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She patiently waited her turn to talk.
What does patiently mean?
to wait until they are ready
Leo carefully carried a wobbly plate of pancakes, but his puppy, Pip, zipped past and bumped into him. Pancakes flew across the room, and Leo worried his family's special breakfast was ruined. Just then, his sister, Maria, grabbed a new box of pancake mix and said, "It looks like we'll just have to have a second breakfast!"
What was the climax, or most exciting part, of Leo's story?
The climax happened when Pip, the puppy, bumped into Leo and sent the plate of pancakes flying. This is the moment where the main problem occurs.
Question: What is the role of the sun in this food chain?
Answer: The sun is the source of energy for the food chain. It provides energy for the plant to grow.
Explanation: This diagram shows a basic food chain. The sun's energy is captured by the plant. The rabbit gets energy by eating the plant, and the fox gets energy by eating the rabbit. This is an example of how energy flows through an ecosystem.
The hikers reached the summit, the highest point of the mountain, and could see for miles in every direction.
Question: What does the word "summit" most likely mean?
a) A trail
b) A tool
c) The top of something
d) A heavy pack
c) The top of something.
Question: In the sentence "The clouds were as fluffy as cotton candy," what is the cotton candy being used to describe, and what quality does it suggest?
Answer: Cotton candy is used to describe the clouds. The simile suggests that the clouds were very soft, light, and airy.
It was a cloudy day outside.
What does cloudy mean?
the sky was full of clouds
Lily and her dog, Buster, were walking in the park when they discovered a tiny, lost kitten hiding under a bench. Lily knew she had to help the scared animal, but Buster was too excited and kept barking, which only frightened the kitten more. Lily finally used one of her dog's treats to distract Buster, giving her a chance to gently pick up the little kitten and carry it safely home.
In the story, what was the main problem, and how was it solved?
The main problem was that Lily found a lost kitten, but Buster the dog was scaring it with his barking. She solved this problem by distracting Buster with a treat so she could rescue the kitten.
What does the diagram of the earth show?
It shows the layers of the earth.
The ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphs to write. These were pictures of animals, objects, and people that stood for sounds and words. For example, a picture of a bird might represent the sound the bird makes.
Question: What does the word hieroglyphs mean?
b. Pictures that represent sounds and words.
Explanation: The passage says, "These were pictures of animals, objects, and people that stood for sounds and words." This sentence gives a definition of hieroglyphs, making "b" the correct answer.
Question: Her smile was as bright as the morning sun when she got the new puppy. What does this simile tell you about her smile?
Answer: The simile tells you that her smile was very big and happy, just like the bright sunshine on a new day.
The boy was not acting respectfully to his friends.
What does respectfully mean?
Leo the squirrel loved collecting acorns, but a big storm had knocked down all the best trees in his forest. He had to cross a giant field to find new ones, and a hawk watched him from high above.
What is the climax, or most exciting part, of Leo's story?
The climax is when Leo crosses the giant field and has to avoid the hawk. It is the most suspenseful moment because the problem (finding acorns) gets its biggest challenge, and we don't know what will happen next.
How does the diagram show how the simple circuit work?
You need a battery for a power source to make the light light up.
The gigantic dinosaur was so huge that it had to stomp to make the ground shake when it walked. What does "gigantic" mean?
a. tiny
b. very large
c. fast
d. strong
b. very large
Explanation: The word "enormous" can be understood because the sentence tells us the dinosaur was so large that its "stomp" made the "ground shake," which are clues to its massive size.
The baseball player's grin was as wide as a watermelon. What made his smile so big?
He had just hit a home run to win the game.
We could not go outside for recess because it was a snowy day.
What does snowy mean?
Lily needed to build the best sandcastle to win the beach contest. First, she found the perfect spot, but then a huge wave washed away her best tower. After that, a flock of seagulls tried to eat her bucket of shells. Lily quickly covered the shells with a towel to save her decorations.
In the story, what is an example of rising action that builds tension?
The rising action is when the wave washes away Lily's tower and when the seagulls try to take her shells. These events create problems and build suspense, making you wonder if she will be able to finish her sandcastle in time.
What information do you get from the diagram of the grasshopper?
It shows you the body parts.
The arctic fox's fur is a perfect camouflage for the snowy environment, but its coat is thinner in the summer. What does "camouflage" mean in this sentence?
o blend in with its surroundings
Explanation: The sentence explains that the fox's fur is a "perfect camouflage for the snowy environment," meaning it helps the fox blend in with the snow. The words "snowy environment" are the context clues that help you figure out the meaning of "camouflage".
The wind howled like a hungry wolf through the gaps in the creaky walls, and the rusty gate moaned a low, mournful song as it swung back and forth.
Question: What does the author want you to hear and see when you read this sentence?
Answer: The author wants you to hear the loud, animal-like sound of the wind, like a wolf howling. You should also hear the sad, creaking sound of the old gate. For what to see, the author describes a rusty gate and the walls of a house that are so old and damaged they have gaps in them.
The sharpness of the pencil was worn down from all the writing.
What does the word sharpness mean?
something being sharp
After winning the championship game with the last shot, Mia's teammates swarmed her with high fives and cheers. The sound of the buzzer faded as the crowd began to leave, and Mia felt her excitement from the game slowly settle as she walked off the court.
What happens during the falling action of this story?
During the falling action, the main character's feelings and actions wind down after the most exciting part of the story. In this story, Mia's intense excitement decreases as the game ends and the crowd leaves.
What information does the map give you?
No. It tells you where Koalas can live if we take care of their habitat.
The cat was so placid that it barely moved from the warm, sunny spot on the rug. What does placid mean?
Calm or peaceful.
Explanation for the student: The words "warm, sunny spot" and "barely moved" give clues that the cat is not excited or agitated, so it must be calm and peaceful.
Sentence: Tiny sparks, like fireflies, danced and flickered into the inky blackness, while the savory smell of burnt marshmallows hung thick and sweet in the cool night air.
Question: What do your senses of sight and smell tell you about the scene?
Answer: Your sense of sight tells you that the fire is creating small, bright sparks that look like fireflies flying up into the dark sky. Your sense of smell tells you that marshmallows are being cooked over the fire, and the sweet, delicious scent fills the air around the campfire.