Lesson 26
What is the synonym of the bold word in the following sentence?:
"An ostrich is not an ordinary bird. It runs quickly but cannot fly."
1. abnormal
2. different
3. everyday
4. uncommon
3. everyday
What is the synonym of the bold word in the following sentence?:
"The man explained about the dinosaur."
1. confuse
2. hide
3. clarify
4. question
3. clarify
What is the synonym of the bold word in the following sentence?:
"A smaller doll is concealed inside the larger doll."
1. reveal
2. mask
3. uncover
4. show
2. mask
What is the synonym of the bold word in the following sentence?:
"Do you think it is odd to look for buried treasure?"
1. unusual
2. common
3. normal
4. regular
1. unusual
What is the synonym of the bold word in the following sentence?:
"One of Ben Franklin’s many accomplishments was bifocal glasses to see near and far."
1. failure
2. achievement
3. weakness
4. beginning
2. achievement
When Louis’s parents told him to send Alphonse to the zoo, how did he react? Why?
Louis doesn’t want to put Alphonse in a cage. It is because he thinks of Alphonse as a friend and not a pet.
How can you learn about animals that lived long ago?
You can look at their fossils and their habitats.
Why was Jin angry every time she saw Yeh-Shen?
Jin was angry because Yeh-Shen was gentler and kinder than Jun-Li.
Why did Mr. Haktak find it odd to find a brass pot in the ground?
It was odd because he used to dig in the same place for many years, but never saw the pot before.
Why is Benjamin Franklin still important today?
He is still important because people still benefit from his inventions and achievements.
How did Louis manage to feed Alphonse? What does it tell you about his character?
Louis delivered newspapers to buy burgers. He is a kind and loving owner.
What are fossils and how are they made?
They are remains of dead living things. The bones are pressed between mud to leave behind an imprint.
Why does the king think Yeh-Shen is a thief?
It is because she was wearing rags, and was trying to take her slipper.
How do the characters’ feelings change throughout the story?
In the beginning, they were happy. Then they fought when they got the pot. At the end, they were happy again.
According to the text, what were Benjamin’s greatest accomplishments?
His greatest accomplishment was documents. He helped write the American Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and more.
What was the real identity of Alphonse? Why is it significant?
It was a Loch Ness monster. It is a fantasy and not a real animal.
What is the author’s purpose for writing about Mary and Tray?
The author wrote this biography to tell us about Mary, Tray, and paleontology.
How do you know this is a fairy tale?
It is a fairy tale because it is old, and it’s make-believe.
What lessons did Mr. and Mrs. Haktak learn? How do you know?
Answers will vary.
How does learning about history help people understand life today?
Learning about history teaches us how or why we have what we have today.
What are the three parts that make up the story structure?
1. characters
2. setting
3. plot
What is a fact? What is an opinion?
A fact is something that can be proved to be true.
An opinion is what someone believes or feels.
What is a "point of view"?
What is a possessive?
It shows ownership.
Name two of many documents that Benjamin Franklin help write.
- American Constitution
- Treaty of Alliance with France
- Treaty of Peace with England
- Declaration of Independence