Important Details
If I were answering the question: "Is Lindsay a good student?", which of the following would be an important detail: A. Lindsay is 12 years old. B. Kayla goes to PMA. C. Lindsay enjoys reading, and often asks the teacher if she can do more for extra credit.
C. Lindsay enjoys reading, and often asks the teacher if she can do more for extra credit.
Sally arrives at home at 4:30 and knows that her mom does not get off of work until 5. Sally also sees that the lights are off in their house. What can Sally infer?
Her mom is not home.
Bob went to see a football game with his dad. They had been looking forward to this game for months. Their favorite team was playing. Their team ended up losing. Bob was so upset. Based on the text, WHY was Bob upset?
His team lost.
Friday was our last day of school. My class spent the day at the playground and had a picnic. When the final bell rang, I ran out of the building and headed home. My mom had a popsicle waiting for me. It was a great day. How do I feel?
happy, excited
I wear a white labcoat, I work with chemicals, who am I?
scientist
If I were answering the question: "Do you think Val will go to college?", which is an important detail? A. Val has always wanted to be a doctor, and she knows she needs a lot of education to become one. B. Val has 4 brothers and 1 sister. C. Val loves animals a lot, and she has 3 dogs.
A. Val has always wanted to be a doctor, and she knows she needs a lot of education to become one.
The new girl at school didn't talk to anyone all day. When the teacher called on her she looked down at her desk. I don't think she made any friends on her first day. From this I can guess that the new girl is probably_____.
Shy, scared, embarrassed
The girl walked down the street with her head hanging down she had just lost her first soccer game. What detail from the text can tell you how the girl was feeling?
her head is hanging.
Anthony could not stop laughing. He knew someone might ask him to be quiet, but it seemed like every time someone said something it was hilarious! How is Anthony feeling?
silly, happy
I put on my white shirt and begin chopping carrots. Behind me is a pot of boiling broth. I choose some nice herbs and chop them to place into the soup. When it is done, I pour a bowl of hot soup and hand it to the waiter. Who am I?
Chef
If I were answering the question: "Why does Mark want to visit Mexico?", which is an important detail? A. Mark is a freshman in high school. B. Mark studied Mexico in school last month. C. Mark hears his mother talk about Mexico and wishes he could see for himself.
C. Mark hears his mother talk about Mexico and wishes he could see for himself.
Jose had never seen so many fish before. He looked around at the huge tanks and could see hundreds of fish, crabs, shrimp, and all other amazing creatures completely surrounding him. He never thought she could feel like he was completely underwater, yet still be completely dry. Where do you think he is?
aquarium
Ricky was a Nascar driver and he had just one his first race. He climbed out of the window of his car and threw his fist up into the air. Ricky was so overjoyed he began to grin from ear to ear. He would never forget the moment he won his very first race. What detail from the text tells you how Ricky feels?
he grinned, threw his fist up, never forget the moment.
I scowled at my brother for taking the last pop-tart. Now I had to eat oatmeal for breakfast... gross! How do I feel?
annoyed, disgusted
When I get to work I pass out papers and set up a game for the kids to play. When everyone arrives, we read a story and discuss it. The bell rings and it is time for lunch. I correct some papers and prepare the next lesson. Who am I?
A teacher
If I were answering the question: "Why does the author not like war?", which is an important detail? A. The author shares that he enjoys running. B. The author shares that he had a brother who went to war and was killed. C. The author shares that he wanted to join the military when he was young.
B. The author shares that he had a brother who went to war and was killed.
"Dontreze, don't forget your towel!" Mom shouted as she applied sunblock on the baby. Dontreze threw the folding chairs in the back of the minivan and shouted through the garage door, "OK Mom!" He then ran up and grabbed his towel. Where are Dontreze and his mom going?
beach, pool
Jess stared at the giant parking lot. She couldn't remember where she parked her car. This happened every time she went to the mall. "Where could it be?" she said, "I thought it would be right here." She sat down on the ground and began to frown. What detail from the text tells you how she feels?
She sat down on the ground and began to frown.
Joey put his hands on his ears as he tried to finish his math test. The girl sitting next to him kept tapping her pencil on the table. How does he feel?
annoyed, distracted
I sleep with my eyes open, I swim in a glass box, I can come in many different colours but I'm often orange, I need water to live. Who Am I?
goldfish, fish
If I were answering the question: "How should a new student act on the first day of school at Urban Pathways?", which is an important detail? A. Urban Pathways is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. B. Kids at Urban Pathways appreciate a person who is kind and friendly. C. You should have all of your information (phone number, address, etc.) ready when you come to register at Urban Pathways.
B. Kids at Urban Pathways appreciate a person who is kind and friendly.
It was finally graduation day. Daniel was super excited to finally start his life and be a grown up. He could not stop smiling that day because he was so proud of all of the goals he had accomplished up to that moment. Daniel feels nothing could bring him down. How does Daniel feel on his graduation day?
happy
My hands felt shaky and I took a deep breath. I knew I had to give a speech in front of the whole school. What detail from the text tells you how I feel?
My hands felt shaky and I took a deep breath.
Alex was in a hurry to get home to watch football. He was driving over the speed limit when suddenly, he heard a siren and saw flashing lights, "No! Please not now," he thought. What do you think is happening? How do you know?
he is getting pulled over, flashing lights.
I travel with elephants. I'm surrounded by bright colours. I perform in a tent. I like heights. People look up when they watch me, And are nervous when they see me. My job is to walk very carefully across something. Who Am I?
tightrope walker, circus performer