Computers have changed quite a bit through the years. An early model could add 18 million numbers per hour. One person would have needed many years to do the same job. A modern computer can add 1 1/2 trillion numbers in less than three hours.
how fast computers have gotten over time
100
I sat with my toes in the hot sand
digging a hole with my new shovel and
pail. I turned to grab my sandwich and
noticed a seagull flying away with it.
Since I had no lunch, I grabbed my
snorkel and headed into the waves. Where am I?
the beach!
100
Abigail is a girl who enjoys reading books and playing video games in her spare time.
Abigail likes reading and playing video games in her free time.
100
Combine these two sentences using and:
The cheetah is known for being a fast animal. The cheetah is also known for its unusual spots.
The cheetah is known for being a fast animal and for its unusual spots.
100
Sara was a polite little girl. She shared her toys with her siblings and greeted all of her classmates.
Write down as many words that mean "polite" as you can think of!
kind, pleasant, considerate, well-behaved
200
When you take a multiple-choice test, do you ever change your answers? Some scientists think that it is a smart thing to do. They found out that most students who change their answers make the right decision and make better scores on their tests.
what scientists think about answers
200
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
200
When school is over, I'm going to GameStop to buy Assassin's Creed, Halo 4, and Borderlands 2.
I'm going to GameStop to buy games after school.
200
Combine these two sentences into one using "but":
Molly didn't want to go to school. Her mom made her.
Molly didn't want to go to school but her mom made her.
200
"I AM NOT EATING MY BROCCOLI!!" said the little boy.
Think of as many words as you can to replace "said" in this sentence.
The lack of gravity in space makes even simple tasks a challenge. Astronauts have to wear boots that hold their feet to the floor so that they can walk around. Eating is a real chore. Dried and frozen foods are stored in plastic bags. To eat chicken soup, the astronauts cut a hole in one end of the bag and squeeze the soup into their mouths.
easy tasks that are hard in space
300
Before the show I practice my lines.
I like to look into the mirror and
pretend. I fix my hair and makeup and
get into my costume. Before the
curtain rises, I am nervous but eager
to begin performing. Who am I?
an actor
300
Because she didn't get her way, the preschooler kicked and screamed and threw blocks at everyone.
The preschooler threw a tantrum because she didn't get her way.
300
Combine these two sentences using "or":
You can eat all of your dinner. You can go hungry tonight.
You can eat all of your dinner or you can go hungry tonight.
300
The lady was so mad to come home and find her cat had been clawing at her couch. The stuffing was all over the place!
Think of as many synonyms for "mad" as you can!
Alfred Nobel invented dynamite to help builders, but it was used for war, which made him feel very guilty about the misuse of his invention. He was a rich man, so he set up a $9 million fund. Today the fund is used to reward people who have improved human life. Nobel Prizes are awarded in six fields, including peace, medicine, and chemistry.
why the Nobel prize was created
400
Ms. Smith bought a new type of cereal at the store. The next morning she poured herself a bowl of the new cereal and began to eat. The taste was so bad she nearly puked! She left for work with an apple to eat on the train.
We can infer that:
a) Ms. Smith will eat the same cereal tomorrow
b) Ms. Smith will go out to eat breakfast
c) Ms. Smith probably won't buy that cereal again
c
400
Matthew hurriedly collected his backpack and textbooks and dashed out the door to catch the bus.
Matthew quickly grabbed his backpack and books then ran to catch the bus.
400
Combine these two sentences using "because":
There is no oxygen in space. Astronauts wear special suits to allow them to breathe.
Because there is no oxygen in space, astronauts wear special suits to allow them to breathe.
400
I think this book is really interesting!
Write down as many synonyms for "interesting" as you can think of!
The peanut is a humble plant with hundreds of functions. Most peanuts are roasted in their shells and lightly salted. About half the peanuts eaten in the United States are ground into a thick paste called peanut butter. The rich oil made from peanuts is good for frying foods and is used for oiling machines and making soaps and paint. Even peanut shells are used to make plastics and to fertilize soil.
many uses of the peanut
500
To earn a driver's license, students have to take a road test and pass a written test. During the road test, they must obey traffic signals, street signs and other rules. An employee of the Department of Motor Vehicles will ride with them to evaluate their skills. The employee will also note if the drivers fasten their seat belts.
It is likely that:
a) to get a license, people must take only a written test
b) no one ever passes the test
c) A DMV employee decides if a driver has passed the road test
c
500
The man riding the bus vacated his seat when an old lady with a cane boarded.
When an old lady got on the bus, a man gave her his seat.
500
Combine these two sentences using "however":
Greyson hadn't saved up enough money. Greyson really wanted to buy a new XBOX.
Greyson really wanted to buy a new XBOX, however Greyson hadn't saved up enough money.
500
"I am so happy you chose me!," said the 500 space.
Write down as many words for "happy" as you can think of!