Show:
Vocabulary
Lia and Effie
The Fire Station
Cows that Type
Jamaica Louise James
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Will you draw a __________ of me? a) questions b) draw c) picture d) minute
c) picture
100
Lia couldn’t believe her ears. Her cat, Effie had just barked. “That’s impossible,” thought Lia. It’s early in the morning. Maybe I’m dreaming.” Why was Lia surprised? a) Her can barked. b) It was early in the morning. c) She thought she was dreaming. d) She wanted to call her friend.
a) Her can barked.
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Narrator 1: The dispatch room of the fire station is where calls come in when there is a fire. Narrator 2: The dispatcher answers the phone and gathers information. True or False The firefighter answers the phone when you call the fire station.
False. The dispatcher answers the phone.
100
Farmer Brown has a problem. His cows like to type. All day long he hears "Click, clack, moo. Click, clack, moo. Click, clack, moo." What was Farmer Brown's problem in this paragraph? a) He is tired. b) He is a farmer. c) He has cows that type. d) He has hens that want electric blankets.
c) He has cows that type.
100
I was the one with the cool idea... It happened last winter and the mayor put my name on a golden plaque. It's down in the subway station at 86th and Main. You can see it if you go there. According to this paragraph, why did the mayor put her name on a plaque? a) She was smart. b) She liked plaques. c) It doesn't say why. d) It was in the subway station.
c) It doesn't say why.
200
Lia couldn’t believe her ears. Her cat, Effie had just barked. “That’s impossible,” thought Lia. It’s early in the morning. Maybe I’m dreaming.” What does impossible mean?
It can't happen.
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Later Lia’s friend Tara came over. Lia said, “I think Effie can bark.” “That’s impossible,” said Tara. What does Tara think is impossible? a) She thinks she came over. b) She wants a sandwich. c) She doesn't like cats. d) She think Effie didn't bark.
d) She think Effie didn't bark.
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Fire Chief: Firefighters also sometimes need to wear masks. These help them breathe. The smoke in a fire can be very dangerous. Who said this? a) the dispatcher b) the firefighters c) the fire chief d) the narrator 1
c) the fire chief
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Dear Farmer Brown, The barn is very cold at night. We'd like some electric blankets. Sincerely, The Cows What did the cows ask for?
electric blankets
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At night, Mama and Grammy and I cuddle on the couch while the city quiets down. I show them every picture every night. Sometimes I tell a story as I go. Sometimes they ask a question like, Why does the man's coat have triangle pockets? Other times we don't say a word. When does she show her Mama and Grammy her pictures? a) every night b) some nights c) early in the morning d) after Grammy gets home from work
a) every night
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Firefighter 2: The tanks give us air. If we were caught in a smoky room, we would need them. What does "caught" mean in the sentence? a) can't breathe b) cannot leave c) need them d) running
b) cannot leave
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Lia brought Effie into the room. The cat looked at the girls and meowed. "See! I told you cats can't bark," said Tara. "It's bad enough that my cat barks. Now my friend doesn't believe me!" cried Lia. What does Lia say is worse than her cat barking. a) Her cat can talk b) Her friend doesn't believe her. c) Her cat meowed. d) She likes horses.
b) Her friend doesn't believe her.
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Fire Chief: Firefighters also sometimes need to wear masks. These help them breathe. The smoke in a fire can be very dangerous. What is dangerous in a fire? a) The masks b) The water c) The ladders d) The smoke
d) The smoke
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It was bad enough the cows had a typewriter in the barn. Now they wanted electric blankets! "No way, said Farmer Brown. "No electric blankets." So the cows went on strike. They left a note on the barn door. Sorry. We're closed. No milk today. What did the cows do when Farmer Brown said "no electric blankets"? a) They said "Moo." b) They made a sign that said "No milk today." c) They took naps. d) They talked to the hens.
b) They made a sign that said "No milk today."
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Grammy and Mama dance around my bed. “Open your present!” they shout. “We can’t wait another minute!” Know what they did? They bought me a real paint set—with eight little tubes of color and two paint brushes. What did they buy her? a) They bought her drawing pencils. b) They bought her a pad of paper. c) They bought her a paint set. d) They didn't buy her anything.
c) They bought her a paint set.
400
When he had finished, I bought him a slice of pizza. He liked that a lot, especially the extra cheese. What does especially mean? a) a little b) not c) even more d) delicious
c) even more
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Just then the cat barked. "Woof, woof!" Tara's mouth fell open. "Your cat really does bark," she said. "I wonder why." Why did Tara's mouth fall open? a) Effie barked b) Lia barked c) She wondered why d) She likes cats
a) Effie barked
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Firefighter 2: The tanks give us air. If we were caught in a smoky room, we would need them. Without those tanks, we would not be able to breathe. Long ao, firefighters didn't have the safety gear we have today. Why do firefighters need the air tanks? a) the tanks help them breathe b) the tanks protect their faces c) long ago, firefighter didn't have them d) safety gear is cool
a) the tanks help them breathe
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Farmer brown got out his own typewriter. Dear Cows and Hens: There will be no electric blankets. You are cows and hens. I demand milk and eggs. Sincerely, Farmer Brown Duck was a neutral party, so he brought the ultimatum to the cows. What does "neutral" mean? a) On no one's side b) Not happy c) The messenger d) He was on the cow's side
a) On no one's side
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Now I like subways because the seats are hot pink and because they go very fast. But I don't like subway stations. Especially the one at 86th and Main. There are too many steep steps (fifty-six) and too many grownups who all look mad. The walls are old tile walls without any color. What is a reason that Jamaica doesn't like subways? a) The seats are hot pink. b) They go fast. c) There are too many grownups who all look mad. d) Nothing, she likes subways. She doesn't like subway stations.
d) Nothing, she likes subways. She doesn't like subway stations.
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What does quite mean?
very or big
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"No one can understand me when I meow," said Effie. "Now I see that you don't understand the barks either. I guess I will just have to talk to you." A talking cat! That was quite a surprise! Why does Effie talk? a) Meowing doesn't sound good b) She is tired of barking c) Nobody understands meow or bark d) She wanted to surprise her friends
c) Nobody understands meow or bark
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Narrator 1: The fire truck also carries first-aid kits. Fire Chief: Firefighters know how to help people who are hurt in a fire. We learn about first aid when we go to firefighter school. Why do firefighters need first-aid kits? a) They learned how to use them in firefighter school. b) Firefighters always have first-aid kits in their trucks c) Sometimes people get hurt in fires d) Firefighters are doctors
c) Sometimes people get hurt in fires
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Dear Farmer Brown, We will exchange our typewriter for electric blankets. Leave them outside the barn door and we will send Duck over with the typewriter. Sincerely, The Cows Farmer Brown decided that this was a good deal. What was a good deal?
The cows gave him the typewriter and he gave the cows and chickens electric blankets.
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At last it's the morning of Grammy's birthday. Mama and I get up early. We get all layered and sneak outside. Mama holds my hand. I am scared but also VERY EXCITED. We swoosh along in our boots in the dark snow. At 86th and Main we go down...and down...fifty-six steep steps. Where did they go? a) home b) to the subway station c) to downtown d) to play in the snow
b) to the subway station