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Someone took a cookie from the cookie jar. The lid was off the jar. Crumbs were on the table. Who ate a cookie? Mrs. Baker will find out!
Someone stole a cookie.
100
The prices on these toys are way too high for anyone to afford.
Opinion
100

Birds that migrate, such as some ducks and geese, leave their home in the winter. Using the example clue, the word migrate in this sentence means

to move

100

Every student in class had to take a state reading and writing test in the spring. From the beginning of the school year, the teacher taught many language arts lessons. The children read and wrote a great deal in class and at home. In the springtime, the results were amazing. Why did the students do better?

Lots of studying and preparation

100

Cats are amazing pets! They are so much better than dogs because they are cleaner and easier to maintain! I think everyone should get a cat!

Persuade

200
Cinderella and Snow White aren't the only fairy tales ever told. The library has ethnic fairy tales from all around the world! There you can find fairy tales from other countries such as Russia, China, Sweden, and Africa. You won't believe all the different stories!
The library has ethnic fairy tales from all around the world.
200
Eyelashes act as protection for your eyes.
Fact
200

John liked to go on expeditions such as ski trips, rock climbing, and mountain climbing. Using the example clue, the word expeditions in this sentence means

trips, journeys

200

The maiden was trapped in a tower. She waited and waited. One day a friendly dragon flew to the window. The maiden smiled. She jumped out the window and onto his back. Soon her feet touched the ground. She hugged the dragon. Why did she want to leave?

She was trapped

200

On a cold winter's day, nothing sounds better than a Nestle's Hot Chocolate! Go to your local store and buy one today!

Persuade

300
Ann used her chalk to draw lines on the sidewalk. She marked them into blocks. Then she put numbers in the blocks. Jan and Jill came to play. The three girls played hopscotch on the sidewalk.
The three girls played hopscotch on the sidewalk.
300
It would be more fun to be a bird than a fish.
Opinion
300

We know Katrina is apprehensive about many things because she is so afraid of petting large animals, seeing spiders on the wall, ad walking through the tall grass. Using the example clue, the word apprehensive in this sentence means

fearful, concerned

300

Tom packed his clothes in the suitcase. His family was going on vacation. It would take many days for them to get there. He had a bag of books and puzzles to help pass the time. How were Tom traveling?

Car

300

Have you ever heard of the moon Ganymede? It is Jupiter's biggest moon, and bigger than the planet Mercury! However, it is only about half the size of Earth. 

Informational

400
Polar bears live in the Arctic. That is the area around the North Pole. They live in the coast and on islands. They also live on pack ice and in the water. Pack ice is their favorite place to live. That is because it is the perfect location for their favorite activity. It is the perfect place to hunt seals.
Polar bears live in the Arctic.
400
Green Eggs and Ham was well-written by Dr. Seuss.
Opinion
400

Julie bought a gift for her mom at a cart in the mall. The kiosk sells special chocolate candies. Using the example clue, the word kiosk in this sentence means

cart

400

Dave Smith was an astronaut. He loved outer space. He trained hard. On one mission he went around Earth on its orbit. On another mission he landed on the moon. What do you think Dave Smith had to study a lot in order to become an astronaut?

Science

400

As Dylan ran down the field, he looked back to see if Wilfredo had passed him the ball. However, he saw Wilfredo was getting defended by Ryan! So Dylan ran back to get open for a pass. 

Entertain

500
I can't wait until Saturday. We are going to a party. It is a family reunion. I have a big family. So, there will be a lot of people there. My grandparents will be there. Four aunts and uncles will be there, too. I have twelve cousins and ten can make it. We will have a ball playing while the adults eat. There is always great food. Everyone brings something to share.
We are going to a party. It is a family reunion.
500
Your body weighs six times less on the moon than on earth.
Fact
500

Some people feel perplexed by brain teasers, while others figure them out quickly. Using the comparison clue, the word perplexed in this sentence means

confused

500

Kim's baby brother kept crying. It had been a busy day and now it was very late. The baby was fed and had a clean diaper. Still he cried. Kim's mom rocked him until he fell asleep. Why was Kim's baby brother crying?

He was tired

500

World War I began with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, of Austria. He was visiting in Bosnia-Herzogovina, when we has killed, along with his wife. 

Informational