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Main Idea and Details
Character Traits
Problem and Solution
Context Clues
Miscellaneous
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The main idea of a passage is: a) How the story starts b) How the story ends c) What the whole passage was mostly about d) What the first sentence is about.
What is C?
100

Jamal noticed that his classmate dropped all her books in the hallway. Even though he was running late for lunch, he stopped to help her pick them up.
Question:
What character trait does Jamal show? What evidence from the story supports your answer?

Kindness, Thoughtfulness

100

Story Summary: Mia forgets her lines during the school play.
Question:
What problem did Mia face in the story, and how did she solve it?

Various responses

100
We had to *vacate* the building when the tornado siren sounded because no one could be left in side.
What is leave empty?
100

Where does Ms. Carey go to graduate school?

Rutgers!

200

Lena loves visiting the library after school. She enjoys the quiet atmosphere and the smell of books. Her favorite thing to do is curl up in a corner and read adventure stories. Sometimes, she even helps the librarian put books back on the shelves. For Lena, the library is the best place to relax and learn new things.

Lena loves the library

200

Every day after school, Anna practices her violin for an hour. Even when her friends want her to play outside, she finishes her practice first.
Question:
What does this tell you about Anna’s character?

Responsible, Determined

200

What is a problem?

Something that needs to be solved

200
My body was still *quivering* after my brother jumped out from behind the bush to scare me.
What is shaking?
200

What sport does Ms. Chinich coach?

Soccer

300

Jordan was nervous about the school spelling bee. He had never spoken in front of a big crowd before. Still, he practiced every day with his mom and made flashcards to help him study. On the day of the competition, Jordan took a deep breath and gave it his best. He didn’t win first place, but he was proud of how hard he worked and how brave he had been.

Jordan is feeling nervous about the spelling bee

300

When the teacher asked who broke the classroom plant, Carlos raised his hand and admitted it, even though he knew he might get in trouble.
Question:
What character trait best describes Carlos?

Honest, Courageous
300

What is a solution?

How the problem is solved

300
The giant ice cream sundae was so *scrumptious* that I ate the entire thing.
What is delicious?
300
How many kids does Mr. Egan have?

6!

400
What is the main idea of this paragraph? I believe that children should not have homework on the weekends. Children needs time to play. They also need to spend time with their families. Some kids have extra activities like karate or dance. Homework for children on the weekends is a bad idea.
What is children should not have homework on the weekends?
400

Samantha didn't win the art contest, but she clapped and congratulated her friend who did.
Question:
What trait does Samantha show in this situation?

Sportsmanship

400

Story Summary: Lily is nervous about giving a presentation in front of her class.
Question:
What challenges are Lily facing, and what steps should she take to overcome her fear?

Various responses


400
The student tried to *assimilate* the information so that he could understand how satellites orbit in space.
What is learn?
400
How many years have I been working at Smalley school?

6!

500

What is the main idea? My birthday cake was delicious and beautiful. The flavor was chocolate. It was swirled with vanilla. It tasted great with milk. The decorations included roses and my name in script writing. I loved how my cake tasted and looked.

The birthday cake was delicious


500

Noah was nervous about the school spelling bee, but he practiced every night and told himself he could do it.
Question:
What does Noah’s behavior tell you about his personality?

Brave, Hardworking

500

Text Topic: How pollution affects the ocean.
Question:
What problem does pollution cause in the ocean, and what are some possible solutions?

Various Responses


500
Where we live in Northern Maine, the winters are quite harsh. Each year we fly to a warm climate for a break from the cold weather. It feels like *utopia* every time we step off the plane at our destination.
What is dreamland?
500
How tall is Ms. Carey?

5'10