Weather
This person's job is to explain what the weather will be like over the next few days.
Weatherman
There are many clouds in the sky. The wind begins to blow and I hear a loud noise.
What can you predict will happen next?
It will rain.
Last summer, I went to America and watched the New York Yankees play a baseball game.
What is the author's Purpose?
To Narrate
You need to ______________ (relax). It is only a game.
Chill Out
In the story Sporting Bucks, where can you find advertisements?
Playing surfaces
Jerseys
Sports Equipment
This is a prediction of what the weather will be like over the next few days
Forecast
John loves board games. He likes to play chess, Monopoly and Exploding Kittens. Next week is his birthday.
What can you predict?
John will ask for a new board game.
There are two types of ways animals prefer to eat. One is called a carnivore, this animal chooses to eat meat. The other type is called a herbivore. This animal is able to survive by eating only plants.
What is the author's purpose for this passage?
To inform
That rain storm came out of nowhere. I didn't have an umbrella or rain coat. I got ________________.
Soaked or Drenched
In the story, Sporting Bucks the author says there are logos on the playing surfaces.
What are three types of playing surfaces for sports?
Grass, turf, wood, cement, ice, etc.
This word means the weather will not be too hot or too cold
Mild
Johnny's parents own a clothing shop. He enjoys helping his parents at the shop. He wants to own his own business one day.
What can you predict will happen next?
Jimmy stood up in front of the class. He was nervous, but wanted to share. He began to mimic his teacher perfectly. The whole class began to laugh as they saw a great impression of their teacher Ms. B.
What is the author's purpose?
To Entertain
Bob was running in the hallways during a break. He didn't realize the janitor just mopped the floor. He _____________________ the floor.
Slipped On
In the story Sporting Bucks, what does the author say is a traditional value of sports?
sportsmanship or team loyalty
The sounds is very scary, but the part that can hurt you is the ______________.
What is the name of the sound?
Lightning
Thunder
Steve's family lives in America, but they are from Ireland. They have never visited Ireland before. There is a long holiday coming up soon.
What can you predict?
Steve's family will go visit Ireland.
Have you tried that sushi restaurant?
No I have not.
Please do not eat there. The food was horrible and the service was bad too. The only good thing is that it's cheap, but you will get what you pay for. You should not go there.
What is the author's purpose?
To Persuade
In the winter, it will get very cold so the pipes might be__________________.
Frozen up
New York is one of the most famous cities in the world. If you decide to visit you must try the popular pizza and bagels. One of the highlights of the trip is to walk around Central Park. Other attractions to visit are The Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building.
What is the main idea of this story?
To suggest some attractions to visit in New York
If it is going to snow the temperature must be below _____________.
Freezing or Zero
There was a loud screech. I thought it was coming from the basement. My brother and I were too scared to check. We decided to try to run upstairs. We saw the windows left open.
What will happen next?
We will close the windows.
"We've spent the whole morning on this boat. It's getting hot and I am ready to go home", said Lily.
"I want to catch a fish. What else will we have for dinner?", I said.
"I guess we can stay for a little bit longer", Lily whined.
What is the author's purpose?
To Narrate
I love spending my time at the beach. There is nothing better than getting to __________________ the sun.
Soak Up
Jim: I want to buy some beers at the Yankee game, but I don’t have much money.
Allie: Well, we got three beers and we paid $27.
Jim: That’s good. I want to buy for our other 4 friends, so five beers will cost...
Allie: Wow that's almost $50!
How much will the 5 beers cost?
$45 because each beer costs $9.