Main Idea I
Rabbits and hares are not the same. Rabbits live together in burrows. Their babies are born blind and without fur. Hares live alone above ground. Their babies are born with fur and are not blind. In addition, hares are usually bigger that rabbits.
How are hares and rabbits are different?
Guinea pigs may be pets in the United States, but in Peru, they are dinner. Guinea pigs are a good source of protein for many people who live in Peru. They can also be a much needed source of income for people who raise them to sell.
Guinea pigs are eaten in Peru.
It was 8:30 on Thursday night. Emily stared at the large, empty poster board on her bed. Then she looked at the stack of books about Abraham Lincoln on her desk. Emily began to cry.
Why is Emily crying?
text evidence
She has a project due and it's not finished. she has a lot to do.
empty poster board, stack of book. cry
Sam did not go to school today. He stayed in bed all day long. He had soup for lunch. He played a game with his mom.
What is wrong with Sam?
Text Evidence to prove your answer is ____.
He's sick.
"stayed in bed all day long"
The ice cream cone was invented in 1904. It all started at the St. Louis World's fair when an ice cream vender ran out of dishes for his ice cream. A man named Ernest Hamwi was selling waffles in the booth next door. He helped his neighbor out by making cone-shaped waffles to hold the ice cream. The rest, as they say, is history!
Why was the ice cream cone invented?
In Australia, cattle and sheep ranches are called stations. Most stations are very big. A station may be so large that low-flying helicopters are used to herd the animals. You could drive for several days in one direction and never leave the station.
How big are cattle stations in Australia.
Cody knew he was in big trouble. He looked glumly at the math test on the desk in front of him. The door opened and Mr. Anders came into the office. "I've called your parents and they are on their way," he said.
Cody cheated on his math test.
called his parents and math test
Kim and Leo were swimming. Mom called them for lunch. After lunch they built a sand castle.
Where are Kim and Leo?
Text evidence to support your answer is ____
Beach
swimming and sand castle
Some types of roller coasters use magnets to make them stop. Strong magnets are put into both the coaster and the end of the track. As the coaster approaches the end of the track, the attracting forces of the magnet bring it to a gentle stop.
How are magnets used for roller coasters?
A shark may have up to 3,000 teeth at one time. Shark teeth grow in rows. When a shark loses a tooth, it is replaced by a new tooth from the row behind it. A shark may have over 20,000 teeth over the course of its life.
All about Shark teeth
Sasha handed the book to the librarian. The librarian opened the book and found crayon scribbles on almost every page. "I'm really sorry," said Sasha. "I should have kept the book in my room."
her little sibling colored on the library book
scribbles and I should've left it in my room
Ana played some fun games. Then she ate cake and ice cream. After that, she watched her friend open presents.
Birthday party
games, cake, and presents
In Washington State, The Department of Fish and Wildlife gives each participating classroom 500 salmon eggs. When the eggs hatch, the children care for the baby salmon and learn about their lifecycle. When the salmon are big enough, the class goes ona field trip to release the salmon into a stream or river.
Salmons are used to educate students.
A mother octopus lays thousands of eggs in a den. Once the eggs are laid she guards them constantly and does not leave the den. When the eggs hatch, the tiny baby octopuses float away. Then the mother dies.
How mother octopus care for their young.
The bus was full of children. Everyone was laughing and talking. Ben scratched a mosquito bite on his leg. It had been a fun week, but he was glad that tonight he would be sleeping in his own bed instead of in a sleeping bag.
a camping trip
sleeping bag
Jane loved her new pet. She liked to pet his soft fur. She liked to scratch behind his pointy ears. Jane's pet purred on her lap.
a cat
soft fur and purred
Giant pandas live in bamboo forests in China. The average giant panda eats about 30 pounds (14 kg) of bamboo each day. Unfortunately, the forests are being cut down and the giant panda is losing its habitat.
Pandas habitat is disappearing with their food source.
The thick, white coat of the Arctic fox keeps it warm in freezing temperatures. It also helps the fox to blend into the snowy landscape so that it can hide from predators and sneak up on prey without being seen.
How does the Arctic fox fur protect it?
Alex ran all the way home from school. "Mom," he shouted as soon as he opened the door. "Look!" He handed his mother some papers. "You were right, all that studying really did pay off!" he said excitedly.
he made a good grade on a test
studying paid off
Mary bounced the orange ball on the gym floor. She threw the ball to Lily. Lily threw the ball into the basket.
Basketball
orange ball and made a basket