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Setting
Word Scramble
Main Idea
Inferencing
Context Clues
100
Santa quietly tiptoed to put presents under the tree for the kids.
In his house, living room
100
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Bells
100
My parents told me as soon as school got out we would get to go see our family! This year Christmas is on Tuesday and we have to go to school until the Friday before Christmas. Then my family will travel to Kansas to visit our cousins!!! What is the main idea?
They will travel to see family for Christmas.
100
More rapid than eagles his couriers they came. What does the author mean when he writes "more rapid than eagles" A. Eagles fly fast B. Santa and the reindeer were flying faster than eagles can fly C. The reindeer fly like eagles fly
A. Eagles fly fast
100
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring not even a mouse. What does stirring mean? a. Swirling a spoon around in a cup b. Moving around the house c. turning their bodies around
b. Moving around the house
200
Rudolph led the sleigh of reindeer quickly through the night.
The Sky, Rooftop
200
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Gift
200
Before we went to visit Santa, we had to write a Christmas list. I told him I want a Hatchimal and an Easy Bake Oven. I can't wait to see what I get! What is the main idea?
We Gave Santa a Christmas list.
200
With a little old driver, so lively and quick I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick Who is St. Nick? A. A man named St. Nick B. A said that lived a long time ago C. Santa Claus
C. Santa Claus
200
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter. I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. What does "clatter" mean? a. A loud noise b. A type of animal c. A big ladder
A. a loud noise
300
As the night ended, the sun splashed across Casey’s bed. He opened his eyes slowly. The first thing he thought was "What did Santa bring me?" Time? Place?
Morning, In His Bedroom
300
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Stocking
300
Mom and I like to decorate the house for the holidays. She hangs the wreaths and I put out the decorations like the dancing snowmen. After we get finished, our house could be a picture in a Christmas Magazine! What is the main Idea?
How we decorate for the holidays.
300
Away to the window, I flew like a flash. Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. What does the author mean when he writes "tore open the shutters and threw up the sash"? A. To rip up the curtains B. To open the window and look outside. C. Stay in bed and put the covers over his head.
B. To open the window and look outside.
300
Santa called out to his reindeer: "Now Dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!" What does "Dash away" mean? a. Go away b. Fly Quickly c. Turn around in the sleigh
B. Fly Quickly
400
Jenny ran as fast as she could down the path. There were trees in front of her, trees behind her, and trees on both sides. While the snow was falling heavily, only a few snowflakes made it to the ground around her. Time? Place?
Winter, Forest, Playground
400
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Cookies
400
On Christmas Eve, we get to open one present! Every year we get matching pajamas we get to wear for Christmas morning. We always know what it is, but we try to act surprised. What is the main idea?
The kids always know what gift they will get on Christmas Eve.
400
And mamma in her kerchief and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter's nap. Why was he tearing open the shutters and throwing up the sash? A. He was looking out the window to see what made the loud noise B. He hated the curtains he had on the windows. C. Because it was morning time.
A. He was looking out the window to see what made the loud noise.
400
The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar plums danced in their heads. What does the word nestled mean? A. A hot chocolate drink B. Tucked in C. Moving around
B. Tucked in
500
Frosty came to life as the kids put the final touches on his outfit. They danced and sang the rest of the day.
Front yard, outside, winter, afternoon, morning
500
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Snowman
500
My baby sister and I went to go see Santa at the mall. When she got to the front and it was her turn, she got really scared and began to pull on his beard. Santa just said "Ho, Ho, Ho!" What is the main idea?
Sister is scared of Santa
500
The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar plums danced in their heads. What does it mean to have "visions of sugar plums" dance in their heads? A. The children were dreaming of candies. B. The children saw plums dancing C. The children like to dance.
A. The children were dreaming of candies
500
And mamma in her kerchief and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter's nap. What does the author mean when he writes "tore open the shutters and threw up the sash"? A. To rip up the curtains B. To open the window and look outside. C. Stay in bed and put the covers over his head.
C. To open the window and look outside