Last Kids on Earth
Which creature were we first introduced to in Zombie Parade?
Wormungulous!!!
NASA chose a man named Jim Lovell to command the Apollo 13 space mission. Lovell was in charge of two men and made all final decisions. His crew made sure to follow their commander's orders.
What does the word command mean?
A. to study.
B. to fly with others on.
C. to be at the head of.
D. to be part of.
C. to be at the head of.
Read the description, and determine what the author's purpose is for writing it.
A map of the school showing all of the emergency exits.
The author's purpose is...
A. to entertain the reader.
B. to inform the reader.
C. to persuade the reader.
B. to inform the reader.
Pizza is a favorite food in the United States. Pizza is from Italy in the late 1800s. It became popular in the United States after World War II. People like to add toppings. Some toppings are pepperoni, sausage, and vegetables. These toppings give pizza more flavor. Pepperoni is America’s favorite topping.
What is the main idea of the passage?
a. Pizza is made from flour.
b. Pizza was first made in Italy.
c. You should eat the delicious pizza.
d. Pizza is a popular meal in the United States.
D. Pizza is a popular meal in the United States
Solve the riddle:
I am so simple that I can only point, yet I guide people all over the world. What am I?
A compass.
Which characteristics BEST describe Jack Sullivan?
A. Funny, Confident, Courageous
B. Careful, Precise, Intelligent
C. Rude, Sarcastic, Independent
A. Funny, Confident, Courageous
Mountains, lakes, and rivers can get in the way of people traveling from one place to another. There are structures that help people pass such obstacles. Bridges and tunnels help people overcome such barriers.
What is the meaning of obstacles as it is used in the text?
A. things made below or above ground
B. things that slow or stop movement
C. things that help people travel
D. things built through mountains or over water
B. Things that slow or stop movement.
Look at these titles:
Which of the titles below most likely shows that the author's purpose is to entertain the reader? There may be more than one answer.
A. "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"
B. "Koalas"
C. "Merriam-Webster Dictionary"
D. "Last Kids on Earth"
E. "10 Reasons Why Everyone Should go to College"
F. "The Cat in the Hat"
A. "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"
D. "Last Kids on Earth"
F. "The Cat in the Hat"
Have you ever seen a giraffe at the zoo? Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world. The average height of a giraffe is 16-18 feet tall. This animal has a very long neck and legs. Giraffes eat the leaves from tall trees. Other animals cannot reach that high. Male giraffes are even taller than female giraffes
What is the main idea of the passage?
a. Giraffes are extremely tall animals.
b. Giraffes don’t sleep very much.
c. Giraffes are unique animals.
d. Giraffes eat leaves.
A. Giraffes are extremely tall animals.
Find all of the capitalization and punctuation errors:
yesterday, i went to the store and bought eggs milk bread and flour to make some pancakes. cadence loves eating pancakes for breakfast
Yesterday, I went to the store and bought eggs, milk, and flour to make some pancakes. Cadence loves eating pancakes for breakfast.
3 capitalization errors.
4 missing punctuation marks.
Why did Thrull inspect Jack's weapon (Louisville Slicer)?
A. Because he thought it looked like a cool and useful weapon for fighting monsters.
B. Because he wanted to trade his weapon for Jack's.
C. Because he wanted to see what kinds of tools that humans use for fighting monsters.
D. Because he realized that it was the weapon that was used to kill Blarg.
D. Because he realized that it was the weapon used to kill Blarg.
For the most part, Hedgehogs are shy and nervous animals who are not social. They would rather hide in a burrow and be alone, instead of being around other animals. On the other hand, dogs are incredibly social animals that usually enjoy interacting with humans and other animals.
What is the correct definition of social?
A. Handled
B. Enjoy being with others.
C. Independent
D. Cautious
B. Enjoy being with others.
Author's Point of View or Viewpoint:
Earth is our only home. Many animals around the world are going extinct. More and more trees are getting cut down, and more houses and buildings are being built instead. We need to do more to protect our planet.
What is the author's point of view?
A. Earth is the best planet in the Solar System.
B. We need to take care of Earth, and protect the environment.
C. Earth is a beautiful planet, and is home to all sorts of life.
D. Humans and animals have to learn how to live together.
B. We need to take care of Earth, and protect the environment.
Hurricanes are large storms. They begin over the ocean. They gather heat and energy from the water. Hurricanes move slowly to land as they grow stronger. Hurricanes are dangerous because of their size. They are also dangerous because of high winds and big waves. Hurricanes can bring flooding, power outages, and tornadoes.
What is the main idea of the passage?
a. Hurricanes are summer storms.
b. Hurricanes are one type of storm.
c. Hurricanes are large, dangerous storms.
d. Hurricanes are just like tornadoes and floods
C. Hurricanes are large, dangerous storms.
Unscramble the following words:
1. O C O L H S
2. P I O K A L E
3. M U M S R E
4. C A B E H
1. School
2. Kapolei
3. Summer
4. Beach
How did Jack feel before going into Joe's Pizza with Thrull?
