Vocabulary
What does the word "captured" mean?
"The snake was captured and put in a cage."
a) to teach new things
b) to take by force
c) to wear a cap
b) to take by force
"Today was my first day of school in 3rd grade. I had the best day ever!"
Firsthand
Leopards and cheetahs are both wild cats, but they have different spots. Leopards have rosette-shaped spots, while cheetahs have solid black spots. Additionally, leopards are stocky and strong, while cheetahs are slender and built for speed.
a) Cause/Effect
b) Problem and Solution
c) Sequence
d) Compare and Contrast
d) Compare and Contrast
What does "nomadic" mean?
The nomadic people carried everything they own wherever they moved.
a) to travel on vacation
b) to live somewhere forever
c) to move around a lot
c) to move around a lot
Firsthand or Secondhand?
"George Washington was the first president of the United States. He was a great military leader."
Secondhand
First, the caterpillar hatches from an egg. Then, it eats and grows, forming a chrysalis before finally emerging as a butterfly.
a) Cause/Effect
b) Problem and Solution
c) Sequence
d) Compare and Contrast
d) Sequence
What does "firsthand" mean?
a) someone saw an account happen
b) someone heard about an account happening
c) someone told about an account happen
a) someone saw an account happen
Who would have written this secondhand sentence from a nonfiction book called "Lewis and Clark?"
"The two brothers went on their expedition with a Native American woman, Sacagawea."
a) Lewis and Clark
b) Sacagawea
c) an author
d) an illustrator
c) an author
The playground was too muddy, so the students couldn't play outside. The school decided to build a new playground with a special surface that wouldn't get muddy, and now the students can play outside even after it rains.
a) Cause/Effect
b) Problem and Solution
c) Sequence
d) Compare and Contrast
b) Problem and Solution
What does "secondhand" mean?
a) someone saw an account happen
b) someone heard about an account happening
c) someone told an account
b) someone heard about an account happening
Who would've written this firsthand sentence from the autobiography called "Taylor Swift?"
"I absolutely love my fans. They are the reason I go on so many tours around the world."
a) the fans
b) Taylor Swift
c) an author
d) an illustrator
b) Taylor Swift
The farmer forgot to water the plants, so they started wilting. As a result, the vegetables didn't grow as big and healthy as they should have, leading to a smaller harvest.
What signal words told you the text structure in this passage?
a)big and healthy
b) as a result
c)started wilting
d)didn't grow
b) as a result
I can't believe she said that to me. That offended me.
a) tickled
b) question
c) upset
d) confused
c)upset
The sun was shining brightly, so the snow began to melt. As a result, the streets became wet and slippery, so people had to walk carefully.
a) Cause/Effect
b) Problem and Solution
c) Sequence
d) Compare and Contrast
a) Cause/Effect