Important Details
If I were answering the question: "Is Kayla a good student?", which of the following would be an important detail: A. Kayla is 13 years old. B. Kayla goes to a private school. C. Kayla enjoys reading, and often asks the teacher if she can do more for extra credit.
C. Kayla enjoys reading, and often asks the teacher if she can do more for extra credit.
Sally arrives home at 4:30 and knows that her mother does not get off of work until 5. Sally also sees that the lights are off in their house. What can Sally infer?
Her mother 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. How do I feel?
happy, excited
I wear a white lab coat, I work with chemicals, who am I?
a scientist
If I were answering the question: "Do you think Marissa will go to college?", which is an important detail? A. Marissa has always wanted to be a doctor, and she knows she needs a lot of education to become one. B. Marissa has 4 brothers and 1 sister. C. Marissa loves animals a lot, and she has 3 dogs.
A. Marissa 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, nervous
The girl walked down the street with her head hanging down. She had just lost her first soccer game. What detail from the text shows you how the girl was feeling?
her head is hanging.
Logan ran outside to recess and saw all his friends playing without him. When he asked if he could join, they said they already had enough people. How is Logan feeling?
sad, left out, upset
I put on my white shirt and begin chopping carrots. Behind me is a pot of boiling broth. I choose some excellent 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?
a chef
If I were answering the question: "Why does Mark want to visit Mexico?", which is an important detail? A. Mark is a sophomore 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.
Shanay had never seen so many fish before. She looked around at the huge tanks and could see hundreds of fish, crabs, shrimp, and other amazing creatures completely surrounding her. She never thought she could feel like she was completely underwater, yet still, be completely dry. Where do you think she is?
aquarium
John was a Nascar driver and had just won his first race. He climbed out of the window of his car and threw his fist into the air. John 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 John feels?
he grinned, threw his fist up, and would never forget the moment.
I scowled at my brother for taking the last pop-tart. I was starving and was looking forward to eating it. I am not a morning person. How do I feel?
angry, disappointed, hungry
When I get to work, I pass out papers and set up an activity for the kids to do. When everyone arrives, we read a story and discuss it. The bell rings, and it is time for lunch. Then, I prepare for 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 hurt. 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 hurt.
"William, don't forget your towel!" Mom shouted as she applied sunblock on the baby. William 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 William and his mom going?
beach, pool
Kate 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 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 am full of keys but can not open any doors. I can make beautiful music. What am I?
a piano
If I were answering the question: "Where is Mrs. Munson's classroom located?", which is an important detail? A. In Ohio. B. At Napoleon Elementary School. C. On Westmoreland Avenue.
B. At Napoleon Elementary School.
It was finally graduation day. Sally was super excited to finally start her life and be a grown up. She could not stop smiling that day because she was so proud of all the goals she had accomplished up to that moment. Sally feels nothing could bring her down. How does Sally feel on her graduation day?
happy, cheerful, excited
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 were shaky
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. Bright colors surround me. I perform in a tent. I like heights. People look up when they watch me. Who Am I?
tightrope walker, circus performer