Rob’s Job

The Dell’s had a big fireplace. On snowy winter days, they often lit a fire. Rob’s job was to make sure there was plenty of wood to burn. We would take his sled to the woodshed. There, he loaded logs onto the sled. Then, her would haul the wood back to the house and bring it in to bum.

1. In this paragraph, the word haul must mean:

1. Chop
2. Pull
3. Bum

• The main idea of this paragraph is
  • Why Rob had a sled
  • Snowy winter days
  • Getting wood for a fireplace

• How do you think the Dells feel about their fireplace?

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A Gardener’s Friend

What do ladybugs eat? Their main food is a tiny insect called an aphid. Most gardeners think of aphis as pests. These insects cause harm to plants by sucking out their juices. When people see ladybugs in their gardens, however, they are pleased.

1. Which sentence tells what most likely happens next?

1. Gardeners will get rid of the ladybugs
   1. The ladybugs will eat the aphids
   1. The aphids will attack the ladybugs

• In this paragraph, the word pests must mean
  • Troublemakers
  • Plants
  • Helpers

• How are ladybugs and aphids different?

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A Tale of Tails

Pigs are known for having curly tails. They’re so cute! Experts say that you can tell how healthy a pig is by the curl of their tail. A pig with a curly tail is in good health. But a pig with a straight tail is not. Poor pig. A straight tail on a pig is a sign of illness. Farmers should take good care of their pigs so they do not get sick.

1. Write Fact or Opinion next to each sentence.

                                    A. They’re so cute!

                                    B. Experts say that you can tell how healthy a pig is by the curl of their tail.

                                    C. A straight tail on a pig is a sign of illness.

• Which sentence is most likely true?

1. Pigs like to wag their tails.
   1. Pigs always get sick
   1. Fanners check their pigs’ tails often

• What will a fanner most likely do if a pig’s tail is straight?

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A Mark on the Wall

Anna took off her shoes. She stood straight with her back against the wall. Anna’s mother put the ruler on Anna’s head and made a little mark on the wall. It was two inches above another mark. Next to the new mark, Anna’s mother wrote the date. “Wow!” she said. “No wonder your jeans are too short.”

1. Which sentence is most likely true?
   1. Anna’s mother is measuring Anna’s head
   1. Anna’s mother is mad at Anna
   1. Anna has grown two inches taller

• You can guess that the next mark will be
  • The same
  • Lower
  • Higher

• Most likely Anna’s mother will
  • Buy Anna new jeans
  • Give Anna old jeans
  • Make Anna stop growing

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Meet Mercury

Can you name the planets in our solar system? Mercury is one of them. Like the other planets, Mercury moves in a path around the Sun.

Mercury travels faster than the other planets. It speeds along at about 107,000 miles an hour. Mercury is the planet closest to the Sun. Its days are very hot, and its nights are very cold. There is no water on Mercury.

1. The main idea of the paragraph is
   1. the lack of water on Mercury.
   1. the planets in the solar system.
   1. what the planet Mercury is like.

• A detail that tells more about the main idea is
  • the speed at which Mercury travels around the Sun.
  • the names of the other planets in the solar system.
  • how fast other planets in the solar system travel.

• Write one way that Mercury differs from other planets.

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Ellen’s Saturday

When Ellen wakes up on Saturday, there is snow on the ground. Ellen races through her breakfast. Then she pulls on a hat, jacket, and gloves. Her boots are not in the closet, so she runs outside in her sneakers. She joins her friends to go sledding.

1. Which sentence tells what most likely happens next?
   1. Ellen’s feet will get cold and wet.
   1. Ellen will lose her sled on the hill.
   1. Ellen’s friends will take off their boots.

• You can tell that Ellen loves
  • breakfast.
  • snow.
  • boots.

• In this paragraph, the word races means
  • rushes.
  • drags.
  • runs.

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School Zoo

Many classrooms have pets. This is the best way for students to learn about animals. But classroom pets need a place to go during the summer. In Plano, Texas, the schools have a mini-zoo. Teachers can borrow pets for the school months. When summer comes, they return the pets to the zoo. Schools in other towns should follow this example.

1. Write fact or opinion next to each sentence.

                                           A. This is the best way for students to learn about animals.

                                           B. In Plano, Texas, the schools have a mini-zoo.

                                           C. Schools in other towns should follow this example.

• You can guess that
  • the pets dislike being in the classroom.
  • there is no school in the summer.
  • the zoo closes in the summer.

• In this paragraph, the word borrow means
  • have forever.
  • have for awhile.
  • pay money for

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Birds and Turtles

Mother birds lay eggs in nests where they are safe. Little birds hatch from the eggs. They cheep and cheep until their parents bring them food. Turtles lay eggs, too. Mother turtles lay their eggs in the sand where the eggs will be safe. But mother turtles cover the eggs and leave. When it is time, small turtles hatch from the eggs. They dig their way up and learn to find food on their own.

1. How are birds and turtles alike?
   1. They have hard shells.
   1. The young hatch from eggs.
   1. The mothers leave the eggs.

