Cause & Effect
Compare & Contrast
SEQUENCING
MAIN IDEA
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There were three little pigs who were planning to build new houses for themselves. A Big Bad Wolf was said to be in the neighborhood huffing and puffing and blowing down everyone's house! Each pig chose a different construction style with the three different building materials being straw, sticks and brick. WHY do you think one pig chose bricks to build his house? (a) Bricks and mortar would stand up better under bad conditions such as wind and wolf breath. (b) His grandmother's house had been brick. (c) He thought bricks would keep out burglers. (d) He didn't want to copy his brother pigs and do the same old thing. (e) He was allergic to straw and sticks.
What is (A) Bricks and mortar would stand up better under bad conditions such as wind and wolf breath.
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Joe and Pam are friends at school. Joe eats pizza and plays tag. Joe also wears a baseball hat and likes to read. He is in boy scouts. Pam roller-skates while wearing her new belt. In her spare time, she loves to write. Pam plays golf and enjoys eating subs. Both Joe and Pam love school. Joe and Pam are alike and different in many ways. make a venn diagram comparing and contrasting Joe and Pam
What is Joe likes pizza, plays tag, wears hats, reads a lot in scouts Pam likes eats subs, likes golf, has belts, writes, skates the both are friends and likes school
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Janie helped her father roast hot dogs on the campfire. First, she put a hot dog on a long stick. Next, she held the stick so the hot dog was just above the fire. After a few minutes, she turned the hot dog over. Finally, she removed the hot dog from the fire and placed it in a bun. What did Janie do first? A. She put a hot dog on a long stick. B. She held the stick over the fire. C. She turned the hot dog over. D. She placed the hot dog in a bun.
What is A. She put a hot dog on a long stick.
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The rain forest is home to many creatures. Monkeys, toucans and macaws live in the rain forest. Blue Morpho butterflies and anteaters also live in the rain forest. Click on the main idea. A) Sloths and tapirs are other creatures that live in the rain forest. B) The rain forest is home to many creatures. C) Monkeys, toucans and macaws live in the rain forest.
What is B) The rain forest is home to many creatures.
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Most people that have pets, have a cat or a dog. People disagree all the time as to which pet is best. Cats make the best pet! There are many reasons why cats are the best pet. Cats are very independent. If you go on vacation, you can leave extra food and water and have a friend occasionally check on the cat. On the other hand, dogs need to be kenneled, which costs a lot of money. Watching a cat play with a string or ball is very entertaining. You can sit back and enjoy the cat. However, a dog needs a person to play with and usually won't play alone. On a cold winter's night, there is nothing better than to have your cat snuggled up on your lap purring contentedly. If you are trying to choose between a dog or a cat for a pet, cats make the best pet! Identify the author's purpose. Is the purpose of the story to inform or persuade the audience? Or did the author write this piece for the audience to enjoy? EXPLAIN WHY!!!
What is The author wrote this to convince the audience that cats make the best pet, as stated in the last sentence. The evidence is the author gives many reasons why cats make the best pet.
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The three little pigs completed their houses as planned, and each invited friends over to celebrate at festive open house parties. The Big Bad Wolf dressed in disguise and visited each party to see what the new buildings were like. After he recovered from too much partying, WHY did the wolf choose the straw house for his first HUFF and PUFF? (a) Straw tastes better in case it blows back in your face. (b) The little pig in the straw house had the worst party food. (c) He decided to rent a room from one of the other little pigs. (d) He got into a fight with the pig who owned the straw house. (e) Straw is easier to blow down than brick and mortar.
What is (e) Straw is easier to blow down than brick and mortar.
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According to both articles, how many tribes belonged to the federation in the 1600s?
What is 5
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Janie helped her father roast hot dogs on the campfire. First, she put a hot dog on a long stick. Next, she held the stick so the hot dog was just above the fire. After a few minutes, she turned the hot dog over. Finally, she removed the hot dog from the fire and placed it in a bun. What did Janie do last? A. She put a hot dog on a long stick. B. She held the stick over the fire. C. She turned the hot dog over. D. She placed the hot dog in a bun.
What is D. She placed the hot dog in a bun.
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Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates. main idea. A) They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. B) Soccer players learn how to dribble. C) Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
What is C) Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
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Once there were three little pigs, I know you've heard this story before. They set off into the world to be independent and wanted to build a house for themselves. As you know, the first pig built his home out of straw, which was blown down and he was eaten by the big bad wolf. The second pig didn't learn from his brother, and built his home out of twigs, which was blown down and he too was eaten by that bad wolf. The third little pig was smart and decided that she would take her time and build a strong house out of brick. As the story goes, that pig outsmarted the wolf and had a delicious wolf stew for dinner. It took a female to prevail! Read the next story and try to identify the author's purpose. Did the author write this story to inform/teach, persuade/convince, or entertain his or her audience?
What is entertain the audience. It was written for enjoyment.
