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Jeremy looked across the hot, grassy plain. South Africa was a long way from the cool green countryside of his hometown in Oregon.
“Ready?” said Dad.
“Ready”, Jeremy answered. They climbed into the battered truck. Jeremy rarely spent time with his father, a famous wildlife photographer. So far, he wasn’t sure he liked following his dad around.
Who is the main character of the story?
a) Dad
b) Jeremy
c) Oregon
d) South Africa
b) Jeremy
True or False:
A summary should be about as long as the story/article.
False.
A summary should be MUCH short than the story/article.
What are traits the main character shows in this story?
A. fear, anxiety
B. curious, fearful
C. Brave, curious
D. intelligent, joyful
C. Brave, curious
"Are you insane? Of course I want to leave the Dursleys! Have you got a house? When can I move in?" -Harry Potter
Is this written in 1st, 2nd , or 3rd person?
1st Person
Read the passage and then answer the question.
Since at least 4000 BCE, people have worn jewelry made of gold. These days, however, gold is used for reasons other than just decoration. Gold is malleable, so it can be molded into many forms. This makes gold ideal for use in many modern technologies.
What is the meaning of malleable as used in the passage?
A. Easily shaped
B. Delicate or fragile
C. Very valuable
D. Extremely heavy
A. Easily shaped
Jeremy looked across the hot, grassy plain. South Africa was a long way from the cool green countryside of his hometown in Oregon.
“Ready?” said Dad.
“Ready”, Jeremy answered. They climbed into the battered truck. Jeremy rarely spent time with his father, a famous wildlife photographer. So far, he wasn’t sure he liked following his dad around.
What is the setting of the story?
a) The Sahara Desert in Africa
b) The green countryside of Oregon
c) A South African rainforest
d) The grasslands of South Africa
d) The grasslands of South Africa
How would you describe what the theme of story is?
a) A single word that tells what the story is mostly about.
b) A phrase that tells specific details from the story.
c) A moral that you can learn from the story that applies to everyone.
d) A clue in the text that tells you what a word means.
c) A moral that you can learn from the story that applies to everyone.
There can be more than one setting in a story. Which answer BEST describes the setting(s) were portrayed in this story?
A. Palm tree, forest floor, lake
B. Oak tree, mossy rock
C. pine tree, forest, river, den
D. Oak tree, Sunny Meadow Forest, mossy rock, stream
D. Oak tree, Sunny Meadow Forest, mossy rock, stream
"Trust me, Wilbur. People are very gullible. They'll believe anything they see in print." -Charlotte's Web
Is this written in 1st, 2nd , or 3rd person?
3rd Person
What is the meaning of the word picturesque as used below? Use the synonym to help you determine its meaning.
The United States is a vast country filled with picturesque scenery. From the coast of Maine to the shores of California, there are many beautiful sights to see.
A. Very pretty
B. Very large
C. Very intense
A. Very pretty
Johnny was used to his legs hanging off the end of his bed. He didn't mind pants that hit him above his ankles and shirt sleeves that barely went past his elbows. But having to duck under doorways was hard to get used to.
Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?
a) Johnny doesn’t like to go shopping
b) Johnny is very tall
b) Johnny is very tall
What story element is not needed for a summary?
a) the main character
b) the setting
c) the problem
d) the solution
b) the setting
What was the conflict/problem in this story?
A. the strong gust of wind
B. the risky path to the acorn
C. slippery rocks
D. the tree was too tall
B. the risky path to the acorn
"I couldn't beat to think about it; and yet, somehow, I couldn't think about anything else." -Huckelberry Finn
Is this written in 1st, 2nd , or 3rd person?
1st person
Which sentence has the same meaning?
Canada is a North American nation that stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
A. Canada is a North American country that stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
B. Canada is a North American zone that stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
A. Canada is a North American country that stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
Benny and Jed strolled through the meadows. They were surprised to hear humming noises coming from one side of the path. To their surprise, they spotted a hive.
They got closer and closer, until a swarm came right towards them.
"OUCH! OUCH!" Benny screamed.
"Benny! Run!" Jed yelled.
"They got me!" Benny cried, sprinting down the path.
What happened to Benny?
a) Benny is allergic to bees, and started having a reaction.
b) Benny ran away from the bees.
c) Jed got stung by bees.
d) Benny got stung by bees.
d) Benny got stung by bees.
Camilla was with her friends Joe and Marta at the fair. Suddenly she stopped, as a sign caught her eye: Win a Free Laptop.
"Guys!" Camilla said, pointing to it.
"Aren't you already saving up for a laptop?" asked Joe.
"Yeah, but it's taking forever," said Camilla. She walked to the raffle table, where the prize laptop was on display. Camilla hovered around it, admiring it from every angle.
"Does it even have the specs you want?" Marta asked.
"I'm sure it does! It's brand-new," Camilla said. "I'm going to buy thirty tickets!" Opening her wallet, she fished out three ten-dollar bills.
"Thirty? Didn't you spend hours babysitting those Carmichael kids to earn that money?" said Joe.
"But I won't have to babysit them again if I win this laptop!" argued Camilla. "I'm sure no one else will buy thirty tickets. I know I'll win!"
