Vocabulary
The class had to contrast the book and movie version of the story.
Bonus: Which country is the largest in the world?
Definition: Contrast- to explain how two or more things are different.
Answer: Russia
When the robotics club started at school, only four students joined at first. They met after school every Tuesday to build small machines and learn coding. Soon, other students became curious when they saw the robots moving in the hallway. By the end of the month, the club had grown to more than fifteen members.
What is the main idea of the story?
Bonus: M&M's Fruit Chews would eventually become what popular candy?
The robotics club grew quickly as more students became interested in joining.
Answer: Starburst
Would you rather discover a rare treasure buried in your yard or find a secret room in your house?
Bonus: What book holds the record for the fastest selling book in history?
Answer: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
During a test, Alex's pencil snapped and he looked around the room quickly.
What might he be hoping to find?
Bonus: What is the largest desert in the world?
Answer: Antarctica
What was the first state?
Delaware
Based on the dark clouds, Maya predicted it would rain soon.
Bonus: According to Guinness World Records, what's the best-selling book of all time?
Definition: Predict- to make a thoughtful guess about what will happen next based on clues or information.
Answer: The bible
Tyler woke up late and had to rush to get ready. He brushed his teeth quickly, grabbed his backpack, and ran outside just as the bus pulled up. His hair was messy and he forgot his water bottle, but he made it to school on time.
What is the main idea?
Bonus: Which month of the year is National Ice Cream Month?
Main Idea: Tyler had a rushed morning but still managed to catch the bus and get to school on time.
Answer: July
Would you rather become a famous reporter traveling the world or a rock star performing in concerts?
Bonus: Anna, Elsa Kristoff and Olaf are all characters in what animated movie?
Answer: Frozen
The bell was about to ring, and Nora was stuffing books into her backpack as fast as she could.
What might Nora be trying to avoid?
Bonus: Aside from the Nile, what is the longest river in the world?
Answer: The Amazon
What U.S. state grows coffee beans? (Hint: It is tropical and very warm!)
Hawaii
After reading the article, the students concluded that recycling helps reduce waste.
Bonus: What is the only food that can never go bad?
Definition: Conclude- to decide something after thinking about the information or evidence.
Answer: Honey
Last spring, the science class planted vegetables in the school garden. At first the plants were tidy seedlings. The students watered them every week and pulled out weeds. By summer, the garden was full of tomatoes, lettuce, and peppers.
What is the main idea?
Bonus: Actor Nancy Cartwright of “The Simpsons” is the aunt of which famous singer?
Main Idea: The students worked together to grow vegetables in the school garden over time.
Answer: Sabrina Carpenter
Would you rather ride a rocket to Mars or explore a deep coral reef in the ocean?
Bonus: Jacob Black is a character in what Stephenie Meyer book series
Answer: Twilight
Chris pressed the power button on his phone three times but the screen stayed black.
What probably happened to the phone?
Bonus: Which continent covers all four hemispheres of the earth
Answer: Africa
Which country produces the most tea?
China
The scientist used data as evidence to support her claim.
Bonus: What was the first animal to ever be cloned?
Definition: Evidence- facts, details, or examples that show something is true.
Answer: Sheep
Emma searched her backpack, her pockets, and her desk. She asked her friends if they had seen her phone. Finally, she remembered she had left it in her locker before gym class.
What is the Main Idea?
Bonus: In what year was the first iPhone released?
Main Idea: Emma searched for her phone and eventually remembered where she had left it.
Answer: 2007
Would you rather try a really spicy burger or a super sour candy challenge?
Bonus: In one of the most popular Dr. Seuss books, what won't Sam-I-Am eat?
Answer: Green eggs and ham
Ally calls her friend Maggie every day, and never misses a day. Today they had a fight during gym class. Ally called Maggie after school, but her cell phone went to voicemail.
Why might Ally be unable to reach Maggie?
Bonus: Which ocean name loosely translates into “Sea of Atlas?
Answer: The Atlantic
What are the prime factors of 24?
Two and Three
Too much screen time can have an impact on sleep.
Bonus: What is the name of the pet dinosaur on the TV cartoon?
Definition: Impact- a strong effect or influence something has on something else.
Answer: Dino
At first, Carlos struggled to play the guitar. His fingers hurt and he made many mistakes. However, he practiced a little every day. After a few months, he could play several songs smoothly.
Bonus: In what fictional Indiana town does the sci-fi series "Stranger Things" take place?
Main Idea: Practicing regularly helped Carlos improving his guitar playing.
Answer: Hawkins
Would you rather run a marathon with your best friend or climb a tall mountain trail?
Bonus: French sculptor Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi designed what U.S. landmark?
Answer: The Statue of Liberty
James' mom told him that they would be having a thunderstorm later that night. She bought an extra pack of batteries, some water bottles, and charged her electronics. Before she went to bed, she gave each of her children a flashlight.
Why did James' mom give him a flashlight and buy a pack of batteries and water bottles?
Bonus: What is the world's most populated city?
Answer: Tokyo, Japan
What is Taylor Swift’s lucky number?
13