A diver in a one-person sub is like a fish. Both ___ . (compare and contrast)
Both can move fast.
100
TO get ready to write a book, Joanne begins by ____ .(Steps in a process)
She begins by reading on the subject.
100
From the article, you know it is tru that ___. (Fact vs Nonfact)
It is true that scientists study fossils to learn about the past.
100
The first trick the Guienea pig played on the fox was to _____.(Sequence of Events)
The first trick was to tie up the fox.
100
Please spell, define, and use this word in a sentence: ginalori.
original, the first , "The original notes are the first she wrote down."
200
An Ocean explorer is like an astronaut. Both ____. (compare and contrast)
Both explore the unknown.
200
After Joanne has filled up the dummy, her original notes ___.
Her original notes are covered up.
200
The earliest animals were too small to be seen, but the Cambrian animals ____. (compare/Contrast)
Cambrian animals were much larger.
200
Everyone in hungry in this story. The first food mentioned is ____. (S.O.E.)
The first food mentioned is the guinea pig's meal in the green field.
200
Please spell, define, and use this word in a sentence: comeerov
overcome, solve it, "To overcome a problem is to solve it."
300
After reading this selection, you can say that Sylvia Earle is ____. (Draw conclusions)
Brave and curious.
300
After reading about Joanna Coles interests, you know that she has been ___. (Draw conclusions)
She has been interested in science all her life.
300
It can be proven that ____. (Fact & Nonfact)
People have found fossils of ancient animals.
300
The fos held a rock for hours. He also agreed ro help the guinea pig at the end of the world. You could say that the fox was ____. (Make inferences)
The fox was foolish, because he believed lies. He believed everything that the guinea pig told him, even though the guinea pig fooled him the first time. (silly fox)
300
Please spell, define, and use this word in a sentence: ttionalradi
traditional, doing something in a usual, customary way, "A traditional writer is one who writes things in the usual way."
400
From the info in this selection, you can say that the ocean is being studied, but ____ .
But there is still a lot to learn.
400
From the information in this selection, you know that writing The Magic School Bus books ___. (draw conclusions)
Writing the books involves many steps.
400
The crab-like Anomalocaris used its spiny arms to catch prey. Scientists think this ancient animal ____. (compare/comtrast)
This animal was similar to today's crabs and spiders.
400
The guinea pig helped himself to the field. He also told the fox about eating chicken. You could say that he was ____. (make inferences)
The guinea pig was sneaky, because he told lies and took what wasn't his.
400
Please spell, define, and use this word in a sentence: stwnre
strewn, tossed, "to be strewn about is to be tossed."
500
What are two characteristics of sylvia?
She is a hard worker, has courage. She loves the sea, is curious, likes to explore...
500
Please explain what Joanne's writing process is. What were the different steps?
1. read research the subject
2. make a page dummy
3. Write at computer and tape text to page dummy
4. interview experts to verify information
5. narrow focus to one idea
6. write story
500
Where did the Cambiran animals live?
They floated or crawled at the bottom of the sea.
500
Leslie's mother says that taking care of Ursula reminds her of taking care of Leslie and Joel. Make an inference about what she means. What information from "Moms Best Friend" will you use to make your inference?
Answers may vary:
Leslie's mom needs to feed and bathe and play with Ursula.
500
Please spell, define, and use this word in a sentence: lowf