• How are birds and turtles different?
  • Bird parents feed their young.
  • They lay eggs in safe places.
  • The young need food to eat.

• In this paragraph, the word hatch means
  • opening on a roof.
  • make a plan.
  • come out of.

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A Smart Fish

Fred was a very smart fish. He lived in a peaceful river. Nothing much happened there unless people came around. Then Fred had to be alert. A yummy worm might mean a trap. If Fred wasn’t careful, he could end up as someone’s supper. He had seen it happen to many careless fish.

1. In this paragraph, the word alert must mean
   1. watchful
   1. careless
   1. sleepy

• You can guess that a worm Fred saw might be
  • on a fishing pole
  • in the ground
  • on a water lily

• If Fred saw a worm, you can predict he would

1. eat it quickly
   1. swim away
   1. try to save it

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Horse Helpers

Horses are wonderful helpers for humans. In some cities the police ride horses to control large crowds. Cowboys use horses to help round up herds of cattle. In some countries farmers still use horses to pull plows or wagons. People also use horses to carry them from place to place.

1. The main idea of the paragraph is
   1. the different jobs that horses can do.
   1. how the police use horses in crowds.
   1. the ways that animals help people.

• A detail that tells more about the main idea is
  • how cowboys use horses in their work.
  • the kinds of horses used in police work.
  • the names of countries using farm horses.

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Raisin Capital

California is the raisin capital of the world. Farmers there begin by growing grapes. When the grapes are ripe, workers pick them from the vine. Then the grapes are laid out in California’s dry, sunny air. The grapes begin to get wrinkled as they lose their water. They change color, too.

1. Which sentence tells what most likely happens next?
   1. The grapes get moldy and rotten.
   1. Farmers water the dry grapes.
   1. The grapes turn into raisins.

• You can guess that grapes grow well because
  • they grow on vines.
  • of California’s dry, sunny air.
  • California is the raisin capital.

A Surprise for Jack

Jack’s Mom was making bread when she ran out of flour. She asked Jack to go to the store to buy more flour. Jack walked to the store to buy the flour. When Jack got to the store, he saw many things he wanted. He saw small toys and colorful candies. He saw one chocolate bar he really wanted. Jack touched the money in his pocket. He looked at the chocolate bar. He looked at the bag of flour. Jack took the bag of flour to the front of the store. Jack bought the flour. He saw the store owner slip something into his bag with the flour. On the way home, Jack opened the bag. He saw the chocolate bar inside. Jack smiled.

1. The story is mainly about:
   1. ) Jack’s Mom making bread.
   1. )Jack’s trip to the store.
   1. )Making chocolate.
   1. )How to make bread.

2 Why was there a chocolate bar in Jack’s bag?

a.             ) The store owner put it there

 b. )  Jack stole the chocolate bar.

• ) Jack’s Mom put the chocolate bar in his bag.
• ) Jack found the chocolate bar on the ground.

• Why did Jack go to the store?
  • ) Jack went to buy bread. b.)Jack went to buy a chocolate bar.
• ) Jack went to see the store owner.
• ) Jack went to buy flour.

 

Moose

Did you know that a moose is a type of deer? Most people can recognize a moose from its large antlers, but not many people realize that only male moose actually have antlers. Moose eat small shrubs and pinecones, and sometimes also moss. Moose sometimes wade into water to eat plants that grow there as well. Moose are herbivores; they do not eat other animals. Many people don’t realize that moose are actually good at swimming as well. On land, moose can run up to 35 miles per hour. Moose have hooves that help them walk in mud or snow. Newborn moose calves typically weigh about 30 pounds. A fully grown moose can weigh up to 1,800 pounds. They generally stand about five or six feet tall.

1. )What do moose eat?
   1. ) Small animals b.)Flowers
2. ) Small plants
3. )Insects

• )Which is true about a moose calf?
  • ) It weighs over 100 pounds.
  • ) It eats small mammals.
• )It weighs about 30 pounds.
• )It can run over 40 miles per hour.

• )Surprisingly, despite their size moose actually…
  • )Never eat moss.
  • )Are able to swim well.
  • ) Are extremely dangerous.
  • ) Sleep standing up.

4.)A moose is a type of.

1. ) Cougar
2. )Rodent
3. ) Reptile
4. )Deer

 Pet is Wet

I have a pet. My pet is wet. What is my pet? Is my pet a dog? No, my pet is not a dog. Is my pet a cat? No, my pet is not a cat. My pet is a fish!

1. I have a
   1. Pet
   1. Set
   1. Pan

• What is my pet?
  • Cat
  • Bird
  • Fish

• Is my pet a dog?
  • Yes
  • No

Tish has a Wish

Tish has a wish. She wants a fish. Tish said, “I have a wish. I want a fish.” Her mother said, “Yes, Tish. I will get you a fish.” Tish got her wish!

1. Tish has a   ………..(fill in the blank)

• She wants a
  • Dog
  • Dish
  • Fish

• What is the character’s name?

• Did the character get her wish?

