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Gathering Leaves
Problem & Solution
Vocabulary
Peter Possum
Main Idea
100
Which of the following lines in the poem rhyme? A. lines 1 and 3 B. lines 5 and 8 C. lines 6 and 7 D. lines 10 and 12
What is D. lines 10 and 12
100
The Banjo Mei-Lan wanted to become a banjo player, so she asked her parents for a banjo. Mei-Lan’s parents said that she needed a teacher who could show her how to play. Mei-Lan wanted a banjo, not a teacher. Then one day Mei-Lan met a woman who played splendid banjo music. She told Mei-Lan how a music teacher taught her to play. The problem of banjo lessons was solved when _____.
What is when a woman showed Mei-Lan how she learned to play.
100
Words that mean the opposite
What are antonyms
100
What is the main purpose of this selection? A. to give the reader scientific information B. to persuade the reader to give food to possums C. to teach the reader how to protect garbage cans from possums D. to entertain the reader with an enjoyable story about possums
What is D. to entertain the reader with an enjoyable story about possums
100
The Newspaper Writer Mr. Bremen works for a newspaper called The City Times. He must always keep his eyes and ears open for interesting things to write about. Sometimes he learns about a new story at the last minute. The paper still has to be printed on time, so he must be able to write very fast. Which sentence retells this passage best? a. As a newspaper writer, Mr. Bremen must stay alert and write quickly. b. Writing for a newspaper is fun for Mr. Bremen. c. Mr. Bremen works for The City Times. d. Mr. Bremen will lose his job if he can’t find something interesting to write about.
What is "a. As a newspaper writer, Mr. Bremen must stay alert and write quickly."
200
In line 7, what are “light as feathers”? A. tufts B. paths C. leaves D. waves
What is C. leaves
200
The Baby Bird Anna was painting the garden shed when she saw a baby robin on the branch of a tree. Anna called to her father, who quickly came over to look at the bird. Then Anna’s father whispered, “This little bird just left its nest. It is probably learning how to fly, so we should stay away for a while.” Anna’s father said that the best way to help the robin was to _____.
What is leave it alone?
200
Words that mean the same
What are synonyms
200
What is this selection mostly about? A. Peter Possum going to the garbage can looking for food B. Peter Possum saving himself from Old Dog Tiger by tricking him C. Old Dog Tiger hiding behind thegarbage can waiting for Peter Possum D. Old Dog Tiger running home to tell his master that he scared Peter Possum to death
What is B. Peter Possum saving himself from Old Dog Tiger by tricking him
200
At the Grocery Store Lupita and her mother were at the grocery store. Mrs. Garcia put granola into the shopping cart. Lupita added some apples. Mrs. Garcia got potatoes and carrots. Lupita found some delicious-looking blueberries. Mrs. Garcia picked up chicken, salami, and sausage. Lupita asked if she could have an orange. At the counter, Lupita looked at the covers of magazines while her mother paid for the food. Give the story a new title. Which title tells the most about the story? a. The Busy, Busy Store b. Lupita Learns to Cook c. A Trip to the Grocery Store d. Lupita Reads Some Magazines
What is c. A Trip to the Grocery Store
300
In lines 9–12, what is the speaker doing? A. playing in the ocean B. raking leaves in the yard C. running through the woods D. jumping in a pile of leaves
What is B. raking leaves in the yard
300
A Gift for Jay Jay hurt his ankle in a skating accident. He asked me to visit him. I wanted to take Jay a present—but what? I thought of a radio, but he already had one. I thought of a set of paints or a tape recorder. Then I looked at a used accordion and a videotape. They all cost too much! Then I remembered Jay’s dinosaur collection. I got him a small plastic dinosaur. He said, “I love this, Kristen!” What did Kristen finally give Jay?
What is a plastic dinosaur?
300
True or false A simile is a comparison that does not use like or as?
What is false
300
Which statement lets the reader know that this is a make-believe story? A. Peter Possum climbed down the tree trunk. B. Peter Possum said, “I’m hungry. What do I want today?” C. Peter Possum started pushing the lid from the can. D. Peter Possum lay very still on the ground.
What is B. Peter Possum said, “I’m hungry. What do I want today?”
300
Lupita and Maxi Lupita’s dog, Maxi, had trouble learning tricks. She could roll over, and she could stand on her hind legs. However, Maxi always got the tricks mixed up. She stood when Lupita said roll over, and she rolled over when Lupita said stand. One evening Lupita decided that Maxi needed to practice, so she stood before Maxi and said, “Roll over, Maxi.” What is the main idea? a. Lupita stood before Maxi. b. Maxi could stand on her hind legs. c. Maxi could roll over. d. Maxi had trouble learning tricks.
What is "d. Maxi had trouble learning tricks."
400
In the line "tumble head over heals" the wrod tumbles means A. jump B. fall C. run
What is B. fall
400
At the Festival Cheng walked down the block to the Chinese festival. The street was filled with people and bright lights. Cheng searched for his friends in the crowd, but he could not find them. He stood and watched as a noisy parade passed by. At the end of it was a huge paper dragon followed by many laughing children. Suddenly Cheng saw his friends among the children. “Come along!” they called out. At the festival, Cheng had trouble finding _____.
What is his friends?
400
True or False A simile is a comparison that uses like or as
What is true
400
How would Peter Possum most likely describe himself when he pretends to be dead? A angry B careless C clever D sad
What is C clever
400
Amanda Keeps Trying Amanda wanted to learn to do cartwheels, so her brother made a deal with her. “Do two cartwheels in a row and you may borrow my roller skates,” said William. He watched Amanda practice her cartwheels, and he grinned each time she fell over. Finally Amanda said, “I will try just once more.” Then she did two cartwheels without falling. What is the main idea? a. William grinned at Amanda. b. Amanda wanted to do cartwheels. c. William had roller skates. d. William watched Amanda practice her cartwheels.
What is "b. Amanda wanted to do cartwheels."
500
How might the poem be different if it was written about a tree in the Spring? A. the tree might be growing leaves B. The tree would have no leaves on it C. the tree would still be losing leaves
What is A. the tree might be growing leaves
500
The Tricky Twins Karen and Katherine were twins. Their friends could tell them apart because each girl had a necklace with her name on it. One day the twins decided to confuse their friends. Each girl left her necklace at home. Then they joined their friends at the playground. The twins laughed about their great trick, but their friends did not appreciate it. The friends could have solved their problem if _____.
What is if Karen and Katherine were wearing their necklaces?
500
a word that is made up of two smaller words
What is a compound word
500
Which word best describes Old Dog Tiger as he runs to tell his master that he scared the possum to death? A angry B curious C happy D lonely
What is C happy
500
Stuart’s Room Stuart decided to change the order of his room. First he dragged a chair and a small table across the floor. Next he moved his toy box in front of the closet. Then he moved the box again since it looked funny and it was in the way. Stuart looked at his new arrangement. “It was better before,” he sighed. What is the main idea? a. Stuart dragged a chair and a small table across the floor. b. Stuart decided to change the order of his room. c. Stuart moved his toy box in front of the closet. d. Stuart looked at his new arrangement.
What is "b. Stuart decided to change the order of his room."