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The scout leader looked at the sky and muttered something
under his breath. Then he looked at the map. "Let's get moving," he called to the group of tired boys. "The faster the better."
What do you think the scout leader was feeling?
The scout leader was feeling worried because he thought a storm was coming.
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 he would be sleeping in his own bed tonight instead of in a sleeping bag.
Where was the bus coming from?
The bus is coming from summer camp.
Mr. Jones stood on his front porch watching the boys run away down the street. He walked slowly to the sidewalk and picked up the bat that was laying there. Then he looked at the broken window on his house and sighed.
Why were the boys running away?
The boys were running away because they had hit a ball through the window.
Derek had his bag propped up a few feet away. He hit the ball and it went really far. When he went to find the ball, he found it in the sand.
What game is Derek playing?
Derek was golfing.
The teacher was talking to the class. Jack and Rachel were whispering back and forth to each other. They didn’t hear the directions.
What do you think will happen next?
They will have to ask the teacher or another classmate for the directions.
"Some algae produce toxins."
What is the meaning of the word toxins used in this sentence?
a) poisons
b) ruined
c) negative
a) poisons
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."
What happened to Sasha's library book?
Sasha's younger sibling scribbled in the library book.
What is theme?
The overall message or lesson of a story.
Write a simile.
Answers will vary. Check your partner's answer.
When Ethan woke up, the room was bright with sunlight. He looked at the clock and leapt out of bed. He threw on his clothes, grabbed his backpack, and ran out the door without eating breakfast.
Why was Ethan in such a hurry?
Ethan was in a hurry because he had overslept and was late for school.
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.
What was on the papers?
The papers were a test with a good grade.
In a text with a sequence text structure, the author:
a) describes a topic and its characteristics.
b) tells about the events in the order they happened.
c) explains how things are similar and different.
b) tells about the events in the order they happened.
Micah hid behind the bushes. Soon, a group of older boys walked by talking and laughing. Micah's heart was beating fast. He tried not to make any noise. Micah waited until he could not hear the boys anymore. Then he picked up his books and walked home.
Why was Micah hiding? What makes you think so?
Micah was walking home from school and was hiding from some bullies - he was scared.
It was May 8th. Jason shut the door to his bedroom. Then he found the present he had hidden in the back of his closet. He wrapped it carefully in pink paper. "Only three days until Sunday!" he thought.
Who will Jason give his present to?
Jason will give the present to his mother for Mother's Day.
"Farming practices have elevated the amount of chemicals in the water."
Which choice best describes the meaning of the word elevated in this sentence?
a) poisons
b) dangers
c) raised
c) raised
What is main or central idea?
What the text is mostly about.
"Can I play the winner in the next game?" Maya asked. "Sure," Lydia replied. "But you will probably be playing Emma. She has four kings and I only have one."
What game are Lydia and Emma playing?
Lydia and Emma are playing checkers.
Jenna went upstairs and quietly and quietly peeked into a dark room. She listened for a moment, and then went back downstairs. She washed the dinner dishes and then she studied for an Algebra test until Mr. and Mrs. Olson got home.
Why did Jenna go upstairs?
What makes you think so?
Jenna went upstairs to check on the child she was babysitting.
In a text with a cause and effect text structure, the author:
a) explains something that happened and the reasons why.
b) describes a problem and then explains how someone solved it.
c) describes a topic and its characteristics.
a) explains something that happened and the reasons why.
People kept coming over to visit Rachel's family. They brought food and gifts. Many of the visitors asked Rachel how she liked being a big sister.
Why were so many people coming to visit Rachel's family?
People are coming to visit because Rachel's mother has had a baby.
How does the genre of a story impact the way it is told? Include an example.
Check your partner's answer. Answers may vary.
"Ouch!" Lucy had fallen again! She shivered and picked herself back up. Then she spotted her older sister Sarah, gliding backward. She was so graceful. Sarah made everything look so easy.
What is Lucy doing?
Lucy was learning to ice skate.
Ana and Sophie sat in their chairs staring straight ahead for nearly two hours. They quietly enjoyed their snacks and did not talk at all.
Where were Ana and Sophie?
Ana and Sophie were at the movies.
Name an example of figurative language.
simile
metaphor
alliteration
hyperbole
onomatopoeia
How can you identify the point of view of a text?
Look at the pronouns the author uses to determine if it is first or third person. Identify WHO is telling the story.