Unfamiliar Words
Sentence:
The enormous elephant stomped through the jungle. The word "enormous" most likely means -
Very big
Description:
Sarah talks loudly and often interrupts others during conversations.
Question: What character trait best describes Sarah?
Rude
Sentence:
James gave the book to ___ because she wanted to read it. (Choose the correct pronoun)
A) him
B) her
C) them
B) her
Question: What is a summary?
A) A long story
B) A short version of the KEY Ideas
C) A list of characters
B) A short version of the KEY Ideas
Sentence: The ground was wet and there were puddles everywhere.
Question: What can you infer happened before?
A) It rained recently.
Sentence:
She was ecstatic when she won the prize; her smile was as bright as the sun.
The word "ecstatic" most likely means:
Very happy
Question:
When a character changes from being shy to confident during a story, what is this called?
Character development
Sentence:
my family visited washington dc in july and saw the lincoln memorial.
Question: What needs to be capitalized in this sentence?
“My,” “Washington DC,” “July,” and “Lincoln Memorial.”
Question: When summarizing, what should you include?
A) Only the most important events in order
B) Every single detail
C) Random facts from the story
A) Only the most important events in order
Clues: This person drives a big yellow vehicle, picks up children in the morning, and takes them to school safely.
Question: What is this person’s job?
Bus driver
Sentence:
The scientist carefully observed the tiny insect through her microscope.
The word "microscope" most likely means:
A tool to see very small things
Description: At first, Maria didn’t trust anyone in her new school, but after meeting kind classmates, she began to open up and make friends.
Question: How did Maria change?
From closed off to open
Sentence:___ are going to the movies after school.
(Choose the correct pronoun for a group)
A) He
B) They
C) She
B) They
Question: Which sentence is the best summary of a story where a girl learns to overcome her fear of heights by climbing a tree?
A) The girl hated trees and never went outside.
B) The girl was scared of heights but learned to be brave by climbing a tree.
C) The girl climbed a tree and then went to sleep.
B) The girl was scared of heights but learned to be brave by climbing a tree.
Sentence: Jake’s face turned red and he looked away when the teacher asked him a question.
Question: What can you infer about how Jake feels?
He is embarrassed or shy.
Sentence:
The weather was frigid, so we wore our warmest coats.
The word "frigid" most likely means:
Cold
Description: Even though the task was exhausting and difficult, Emily stayed calm and kept encouraging her team.
Question: What character trait best describes Emily?
Patient, leader
Sentence: i know that if i try hard, i can do anything.
Question: Correct the capitalization errors in this sentence.
I know that if I try hard, I can do anything.
A) Capitalize all the "i"s
Question: Which of these is the best summary of a story about a dog who finds a lost puppy and helps it get home?
A) A dog meets a lost puppy and helps it find its way back.
B) The dog and puppy play all day.
C) The dog sees a cat in the yard.
A) A dog meets a lost puppy and helps it find its way back
Sentence: The dog barked loudly and ran to the door when the mail carrier arrived.
Question: What can you infer about the dog?
A) The dog is sleepy.
B) The dog is excited or protective.
C) The dog is hungry.
B) The dog is excited or protective.
Sentence:
Despite the arduous climb, the hikers reached the mountain summit before sunset.
The word "arduous" most likely means:
Difficult and tiring
Sentence: Jake and his friend sometimes argue but still play together at recess.
What does this tell us about their relationship?
They are friends who sometimes disagree
Sentence: Lets go to the park said Tim but it looks like rain
Question: Fix the punctuation in this sentence.
A) “Let’s go to the park,” said Tim, “but it looks like rain.”
B) Lets go to the park said Tim but it looks like rain.
C) “Lets go to the park said Tim but it looks like rain.”
A) “Let’s go to the park,” said Tim, “but it looks like rain.”
Question: After reading a story, you write a summary. What should you avoid?
A) Using your own words
B) Adding your opinion about the story
C) Including the main events
B) Adding your opinion about the story
Sentence: After losing the game, Sarah didn’t say a word and walked away slowly.
Question: What can you infer about Sarah’s feelings?
She is sad or disappointed.