Did you know?
What colors are the spots on a common ladybug?
Black.
Drew a Blank
Kenny: I can't believe it. I totally froze when Miss Smith called on me in class today.
John: What did she ask you?
Kenny: She asked me to name 3 characters in Romeo and Juliet.
John: Don't you know the characters in Romeo and Juliet?
Kenny: Of course I know! I just drew a blank. Hasn't that ever happened to you?
What does drew a blank mean?
*hint: do you remember this from last week? or did you draw a blank?
Drew a blank means: didn't have an answer, couldn't think of the answer
Giraffes are the world’s tallest mammal. They are known for their long necks. Giraffes grow to be 14 to 16 feet tall! Their long necks allow giraffes to eat leaves from trees that other animals can’t reach.
What is the main idea?
*Hint: what is the most important thing about giraffes?
Giraffes are tall.
Rosa invited her family over for dinner. She filled the crispy shells with spicy beef, lettuce, and shredded cheese. It was a messy and delicious dinner.
What did Rosa make?
*hint: what ingredients did she use?
She made tacos
What do bees produce?
They make honey.
Which is the largest planet in the solar system?
It is Jupiter.
Marianne: I can't help it if Mrs. Stevens likes me.
Ryan: She always seems to call on you first, and she picks you to do her special errands.
Marianne: I don't do anything! Maybe it's because I sit in the front row.
Ryan: I don't think so. Admit it. You're the teacher's pet.
*Hint: Do you think Mrs. Stevens likes Marianne?
Teacher's Pet means a student that the teacher likes best.
Giraffes are the world’s tallest mammal. They are known for their long necks. Giraffes grow to be 14 to 16 feet tall! Their long necks allow giraffes to eat leaves from trees that other animals can’t reach.
List 3 details from this story.
1. Giraffes have long necks.
2. Giraffes grow to be 14 to 16 feet tall!
3. Their long necks allow giraffes to eat leaves from trees that other animals can’t reach.
Mike likes to eat lots of vegetables. He always tries to make healthy choices. For Lunch he tossed lettuce, carrots, radishes, and tomatoes together.
What did Mike make for lunch?
He made a salad.
What serves as the base for guacamole?
Avocados
Which color is an emerald?
It is green.
Walk in her shoes
Skylar: Why is Emily so embarrassed?
Roy: Her mom made her dress up for the party. No one else is dressed up.
Skylar: She looks very nice. She doesn't need to be embarrassed.
Roy: Well, she is.
Skylar: I suppose we can't understand unless we walk in her shoes.
*hint: what would Roy and Skylar have to do to understand how Emily felt?
Walk in her shoes means to experience what she experiences.
Jessica has enjoyed swimming since she was a young girl. She swims at the city pool every weekend and joined a swim team at school. Jessica is strong and can swim very fast. She would like to swim in the Olympics one day and win a gold medal.
What is the main idea?
Hint: What is the most important information about Jessica in this story?
Jessica enjoys swimming.
Cara loves to bake. This afternoon she mixed flour, eggs, water, and yeast together and baked it. When it was done, she cut it into slices. She planned to use it this week to make sandwiches.
What did Cara bake?
*Hint: What were the steps to make this?
He made a loaf of bread.
Raisins originated from which fruit?
Grapes
Which is the closest star to the Earth?
The sun
Ants in his pants
Carmen: Your little brother doesn't like shopping.
Janice: You can say that again! He's running around like crazy.
Carmen: He wants to get home and play outside with his friends.
Janice: We're almost finished. He needs to be patient.
Carmen: He has ants in his pants.
*hint: what does the little brother want to do?
Ants in his pants means to he is restless or impatient.
Jessica has enjoyed swimming since she was a young girl. She swims at the city pool every weekend and joined a swim team at school. Jessica is strong and can swim very fast. She would like to swim in the Olympics one day and win a gold medal.
List 3 details from the story.
1. She swims at the city pool every weekend and joined a swim team at school. 2. Jessica is strong and can swim very fast.
3. She would like to swim in the Olympics one day and win a gold medal.
Liam walks to work in the city each day. It has been getting colder out and his jacket pockets aren't lined. He looked around the store for just the right pair before buying them. They are made of leather and lined with fleece to keep his fingers warm.
What did Liam buy?
*hint: what does he want to keep warm?
He bought gloves.
What fruit made Snow White fall into a deep sleep?
An apple
How many colors are there in a rainbow?
7
Roll up your sleeves
Mom: Your closet is a mess!
Paul: Is it that bad?
Mom: It looks like a hurricane went through here.
Paul: I promise I'll clean it up.
Mom: Then, roll up your sleeves and get busy!
*Hint: Will cleaning this closet be easy or a lot of work?
Roll up your sleeves means to get ready for hard work.
Martin had his best friend Dan over on Friday night. They decided to make pizza for dinner. Martin rolled out the dough and Dan added sauce and cheese. When it was done, Martin and Dan ate the pizza on the couch while watching a movie.
What is the main idea and 3 details from this story?
Main idea: Martin and Dan had pizza.
Detail 1: Dan came over on Friday night.
Detail 2: Martin rolled out the dough and Dan added sauce and cheese.
Detail 3: They watched a movie while they ate pizza.
Jason's hobby allows him to spend lots of time on his boat. He spends hours each weekend on his boat and sometimes he ends up bringing home a fresh caught dinner at the end of the day!
What is Jason's hobby?
*Hint: what can you do on a boat?
He likes fishing.
Where do you get sugar from?
Sugarcane