A. He felt excited because he could finally build his beastiary with kinder monsters.
B. He felt happy because he always wanted to experience Joe's Pizza with the cool kids.
C. He felt worried because he does not find monsters trustworthy.
D. He felt sad because it reminded him of the good old days before the zombie apocalypse started.
C. He felt worried because he does not find monsters trustworthy.
The world’s most famous tunnel gets many visitors who just want to look. However, it’s hard to get a good view of a subterranean passage. Since the Channel Tunnel opened in 1994, it has transported millions of people. The Channel Tunnel, or “Chunnel,” runs beneath the English Channel (ocean between France and England) and connects France and England.
What is the correct definition of subterranean, as it is used in the paragraph?
A. above the surface of the Earth
B. the ocean that is located near Europe
C. the upper atmosphere of the Earth
D. beneath the surface of the Earth
D. beneath the surface of the Earth
Author's Purpose
Summer is the best season of the year. You can spend all your time outdoors and not get cold. You can swim and enjoy many sports that you can’t when it is winter. There are leaves on the trees and flowers are in bloom. You can leave all the windows open in your house. Summer is so pleasant; too bad it doesn’t last all year.
What is the author's purpose of writing the passage above?
A. To inform readers about their favorite season.
B. To entertain readers using a funny story that focuses on Summer.
C. To persuade readers that Summer is the best season of the year.
D. To persuade readers that they should spend more time traveling during the Summer.
C. To persuade readers that Summer is the best season of the year.
Read this excerpt from a letter that a boy received from his uncle, while he traveled to France.
Tomorrow I am going to the Louvre Museum. It is one of the largest museums in the world. Once it was the French King’s palace. Now, it is home to some of the most famous artworks in the world. I am looking forward to seeing the “Mona Lisa” painting. Have you seen pictures of it? It was painted over 500 years ago! There have been many poems and songs written about it. The woman in the painting has a little half-smile. To me, that makes it seem like she has a secret that she isn’t going to tell.
What is the main idea of this portion of the letter?
A. The boy's uncle is planning to visit the Louvre Museum.
B. The Mona Lisa is one of the paintings in the Louvre.
C. The Louvre is one of the largest museums in the world.
D. Many poems and songs have been written about the Mona Lisa.
A. The boy's uncle is planning to visit the Louvre Museum.
Name at least 5 of the MAIN Hawaiian Islands.
Kaua'i, Ni'ihau, O'ahu, Moloka'i, Maui, Lana'i, Kaho'olawe, an Big Island (Hawai'i Island)
Compare and Contrast:
In Chapter 5, Jack talked about what Joe's Pizza was like BEFORE the apocalypse.
How did Joe's pizza change AFTER the apocalypse? What is different about the restaurant now compared to the past?
Hint: Think about who used to be inside the restaurant BEFORE the apocalypse, compared to now.
Before the apocalypse, Joe's Pizza was the hangout spot for the 'cool' kids at Parker Middle School. Now, it is a place that is full of monsters.
Some mollusks have small holes in their shells. Abalone shells have a series of holes. Water and wastes are expelled, or pushed out, through the holes. The inside of an abalone shell gleams with different rainbow colors. This iridescent substance is called mother-of-pearl.
What is the meaning of the word iridescent as it is used in the paragraph above?
A. not letting light through
B. easy to notice or understand
C. shining with many varying colors
D. a small amount of something
C. shining with many varying colors.
Taking a break is a good thing. Adults take breaks in their jobs, and kids take breaks in school. Recess helps kids focus and stay on-task better when they are in the classroom. Going outside for recess is good for your health. The light helps us feel better, stay healthy, and keep our body in a routine. Kids get to run around at recess, which is good for physical health. Recess is a great time for kids to play together and build relationships.
What is the author's viewpoint on the main topic?
A. The author believes children should spend more time outdoors and less time using technology.
B. The author believes taking breaks are beneficial for the health and well-being of children.
C. The author believes that every school should give their students a break.
D. The author believes that recess is an important part of the day for students.
B. The author believes taking breaks are beneficial for the health and well-being of children.
Read this article from Hawaii News Now:
A Colorado man has completed a row across the Pacific Ocean all for a good cause. Tez Steinberg, 36, made it from Hawaii to Australia alone in 126 days. He left Honolulu on Dec. 19 and arrived in Queensland on Monday – about 5,000 miles away. He got ready for that journey by rowing solo from California to Oahu in 2020 in a record 71 days. Steinberg calls himself an endurance artist, raising money and awareness for ocean conservation. His website is focused on reducing plastics.
What is this article mostly about?
A. This article is mostly about raising money and awareness for ocean conservation.
B. This article is mostly about a man who enjoys rowing.
C. This article is mostly about a man who sailed from California to Australia to raise money and awareness for ocean conservation.
D. This article is mostly about a man who went on a journey across the Pacific Ocean.
C. This article is mostly about a man who sailed from California to Australia to raise money and awareness for ocean conservation.
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