Character Traits
Natalie asked her mom for the 5th time if it was time to go to the beach yet. She had been waiting all morning and couldn't stand it anymore.
a. angry b. impatient c. energetic
What is impatient?
The Titanic II was a replica of the original Titanic. It has the same appearance.
a. new b. copy c. original
What is a copy?
True or False: I should stay up late tonight
What is false
Before her piano recital, Kara practiced for an hour each day. She worked on the notes that didn't sound right. The night of the recital went smoothly and she wan't nervous at all!
What is the central message?
(teacher decides)
There was no rain for many months. As summer time approached, the crops began to die and the people went hungry.
What is the cause?
No rain for many months
Ms. Wetmore woke up each morning with a smile on her face. She whistled as she made coffee and gave her cat a pat on the head on her way out the door. She always greeted her students with a warm hello.
a. cranky b. cheerful c. relaxed
Sarah doubled over in pain from her stomach ache. As she looked at the floor, she knew she must be coming down with a bug.
a. knelt b. jumped c. bent
What is bent?
Before I start reading a passage, I need to read the directions and then figure out the _________. This means I need to see if it is fiction or nonfiction.
What is genre
Lucy was very bad at putting her materials away. She always shoved her headphones in her desk, left her crayons on top of her desk, and her books were everywhere. When it was time to go on her Chromebook she wasn't allowed because she didn't have headphones.
teacher decides
The Venus flytrap is an interesting plant. It is able to use it's senses to determine if a meal is nearby. When the insect lands on it's sensors, it snaps shut.
What is the effect of the sensors?
It snaps shut
Mr. Smith swept the floors absentmindedly. He missed a stain of juice on the floor. When it was time to clean the bathrooms, he had to walk to the closet three times because he couldn't remember what he needed.
a. forgetful b. unhappy c. clever
What is forgetful?
Sarah was amused by the performers on stage. They danced, sang, and twirled across the stage. She couldn't take her eyes off of their performance.
a. bored b. creative c. entertained
What is entertained?
True or False: I should put lines under every paragraph.
False
At the pool, Sally constantly yelled help whenever she wanted so that the other kids would pay attention to her. One afternoon, she swam in an area that was way too deep. When she yelled "help!" no one believed her.
teacher decides
The crate that held Roz the robot washed up on the shore of the beach. The curious otters pecked at the crate until it opened. One otter bumped the button on her head. She turned on.
What was the effect of her crate washing up on the beach?
The otters began to peck at it.
Joe shoved his way to the front of the line. He grabbed his lunch tray without saying "thank you." When he ate, he spoke with his mouth full, and left crumbs everywhere.
a. hungry b. rude c. selfless
What is rude?
The bedroom was in disarray. There were clothes on the floor, pillows everywhere, and toys spread out on the carpet. Old homework and crayons were all over the place.
a. funny b. gross c. messy
What is messy?
True or False: If I don't know the answer to the question I should leave it blank.
False
Carly was the new girl at school and had just moved here from Mexico. She knew very little English, and did not know how to ask where the bathroom was. When Allie saw that she needed to go, she decided to show her around the school. Allie's teacher noticed this, and rewarded her with a good note home.
teacher decides.
Talen has been dealing with a stutter since he was 5. SAY, an organization that helps kids with stutters, has given Talen the opportunity to perform on stage in front of many people. As a result, his confidence has improved.
What caused his confidence to improve?
Performing on stage with SAY
Jane loves to play pretend games with her friends. She also enjoys writing new stories. She's create a whole world full of dragons, fairies, and mermaids.
a. stubborn b. logical c. creative
What is creative?
The super hero led the animals through a perilous jungle covered in thorns, poisonous insects, and hungry predators.
a. interesting b. cool c. dangerous
What is dangerous?
What are 3 things you need to do during the EOG tomorrow?
(teacher decides responses)
One day, Bryce's friend invited him over for dinner. Bryce was jealous of his friend's big house and X-Box. But when his friend told him how he never sees his parents because they travel for work so much, Bryce was no longer jealous of all of his friend's items.
teacher decides.
Even though Carrie knew the EOG was tomorrow, she chose to stay up late on her tablet and watch TV. She was late to school and forgot to tell her teacher she missed breakfast.
What caused her to feel tired?
Staying up late.