WORD POWER
Read the definition of word. What word is it?
It means the members of the same family.
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R E L A T I V E S
Read and answer the question based on the text, "KIDS TO THE RESCUE."
What is the name of the organization that Olivia and Carter started?
ONE MORE GENERATION
Read and answer the question based on the text, "WHOOPING CRANES IN DANGER."
Why does the author tell the reader about heroes?
THE SCIENTISTS ARE THE HEROES OF WHOOPING CRANES BECAUSE THEY WORK TO SAVE ANIMALS.
Read and answer the question based on the text, "HELP THE MANATEES."
Where do manatees live?
They live in the warm shallow water of Florida.
Read each sentence. Is it CORRECT or INCORRECT?
Olivia and Carter helped the turtles by themselves.
INCORRECT
Their friends, relatives, rescue workers, and the people in their town helped.
Read the definition of word. What word is it?
It means things that are available to be used when needed, such as water
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R E S O U R C E S
Read and answer the question based on the text, "KIDS TO THE RESCUE."
What happened in the Gulf of Mexico that threatened the marine animals?
THE OIL SPILL THREATENED THE ANIMALS.
Read and answer the question based on the text, "WHOOPING CRANES IN DANGER."
Why did the scientists wear white costumes and use puppets?
THEY PRETEND AS CRANES, SO THEY CAN TEACH THEM WITHOUT GETTING AFRAID.
Read and answer the question based on the text, "HELP THE MANATEES."
What do manatees eat?
They eat weeds and grass.
Read each sentence. Is it CORRECT or INCORRECT?
The oil is white and gooey.
INCORRECT
It is dark and gooey.
Read the definition of word. What word is it?
It means to remember a person from the past.
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R E C O G N I Z E
Read and answer the question based on the text, "KIDS TO THE RESCUE."
How did the two children know that animals need help?
THEY SAW THE NEWS.
Read and answer the question based on the text, "WHOOPING CRANES IN DANGER."
What does the author think about the whoopers staying in a pen?
IT IS BIG AND SAFE.
Read and answer the question based on the text, "HELP THE MANATEES."
What animal is related to manatees?
elephants
Read each sentence. Is it CORRECT or INCORRECT?
The manatees weigh up to 1, 200 pounds.
CORRECT
Read the definition of word. What word is it?
It means the number of animals living in a place.
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P O P U L A T I O N
Read and answer the question based on the text, "KIDS TO THE RESCUE."
How does oil hurt turtles?
IT DESTROYS THE RESOURCES THAT TURTLES NEED AND IT MAKES IT HARDER FOR TURTLES TO SWIM.
Read and answer the question based on the text, "WHOOPING CRANES IN DANGER."
What were the scientists worried about?
They were worried if the cranes would know when to leave and if they would remember their route/way.
Read and answer the question based on the text, "HELP THE MANATEES."
What hurt manatees?
power boats, fishing hooks, and nets
Read each sentence. Is it CORRECT or INCORRECT?
The whooping cranes fly 90 miles on a good day.
INCORRECT
They fly 95 miles on a good day.
Read the definition of word. What word is it?
It means in danger of being hurt.
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T H R E A T E N E D
Read and answer the question based on the text, "KIDS TO THE RESCUE."
Why was it important for Olivia and Carter to find other people to help rescue turtles?
IT WAS A BIG PROBLEM. THE PEOPLE IN THE RESCUE GROUP KNEW WHAT THE TURTLES NEEDED.
Read and answer the question based on the text, "WHOOPING CRANES IN DANGER."
What gives the scientists hope?
The flock keeps getting bigger.
Read and answer the question based on the text, "HELP THE MANATEES."
How does Save the Manatees Club help the manatees?
They educate people about the gentle manatees.
Read each sentence. Is it CORRECT or INCORRECT?
The whooping cranes begin their journey from Alabama and end in Wisconsin.
INCORRECT
They begin from Florida