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Main Idea
Spelling Skills
Drawing Conclusions
Author's Purpose
100
What is the subject? My mom ran after our dog.
My mom
100
What is the main idea? Chocolate is delicious. I love the sweet taste. It's especially good drizzled over ice cream. My favorite type of cake is chocolate cake.
Chocolate cake is delicious.
100
What does the prefix "ly" mean?
In a ________ way
100
Mike hoped to get another letter from his friend Danny. Mike met Danny at a hockey tournament in Canada. Danny promised to send Mike pictures of his friends. It is fun to have a friend from another country. Mike wondered what Danny did in the summer. Did he play street hockey too? Mike hoped to see his friend again next season. You know the boys are the same age becuase... a. they go to the same school. b. they both like hockey c. they're on the same team.
They both like hockey.
100
What's the author's purpose? Jim was unable to get to sleep. When he went to bed he cried. Tomorrow is his birthday party and it is going to be ruined. How can we go sledding with no snow? The next morning, when Jim got out of bed and ran to the window, he shouted with glee, "The snow has fallen and we can go sledding!" Jim was happy because now he can have his birthday sledding party.
entertain
200
What is the predicate? Jake and John ate chocolate cake for dessert
ate chocolate cake for dessert.
200
What is the main idea? Animals are amazing creatures. Did you know a lizard can regrow a tail if it comes off? Sharks grow as many teeth as they need. Also, dogs have an incredible sense of smell.
Animals are amazing.
200
Divide the following word into syllables. hundred
hun/dred
200
Mike hoped to get another letter from his friend Danny. Mike met Danny at a hockey tournament in Canada. Danny promised to send Mike pictures of his friends. It is fun to have a friend from another country. Mike wondered what Danny did in the summer. Did he play street hockey too? Mike hoped to see his friend again next season. Mike probably lives in a. Mexico b. United States c. Africa d .Australia
The United States
200
What's the author's purpose? Everyone should have a pet. Pets are very loving and affectionate. They help children learn responsibility. Pets give you unconditional love. Having a pet is a wonderful experience.
persuade
300
What pronoun can replace the capitalized noun? KATIE AND I won the competetion.
We
300
What is the main idea? The big day had come at last. Mrs. Jones' third grade class waited quietly for her to come into the room. They had planned the party a week ago. Today Amy brought the cupcakes, Joey brought the napkins, Carlos brought the soda, and Katie brought the cups. Everyone wanted the party to be a surprise. Mrs. Jones did not know the children knew it was her birthday. When she came back into the room, the children shouted, "Happy birthday, Mrs. Jones!" And then the children got a surprise, too! Mrs. Jones had brought everyone a party hat and ice cream!
Everyone got a surprise.
300
What sound does the "ou" in SOUND make?
the OW sound, like ouch!
300
Mike hoped to get another letter from his friend Danny. Mike met Danny at a hockey tournament in Canada. Danny promised to send Mike pictures of his friends. It is fun to have a friend from another country. Mike wondered what Danny did in the summer. Did he play street hockey too? Mike hoped to see his friend again next season. What word tells you that Mike had gotten other letters from Danny? third like another send
another
300
What's the author's purpose? What is bigger when new and grows smaller with use? Answer: Soap (or a pencil, crayon, chalk, etc.) Name three keys that unlock no doors. Answer: monKEY, donKEY, turKEY
inform
400
Correct this sentence: We is gonna ate at olive garden tonight?
We are going to eat at Olive Garden tonight.
400
What is the main idea? The rain forest is home to many creatures. Monkeys, toucans and macaws live in the rain forest. Blue Morpho butterflies and anteaters also live in the rain forest.
The rain forest is home to many creatures.
400
Divide the following word into syllables refridgerate
re/fridge/er/ate
400
Mike hoped to get another letter from his friend Danny. Mike met Danny at a hockey tournament in Canada. Danny promised to send Mike pictures of his friends. It is fun to have a friend from another country. Mike wondered what Danny did in the summer. Did he play street hockey too? Mike hoped to see his friend again next season. Where do you think Mike and Danny might see each other again? a. at the mall b. at school c. at the next practice d. at another hockey tournament
d. at another hockey tournament
400
What's the author's purpose? There are three lights on a traffic light. The top light is red and that means stop. The middle light is yellow and that means caution. The bottom light is green and that means go.
inform
500
Find the adjective(s): We got two cute kittens last night.
two and cute
500
What is the main idea? Most of the world's volcanoes are part of the "The Ring of Fire." This is a ring of volcanoes that form a circle around the Pacific Ocean. Thousands of volcanoes make up "The Ring of Fire." These volcanoes formed the sea floor and many underwater mountains.
Most volcanoes are a part of the "Ring of Fire"
500
Which sounds the same as the AI in PAIN? sail past said
sail
500
Mike hoped to get another letter from his friend Danny. Mike met Danny at a hockey tournament in Canada. Danny promised to send Mike pictures of his friends. It is fun to have a friend from another country. Mike wondered what Danny did in the summer. Did he play street hockey too? Mike hoped to see his friend again next season. If Mike doesn’t get a letter from Danny, he will probably feel a. nervous b. scared c. excited d. disappointed
D. disappointed
500
What's the author's purpose? If you want to become a better reader you need to read often. Research supports that children need to read frequently to be able to read fluently and to be able read high frequency words. All students will benefit by reading at least 20 - 30 minutes per day. Make it a point and read more often!
persuade