Greek and Latin Roots
Read the sentence:
“Park rangers lead visitors into the cave, which is filled with strangely shaped rocks of every size and color.”
Think about the Latin root vis. What is the meaning of visitors above?
People who come to see a place.
Read the paragraph below:
"First, the caterpillar eats leaves and grows bigger. Next, it forms a cocoon around itself. Then, after several weeks, it emerges as a beautiful butterfly."
What text structure did the author use?
chronological order
Read the paragraph below:
"Dogs are the best pets. They are loyal to their families and will protect them. Dogs also help people by guiding the blind and working with police officers."
What is the author's claim?
Dogs are the best pets
Read the paragraph below:
"Bees are very important insects. They help flowers grow by moving pollen from one flower to another. Bees also make honey that people enjoy eating."
What is the central idea?
Bees are very important insects
Read the sentences below:
"The baseball player stepped up to the plate. He swung his bat hard and hit the ball over the fence for a home run."
Which definition matches the meaning of the word bat as it is used in this sentence?
A) a flying animal that sleeps during the day
B) a wooden stick used to hit a baseball
C) to hit something quickly
D) to close and open your eyes fast
a wooden stick used to hit a baseball
Read the paragraph below:
"Butterflies go through four stages in their life cycle. First, they start as tiny eggs. Next, they become caterpillars that eat leaves and grow bigger. Then, they form a chrysalis around themselves. Finally, they emerge as beautiful butterflies with colorful wings."
Which sentence best summarizes this paragraph?
A) Butterflies have colorful wings
B) Caterpillars eat lots of leaves
C) Butterflies go through four stages to become adults
D) Butterflies start as tiny eggs
Butterflies go through four stages to become adults
Read the sentence:
“The scientist labeled each photograph carefully before adding it to the album.”
Think about the Greek root graph. What does photograph mean?
A picture
Read the paragraph below:
"Dogs make great pets because they are loyal and friendly. Cats also make wonderful pets since they are independent and clean. Both animals bring joy to families."
What text structure did the author use?
Comparison
Read the paragraph below:
"Everyone should eat more vegetables. Vegetables give our bodies important vitamins. They also help us grow strong and stay healthy."
What evidence does the author give to support their claim?
Vegetables give vitamins and help us grow strong?
Read the paragraph below:
"Friendship is one of life's greatest treasures. Good friends listen when you have problems and celebrate when good things happen to you. True friends also stand by you during difficult times and help you become a better person."
What is the central idea of this paragraph?
Friendship is one of life's greatest treasures
Read the sentences below:
"Maria had to duck under the low branch as she walked through the forest. She didn't want to bump her head on the tree."
Which definition matches the meaning of the word duck as it is used in this sentence?
A) a water bird with webbed feet
B) to move quickly downward
C) a type of fabric
D) to avoid something
to move quickly downward
Read the paragraph below:
"Penguins are amazing birds that live in cold places. They cannot fly, but they are excellent swimmers. Penguins use their wings like flippers to move through the water. They eat fish and other sea creatures. Penguins also slide on their bellies across the ice to move quickly on land."
What are the two most important details to include in a summary of this paragraph? (select 1)
A) Penguins live in cold places and eat fish
B) Penguins cannot fly but are excellent swimmers
C) Penguins slide on ice and have wings
D) Penguins eat sea creatures and move quickly
Penguins cannot fly but are excellent swimmers
Read the sentence:
“My grandmother keeps a box of old letters and a small memorial from our family’s past.”
Think about the Latin root mem. What does memorial mean?
Something that remembers or honors someone or something from the past.
Read the paragraph below:
"The playground was covered in garbage and broken glass. The principal decided to organize a cleanup day. Students and parents worked together to pick up trash and fix the equipment."
What text structure did the author use?
problem and solution
Read the paragraph below:
"Our school needs a new playground. The old swings are broken and unsafe. The slide has rust spots, and the monkey bars are too high for younger students."
What is the author's claim?
Our school needs a new playground
Read the paragraph below:
"Space exploration has led to many important discoveries. Scientists have learned that Mars once had water on its surface. They have also discovered new planets outside our solar system. Space missions have helped us understand how stars are born and die."
Select one sentence that supports the central idea that space exploration has led to important discoveries.
Scientists have learned that Mars once had water on its surface
Read the sentences below:
"The teacher asked the students to present their science projects to the class. Each student would stand in front and explain their experiment."
Which definition matches the meaning of the word present as it is used in this sentence?
A) a gift given to someone
B) the current time
C) to show or display something
D) to be in attendance
to show or display something
Read the paragraph below:
"Libraries offer many services to help people in the community. People can borrow books, movies, and music for free. Librarians help visitors find information for school projects and research. Many libraries also have computers that people can use to search the internet. Some libraries even offer classes to teach people new skills like using computers or learning a new language."
Which summary includes the main idea and most important supporting details?
