Main Idea & Details
What is the main idea of the passage?
"Bees are important insects that help plants grow. They fly from flower to flower, collecting nectar to make honey. Bees live in hives and work together in groups called colonies."
Bees help plants grow and make honey by working together in hives.
Tom looked out the window and saw dark clouds. He grabbed his umbrella and put on his boots before walking to school.
What can you infer?
It’s probably going to rain.
What does the word 'gigantic' most likely mean in this sentence: 'The gigantic elephant walked through the trees'?
'Gigantic' means very large or huge.
Recycling helps keep our planet clean. When we recycle paper, plastic, and metal, we use fewer new resources. This protects animals and reduces pollution.
Why did the author write a passage about recycling?
To inform readers about why recycling helps the Earth.
Lena was walking home when she heard a soft whimper. Behind a bush, she saw a small puppy, cold and alone. She picked it up and took it home.
Who is the main character?
Lena is the main character who finds the puppy.
Which detail supports the idea that sharks are good hunters?
Sharks have sharp teeth and strong senses. They can smell blood from far away and swim very fast. Many sharks hunt alone and use surprise to catch their prey.
They can smell blood from far away, swim fast, and surprise their prey.
Maria stared at the empty cage. She held her pet’s collar in her hands and wiped away a tear.
What happened?
Her pet escaped or passed away.
What does 'scampered' mean in this sentence: 'The mouse scampered away'?
'Scampered' means ran quickly.
First, you need paper, glue, and scissors. Then, fold the paper in half. Next, cut shapes along the edge. Finally, open the paper to see your design!
What is the text structure?
Sequence.
The hot sun beat down on the sand as the camels slowly marched forward. Zayd looked around and saw only desert in all directions.
What is the setting?
It takes place in the desert.
What is the best title for this passage?
Volcanoes form when magma from inside the Earth comes to the surface. This magma cools and hardens, creating mountains. Some volcanoes erupt with smoke, lava, and ash.
How Volcanoes Form
James hid his report card under his bed. When his mom asked if he got it, he said, "Not yet."
What can you infer about a character who hides their report card?
He got a bad grade and doesn’t want his mom to see.
What does the word 'fragile' mean in this sentence: 'Be careful with the fragile vase'?
'Fragile' means easily broken.
Many animals are losing their homes because people are cutting down forests. When trees are removed, animals like birds, bears, and monkeys have nowhere to live. As a result, some animals move away, while others don’t survive.
What text structure does the author use to show why animals are in danger?
Cause and Effect — the author explains what is happening (cutting down forests) and the results (animals losing homes).
Carlos had finished his science project, but he couldn’t find his homework folder. He looked in his backpack, under the table, and even in the trash.
What is the problem in the story?
Carlos lost his homework folder.
Which sentence from the story tells you what it’s mostly about?
"Some animals, like whales and dolphins, live in the ocean. They breathe air but spend most of their time in water. These animals use sounds to talk to each other."
Some animals, like whales and dolphins, live in the ocean.
The puppy ran in circles, wagged its tail, and licked its owner's face. What does this tell you?
The puppy is excited and happy.
The word 'vanish' is used in the sentence: 'The magician made the coin vanish'. What does it mean?
'Vanish' means to disappear.
Cats are quiet and like to sleep a lot. Dogs are playful and need more attention. Both make great pets, but they’re different in many ways.
If a passage compares cats and dogs, what structure is used?
Compare and contrast.
The school lights suddenly turned off. Students gasped. Ms. Lee calmly walked to the window, opened the blinds, and passed out glow sticks.
What is the solution to the story?
Ms. Lee solved the problem by using glow sticks.
Why did the author include a list of steps in the passage?
Making a sandwich involves several steps. First, you gather your ingredients. Then you spread peanut butter on one slice of bread and jelly on the other. Press the slices together and enjoy!
To show how to make a sandwich step by step.
The lights flickered and the wind howled outside. The family gathered candles and flashlights in the living room.
If the lights flickered and people looked scared, what might be happening?
There’s a storm or power outage happening.
What does 'sturdy' mean in this sentence: 'The sturdy chair didn’t break'?
'Sturdy' means strong and does not break easily.
One day, a talking sandwich walked into a diner and asked for a job. The chef blinked twice, then laughed and gave it an apron.
What is the author's purpose in writing a funny story about a talking sandwich?
To entertain the reader with a silly story.
At the beginning of the story, Maya was shy and nervous. By the end, she stood in front of the class and shared her science experiment with confidence.
How did the character change from the beginning to the end of the story?
Maya became more confident and brave.