IREAD Summer School Review

Phonics

100

What are the first sounds in "truck"?

'tr'

200

What are the last sounds in "sling"?

'ng'

300

What is the middle sound in "speak"?

/ee/

500

What compound word can you make using the words "cake" and "pan"?

pancake

Vocabulary

100

In North America, people vote to ELECT their leaders of government. What is the best definition for the word ELECT? a) object to b) choose c) win

b) choose

200

The MAJORITY of the class voted to have pizza instead of sandwiches for lunch. What is the best definition for MAJORITY? a) most people b) few people c) teachers

a) most people

300

My mom's greatest CONCERN is that we get home safely. What is the best definition for the word CONCERN? a) rule b) problem c) worry

c) worry

400

A bride often wears a VEIL on her head during a wedding. What is the best definition for VEIL? a) net that goes over the face b) long gown c) flowers

a) net that goes over the face

500

You should always be CIVIL to other students and teachers. What is the best definition for CIVILIAN? a) quiet b) rude c) polite

c) polite

Main Idea

100

Tell the MAIN IDEA of the following passage: Indian children had many toys. They used sticks, seeds, twigs, comes, rocks, and shells. They used anything they found around them. They had just as much fun as children of today have with toys they get from a store. Best of all, the toys were free.

The story mainly tells what the toys of Indians were like.

200

Tell the MAIN IDEA of the following passage: If you look at the position of a horse's ears, you can tell what it is going to do. If the horse's ears are forward, everything is fine. If the ears are turned back flat against its head, look out. It is ready to bite, kick, or run away.

The story mainly tells how a horse uses its ears.

300

Tell the MAIN IDEA of the following passage: The light from a star has to pass through the air in order for people to see the star. The air is all around the earth. The air through which the light from the Stars travels moves and changes. Thus the starlight bends, and the star is said to twinkle.

The story mainly tells why stars twinkle.

400

Tell the MAIN IDEA of the following passage: Zoo doctors had a problem. Tubby, the elephant, had sore feet. It's feet had to be protected until they got well. How could this be done? The doctors called in a cobbler. He made special shoes for Tubby. Each cost $400 and weighed thirteen pounds!

The story mainly tells what the cobbler did.

500

Tell the MAIN IDEA of the following passage: Sea birds don't feed their babies as often as land birds do. The babies may get fed once a day or once every five to ten days. Land birds, such as robins, eat many times each day. In just one day a baby robin may eat ten feet of earthworms!

The story mainly tells how often birds eat.

Drawing Conclusions

100

Tell the CONCLUSION can you DRAW from the following: The bell family wanted a summer house in the mountains. "Let's build a log house," they said. Trucks brought the logs. Everyone in the family worked hard.they worked until they had finished the house.

From this story you can tell that the family worked very well together.

200

Tell the CONCLUSION can you DRAW from the following: "Come ou," said Les. "Come out here. Come out, everyone. Look! Look at this. My hen has a surprise. She has two eggs for us. We can each have an egg to eat."

From this story you can tell that Les is willing to share things.

300

Tell the CONCLUSION can you DRAW from the following: Something jumped. It jumped out of the water. Then it fell back. It made a great big splash. "Did you see that big fish?" asked Father. "Let's go fishing here."

From the story you can tell that a fish made the splash.

400

Tell the CONCLUSION can you DRAW from the following: "I'll go into the house," said Pat. "I'll go in. I'll put on the lights. I'll put them on." Bang! Bump! Down Pat went. "Help!" Pat called. "I can't see. Help me find the lights."

From the story you can tell it was night time.

500

Tell the CONCLUSION can you DRAW from the following: "Pat," said Mother, "I think that you are the one to keep an eye on the baby for me. I have to go out. Don't let the baby get out of bed. I'll be back in no time at all."

From the story you can tell that Mother thinks Pat can do the job.

Predicting

100

Tell what you PREDICT will happen next: Miguel needed to write a book report. He finished reading the book and began to plan his paper. The report was worth two test grades, so it was important for him to do well. Miguel's mom said that he had a phone call. It was his friend Tony, who wanted to play video games.

Any prediction that can be well supported.

200

Tell what you PREDICT will happen next: Timothy laid his head on his desk. His face felt hot, and the desk was nice and cool. Timothy's class was supposed to have an ice cream party that afternoon. Timothy thought the ice cream would feel good to his sore throat. Just then, his teacher said that she thought Timothy should go to the nurse's office.

Any prediction that can be supported.

300

Tell what you PREDICT will happen next: Lynn and her brother Trey decided to go hiking. They wore sturdy shoes and light clothing. They put on hats and plenty of sunscreen. They had just reached the top of a tall, rocky hill when they heard a clap of thunder. The sky grew dark. Trey spotted a cave in the side of the hill.

Anything that could possibly happen and be supported.

400

Tell what you PREDICT will happen next: Angel's teacher told the class to close their math books. They were having a pop test! She was surprised. She was happy she had studied the chapter the night before. She had not understood the problems in class, so she had asked her mother for extra help. She took out a sheet of paper and wrote her name at the top.

Any possible answer that can be supported.

500

Tell what you PREDICT will happen next: Sarah went to her uncle's farm to visit her cousin, Kami. Sarah and Kami were the same age and wore the same size. Sometimes, people thought they were twins! Kami wanted to go fishing, so she told Sarah to put on old jeans. Then, Sarah realized she had forgotten her suitcase.

Any possible answer that can be supported.