She bought the tickets and wrote her name on each one. Then she handed them to the woman standing behind the raffle table, who put them in a plastic jug. The woman told Camilla the drawing would take place in an hour.
Camilla kept checking her watch. "It's almost time," Camilla said finally. "Let's go!" She walked purposefully back to the raffle table, with Joe and Marta trailing her. A crowd of people had assembled around the laptop. The woman plunged her hand into the plastic jug, swished her fingers through the tickets, and pulled one out.
"And the laptop goes to . . ."
Camilla held her breath.
" . . . Evan Lee!"
As Evan Lee approached the raffle table, Camilla realized she not only didn't have a laptop, but she was now several steps further from her goal of owning one.
What is the best theme for this story?
a) People don't always know what they want.
b) Shortcuts usually don't work out.
b) Shortcuts usually don't work out.
How did Squeaky solve the problem in this story?
A. Squeaky uses roots and careful steps to cross
B. Squeaky swims across the river
C. Squeaky retrieved his nut
A. Squeaky uses roots and careful steps to cross
Frog and Toad jumped in the water. They swam all afternoon. Frog swam fast and made big splashes. Toad swam slowly and made smaller splashes. -Frog and Toad are Friends
Is this written in 1st, 2nd , or 3rd person?
3rd person
Read the passage and then answer the question
In 1860, the Pony Express was started. It was created to meet the demand for faster mail service between California and the eastern states. Pony Express riders were known to be very fast. They were able to carry word of Abraham Lincoln's election as president from Nebraska to California in just five days. In less than two years, though, the Pony Express became obsolete. Once the telegraph was invented, there was no need for the Pony Express.
What is the meaning of obsolete as used in the passage?
A. Bankrupted for overspending
B. Replaced by something newer
C. Strengthened by a new law
D. Improved by editing or revising
B. Replaced by something newer
Each night when the kids got home from school their mother has a snack sitting on the table. The snack would range from fruit, to cheese, or hummus and a vegetable. The job of the kids was to come inside, get out their homework, grab their snack, and get to work. Their mom would not allow them to play outside or with their toys until all their homework was done.
One day, their mom had a doctors appointment after school. She dropped them off at home and told them to get started. Kaylee was dying to jump on her favorite video game because her best friend always played right after school. She decided that she could tell her mom that she finished her homework and do her homework in the morning before school. Kaylee thought this was a win-win plan. She would finish her homework like her mom wanted, but she would get to play her video games with her friend like she wanted.
When Kaylee's mom got home, she asked if Kaylee's homework was done. Kaylee lied and said it was. What she didn't plan for was her mom asking to see her homework. Kaylee instantly started crying and confessed to her mom what she did. Her mom has a very disappointed look on her face and they had a talk. The talk ended in Kaylee getting her video games taken away for a week.
How can you infer that Kaylee's mom feels about her children? Include one example to explain your answer.
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Zeke really wanted to learn how to swim. His best friend was having a swimming party over the summer, and Zeke just had to go to it. Zeke's mom enrolled him into swim lessons right away. He didn't get the hand of it at first, but he also never gave up. After about 4 weeks of lessons Zeke was ready to make a splash at the party!
What is the best summary of this paragraph?
a) Zeke wanted to swim at his best friend's party, but he didn't know how. He started taking lessons and was ready for the party.
b) Zeke took swim lessons. After 4 weeks of lessons Zeke was ready to make a splash at the party.
c) Zeke really wanted to learn how to swim. His best friend was having a swimming party over the summer, and Zeke just had to go to it. Zeke's mom enrolled him into swim lessons right away. He didn't get the hand of it at first, but he also never gave up. After about 4 weeks of lessons Zeke was ready to make a splash at the party!
a) Zeke wanted to swim at his best friend's party, but he didn't know how. He started taking lessons and was ready for the party.
What is the theme of the story?
A. Friendship, friends should help each other
B. Bravery, overcoming challenges, reward of perseverance
C. wisdom, don't put things where you know they can easily be lost
D.
B. Bravery, overcoming challenges, reward of perseverance
"You are a little explorer, and you're on a big adventure. You put on your favorite explorer hat, which is bright orange and has a fluffy feather on top. This is the best hat ever!" You whisper to yourself. -The Secret Pond
Is this written in 1st, 2nd , or 3rd person?
2nd person
Read the passage and then answer the question.
Bloodhounds' sense of smell is about a thousand times better than humans'. Because of this ability, they can help people in many ways. For example, bloodhounds have been used to help hunt animals for hundreds of years. Bloodhounds can also be helpful in finding missing people. For instance, they can track a missing hiker's scent through the woods. In one famous story, a bloodhound was taken to the scene of a fire. Although the fire had been out for days, the dog picked up a scent and followed it. In a house a mile away, the dog located the man who had set the fire. Police can use bloodhound evidence like this in court to help make sure that the right person is prosecuted.
What is the meaning of prosecuted as used in the passage?
A. Bothered or bullied
B. Frightened or warned
C. Brought to trial for a crime
D. Taught to hunt
C. Brought to trial for a crime