Vocabulary/Idioms
Grammar
"My Best Friend"
Main Idea and Details
Setting
100
You know what you want to do in the future.
Your life is all planned out.
100
am, is, are, were, was: When I lived in Cuba, my best friend_______ Eloisa.
was
100
How tells the story in "My Best Friend"?
Lessie
100
Write the main idea and two details: Labrador retrievers are very popular dogs. They are friendly, loyal, and eager to please. Also, Labradors are very intelligent and are very easy to train. Because of this, Labradors are sometimes used as guide dogs, rescue dogs, and as a helper while hunting. A Labrador is a great type of dog to have as a pet.
Main Idea: Labrador retrievers are very popular dogs. Detail: They are intelligent and easy to train. Detail: They are friendly, loyal, and easy to please.
100
List the setting and two details about the setting: "Come under the slide," A.J. spoke softly to Clark. "I want to show you what I found." Clark nodded to A.J. from on top of the monkey bars and then jumped down to the sand. A small cloud of dust spun up as he landed. Clark trotted over to the slide and crawled under it. A.J. was waiting there. "Check this out," whispered A.J. He pulled a phone out from behind his back. "I found it in the parking lot. I know we should turn it into the office after recess, but we can play games on it now." Clark smiled at A.J.
Playground-has monkey bars and a slide.
200
The person you like the most.
Best friend
200
am, is, are, were, was: When we were young, we ________ together all the time.
were
200
List one detail about the setting in "My Best Friend".
Parmele, North Carolina 1906 Women didn't have full voting rights Black people did not have all the same rights as white people. They went to the store and post office. They would sit on Isabel's front porch. They played on the railroad tracks.
200
Write the main idea and two details: Many dogs are domesticated and live with humans. However, there are some dogs that roam wild. One such dog is called the African wild dog. Some people call these dogs painted dogs because their coat is made of patches of red, yellow, black, brown, and white. These dogs roam the African plains. They hunt for larger prey like antelope in packs of six or more. Unfortunately, these dogs are endangered.
Main Idea: There are some dogs that roam wild, like the African wild dog. Detail: These dogs roam the African plains. Detail: They hunt for larger prey like antelope in packs of six or more.
200
List the setting and two details about the setting: Janet sliced the onion on the cutting board over the sink. As the fumes from the onion rose, her eyes began to water. She was listening to some popular jazz music on the radio when a voice broke in, "This just in! Pearl Harbor has been attacked! Much of the American naval fleet in the Pacific has been destroyed. Will this attack bring the U.S. into the Second World War? More details to follow." Janet dropped the knife and covered her mouth. She remembered the first war. She was just a child at the time but she could never forget the hardships.
kitchen-onions, cutting board, radio playing
300
To really love something.
crazy about
300
am, is, are, were, was: Eloisa and I _________ still best friends.
are
300
What are three things that Lessie and Lillie liked to do together?
play, talk, make frog houses
300
Write the main idea and two details: In order to make it to school on time, I have to get up at 7:00 am! After waking up, I immediately eat breakfast. Then, I take a shower and brush my teeth. Next, I prepare for lunchtime by making a sandwich. Finally, I'm ready to grab my backpack and get on the bus!
Main Idea: In order to make it to school on time, I have to get up at 7:00 am! Detail: After waking up, I immediately eat breakfast. Detail: Then, I take a shower and brush my teeth.
300
List the setting and two details about the setting: Beep! Beep! Harold slammed his hand down on the wheel of his hover car. "57 lanes and there's still traffic?" Harold questioned out loud, though nobody was in the vehicle with him. "Yes, Harold, it is a shame. Be patient, you'll arrive to work soon enough," a voice emitted from the console of the hover car. "Oh, yeah? Care to bet your job on it?" Harold asked the machine. The machine responded dryly, "I am programmed to decline gambling, Harold." Harold smirked and said, "Forget this." He turned off autopilot and grabbed the wheel of the hover car. "Harold, what are you doing? This is dangerous," said the machine. Harold laughed and said, "I'll show you danger," as he pulled the wheel back and piloted the car straight down through twelve lanes of traffic.
road-car, vehicle, 12 lanes of traffic
400
To do something all the time.
every chance we got.
400
am, is, are, were, was: She ________ someone I really care about.
is
400
What are 3 things Lillie did that Lessie that was pretty?
walk, sing, write poetry
400
Write the main idea and two details: My little brother is so annoying! He always bother me when I have friends over, and he makes too much noise. Sometimes, he'll hide my favorite video game for weeks! I wish I didn't have to share a room with my brother.
Main idea: My little brother is so annoying! Detail: He always bother me when I have friends over, and he makes too much noise Detail: Sometimes, he'll hide my favorite video game for weeks!
400
List the setting and two details about the setting: The families took a long look at the ship in the harbor before they began boarding it. It was a large, seaworthy vessel, an old merchant ship named the Mayflower. There were three masts, each with a sail, and three levels. A cool wind blew in from across the harbor. The pilgrims knew that they would need to set sail today if there were a prayer of them arriving in New England before the winter hit. The captain addressed the pilgrims and the strangers, "Argh! We've got to put wind to sails. Get your landlubbin' tails on board ten minutes ago!" The pilgrims and the strangers hastened their movement
New England ship: sail, harbor, captain
500
To take a longer way.
Go out of my way.
500
am, is, are, were, was: I ______ happy we are best friends.
am
500
What would be another good title for this story?
Friends Forever
500
Write the main idea and two details: Hearts are not just for Valentine's Day! Your heart is probably the most important muscle in your body! It sends blood throughout your body so that your body can get the oxygen and nutrients it needs. Even though your heart is only about the size of your fist, you need to keep it healthy.
Main Idea: Your heart is probably the most important muscle in your body! Detail: It sends blood throughout your body so that your body can get the oxygen and nutrients it needs. Detail: Even though your heart is only about the size of your fist, you need to keep it healthy.
500
List the setting and two details about the setting: "I hit you, Sean! You're out!" Lillian yelled across the room. Sean yelled back, "You did not! I spun out of the way!" Just then one of Lillian's teammates threw another ball at Sean. It flew towards Sean's stomach, but Sean cradled it like a loaf of bread. "You too, Brad! You're out too! I caught your ball!" Brad shouted back, "Did not! I didn't even throw a ball." A whistle blew. It was Coach Hannon. He threw his thumb in the air shouted, "Brad, you're out." Brad kicked a dodge ball and said, "Aw man!" Then he jogged over to line up with the other eliminated player.
gym: teammates, ball, coach, players
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