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COMPARE AND CONTRAST
AUTHOR'S PURPOSE
CHARACTER TRAITS
MAIN IDEA AND DETAILS
WORD STUDY
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Anna is going on a trail ride. She will ride fifty miles on horseback. The weather will be cold, and it might rain. Anna has two horses, Sugar and Ringer. Anna is sure that both horses are in good shape. However, she wants to choose the better one for a trail ride. Sugar is a tall white horse. She is always eager to obey Anna's commands, but she likes to run fast. Sometimes it is hard for Anna to make Sugar walk slowly. Sugar doesn't like to walk in mud. Ringer is a tall brown horse. He is sturdy, patient, and sometimes stubborn. He is more comfortable to ride than Sugar. He can walk all day without getting tired, and he likes to run. He does not like to be around other horses. How is Sugar different from Ringer? a) Sugar is in good shape b) Sugar likes to run c) Sugar obeys commands d) Sugar likes to be a horse
C - Sugar obeys commands
100
A story about a princess marrying a prince. What is the author's purpose? a) to entertain b) to persuade c) to inform
A - to entertain
100
When Max thought his pet turtle was sick he wasn't eating his food, he made an appointment with the vet. How would you describe Max? a) modest b) responsible c) cruel
C - cruel
100
1. Exercise helps children stay healthy. 2. Running and climbing help their hearts stay strong. 3. Riding a bike and swimming help children build muscles. Which sentence is the main idea? 1 2 3
Sentence 1
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Silly - comical
Synonyms
200
Anna is going on a trail ride. She will ride fifty miles on horseback. The weather will be cold, and it might rain. Anna has two horses, Sugar and Ringer. Anna is sure that both horses are in good shape. However, she wants to choose the better one for a trail ride. Sugar is a tall white horse. She is always eager to obey Anna's commands, but she likes to run fast. Sometimes it is hard for Anna to make Sugar walk slowly. Sugar doesn't like to walk in mud. Ringer is a tall brown horse. He is sturdy, patient, and sometimes stubborn. He is more comfortable to ride than Sugar. He can walk all day without getting tired, and he likes to run. He does not like to be around other horses. How is Ringer unlike Sugar a) Ringer is more comfortable b) Ringer belongs to Anna c) Ringer gets tired easily d) Ringer likes to walk in the rain
A - Ringer is more comfortable
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A story about two dogs riding a bus. What is the author's purpose? a) to entertain b) to persuade c) to inform
A - to entertain
200
Philip has a notebook where he keeps all his ideas of what he would like to invent one day. How would you describe Phillip? a) simple-minded b) imaginative c) courageous
B - imaginative
200
1. Erin asked her mother to buy her a soccer ball. 2. She ran and practiced every day. 3. Finally, she tried out for the team. 4. Erin's dream was to play soccer. Which sentence is the main idea? 1 2 3 4
Sentence 4
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Break - brake
Homonyms
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Anna is going on a trail ride. She will ride fifty miles on horseback. The weather will be cold, and it might rain. Anna has two horses, Sugar and Ringer. Anna is sure that both horses are in good shape. However, she wants to choose the better one for a trail ride. Sugar is a tall white horse. She is always eager to obey Anna's commands, but she likes to run fast. Sometimes it is hard for Anna to make Sugar walk slowly. Sugar doesn't like to walk in mud. Ringer is a tall brown horse. He is sturdy, patient, and sometimes stubborn. He is more comfortable to ride than Sugar. He can walk all day without getting tired, and he likes to run. He does not like to be around other horses. How are Sugar and Ringer alike? a) They are both white b) They like other horses c) They are stubborn d) They are in great shape
D - They are in great shape
300
There are many different kinds of cats in the world. They come in many colors and sizes. What is the author's purpose? a) to entertain b) to persuade c) to inform
C - to inform
300
Not wanting anything out of place, Tracy carefully places her things back in the drawers. What character trait would you use to describe Tracy? a) neat b) quiet c) humorous
A - neat
300
We went camping last weekend. I don't want to go again. It rained all weekend. Our tent was soaked. My sleeping bag got wet. Some raccoons got into our food at night. We had to go out to eat. We were wearing damp clothes. Camping in the rain is no fun. What is the main idea? a) the writer does not want to go camping again b) the writer loves camping c) camping in the rain is no fun d) the writer's sleeping bag got wet
C - camping in the rain is no fun
300
Brake - stop
Synonyms
400
Anna is going on a trail ride. She will ride fifty miles on horseback. The weather will be cold, and it might rain. Anna has two horses, Sugar and Ringer. Anna is sure that both horses are in good shape. However, she wants to choose the better one for a trail ride. Sugar is a tall white horse. She is always eager to obey Anna's commands, but she likes to run fast. Sometimes it is hard for Anna to make Sugar walk slowly. Sugar doesn't like to walk in mud. Ringer is a tall brown horse. He is sturdy, patient, and sometimes stubborn. He is more comfortable to ride than Sugar. He can walk all day without getting tired, and he likes to run. He does not like to be around other horses. If it rains on the trail, Ringer will be better than Sugar because Sugar does not like to ___________ a) be cold b) get tired c) be patient d) walk in the mud
D - walk in the mud
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Skin Miracle's amazing Wrinkle Remover Cream will make you look younger in thirty days or less. This remarkable cream has special ingredients to make your winkles disappear. The cost for a thirty day supply is $25.99. You'll be amazed of what you see! What is the author's purpose? a) to entertain b) to persuade c) to inform
B - to persuade
400
Ryan listed carefully to his aunt as she explained why it wouldn't be a good idea to go ice skating. What is Ryan's best character trait? a) dull b) clever c) reasonable
C - reasonable
400
Jon held the ball in his hands. He bounced it slowly on the ground. Once. Twice. He crouched low and then jumped. The ball flew up into the air. Up, up, up it went. Then down, down, down into the basket. "Yes!" he yelled. "Nothing but net!" What is the main idea? a) How to throw a basketball b) John could jump c) John liked basketball d) John made a basket
D - John made a basket
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Take - give
Antonyms
500
Anna is going on a trail ride. She will ride fifty miles on horseback. The weather will be cold, and it might rain. Anna has two horses, Sugar and Ringer. Anna is sure that both horses are in good shape. However, she wants to choose the better one for a trail ride. Sugar is a tall white horse. She is always eager to obey Anna's commands, but she likes to run fast. Sometimes it is hard for Anna to make Sugar walk slowly. Sugar doesn't like to walk in mud. Ringer is a tall brown horse. He is sturdy, patient, and sometimes stubborn. He is more comfortable to ride than Sugar. He can walk all day without getting tired, and he likes to run. He does not like to be around other horses. Both horses like to ___________________ a) go on trail rides b) walk slowly c) run fast d) disobey
C - run fast
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Art class should be longer than the other specials. There never seems to be enough time to get our pictures done. If we had more time in art class everyone would do a better job on their pictures and we would learn more. Art is very important and we should have the time we need to finish a project. What is the author's purpose? a) to entertain b) to persuade c) to inform
B - to persuade
500
Mom asked Cody to show her his grades, but he hid his poorly drone papers in his room. What trait describes Cody? a) dishonest b) honest c) loyal
A - dishonest
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It was backwards day at school. The students had to do things backwards. Some of them wore their T-shirts backwards. They took a test before they studied the lesson. Dessert was served first instead of last. They tried to walk home backwards, but they bumped into each other and fell down. What is the main idea? a) Dessert is supposed to come last b) Students failed their test c) The students had backwards day d) It is hard to do things backwards
C - The students had backwards day
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Glisten - sparkle
Synonyms