📚 Reading Detectives
A character packs an umbrella before leaving home. Later it rains. What can you infer?
The character expected rain.
A camper has 18 stickers. She gives away 7 and gets 12 more. How many stickers does she have now?
23
Why do people wear sunscreen in the summer?
To protect skin from the Sun's rays.
What should you do if you hear thunder while swimming?
Get out of the water and go inside.
This famous leader gave the "I Have a Dream" speech.
Martin Luther King Jr. or MLK
A story's title is The Lost Puppy. What problem do you predict the character will face?
Finding The Puppy
A water balloon pack has 24 balloons. Ms. D gave out 10 ballons to campers. How many water ballaons are left in the pack?
14
Why does a puddle disappear after a sunny day?
Evaporation.
Why is it important to drink water during outdoor activities?
To stay hydrated and refreashed
Who refused to give up thier seat on a bus? Why was this persons action important?
Rosa Parks and it help challenge the unfair laws and inspired others to fight for equal rights.
There are two stories about friends helping each other. One takes place at school and one at camp. What is something that might be the same in both stories?
A message about friendship.
3 groups of 8 or 5 groups of 5?
5 groups of 5
A plant near a window grows taller than a plant in a closet. Why?
The plant received sunlight.
You are packing for a day at the beach. You only have room for three items. Which three would you choose and why?
Answers will vary but must include reasoning.
What crop was George Washington Carver famous for studying and finding many uses for?
Peanuts and many other crops
Why might an author include pictures in an informational text?
To help readers understand the information better.
You have $20. An ice cream costs $4. You give your sibling $4 dollars. How many Ice Creams can you buy with your left over money?
4
Two campers leave identical water bottles outside. One bottle is left in the shade and the other in direct sunlight. After two hours, the water temperatures are different. Which water bottle would be cooler the one in the shade or in the sunlight?
The water in the shade
I get wetter the more I dry. What am I?
A Towel
Who was the first Black President of the United States of America?
Barack Obama
A character keeps trying even after failing three times. What character trait does this show? Explain.
Never giving up, Determination, perseverance, persistence.
A camp has 120 campers. Half go swimming. 15 of those campers decide go play basketball instead. How many campers are left swimming?
45
A squirrel gathers and stores food before winter arrives. Why might this behavior help the squirrel survive?
Food may be harder to find during winter, so storing food helps it survive.
You are in a race and pass the person in second place. What place are you in now?
Second Place
What month is celebrated as Black History Month in the United States?
Feburary