Reading Practice

Plot Features

100

It most often has animals that talk and act like people.

What is fable?

200

You have just finished reading a story about a prince who has been turned into a toad by a wicked witch. This story is probably a ________.

What is a fairy tale?

300

This type of story offers a moral at the end.

What is a fable?

400

Which answer describes a myth. A. There is always magic in the story. B. The characters usually include kings and queens. C. The story takes place in outer space. D. The characters usually include gods and goddesses.

What is D. The characters usually include gods and goddesses.

500

What type of story is usually written about magic, fairies, giants, or witches?

What is fairy tales?

Research

100

What source would you use to check the spelling of a word for a school report?

What is dictionary?

200

For a report on lizards which source of information would be most reliable? A. internet website B. fiction book C. encyclopedia D. interview with a music teacher.

What is C. encyclopedia?

300

Chris has to write a report about photosynthesis. Which is the best source for Chris to use to get information? A. an encyclopedia B. a friend C. a dictionary D. an atlas

What is A. an encyclopedia?

400

Where would you look to find information about George Washington for a school report?

What is encyclopedia?

500

President Bush visited your town on Monday. You need to write a report about what he talked about on his visit. What would be the best place to get this information? A. textbook B. atlas C. newspaper D. encyclopedia

What is C. newspaper?

Inferences/ Drawing Conculsion

100

Danny jumped out of bed, excited about the day. His class was going on a hike at the nature center. He hurried through his breakfast and headed for the shower. Then he carefully chose the clothes he would wear. His old blue jeans, long-sleeved shirt, and light jacket would be perfect for a day in the cool woods. After he brushed his teeth and hair, he bounded out of the door to catch the bus for school. It was going to be a great day! What is the setting of this story

What is Danny's home?

200

Please leave two gallons of white milk and one gallon of chocolate milk. Thanks, Mrs. Green This note was written for whom?

What is the milk man?

300

Robert, Roberto, and Roberta were in their classroom. Their teacher gave them a note to go to the office. Why were they going to the office? What had they done? Slowly, they walked to the door. As they walked down the hallway, their footsteps got slower and slower. They opened the office door. They began to laugh and smile. There were big bunches of balloons in the office. The balloons had their names on them. They looked at each other. How could they have forgotten this special day? Why did Robert, Roberto, and Roberta walk slowly to the principal's office?

What is they thought they were in trouble?

400

Robert, Roberto, and Roberta were in their classroom. Their teacher gave them a note to go to the office. Why were they going to the office? What had they done? Slowly, they walked to the door. As they walked down the hallway, their footsteps got slower and slower. They opened the office door. They began to laugh and smile. There were big bunches of balloons in the office. The balloons had their names on them. They looked at each other. How could they have forgotten this special day? Robert, Roberto, and Roberta probably are _____.

What is triplets?

500

Snow White was so hungry and thirsty that she took a little food from each of the seven plates. She drank a few drops from each goblet. She did not wish to take everything away from one. Then, because she was so tired, she crept into one bed after the other seeking for rest. One was too long, another too short, and so on until she came to the seventh. It suited her exactly. She said her prayers and soon fell fast asleep. What bed did Snow White finally get rest in?

What is the seventh bed?

Main Idea

100

When a horse walks on hard roads, the hooves can wear down quickly. A metal shoe protects the hoof. The hooves of wild horses do not need the shoes because these horses walk on softer meadows and dirt. What is the main idea of the story?

What is hooves of horses?

200

Trees and other plants make up paper. One tree can make paper for 900 books. Paper is easy to recycle. What is the main idea of the story?

What is paper?

300

The buffalo was the main source of food for the Plains Indians. However, it provided more than food. The hide was used to make clothing and was also stretched around a frame of sticks to make a tepee, or shelter. Even the bones of the buffalo were used to make tools. The buffalo supplied the basic needs of the Plains Indians. What is the main idea of this passage?

What is the buffalo supplied the basic needs of the Plains Indians?

400

Leigh Ann wanted to bake cookies for her friends. First, she turned on the oven to let it preheat. Then, she gathered the ingredients. She put all the ingredients in a bowl and mixed them together. Then, Leigh Ann placed small amounts of cookie dough on the pan. Next, she put the pan into the oven for 10 minutes. Finally, the cookies were done, and Leigh Ann shared them with her friends. What is the main idea of the story?

What is Leigh Ann wanted to bake cookies for her friends?

500

How to Wash Your Hands You have probably heard that it is important to wash your hands, but did you know that there is a proper way to do it? • First, you need to turn on the water. Make sure it is warm--but not too hot. • Next, hold your hands under the water. Wet them all over. • Then apply the soap to your wet hands. Leave the water running while you do this. • Rub your hands together to make lather. Be sure to scrub your fingers and your fingernails, too. Sing the song “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” while you scrub your hands. Don’t stop scrubbing until you finish the song. • Next, put your hands under the water again and rinse off all the soap. • Leave the water running as you dry your hands with a clean towel. • Finally, turn off the water with the towel that you used. If you remember to do this every time you wash your hands, it will help you stay healthy. What is the main idea of the story?

What is "...it is important to wash your hands..."?