Cause and Effect
Inferencing
Compare and Contrast
Main Idea and Key Details
Author's Purpose
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Steven Brown is in the 4th grade at Moore Elementary School. He is an intelligent student, but one night Steven stayed up too late and he knew he had a test the next day. When he took his test at school he failed it. What was the cause of Steven failing his test?
Steven failed his test beCAUSE he stayed up too late.
100
T.J. went to look in the cage. There was his new pet, Hopper! The carrot T.J. had put in the cage was gone! What is TJ's pet?
TJ's pet is a rabbit.
100
If you are finding similarities in two or more things, you are doing what?
If oyu are finding similarities, you are comparing things.
100
Which sentences provide key details? 1. Volcanoes are fascinating landforms that give off dangerous chemicals. 2. Inside the volcano, there are hot liquid rocks called magma. 3. This liquid becomes lava when it flows out of the volcano. 4. It is hot enough to burn you when it comes out. 5. Other than lava, gases coming out of the volcano are poisonous to us.
2, 3, 4, and 5
100
Jim was unable to get to sleep. When he went to bed he cried. Tomorrow was his birthday party and it was going to be ruined. "How can we go sledding with no snow?" he moaned in his head. The next morning, when Jim got out of bed and ran to the window, he shouted with glee, "The snow has fallen and we can go sledding!" he shouted to his kitty. Jim was happy because now he can have his birthday sledding party. a} Inform b} Persuade c} Entertain
Entertain
200
Ronnie had a dog named Shane. Shane is fun to play with. One day Ronnie was playing with Shane and the ball went across the street. Shane ran into the street and got hit by a car. When Ronnie got to Shane he was injured with a broken leg. What was the effect of Shane getting hit by the car?
Shane was hit by a car SO he was injured and broke his leg.
200
The family saw many animals. First, they say the giraffes. Then they went to the bear den. They thought the monkeys were very fun to watch. Where is the family?
The family is visiting the zoo.
200
If you are finding the differences in two or more things, you are doing this.
When you look for differences in things, you are contrasting them.
200
Which sentence provides the main idea? 1. My dog is called Buttons and he learns new tricks really quickly. 2. When I say, "Hands," he will give me one of his front paws. 3. He can even walk on two legs when I tell him to. 4. It only took me three days to teach him these tricks. 5. I don't think other dogs can learn as quickly as Buttons. 6. My dog is the smartest dog.
1 or 6
200
If you want to become a better reader you need to read often. Research supports that children need to read frequently to be able to read fluently and to be able read high frequency words. All students will benefit by reading at least 20 - 30 minutes per day. Make it a point and read more often! a} Inform b} Persuade c} Entertain
Inform
300
Tammy was in her backyard climbing a tree. She climbed to the middle part of the tree and bumped a bee's nest. Before she knew what had happened, bees were swarming all around and over her. Tammy let out a blood curdling yell. What do you think was the effect of Tammy hitting the nest?
Tammy hit the bee's nest SO she was stung by a bee.
300
Mom made a cake, decorated it, and put candles on it. Then children came with presents and everyone had fun playing games. What event is taking place?
They are having a birthday party.
300
Draw a Venn Diagram - Compare & Contrast: Cats and Dogs *Must have at least 3 items listed per section.
Varied - Teacher Approval.
300
I always have trouble flying a kite. For a kite to fly, the weather has to be good and windy. If there is no wind, the kite will never fly. You need to find a spacious place to fly your kite. It is dangerous to fly your kite near roads, power lines, or an airport. Which is the main idea? A. Flying kites is hard. B. Kites can break easily. C. It is dangerous to fly a kite.
A
300
What do you do with aluminum cans? Do you throw them in the trash, or do you recycle when you are finished with them? At the rate we are filling our landfills, we will not have anywhere else to put our trash. If you recycle, you will help the environment. The next time you throw away your Coke can, think about putting it in a recycling bin. Your effort will help save your community. a} Inform b} Persuade c} Entertain
Persuade
400
David Green is a man who works at a zoo. He helps train the animals for shows. One day when David was finished training with a tiger, he was going to put the tiger into its cage. David forgot to lock the gate, so the tiger got out. What was the cause of the tiger getting out?
The tiger got out beCAUSE David forgot to lock the gate.
400
Amy: Look at the long line! Do you think we’ll get in? Bob: I think so. Some of these people already have tickets. Amy: I'll wait in line for tickets. You go get popcorn. Bob: Ok! Where are Bob and Amy?
Bob and Amy are at the movie theater.
400
Draw a Venn Diagram - Compare & Contrast: Snakes and Lizards *Must have at least 2 items listed per section.
Varied - Teacher Approval.
400
Find the Main Idea: You can go swimming and diving and even build your dream house using sand. If you don't like any of those activities you can play volleyball with your friends. Another good thing to do there is to lay out and sunbathe. You will get a nice tan.
The main idea of this paragraph is things to do at the beach.
400
A news report on the tornados that ripped apart Tennessee and what people in your area can do to help those that do not have their homes any more. a} Inform b} Persuade c} Entertain
Persuade
500
Complete the cause and effect chain: C: _____ --> E: The giant began charging at the boy. C: Then boy ran carelessly from the giant. --> E: _____ C: _____ --> E: The boy called for help. C: The animals of the forest came to his aid. --> E: _____
Varied: Teacher approval.
500
Tommy and John were hot and sweaty as they sat outside the principal’s office. Dirt smeared both of their faces, and they could hear their teacher’s voice as she gave Mr. Jones her account of what had happened. As Miss Brown left Mr. Jones’ office, the boys hung their heads so they wouldn’t have to look her in the eye. What can you infer about the boys' feelings?
The boys feel that they have disappointed Miss Brown.
500
Draw a Venn Diagram - Compare & Contrast: Pencils and Pens *Must have at least 3 items listed per section.
Varied - Teacher Approval.
500
Find the Main Idea: You learn about Science, Math, Art and many other subject areas. The school has a lot of books for you to read. The teachers create lots of activities to make learning fun. There are also a lot of other kids here, who you can make friends with.
The main idea of this paragraph is describing school and school activities.
500
My beard grows down to my toes, I never wears no clothes, I wraps my hair Around my bare, And down the road I goes. a} Inform b} Persuade c} Entertain
Entertain
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