Vocabulary
They stood upon the tall ______________ and watched the fireworks fly off of Taipei 101. It was a great _________ to see.
skyscraper, spectacle
What was the FULL name of the famous landscape architect in the story - the main character?
Frederick Law Olmsted.
Which word has a controlled-r sound?
a) creep
b) burn
c) bread
b) burn
Name the three stories from Aesop's Fables
The Jay and the Peacock, The Lion and the Mouse, and The Crow and the Pitcher.
Infer the theme:
Tom noticed the new kid sitting alone at lunch, staring at his tray.
He walked over, offered half of his sandwich, and asked if he liked football.
The boy's eyes lit up, and soon they were laughing like old friends.
By the next week, their lunch table was the loudest in the cafeteria.
Being kind can lead to new friends.
desperate, impressed
What did the main character design? (His most famous project).
Which word has the same vowel sound as 'perfect'?
a) durian
b) fear
c) herd
c) herd
Who does the jay want to look like, and why?
He wants to look like the peacocks, because he thinks they are the most beautiful birds in the world.
(or because he loved their feathers, etc.)
Infer/guess the time:
The blacksmith wiped sweat from his head as the villagers gathered around.
With steady hands, he placed the final horseshoe on the young knight’s horse.
They cheered, not because it was shiny, but because they knew it meant the journey could begin.
That night, the iron forge stayed dark, as even hammers need rest before history is made.
Older/Historic times.
The ____________ at the top of Mount Everest is meant to be the most beautiful in the world; just snow for miles and miles.
scenery
Why did the main character want to design a big park?
He wanted a place for people to be able to relax and enjoy nature. A place that was free.
1) pic______
2) inspir_______
3) t____n (eg. t____n around)
1) picture
2) inspiration
3) turn
Why did Lion think that Mouse could not help him?
It was because Mouse was so small.
Infer the theme:
Every morning, Mia practiced the piano for just ten minutes.
Others played louder, faster, and showed off during music class.
But when recital day came, her soft, perfect song brought the room to silence.
Sometimes, small steps reach the furthest stage.
Slow and steady is more important (than too much crazy work).
The company made so much money this year, so all of the company bosses became very ____________. Some of them put money back into the company so they could ___________ the older buildings by restoring them to their best.
wealthy, preserve
At what age did the main character leave school? And why?
He left school at 15. It was because he couldn't study due to being blind for a while (plant poisoning).
Choose the correct final stable syllable words to complete the spaces in the sentences:
1) The man is so __________. He let the child win the game.
2) There are many _________s on Earth. They all try to _________ in their environments.
3) His dad cried when his son passed the test. He was very ________.
1) The man is so humble. He let the child win the game.
2) There are many creatures on Earth. They all try to survive in their environments.
3) His dad cried when his son passed the test. He was very sensitive.
Why does Crow fly away from her home? How does it fix its problem?
Crow flies away because of a drought. It finds a pitcher with water inside.
(deeper answers are allowed, if correct)
Infer the theme:
When Leo broke his leg, he thought he’d miss the entire summer.
But Ava came every day—with cards, comics, and jokes.
She even pushed his wheelchair to the ice cream shop when the cast got itchy.
Leo learned that adventures are better when you don’t take them alone.
Friendship is important.
In every _____________ there are people, but thesedays, they are being replaced by machines. Those machines are __________ed by smart ____________s.
factory, designed, engineers
Name 3 other places that the main character designed, or helped to design (but not Central Park).
Proepect Park, Fairmont Park, Belle Isle Park, The Capitol Building Grounds (in Washington D.C), Yosimite National Park, Mount Royal Park, and the Park that has Niagra Falls.
Complete the paragraph:
It is not sens_____ to play with erasers in class.If you do, it is very poss_______ that you might go to the I.D Office and get a terr_______ punishment.
It is not sensible to play with erasers in class.If you do, it is very possible that you might go to the I.D Office and get a terrible punishment.
What does the Jay learn at the end of the story?
He learns that it's not about whats on the outside, but on the inside that is important to people.
(other answers are acceptable)
Infer the theme:
Liam saw a strange button behind the bookshelf in the library.
Even though no one told him what it did, he pressed it.
The wall slid open to reveal a secret room full of old books and glowing maps.
He never would’ve found it if he hadn’t been brave enough to wonder.
Try something new, be curious!