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Even the weatherman look cold. "It's another frigid day here in Albert Peaks," he reported. Temperatures are at 20 below zero. We are waiting to VERIFY that this is a new record. This may be the coldest day yet! What is the meaning of the word, VERIFY?
What is CONFIRM
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Back then, they called it the Dust Bowl. The land was very dry and dusty. It was 1930 and survival was difficult. I couldn't grow any crops so I couldn't make any money. Without money, my family struggled. Life was tough but somehow we survived. Looking back, I think the Dust Bowl was good for us. It taught us that we can make it through anything. What is a THEME in this paragraph?
What is working hard to get through tough times?
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What is the difference between the theme and the moral in a piece of text?
What is a universal message/life lesson vs. a message/life lesson from a culture
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Dean cracked the eggs and dropped them into the bowl. He measured the mild and powder and mixed them with the eggs. He didn't even need to read the recipe anymore. Next, he whisked the ingredients until they were one solid mass of pancake batter. He used a spoon to scoop some batter and pour it onto his waiting frying pan. Soon, he would have a hearty meal. Which sentence shows that Dean has made this meal before?
What is "He didn't even need to read the recipe anymore"
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is an iconic pool in Washington D.C. It is located between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall. There, it spans over 2,000 feet and holds 6,750,000 gallons of water. Around 24 million people visit the reflecting pool each year. How does the author organize this passage? What type of graphic organizer would you use to show it?
What is "by listing facts about the reflecting pool; a web"
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I love pudding. I could eat it every day! But, my mom doesn't put it in my lunch very often. One day one of my classmates had a very delicious looking chocolate pudding in her lunch. I was extremely happy when she told me that she would like to BARTER at lunch. What does BARTER mean?
What is TRADE
200
What is the acronym for author's purpose? What does each letter in the acronym stand for?
What is IPEE - inform, persuade, express and entertain
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Jaime scanned the bus for an empty spot. However, most of the seats were already filled and the empty spots were filled with backpacks saving a seat for friends. She was too intimidated to ask someone if she could sit beside them. Just then, a girl moved over in a seat. "There's room here," she offered. What can you infer about the relationship between Jaime and the other girl? Are they old friends, sisters, enemies or new acquaintances?
What is a new acquaintance
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Alice was ready for school-or at least she thought she was. Just as she was heading out the door, Dad called her back to grab her lunch. Then, Alice had to run back again to grab her dance shoes. By this time, she was almost late for school, so she decided to get a note from Dad. Hopefully, it would excuse her from showing up late! Is the main idea of this passage - Alice keeps forgetting things? How would you prove it?
What is "yes - I would show my work by rereading it line by line and make tally marks to show the sentences that support the main idea. All of the sentences talk about things that Alice keeps forgetting."
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What is the effect of paper recycling? For every short ton of paper recycled, 17 trees are saved. But that's not all. Recycling just one short ton of paper also saves 7000 gallons of water, 3 cubic yards of landfill space, 2 barrels of oil, and enough electricity to power an average home for half a year. How does the author try to convince the reader to recycle paper?
What is "by listing the positive effects of recycling paper"
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The Navajo know of a mountain called Tso Dzil. Above this mountain there is a square hole in the sky. This is known as "the place where the most high power came up." Each day the sun takes a break at this place to eat its lunch. Then, it continues along its path through the sky. Why does the sun stop at the hole in the sky?
What is to warm up the earth?
300
Explain what it means to paraphrase a paragraph.
What is rewriting in your own words - rearranging words and maintaining the same meaning. Same length!
300
Maverick moseyed up to the backstage door. Inside, the band, Hideous, started playing a song. Outside, a burly security guard was blocking the path. "Let me in," said Maverick, "I'm a friend of the band." "I can't do that," said the guard. He crossed his arms and waited for Maverick to leave. What words help show that the security guard is serious?
What is "he crossed his arms"
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When it comes time to eat, different cultures have different ideas about what it means to be polite. Egypt has some especially picky rules about dining. In Egypt, only the right hand is used for eating. This is especially true for finger foods, as a person's left hand is used for grooming. In Egypt, it is also considered a sign of respect to leave some food on the plate. What is the main purpose of this passage?
What is "to inform people of some of Egypt's cultural rules"
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School buses are safe for children. Every day, more than 20 million kids ride buses to elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and other educational facilities. And each year, only around 2,300 school bus accidents are reported. That's a ton of evidence that proves the safety of school buses. Which sentence from this passage is the best example of an exaggeration?
What is "That's a ton of evidence that proves the safety of school buses"
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What are the 6 types of context clues that a reader can use to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words?
What are synonyms, antonyms, cause/effect, definition or description, words in a series, and tone/setting
400
Splash! The dog jumped into the lake To retrieve a stick he wanted to get. Shake! The dog shook off his coat And made everyone on dry land wet! Which words from the poem are examples of an onomatopoeia (sound words)? In which sensory imagery category would these words fit?
What is SPLASH AND SHAKE? What is HEARING?
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Leo Baekland's invention changed the world forever. He invented Bakelite in 1907. It wasn't the first plastic. But it was the first that could be heated and made into shapes. Baekland's plastic was soon used to make many different products. Telephones and radios were just a couple of products made from the new plastic. Which sentence from this passage shows that Bakelite was a big invention?
What is "Leo Baekland's invention changed the world forever.
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Have you ever seen a tree stump? If so, you probably noticed a series of rings. These rings are known as growth rings, annual rings, or just tree rings. Each ring marks one year in the tree's life. During a dry year, the tree may not grow as much, so the ring may be thinner. During a wet year, the tree may grow a lot, resulting in a thicker ring. As a result, growth rings are useful for recording both a tree's age and its environment. What causes growth rings to be different sizes?
What is "the tree's environment"
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Would you like to make a cheap, easy and fun dog toy at home? First, find a large sock and a tennis ball or similar item that will fit inside the sock. Next, put the ball into the sock. Make sure the ball is pushed all the way down to the toe. Tie a knot at the end of the sock. Finally, have fun with your dog! You can throw the toy through the air, play fetch, or try tug-o-war. Why should you tie a knot at the end of the sock? Why is it important to use a tennis size ball?
What is "so the ball doesn't fly out when you throw the toy; a tennis ball will fit into the sock well"
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This skill is also known as an educated guess
What is an inference?
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Dave turned around and looked at the dog following him. "You can't follow me home," he sighed. He used a firm voice but the dog didn't care. It just trotted behind him at the same, easy pace. After a bit, Dave softened. "I hope you know that I snore when I sleep", he said. Why is it important that the dog continues to follow Dave? What does this show?
What is - It shows that the dog doesn't have a home.
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I shrieked when I saw the mouse. I pulled my legs up onto the couch and startled the cat. She was a blur as she jumped down from the couch and chased the mouse. I didn't know what to do, so I opened the back door. Luckily, the mouse found the opening. It scampered outside and disappeared into the tall grass. Unfortunately, my cat followed it. Why does the author say that the cat was a blur?
What is "to show how fast the cat moved"
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Have you ever heard the term "mad as a hatter"? Long ago, hatters, or hat-makers, went crazy (mad) because of the mercury they used to cure fur pelts. Today, we know that mercury poisoning causes tremors, problems with vision, hearing, speech, and even hallucinations. These were the marks of Mad Hatter disease. Why did hatters go mad?
What is "because of the mercury they used to cure fur pelts"
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Name the sections of a plot graph.
What is "the beginning, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution"