Problem/Solution
Jaeyden was tired of waiting so long to get a chance to play with the basketball. He wanted a turn, and had been waiting patiently for 15 minutes! “Can I please have the basketball?” asked Jaeyden. “No!” said Jaeyden’s sister. Instead of getting angry, Jaeyden asked Mom for help. Mom told his sister that it’s Jaeyden's turn to play with the basketball.
What is the problem?
Jaeyden is tired of waiting for his turn with the basketball. Jaeyden's sister won't share.
Puppies are cute. What is an antonym for the word cute?
Ugly
What does the prefix un- mean?
Not
What does the suffix -ful mean?
Full of
The ocean is home to many different kinds of animals. Giant whales swim through the deep blue water, while tiny fish hide in the colorful coral reefs. From the sandy shore to the dark bottom, the sea is full of amazing life.
What is the main idea?
Many different animals live in the ocean.
The only kind of pizza Maria likes is cheese pizza. So when she overheard Dad order a veggie pizza, she wanted to cry! “What am I supposed to eat now?” whimpered Maria. “Why don’t we do half cheese half veggie, so we all get what we want?” offered Mom. Suddenly Maria felt better, and said Mom’s idea was perfect!
The problem is that Maria doesn't like anything but cheese pizza and Dad wants a veggie pizza. What is the solution?
They ordered half cheese half veggie.
Skyscrapers are large buildings. What is a synonym for the word large?
Examples: huge, gigantic, humongous
What does the prefix pre- mean?
Before
What does the suffix -less mean?
Without
The library is a quiet place where people go to read and learn. Visitors walk softly and use whisper voices so they do not disturb others. Keeping the room calm helps everyone focus on their favorite books.
What is the main idea?
People stay quiet at the library so everyone can read.
Taneen was tired of eating the same lunches that other kids at her school were eating. She liked PB&J sandwiches, but loved what Dad and Mom made at home, like homemade Masala and Naan. That day, Taneen asked Mom if she could start having Indian food for lunch. Mom smiled widely, and told Taneen she would love to make her Indian food for lunch!
What is the problem and solution?
Problem: Taneen was tired of regular lunches like PB&J.
Solution: Taneen's mom made her Indian food for lunch.
What does the word glasses mean in this sentence: I filled two glasses with water.
a. what you wear to help you see
b. cups you fill with a drink
c. the clear part of a window
d. none of the above
b. cups you fill with a drink
What is the root word in uncover?
Cover
True or False: Adding the suffix -ed means it happened in the past.
True
Birds build warm nests in the tall trees using grass and mud. They lay small eggs inside the nest to keep them safe and dry. When the eggs hatch, the mother bird brings food to her tiny babies.
What is the main idea?
Birds build nests to take care of their babies.
Name two ways that George Washington Carver helped people solve problems.
Examples: He helped farmers grow better crops. He made many items for people out of peanuts.
Every summer my family goes to the swazzle. I love to swim in the water and make sandcastles! It is fun to be in the sun on the swazzle.
What do you think swazzle means?
Beach
What is the root word in rereading?
Read
Taylor is walking in the hallway. Is this happening in the past or happening now?
Now
Tiny seeds fall into the dark soil during the spring. The warm sun and cool rain help the little seeds grow into tall, green plants. Soon, bright flowers bloom and cover the garden in beautiful colors.
What is the main idea?
Seeds grow into beautiful plants with the help of sun and rain.
Describe a problem a second grader might have. How would you solve this problem?
Example: A second grader may want to swing on the swings but their friend wants to play tag. They could solve this by taking turns to play both.
My favorite place to read is the plexar. It is always calm and quiet there. When I finish reading a book I can easily check out a new one, but don't forget your plexar card!
What do you think plexar means?
Library
Taylor was disrespectful in class. What does the word disrespectful mean?
Not respectful
Sabrina is __________ than Olivia. Which word correctly completes the sentence?
Short, Shorter, Shortest, None of these
Shorter
Honeybees fly from flower to flower to collect sweet nectar. They carry the nectar back to their hive to make delicious honey for the winter. These busy insects work together all day to keep their colony fed and healthy.
Find the main idea and one supporting detail.
Main Idea: Honeybees work hard to collect nectar and make honey.
Detail examples: they fly from flower to flower to collect nectar, they bring it back to make honey, they work all day