Reading Fundamentals and Vocab
What kind of word means the opposite of another word? (3.V.6)
antonym
The Hidden Map
Jada found a dusty book in her grandmother’s attic. As she flipped through it, a piece of paper fell out. It was an old map! Jada showed it to her cousin Eli. “Let’s follow it!” she said.
The map led them through the backyard, under the old oak tree, and finally to the garden shed. There, under a loose floorboard, they found a small wooden box. Inside was a letter from their great-grandfather, thanking whoever found it for keeping the family spirit of adventure alive.
Who is the main character in a story? (3.RC.9.RL)
Jada
Why Bees Matter
Bees are small, but they do big work. They help flowers grow by moving pollen. This is called pollination. Without bees, many fruits and vegetables would not grow.
Bees live in hives and work together. Each bee has a job. Some collect nectar, while others protect the hive.
People can help bees by planting flowers and not using harmful sprays in gardens.
What does the word pollination mean, based on the article?
Pollination means moving pollen from flower to flower to help plants grow
When you read aloud and group words smoothly, you’re showing this skill. (3.RC.4.RF)
fluency?
The Hidden Map
Jada found a dusty book in her grandmother’s attic. As she flipped through it, a piece of paper fell out. It was an old map! Jada showed it to her cousin Eli. “Let’s follow it!” she said.
The map led them through the backyard, under the old oak tree, and finally to the garden shed. There, under a loose floorboard, they found a small wooden box. Inside was a letter from their great-grandfather, thanking whoever found it for keeping the family spirit of adventure alive.
What is the setting of a story? (3.RC.9.RL)
Grandmas Attic
Why Bees Matter
Bees are small, but they do big work. They help flowers grow by moving pollen. This is called pollination. Without bees, many fruits and vegetables would not grow.
Bees live in hives and work together. Each bee has a job. Some collect nectar, while others protect the hive.
People can help bees by planting flowers and not using harmful sprays in gardens.
which job might a bee have in a hive?
A. Write letters
B. Collect nectar
C. Sing songs
B. Collect nectar
What is a prefix? Give an example. (3.V.4)
A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a base word, like “re-” in “replay
he Hidden Map Jada found a dusty book in her grandmother’s attic. As she flipped through it, a piece of paper fell out. It was an old map! Jada showed it to her cousin Eli. “Let’s follow it!” she said. The map led them through the backyard, under the old oak tree, and finally to the garden shed. There, under a loose floorboard, they found a small wooden box. Inside was a letter from their great-grandfather, thanking whoever found it for keeping the family spirit of adventure alive.
Why does the letter from Jada’s great-grandfather matter to the story? What does it tell us about the characters?
(Standard: 3.RC.11.RL – Explain how specific parts of a text build meaning)
The letter shows that adventure is part of Jada’s family and makes the treasure hunt more meaningful. It tells us that Jada and Eli are curious and connected to their family’s past.
Why Bees Matter
Bees are small, but they do big work. They help flowers grow by moving pollen. This is called pollination. Without bees, many fruits and vegetables would not grow.
Bees live in hives and work together. Each bee has a job. Some collect nectar, while others protect the hive.
Why is working together important for bees?
People can help bees by planting flowers and not using harmful sprays in gardens.
Because each bee has a job, and they need to work together to keep the hive safe and get food.
Read the sentence: Sam's backpack was so enormous that it looked like he was carrying a mountain.
What does the word “enormous” mean, and what clues helped you figure it out?
(Standard: 3.V.3 – Use context to determine meaning)
“Enormous” means very big or huge. The clue is that it looked like he was carrying a mountain.
he Hidden Map Jada found a dusty book in her grandmother’s attic. As she flipped through it, a piece of paper fell out. It was an old map! Jada showed it to her cousin Eli. “Let’s follow it!” she said. The map led them through the backyard, under the old oak tree, and finally to the garden shed. There, under a loose floorboard, they found a small wooden box. Inside was a letter from their great-grandfather, thanking whoever found it for keeping the family spirit of adventure alive.
What lesson (theme) does Jada learn in The Hidden Map?
Family memories and adventure are important.
Why Bees Matter
Bees are small, but they do big work. They help flowers grow by moving pollen. This is called pollination. Without bees, many fruits and vegetables would not grow.
Bees live in hives and work together. Each bee has a job. Some collect nectar, while others protect the hive.
People can help bees by planting flowers and not using harmful sprays in gardens.
Which sentence BEST shows the author’s opinion?
A. Bees are small.
B. Bees are fun to watch.
C. Bees do big work.
C. Bees do big work.
Use context clues:
She was reluctant to leave the fun party. She looked back at the balloons and smiled sadly.
What does reluctant mean? (3.V.3)
unwilling or not wanting to do something
he Hidden Map Jada found a dusty book in her grandmother’s attic. As she flipped through it, a piece of paper fell out. It was an old map! Jada showed it to her cousin Eli. “Let’s follow it!” she said. The map led them through the backyard, under the old oak tree, and finally to the garden shed. There, under a loose floorboard, they found a small wooden box. Inside was a letter from their great-grandfather, thanking whoever found it for keeping the family spirit of adventure alive.
Who is telling The Hidden Map? Is it 1st or 3rd person?
3rd person — someone outside the story is telling it.
Why Bees Matter
Bees are small, but they do big work. They help flowers grow by moving pollen. This is called pollination. Without bees, many fruits and vegetables would not grow.
Bees live in hives and work together. Each bee has a job. Some collect nectar, while others protect the hive.
People can help bees by planting flowers and not using harmful sprays in gardens.
How does the author organize the article?
A. Step-by-step directions
B. A problem and solution
C. Main idea and supporting details
C. Main idea and supporting details