AUTHOR'S PURPOSE
A boy brought home his report card from school. His dad looked it over. His face became red as he said, "How did you manage to make one D and five F's?" The boy answered, "I guess I concentrated too hard on one subject."
entertain
The long hike up to the top of the mountain was extremely grueling. Does grueling mean..
loud tiring or easy
tiring
The Wizard of Oz
A. Kansas is boring.
B. There's no place like home.
C. Somewhere over the rainbow...
D. Wear red shoes to protect yourself.
B. There's no place like home.
The shelves were piled high with boxes of every size and shape. Each group had a different picture and different bright colors. There were so many people – men and women, mothers with little children, teenagers putting more boxes on the shelves. Some of the people were talking together as they chose the boxes and cans that they wanted. Jeff was having a hard time remembering which one to buy. He knew that Tooli wouldn’t be happy if he brought home the wrong brand! He also knew that Tooli was probably getting very hungry!
Where was Jeff?
grocery store
Which sentence does NOT belong?
My family goes camping every summer. We sleep in a tent, roast marshmallows, and eat junk food. We fish too! My sister went to the mall last summer. Sometimes we go on long hikes.
a.) We fish too!
b.) My sister went to the mall last summer.
b.) My sister went to the mall last summer.
Recess should be 30 minutes instead of 15 minutes because you get a longer time to talk to your friends about all sorts of stuff. You also get a longer time to play the activities you're playing. We kids would get more exercise from being outside for a longer time. The teachers would get a longer break from teaching us and we would get a longer break from all that learning. That is why I think we should have a longer recess.
persuade
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water. Does aroma mean..
smell, color, or wealth
smell
Star Wars saga
A. Always carry a light saber.
B. Learn how to defend yourself.
C. Good wins out over evil.
D. The future is cool.
C. Good wins out over evil
Jeff filled up a big bowl with fresh, cold water and set it on the floor. He brought out a big comforter and put it on the floor next to the low window. He opened a package, took out a big bone and placed it on the floor next to the comforter. Then he opened the window so that the gentle breeze could blow into the room.
What was Jeff doing?
getting a place ready for a dog
Joey ran down the field kicking the soccer ball. He got close to the goal and kicked as hard as he could. The goalie caught the ball and threw it back out. Joey knew he would try again soon.
The main idea is:
a.) you can't use your hands in soccer
b.) Joey is trying to score a goal
b.) Joey is trying to score a goal
Tigers are solitary animals and usually hunt at night. A male tiger will have a large range that will overlap with the ranges of several females. Females give birth to two or three cubs, which they raise and train for about two years. Tigers kill a variety of animals, including deer, antelope, wild pigs, and cattle. Tigers try to remain out of sight and hearing of their enemies, especially humans; they prefer fleeing to fighting. They can be killed by wild dogs, elephants, and water buffalos. Man-eating tigers are usually individuals who are too old or sick to capture wild animals.
inform
I was so parched that I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp. Does parched mean..
hungry, thirsty, or sleepy
thirsty
Beauty and the Beast
A. Don't go in dark, mysterious castles.
B. Some people are pretty, but some aren't.
C. Don't look in the mirror too often.
D. Don't judge people by how they look.
D. Don't judge people by how they look
Justin grabbed the leash and quickly put it around Tooli’s neck. He stormed out the door with Tooli coming right behind. He said, “Hurry up, Tooli. You’re always so slow.” Justin kept his head down and walked quickly down the road, not speaking to anyone that he saw. How does Justin probably feel?
angry
Every morning when I get up I eat breakfast, brush my teeth, comb my hair, get dressed and make my bed. After that, it is my job to feed the dog in the morning. The main idea is:
a.) taking care of my dog
b.) my morning activities
c.) what time I eat breakfast
b.) my morning activities
Every year millions and millions of American people will die of a disease they could have prevented. Do you know what disease I’m speaking of? Heart disease is the number one killer in America today. How can you make sure you don’t get this terrible deadly killer? If you never smoke you will be 40% more likely to not have heart disease. Smoking is the number one reason many people get heart disease, heart attacks, as well as numerous types of cancers. Smoking is the worst thing any person can do to their body. Every time you inhale the tar and nicotine from a single cigarette, your heart has to pump more blood, faster to the rest of your body. There’s no way around it! Smoking is the number one killer in America. If you never start the nasty habit, they in years down the road; you will not be worrying about how to quit to save your own life!
persuade
Alvin went to the museum every Saturday because he was so fascinated by art. What does the word fascinated mean?
interested, bored , curious
interested
Spongebob Squarepants
A. Sponges can wear pants.
B. Be happy with the simple things in life.
C. Life under the sea is interesting.
D. Cartoons don't have to make sense.
B. Be happy with the simple things in life
Lisa carefully examined the bug sitting on the leaf. She noticed that it had six legs and a hard shell. Lisa had never seen a bug like this before. She grabbed her magnifying glass and camera.
What is the MOST LIKELY conclusion you can draw about Lisa?
A. She is helpful.
B. She is afraid of bugs.
C. She is very curious.
D. She likes to play soccer.
C. she is very curious
Benjamin Franklin loved the city of Philadelphia. He started the city’s first hospital and fire department. Ben also started Philadelphia’s first public library. Benjamin Franklin worked very hard to make Philadelphia a better place to live.
A. Benjamin Franklin worked hard to make his city a great place to live.
B .Benjamin Franklin worked for the fire department.
C. Benjamin Franklin knew a lot about books.
D. Benjamin Franklin went to school in Philadelphia.
Benjamin Franklin worked hard to make his city a great place to live.
In Tarpon Springs, Florida, there are people who work underwater. These people are called sponge divers. The kind of treasure they look for is called sponges. Sponge diving is not an easy job. The diver has to breathe under the water, and be careful of extreme water pressure.
inform
Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice. Does novice mean..
professional, skilled, or beginner
beginner
Little Red Riding Hood
A. Never talk to strangers.
B. Don't walk in the woods alone.
C. Visit your grandmother.
D. Hoods have always been fashionable.
B. Never talk to strangers
Lauren looked at her watch, grabbed her books and ran to the bus stop. When she got to the bus stop, she realized she forgot her lunch. Lauren ran back to the house and grabbed her lunchbox. When Lauren got back to the bus stop, she realized she missed the bus.
What word would best describes Lauren?
A. playful
B. disorganized
C. worried
D. athletic
B. disorganized
Benjamin Franklin loved to write. When he was twenty-two, he set up his own printing shop and started a newspaper. He also printed a book called Poor Richard’s Almanac. It had funny stories, information about the weather, and wise sayings.
A. Benjamin Franklin worked very hard when he was young.
B. Benjamin Franklin knew a lot about the weather. C. Benjamin Franklin was very poor
D. Benjamin Franklin loved to write stories and books.
Benjamin Franklin loved to write stories and books.