A) Libraries have books and movies that people can borrow for free
B) Libraries provide many helpful services including borrowing materials, research help, computer access, and classes
C) Librarians are helpful people who work in libraries and help visitors
D) Libraries have computers and offer classes to teach people new skills
Libraries provide many helpful services including borrowing materials, research help, computer access, and classes?
Read the sentence:
“The class learned about geology and how different rocks form over time.”
Think about the suffix -logy. What does geology mean?
The study of the Earth and rocks.
Read the paragraph below:
"The heavy rains lasted for three days straight. As a result, the river overflowed its banks and flooded the nearby homes. Many families had to move to higher ground."
What text structure did the author use?
cause and effect
Read the paragraph below:
"Reading every day makes you a better student. Students who read for 20 minutes daily score higher on tests. Reading also helps you learn new words and improves your writing skills."
How many pieces of evidence does the author provide to support their claim?
Three pieces of evidence
Read the paragraph below:
"Libraries provide valuable services to communities. People can borrow books, movies, and music for free. Libraries also offer computer classes for adults who want to learn new skills. Many libraries have special reading programs that help children become better readers."
Select one sentence that supports the central idea that libraries provide valuable services to communities.
Many libraries have special reading programs that help children become better readers
Read the sentences below:
"The rock band practiced their new song for hours. They wanted to make sure every note sounded perfect before their concert."
Which definition matches the meaning of the word rock as it is used in this sentence?
A) a hard piece of stone
B) to move back and forth gently
C) a type of music with loud guitars and drums
D) to be very good at something
a type of music with loud guitars and drums
Read the paragraph below:
"Recycling helps protect our planet in several important ways. When we recycle paper, we save trees from being cut down. Recycling plastic bottles keeps harmful waste out of our oceans where it can hurt sea animals. Recycling also reduces the amount of trash that goes into landfills, which helps keep our communities cleaner. By recycling, each person can make a difference in protecting the environment."
Write a summary that includes the main idea and explains how the key details support it.
A) Recycling saves trees, protects oceans, and reduces landfill waste, showing how it protects our planet
B) People should recycle because it helps sea animals and keeps communities clean
C) Recycling paper and plastic is important for the environment and communities
D) Recycling makes a difference by reducing trash and helping the planet
Recycling saves trees, protects oceans, and reduces landfill waste, showing how it protects our planet
Read the sentence:
“She celebrated her hundredth birthday and everyone wrote her a note to mark the centennial.”
Think about the Latin root cent. What does centennial mean?
A 100th anniversary (relating to 100 years).
Read the paragraph below:
"Tigers have orange fur with black stripes and live in Asia. Lions have golden fur with no stripes and live in Africa. While both are large cats, tigers prefer to hunt alone, but lions hunt in groups."
What text structure did the author use and identify one signal word that helped you determine this?
comparison
Signal words include "both," or "but."
Read the paragraph below:
"Recycling is important for our planet. When we recycle paper, we save trees from being cut down. Recycling plastic bottles keeps them out of the ocean where they can hurt sea animals."
Identify the author's claim.
Recycling is important for our planet
Read the paragraph below:
"Dogs make wonderful family pets. They are loyal and will always stay by your side. Dogs also protect your home by barking when strangers come near. Many dogs love to play fetch and go for walks with their owners."
Select one sentence that supports the central idea that dogs make wonderful family pets.
Dogs also protect your home by barking when strangers come near
Read the sentences below:
"The artist decided to paint a beautiful landscape on the large canvas. She wanted to capture the way the light fell across the mountains at sunset."
Which definition matches the meaning of the word light as it is used in this sentence?
A) not heavy in weight
B) brightness from the sun or a lamp
C) not dark in color
D) to start a fire
brightness from the sun or a lamp
Read the paragraph below:
"Honeybees play a crucial role in our food system and ecosystem. These hardworking insects visit flowers to collect nectar, which they use to make honey. While collecting nectar, bees accidentally pick up pollen on their fuzzy bodies. When they fly to the next flower, they transfer this pollen, which helps plants reproduce and grow fruits and vegetables. Without bees pollinating plants, we would have much less food to eat. Scientists estimate that bees help pollinate about one-third of all the food we consume, including apples, almonds, and many other crops."
Create a complete summary that identifies the main idea and explains how each key detail supports that main idea.
A) Main idea: Bees make honey; Details: They collect nectar and visit flowers
B) Main idea: Bees are crucial to our food system; Details: They pollinate plants while collecting nectar, helping produce one-third of our food including fruits and vegetables
C) Main idea: Bees help plants; Details: They transfer pollen and help plants reproduce
D) Main idea: Bees are hardworking; Details: They visit many flowers and make honey
Main idea: Bees are crucial to our food system; Details: They pollinate plants while collecting nectar, which helps produce fruits and vegetables, and scientists say they help create one-third of all the food we eat?