⭐ COMPREHENSION COUNCIL
Galactic Mission:
🛰️ Read the transmission from young rebel Jamie:
Jamie rushed out the door, backpack slung over her shoulder. As the school transport pulled up, she realized her lunch was missing! “Oh no,” she muttered. Her stomach rumbled all day until fellow pilot Maya offered her a sandwich.
Question:
What is the central idea of Jamie’s mission?
Jamie forgot her lunch, but a friend helped her—shows friendship and problem-solving.
Transmission:
“The curious cat crept across the floor of the ship.”
Question:
What does crept mean?
Moved quietly or slowly.
edi Council Message:
Trees help clean the atmosphere, provide homes, and cool planets. Planting trees is vital.
Question:
What is the author's purpose?
To inform readers about the benefits of trees.
Tornado Science Briefing:
A tornado is a spinning column of air connecting cloud and ground. It forms when warm, moist air meets cold, dry air.
Question:
What causes tornadoes?
The collision of warm and cold air.
Report:
Carlos looked at his empty binder and sighed. Mrs. Jenkins began collecting homework.
Question:
How does Carlos probably feel?
Embarrassed or worried.
Galactic Mission:
📡 Decode the distress signal:
Carlos searched his mission binder—no homework. As Commander Jenkins passed, he flushed. “Prepare to launch your homework,” she said.
Question:
What conflict is this rebel facing?
Carlos forgot his homework and feels embarrassed.
Transmission:
“She stepped into the ancient ruins with a cautious step.”
Question:
What is a synonym for cautious?
Careful or alert.
Rebel PSA:
Recycling keeps planets clean! It saves oceans and fights pollution. Be the change—recycle today!
Question:
What is the author’s goal?
To persuade readers to recycle.
Meteorology Log:
Inside a storm, swirling winds can create a funnel. If it touches down, it becomes a tornado.
Question:
What comes first?
Funnel cloud forms before becoming a tornado.
Observation Log:
Dark clouds loomed. Thunder cracked. Trees swayed.
Question:
What’s most likely about to happen?
A storm is coming.
Galactic Mission:
🐾 Transmission from the planet Cattus:
The curious cat crept through the ship, her ears alert. She neared a rustling ration bag, then leapt back. Her tail puffed like a hyperdrive tube. After a moment, she approached again.
Question:
Which moment marks a turning point?
“The bag moved, and the cat leapt back…” is the turning point.
Transmission:
“Her tail puffed out like a space broom—clearly alarmed.”
Question:
What does alarmed mean?
Surprised or scared.
Read the description:
“The moon glowed like a silver saucer in the black sky.”
Question:
What type of figurative language is this?
Simile – comparison using “like.”
Storm Alert Transmission:
Meteorologists use radar and satellites to predict storms.
Question:
How does this support tornado safety?
It shows how scientists warn people early.
Surprise Report:
Mia held a trophy behind her back. “Surprise!” she said as her sister entered.
Question:
Why was Mia hiding the trophy?
She wanted to surprise her sister.
Galactic Mission:
🧠 Rebel training journal entry:
Kelsey studied the mission logs all week. On test day, she felt confident. After finishing, she smiled—mission accomplished.
Question:
What life lesson did this rebel learn?
Hard work and preparation lead to success.
Transmission:
“The Jedi examined the mysterious holocron.”
Question:
What does examined mean?
Studied or looked at carefully.
Command Log Entry:
“Recycle. Recycle. Recycle! Every item matters.”
Question:
Why repeat the word recycle?
To emphasize the importance to recycle.
Supercell Summary:
Supercells are massive thunderstorms that may produce hail, rain, or tornadoes.
Question:
What is a supercell?
A strong thunderstorm system.
Performance Log:
Javier trained daily and gave his best at tryouts.
Question:
What will likely happen next?
Javier will make the team.
Galactic Mission:
📘 Liam’s hololog:
Liam wanted to join the Star-Soccer Squad. He trained daily. At tryouts, he gave it everything and made the team.
Question:
Which line reveals Liam’s growth as a Jedi-in-training?
“He practiced every day. At tryouts, he gave his best effort…”
Galactic Word Dissector:
Analyze the root struct in construct, destruction, and structure.
What does the root 'struct' mean?
Struct means “to build.”
Observation Log:
“His hands trembled as he opened the letter. A lump formed in his throat.”
Question:
What mood is being created?
Nervousness or suspense.
Tornado Protocol:
Scientists study tornadoes so they can alert communities earlier.
Question:
What’s the main idea?
Research helps protect people from tornadoes.
Dive Station:
Amira stood frozen. Her team shouted, “You’ve got this!” She took a deep breath and jumped.
Question:
What can you infer about her emotions?
She was nervous but overcame her fear.