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Once the Big Bad Wolf huffed and puffed and blew the straw house down, he got a little depressed. It all seemed so senseless. He actually had taken a bit of a liking to the little pig in the straw house and felt sorry for what he'd done. He couldn't help thinking he should have chosen a different pig's house to blow down. Which pig's house would he have chosen instead and WHY? (a) the house made of sticks because it would blow down more easily (b) a house down the road made by a groundhog because he wanted to be friends with the pigs (c) the house made of sticks, because sticks taste so good! (d) the house made of bricks so he could live happily ever after (e) the house made of bricks because it would prove what a big, strong wolf he was!
What is (e) the house made of bricks because it would prove what a big, strong wolf he was!
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According to both articles, who joined the Iroquois in the 1700s?
What is TUSCARORA
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Have you ever played “Tape the Tail on the Donkey”? We played it at my birthday party. It’s easy and fun! First, Mom taped a big picture of a donkey up on a wall. Next, she blindfolded the first player, Andrew. Then, she gave Andrew a donkey’s tail with a piece of tape on it. Right after she gave him the tail, she spun him around so that he got kind of dizzy. Then, Andrew walked up to the picture and taped the tail where he thought it belonged. Finally, Mom removed the blindfold from Andrew’s eyes, and we watched his face when he saw where he had placed the tail. What is the first thing Mom did to play “Tape the Tail on the Donkey”? A. She gave Andrew a donkey’s tail. B. She taped a picture of a donkey up on a wall. C. She removed the blindfold. D. She spun Andrew around.
What is B. She taped a picture of a donkey up on a wall.
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There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe. (A) There are many fun things to do at the beach. (B) It is also fun to look for shells. (C) Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is (A) There are many fun things to do at the beach.
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How will the story change if you switch from the first person point of view to the third person point of view?
What is You go from only seeing one character's perspective to seeing the story through many characters' perspectives.
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If YOU were going to build a house yourself, which type of house would be most logical to build and WHY? (a) Brick because it's strongest and holds up in wind & storms (b) Sticks because they hold together in nice patterns (c) Sticks because they are pretty to look at and easy to find (d) Straw because it's cheap and economical (e) Straw because it heats up nicely in a fire Brick because it is the fastest and cheapest house
What is a) Brick because it's strongest and holds up in wind & storms
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According to the first article, the Iroquois territory was bordered by what to the North
What is LAKE ONTARIO
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Everyone loves a snack once in a while. Here is a recipe for making your own healthful snack. First, cut an apple in half and clean out the core. Next, place some raisins in each half of the apple. Then, sprinkle some cinnamon over the raisins. Place the apple halves on a cookie sheet and bake them in an oven for 20 minutes at 300 degrees. Finally, remove the apple halves from the oven and let them cool a little. Then, dig in! What is the first thing you do to the apple? A. Cut it in half. B. Place it on a cookie sheet. C. Bake it for 20 minutes. D. Let it cool a little.
What is A. Cut it in half.
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Benjamin Franklin loved to write. When he was twenty-two, he set up his own printing shop and started a newspaper. He also printed a book called Poor Richard’s Almanac. It had funny stories, information about the weather, and wise sayings. What is the main idea? Benjamin Franklin loved to write stories and books. Benjamin Franklin worked very hard when he was young. Benjamin Franklin knew a lot about the weather. Benjamin Franklin was very poor.
What is Benjamin Franklin loved to write stories and books.
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How is the point of view switched? (1) One day, I'll be like Blue. (2) One day, Damon would like to be like blue.
What is First person is switched to third person
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This is a story about a pretty sad Big Bad Wolf. He is determined to HUFF and PUFF and blow these houses down! Why do you think he wants to do this? (a) He is trying to prove he's strong and terrible. (b) He's a raving lunatic. (c) He has issues with pigs. (d) He can find a tasty pork meal inside. (e) He doesn't even KNOW why he acts this way.
What is (d) He can find a tasty pork meal inside.
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According to the second article, after the Tuscarora joined, how was the league known?
What is 6 NATIONS
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Everyone loves a snack once in a while. Here is a recipe for making your own healthful snack. First, cut an apple in half and clean out the core. Next, place some raisins in each half of the apple. Then, sprinkle some cinnamon over the raisins. Place the apple halves on a cookie sheet and bake them in an oven for 20 minutes at 300 degrees. Finally, remove the apple halves from the oven and let them cool a little. Then, dig in! What do you do to the apple halves right after you fill them with raisins? A. Place them on a cookie sheet. B. Bake them for 20 minutes. C. Let them cool a little. D. Sprinkle them with cinnamon.
What is D. Sprinkle them with cinnamon.
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Benjamin Franklin invented many things that made life easier in the late 1700’s. He invented the lightning rod that saved many homes from fires. He also invented the Franklin stove. The stove could heat a room better than a fireplace and saved people a lot of fuel. He also invented a special kind of glasses called bifocals. This new kind of glasses helped people to read better. Benjamin Franklin thought reading was important. Benjamin Franklin was not afraid of fire. Benjamin Franklin was a great inventor. A Franklin stove can heat a whole room.
What is Benjamin Franklin was a great inventor.
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When the principal called Martha into the office, she knew what it would be about. He looked uncomfortable and unhappy because he felt guilty about making Martha feel like she might not ge the scholarship jacket. WHAT POINT OF VIEW?
What is THIRD PERSON
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