Poem, Drama, or Prose?
Text Structures
Vocabulary in Context
Let's Make an Inference
Ms. A's Question corner
100

One fish, 

Two fish,

Red fish,

Blue fish

Poem

100

Jenny likes chocolate, while Kristy prefers vanilla.

Compare and Contrast

100

I cannot bear the pain of losing a friend. What does bear mean?

Handle/Stand

100

Jenny is at the airport with Mickey Mouse ears, where is she going?

Disneyworld/land

100

What city does Ms. A live in?

Lexington

200

Kate: I really cannot wait any longer for summer

Paul: Me either, I'm exhausted

Paul drops his head on his desk.

Drama

200

If you have trouble falling asleep at night, try avoiding technology like TVs, tablets, and video games an hour before your bedtime; this might help you fall asleep more easily.

Problem and Solution

200

The couple were camouflaged by their green clothes as they blended into the woods.

Hidden

200

When Joe got to school, his eyes were drooping and he kept falling over in his seat. How was Joe feeling?

Sleepy

200

What is Ms. A's favorite ice cream flavor?

Mint chip

300


  • 1 cup salted butter softened
  • ▢1 cup granulated sugar
  • ▢1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • ▢2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ▢2 large eggs
  • ▢3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ▢1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ▢½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ▢1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ▢2 cups chocolate chips (12 oz)



Prose

300


In 1892, Wilbur and Orville Wright established a bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio, where they sold and repaired bicycles. Their interest in flight grew, leading them to begin experimenting with gliders in 1900, conducting tests that laid the groundwork for their future innovations. After years of research and development, the Wright brothers achieved a historic milestone on December 17, 1903, when they successfully flew their powered airplane, the Wright Flyer, for the first time at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, marking a significant leap in aviation history.


Sequence

300

My commute to work is about 30 minutes by bus and 20 minutes by car. What does the word commute mean?

The travel between two distances, usually home and work or school

300

Kelly bought a lottery ticket on Tuesday and a private jet on Friday. What can you infer about the lottery ticket?

It was a winner

300

How many different fruits and vegetables does Ms. A grow?

5. Cucumbers, tomatoes, strawberries, carrots, and lemons.

400

Callie was six years old when she moved to New York City. It was her favorite place in the world, and she never wanted to leave. That all changed when Callie turned 12, and her parents told her they would be moving to Chicago.

Prose

400

A Great Dane is a distinctive breed known for its impressive size and elegant stature. These dogs typically stand between 28 to 34 inches tall at the shoulder, making them one of the tallest dog breeds. Their sleek, muscular build is complemented by a short coat that can come in various colors, including fawn, brindle, blue, and black.

Description

400

Kyle is so unruly whenever we go to the amusement park, he cannot act right. What does unruly mean?

Describing someone not following the rules

400

Edgar does not have to walk or drive to work in the morning, he just has to walk upstairs. He works in his house, which is very big, and very white. What can you infer is Edgar's job?

The President

400

Ms. A has been to 4 countries outside of the USA. Name two of them.

Soctland, Wales, Canada, and England

500

Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?

Thou art more lovely and more temperate:

Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,

And summer’s lease hath all too short a date;

Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,

And often is his gold complexion dimm'd;

And every fair from fair sometime declines,

Poem

500

The people of France were getting tired of the obnoxious lifestyles of the rich and famous, while they were starving in the streets. These conditions led to the French Revolution in 1789, where the citizens overthrew the Royals and created a new government.

Cause and effect

500

Ellie was discouraged from entering the race, so she did not. What is the meaning of discouraged?

To be convinced of something negative

500

The dinner party was very nice, until Jessie's face swelled and her throat started closing. Her husband had to use an Epi-Pen. What happened to Jessie?

She had an allergic reaction.

500

What did Ms. A study in college (what was the name of my college degree)

International Studies