Important Details
If I were answering the question: "Is Kayla a good student?", which of the following would be an important detail: A. Kayla is 13 years old. B. Kayla wakes up early every day. C. Kayla enjoys reading, and often asks the teacher if she can do more for extra credit.
C. Kayla enjoys reading, and often asks the teacher if she can do more for extra credit.
Learning to play the piano is hard work. A person needs to learn how to read music. It takes hours and hours of practice to be able to play the music correctly. Which of the following is most likely true? A) Good piano players practice a lot. B) It's easy to play the piano. C) Reading music is difficult.
A) Good piano players practice a lot.
Bob went to see a football game with his dad. They had been looking forward to this game for months. Their favorite team was playing. Their team ended up losing. Bob was so upset. Based on the text, WHY was Bob upset?
His team lost.
Friday was our last day of school. My class spent the day at the playground and had a picnic. When the final bell rang, I ran out of the building and headed home. My mom had a popsicle waiting for me. How do I feel?
happy, excited
I wear a white labcoat, I work with chemicals, who am I?
scientist
If I were answering the question: "Do you think Marissa will go to college?", which is an important detail? A. Marissa has always wanted to be a doctor, and she knows she needs a lot of education to become one. B. Marissa has 4 brothers and 1 sister. C. Marissa loves animals a lot, and she has 3 dogs.
C. Marissa loves animals a lot, and she has 3 dogs.
The new girl at school didn't talk to anyone all day. When the teacher called on her she looked down at her desk. I don't think she made any friends on her first day. From this I can guess that the new girl is probably_____.
Shy, scared, embarrassed
The girl walked down the street with her head hanging down. She had just lost her first soccer game. What detail from the text can tell you how the girl was feeling?
Her head is hanging.
Lawrence could not stop laughing. He knew it would probably get him in trouble, but it seemed like every time someone said something it was hilarious! How is Lawrence feeling?
silly, happy
I put on my white shirt and begin chopping carrots. Behind me is a pot of boiling broth. I choose some nice herbs and chop them to place into the soup. When it is done, I pour a bowl of hot soup and hand it to the waiter. Who am I?
Chef
If I were answering the question: "Why does Mark want to visit Mexico?", which is an important detail? A. Mark is a sophomore in high school. B. Mark studied Mexico in school last month. C. Mark hears his mother talk about Mexico and wishes he could see for himself.
C. Mark hears his mother talk about Mexico and wishes he could see for himself.
Shanay had never seen so many fish before. She looked around at the huge tanks and could see hundreds of fish, crabs, shrimp, and all other amazing creatures completely surrounding her. She never thought she could feel like she was completely underwater, yet still be completely dry. Where do you think she is?
aquarium
John was a Nascar driver and he had just one his first race. He climbed out of the window of his car and threw his fist up into the air. John was so overjoyed he began to grin from ear to ear. He would never forget the moment he won his very first race. What detail from the text tells you how John feels?
he grinned, threw his fist up, never forget the moment.
Even though she didn't speak, I knew Mom was mad. Her face was red. Her arms were crossed. She was standing in the doorway, tapping her foot. I was late again. I tried to run up to my room fast. Which of these sentences is probably true? A) Mom was happy with me. B) People can say things without using words. C) Mom shouted, and I knew she was mad.
B) People can say things without using words.
When I get to work I pass out papers and set up a game for the kids to play. When everyone arrives, we read a story and discuss it. The bell rings and it is time for lunch. I correct some papers and prepare the next lesson. Who am I?
A teacher
Basketball began in 1891 when a gym teacher needed an indoor activity for a rainy day. He made up a list of rules and nailed a peach basket to a wall. At first, the bottom was still on the basket, so the ball did not fall through. Who invented the game of basketball? A) a gym teacher B) a list of rules C) in 1891
B. A gym teacher
"William, don't forget your towel!" Mom shouted as she applied sunblock on the baby. William threw the folding chairs in the back of the minivan and shouted through the garage door, "OK Mom!" He then ran up and grabbed his towel. Where are William and his mom going?
beach, pool
Kate stared at the giant parking lot. She couldn't remember where she parked her car. This happened every time she went to the mall. "Where could it be?" she said, "I thought it would be right here." She sat down on the ground and began to frown. What detail from the text tells you how she feels?
frown
Joey put his hands on his ears as he tried to finish his math test. The girl sitting next to him kept tapping her pencil on the table. How does he feel?
annoyed
I sleep with my eyes open, I swim in a glass box, I can come in many different colors but I'm often orange, I need water to live. Who am I?
goldfish, fish
Polar bears live where temperatures are cold in places like Alaska and Canada. Polar bears like to eat small mammals, birds and seals. Where do polar bears live? A) In places with lots of birds to eat B) Near the Equator C) In cold places
C) In cold places
Sonya skipped to the barn. She put her helmet and boots on. She went outside and whistled for her horse. It was a great day for a ride.
Which of the following is probably true?
A) Sonya knows how to ride horses. B) Sonya loves to whistle. C) Sonya will take her bike out on the trails.
A) Sonya knows how to ride horses.
My hands felt shaky and I took a deep breath. I knew I had to give a speech in front of the whole school. What detail from the text tells you how I feel?
shaky hands
Alex was in a hurry to get home to watch football. He was driving over the speed limit when suddenly, he heard a siren and saw flashing lights, "No! Please not now," he thought. What do you think is happening? How do you know?
he is getting pulled over, flashing lights.