Vocabulary
You can build things from unwanted items.
What does the word unwanted mean?
Not wanted
Which heading would you find information about kicking a soccer ball and throwing footballs?
The heading is Go Outdoors
What is a reason from the story for the idea that grown-ups should sit less and move more?
"Doctors agree that being inactive is not good for people.
Grown-ups work in offices, so they sit at desks all day and might move a couple times in an eight-hour workday.
They sit in cars, buses, and trains on their way to and from work.
What is the main idea in the section Play with Family and Friends?
It is fun to be active with other people.
What does the picture of the boy and woman dancing add to the passage?
It shows that being active is easy and fun.
Doctors agree that being inactive is not good for people.
Not active
After getting up and moving you will feel great. You should start so you can be even more active.
Start Today
Which sentences show that the author wants the readers to do something?
"If you're like most kids, you spend your day sitting."
"You might feel the wiggles and jiggles."
"Some kids get bored spending time alone."
"Ask other kids to play soccer."
"Decide today that you will be more active and then get started."
"Ask other kids to play soccer."
"Decide today that you will be more active and then get started."
What is the main idea in the section Stop Sitting so Much?
Sitting is not good for your body, so you should get up and move.
What do the headings in the passage provide information about?
What the author suggests readers should do.
The outdoors can inspire you to do many new things.
What does the word inspire mean?
To influence and create a positive feeling in a person
Many grown-ups work in offices. They sit at desks all day.
Stop Sitting so Much
Why did the author write this passage?
The author wrote this passage to persuade readers to get more exercise.
What is the main idea in the section Find Fun Inside Too?
There are many ways to move and have fun inside.
What does the picture of the boy sleeping in class teach readers?
The picture shows that sitting can make people tired.
The author used headings in the passage to help readers understand the story.
A title of a section in the passage
You can run in place while you are watching TV.
Find Fun Inside Too
Which point do the following sentences support?
You can run in place while you are watching TV. You can challenge your brother or sister to a contest of jumping jacks or push ups. You can dance to your favorite music.
There are many activities people can do indoors.
What is the main idea in the section Start Today?
Decide today that you will be more active and then get started.
What activities can you do outside based on information from the passage?
-Shoots baskets on basketball courts
-Play on swings
-Play on slides at parks
-Kick soccer balls
-Throw footballs
-You can make up new games
-You can build with unwanted items
You can challenge your brother or sister to a contest of jumping jacks or push-ups.
What does the word challenge mean?
To take part in a contest
Ask other kids to play soccer, or have a dance party.
Play with Family and Friends
What are three reasons the author gives to show that "Sitting is not good for your body"?
-It can make you tired.
-It causes your back to hurt.
-It causes your legs to feel tight.
-Many grown-ups sit at desks all day.
-Grown-ups sit in the car, buses, and trains on their way to and from work.
What is the main idea in the section Go Outdoors?
There are many activities that can be enjoyed outdoors.
What activities can you do indoors based on the passage?
-Play video games
-Watch TV
-Run in place while watching TV
-Challenge your sibling to a contest of jumping jacks or push-ups
-Dance to your favorite music