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Read this sentence: “Despite the gloomy weather, Maya remained cheerful and optimistic.”
What does the word “despite” suggest about Maya’s attitude?
👉 That she stayed positive even though the weather was unpleasant.
What color is Ariel’s hair in The Little Mermaid?
👉 Red
Who gave the "I Have A Dream" speech in Washington D.C?
👉Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Solve: 35 + 48 = ? Show your regrouping.
👉 83
Where is Mr.Sanders from?
Bonus: What is his favorite sports team?
“The author describes the lion as ‘a golden blur sprinting through the tall grass.’”
Which literary device is used here, and what effect does it have?
👉 Imagery; it helps the reader visualize the lion vividly.
In the movie Zombies, what’s the name of the zombie boy who wants to play football at a human school?
👉 Zed
Who was the first President of the United States?
👉 George Washington
A baker has 3 dozen cookies. She wants to package them in boxes of 6. How many boxes will she need?
👉 6 boxes (3 dozen = 36)
What does the word “hypothesis” mean in science?
👉 An educated guess or prediction based on what you know.
Which sentence uses a coordinating conjunction correctly?
A. I like ice cream, or I am allergic to milk.
B. I like ice cream, but I am allergic to milk.
👉 B. I like ice cream, but I am allergic to milk.
In Frozen, what is the name of the snowman who loves summer?
👉 Olaf
What is the name of the famous battle where Texans fought for their independence from Mexico?
👉 The Battle of the Alamo
You are buying 4 notebooks that cost $2.25 each. What is the total cost?
👉 $9.00
How many bones are in the human body? Bonus: Which one protects your brain?
👉 206 bones; the skull protects the brain.
Read the short excerpt:
“Elena’s heart pounded as she stepped onto the stage. She swallowed hard and clutched her speech in trembling hands.”
What can the reader infer about how Elena feels?
👉 She is nervous or anxious about speaking in public.
Which Disney princess has a pet tiger and lives in a palace?
👉 Jasmine
What is the capital of Texas?
👉 Austin
Sam had 3/4 of a pizza. He ate 1/2 of what he had. How much pizza is left?
👉 3/8 of a pizza
How many colors are in a rainbow
👉 7
Question:
Read the following sentence:
“Even though Marcus was exhausted, he pushed through the final lap with determination burning in his chest.”
What can you infer about Marcus based on this sentence?
A. He gave up because he was tired.
B. He was lazy and didn’t want to finish.
C. He is determined and doesn't quit easily.
D. He won the race.
👉C. He is determined and doesn't quit easily.
In Encanto, what is the name of the girl with super strength?
👉 Luisa
Who was Sam Houston, and why is he important to Texas history?
👉 He was a leader in the Texas Revolution and became the first president of the Republic of Texas.
The perimeter of a rectangle is 24 inches. If the length is 7 inches, what is the width?
👉 Width = 5 inches (7+5 = 12 → x2 = 24)
Spell this tricky word out loud (will be changed each time):
👉 Let the student try. Offer clues or chunking.