How can readers tell that "Spiders and Their Web" is expository nonfiction?
It has facts and information about the subject
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When Stacy woke up, it was still dark. She could have slept late, but she was too excited to go back to sleep.
What time of day does this story take place?
in the morning
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The fisherman _________ in the catch.
reels
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The painting had an ____________ design.
elaborate
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The dancer moved gracefully.
gracefully
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Why did the author write "Spiders and Their Webs"?
To inform us about different kinds of spiders.
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When Stacy woke up, it was still dark. She could have slept late, but she was too excited to go back to sleep. She thought hard as she ate breakfast. She had two entire weeks off from school. What could she do with all that time?
Why could Stacy sleep late?
She does not have to get ready for school.
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Jack is friendly and is comfortable in any __________ setting.
social
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It takes hours to weave __________ of wool into a rug by hand.
strands
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My friends will be here tomorrow.
here or tomorrow
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What is unusual about the web of the golden orb weaver?
It can be different colors
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Andrew sat in the chair. The dentist looked in his mouth with a small mirror. With a sharp pointed tool, he picked at places around Andrew's teeth. finally, the dentist spoke, and told the boy his teeth had cavities.
How did Andrew get cavities in his teeth?
Answers will vary...
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Mrs. Jenks said that my science project was very _________.
inventive
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The staircase had a _________ shape.
spiral
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I worked hard to prepare for the test.
hard
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Which spider lives in an air-bubble house?
Water spider
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The animal had very sharp teeth and a flat tail. He used his teeth as tools to get materials to build with. He found the materials in the forest near the river. When he build his home with the material, he got very wet.
What was the animal that built a home?
beaver
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The __________ river was easy to wade across.
shallow
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The judge worked to make sure there was _________.
justice
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After the play, the crowd clapped loudly.
loudly
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The author compares the web of a social spider to a garbage truck to help you understand what?
What size the web is
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Ann counted backwards from a hundred while keeping her eyes covered with her hands. The other children ran quickly in all directions. Soon no one could be seen except for Ann. "5,4,3,2,1,0..." she said.
What is she playing?