, tired, frustrated or worried?
Mary was frustrated.
100
How do I know fall is coming? I can tell because my mom takes my bathing suit and puts it in a cardboard box. Outside the air is getting colder, and next week we will attend the Clemson football game. In summer, I love to eat ice cream. The leaves are also changing on the trees. Soon they will be brown and falling to the ground. Which sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?
In summer, I love to eat ice cream.
200
Tomorrow is Turn-Around-Day at school. Everyone gets a turn to go to another class and teach something to the children. I’m going to the fourth grade and show them how to make ice cream. They will want me to be their teacher forever. What is the main idea of this paragraph?
All about being teacher for the day.
200
The birth of baby robins is an amazing thing to see! First, the females bird lays three to five eggs. Next, she sits on the eggs for about two weeks while the baby birds grow. Last, the eggs hatch and the baby birds appear. What do you predict will happen next?
The mother bird will feed the baby birds.
200
Knowing the meaning of the suffix -ly helps me understand that the word quickly means...
Doing something in a quick way or quick manner
200
Kammy packed her own bag and put her pajamas, toothbrush, and favorite teddy bear in the bag. It was her first sleepover. She had never spent the night away from her home or family before. Kammy was not sure about what the night would be like at Christy’s house. She wanted to go, but she did not want her mother to leave. What word would you use to describe Kammy? Mad, sad, nervous, or excited?
Kammy was nervous.
200
Dreams can take you places you have never been before. You can go by plane, on a bike, or even ride a cloud. Tonight let’s go to the City of Ditty. Bring your banjo. The people play music there all night long. Which sentence is the topic sentence?
Dreams can take you places you have never been before.
300
Did you know the peanut is not really a nut? It looks like one, but it’s not. Peanuts are the seeds of a plant and belong to the pea family. Another name for peanut is a “goober.” What is the main idea of this paragraph?
All about peanuts
300
Lupe and Amy went ice skating. Lupe was very nervous but Amy said, "Don't worry, it's a piece of cake!" Lupe wearily stepped onto the ice. After a while, Lupe started to feel better and even picked up speed. If Amy asks Lupe to go skating again, how do you predict Lupe will respond?
She will go skating again because she eventually had fun.
300
Knowing the meaning of the prefix un- helps me to understand that the word unproductive means...
Not getting my work done, not being productive
300
As soon as Christina got home, she would always put her backpack away and get started on her homework quickly. She knew that she only had an hour to do her work, so she did not waste any time. She did not turn the television or the radio on because she knew it would distract her from her work. She did not stop until she was done with everything. Which word would you use to describe Christina? Focused, happy, silly, or unsuccessful.
Christina is focused.
300
Many people play soccer. It is played in every country. Soccer has been around for almost 3,000 years. Some people played soccer in China a long time ago. Hockey is also a fun sport. Then people started to play it in other countries. Soon, it was played all around the world. Which sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?
Hockey is also a fun sport.
400
How much wool does a lamb grow every year? About seven pounds altogether. That’s enough to make two warm coats or four pairs of pants. What is the main idea of this paragraph?
All about the wool of a lamb
400
Let's make a sand sculpture! Step One:Brainstorm your sand sculpture design. Many people like to build castles but others have build animals, mermaids and even sharks! Step Two: Gather dry sand in a bucket. Step Three: Add water to the sand so that it is damp. Be sure the sand isn't too wet or it will not stick together when building the castle. Step Four: Find an empty area on the beach to build your design. Step Five: Start building! What would happen if you added too much water in Step Three?
You wouldn't be able to build your sculpture because the sand was too wet.
400
Knowing the meaning of the prefix pre- helps me to understand that the word preheat means...
To heat before
400
Melissa loved being around her baby cousin. She always made sure that he had all of the toys and snacks that he needed. She played with him and made sure that he was happy. As soon as her cousin started to cry, she would hop up and get whatever he needed. She always wanted him to be happy. What word would you use to describe Melissa? Caring, lazy, annoying, or bossy?
Melissa is caring.
400
There are eight planets in our solar system. Pluto used to be considered a planet until scientists discovered it was actually a dwarf planet. Which sentence should come next? A sentence about plants, a sentence that talks about Mars, a sentence that describes the characteristics of a dwarf planet, or a sentence that talks about the weather on Pluto?
A sentence that describes the characteristics of a dwarf planet.
500
There is someone behind me that has been following me around all day long. He is much bigger than I am but I’m not afraid. When I eat he sits on the floor. When I go to bed he sleeps on the wall. He is my shadow. Look around—you might have one too. What is the main idea of this paragraph?
My shadow
500
Matty's mom brought him to buy a new puppy. He entered the gated area where all the puppies were playing. Many of the puppies paid no mind to Matty, except for the smallest puppy in the pen. What do you think Matty did next?
Chose the smallest puppy to take home.
500
Knowing the prefix bi- helps me to understand that the word bicycle means...
Having two wheels
500
Aiden always said “please” and “thank you” when he asked for things. If he bumped into someone he said “excuse me.” He never interrupted others when they were speaking and waited patiently for his turn. He also held the doors for others and never cut in the line. Aiden always considered the feelings of others and never said anything hurtful or mean to anyone. What word would you use to describe Aiden? Mean, disruptive, apologetic, or polite?
Aiden is polite.
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Washington, D.C. is our nation's capital.That means that the United States Government is located in Washington, D.C. Many important government buildings can we found in Washington, D.C. such as the Capital building, the White House and the Lincoln Memorial. Many tourists come to D.C. to visit in the spring. What sentence should come next? A sentence about the White House, a sentence about fun tourist activities found in D.C., a sentence about Abraham Lincoln, or a sentence about the Washington Monument?
A sentence about fun tourist activities found in Washington, D.C.
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