Vocab
To smooth or clean with the beak
Preen
What is the missing diagraph in this word:
ma___ine
ch
What is the main idea of this selection?
Puppies are great animals. However, they are a lot of work. You have to feed them many times a day. Also, you have to potty train them...yuck. Last, you need to take them for many walks. I am not sure I am ready for all that work!
Puppies are a lot of work.
Who stays with a penguin egg before it hatches?
The father
Feeling sympathy; wanting to help
Compassionate
What is another word with the same three letter blend as strike?
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How are the two characters alike?
There once were two princesses named Hannah and Emily. Hannah had long brown hair and Emily had short brown hair. They both loved to go shopping and have fun together. Emily liked to buy purses, but Hannah liked to buy shoes. Both princesses were fabulous rulers.
Both have brown hair, like to shop, like to have fun, and are awesome rulers.
In I Wanna Iguana, who is Alex trying to convince to let him have an Iguana?
His mother
I am something you keep. I could be stamps, shells, or even baseball cards.
Collection
Write a compound word on the board.
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What conclusion can you draw about where Bryce went?
Bryce was having the best day ever. He had funnel cake and popcorn. He saw many animals at the petting zoo. The rides were so fun and scary. He couldn't wait to tell his friends about all the fun he had!
He went to the fair.
What was the name of the museum Prudy opened?
The Prudy Museum of Indescribable Wonderment
Bright or intelligent
Clever
Split this word into its syllables:
simple
sim ple
What is the author's purpose in this passage?
School can be hard. It is a lot of work, but you should ALWAYS try your best. You should always turn in your best work and never give up. Working hard is very rewarding and will make you feel good about yourself.
Persuade the reader to work hard always.
Who were the two main characters in Tops and Bottoms?
Hare and Bear
A raised surface
Platform
Which word has a long vowel sound in its first syllable?
female, rapidly, column
Female
What is the main idea in this passage? Name one detail that supports the main idea.
Third grade is the best! The teachers all rock and do fun activities with their students. The kids get to have Snow Day and PJ Day. They also learn many new things and get very, very smart.
Third grade is the best.
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What kind of bird makes a nest that is used for soup?
Swiftlet