 

Jake Bakes

Jake likes to bake. He will make a yummy cake. “Can I help you bake?” asks Maria.

“Sure,” says Jake. “You can help me bake the cake”

Jake takes out the bowls. Maria takes out the sugar and flour. Together, they bake the cake. After the cake cools, Maria puts on some icing. Jake shakes sprinkles on top of the cake.

“Look!” says Jake. “We baked a cake!”

1. Jake likes to:
   1. Race
   1. Bike
   1. Bake

• Jake takes out:
  • Plates
  • Sugar
  • Bowls

• Who helps Jake? What do they do?

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At the Circus

Bill went to the circus today. He wanted to see the clowns. They can do funny tricks. Bill’s favorite was the one who juggled balls and did flips. Bill likes to do flips too. He had a good time at the circus!

1. Who went to the circus?

______________________________________________________

• Why did that person go to the circus?

___________________________________________________

                           3.Who was Bill’s favorite clown?

                           ____________________________________________________

My Puppy

I got a puppy for my birthday! He is white with black spots. My puppy wags his tail when I give him a treat. My puppy is very playful too. He likes to chew on my shoes.

1. What color is my puppy?

___________________________________________

• What does my puppy chew on?

_______________________________________________

• What does my puppy do when I give him a treat?

                               _______________________________________________

Zoo Field Trip

Whitney is going on a field trip to the zoo. The bus arrives at school the pickup the students. At the zoo, the student have to buy tickets to get in the gate. The first thing Whitney sees are the elephants. She feeds them peanuts.

Next, Whitney sees the lions. There are three lions in the den. Then, Whitney walks to see the giraffes. Whitney gets to pet the giraffes’ long necks. This is her favorite part of the day. After that, Whitney eats lunch. She packed a jelly sandwich. Finally, it is time to go back to school.

Number the events that happened first in order. ______Whitney gets to pet a giraffe

___She eats a jelly __sandwich. Whitney sees ___ the elephants. The bus ___arrives at the school ______The students buy tickets

Apples

Apples can be used to make many treats. Some people use apples to make apple pies. Other people like to cook apples into applesauce. Apples can also be dipped into caramel. You might like to just pick up a fresh apple and take a big bite! There are many ways to enjoy this healthy treat!

1. Write the main idea of this story.

• What is one detail that supports the main idea?

1. Apple pies are delicious
   1. Some people use apples to make apple pies
   1. Apples are healthy fruits

Billy and Ron

Billy and Ron are brothers. Billy is 5 years old. Ron is 7 years old. One day their mom took them to the zoo. Billy wore his red cap, and Ron wore his blue cap.

They had fun watching all the animals. Ron liked the monkeys the best. He wanted to stay and watch them some more, but Billy wanted to go see the elephants. Elephants were Billy’s favorite.

Their mom said it was time to go see the elephants, and Ron was sad. But their mom said they could come back and see the monkeys again before they left the zoo. Billy and Ron had a great day at the zoo.

1. Check the box that tells how Billy and Ron are different.

Billy and Ron’s mom took them to the zoo.

Billy is 5 years old, and Ron is 7 years old.

• Check the box that tells how Billy and Ron are alike.

Billy wore his red cap, and Ron wore his blue cap.

Billy and Ron wore caps to the zoo.

• Check the box that tells how Billy and Ron are different.

Billy liked the elephants the best, and Ron liked the monkeys the best.

Billy and Ron had fun at the zoo.

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Today was Halloween and Cindy was excited. Tonight she should go trick or treating with her little brother Sam and her father. She was going to dress up like a princess. Her little brother was going to dress up as a dragon. They are looking forward to getting lots of candy.

1. What is Cindy’s brother’s name?
   1. Charlie
   1. Sam
   1. Matthew
   1. What is Cindy going to dress up as?
      1. Peacock
      1. Princess
      1. Vampire
   1. What is Cindy’s brother going to dress up as?
      1. Frog
      1. Dragon
      1. Ghost

Marie’s Birthday

Marie will be seven years old on Sunday. She is celebrating her birthday by having a party. She invited nine students from her class. At the party, everyone will play games, dance, and eat pizza. Marie’s mother made her a chocolate cake with pink frosting for dessert. Marie can’t wait until Sunday.

1. How old will Marie be on Sunday?

• What will the children do at the party?

• How do you think Marie feels about her party? Why?

• Write a sentence about how you celebrated one of your birthdays.

My Dog Freddy

My dog’s name is Freddy. He is a white dog with black spots. Freddy sleeps in his doghouse every night. During the day, we run in the backyard together and play “Fetch”. Freddy always brings the stick right back to me. He is a very good dog.

1. What are the two compound words in this story?

• What does Freddy look like?

• Do you think Freddy listens to his owner? What makes you think this?

• Write a sentence about a pet you have had.

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First Airplane Trip

Jake is going on a trip. He and his Mom take a taxi to the airport. “It’s my first plane trip,” he tells the taxi driver.

“That’s great!” the taxi driver says. Jake rolls his suitcase onto the plane.

“It’s my first plane trip,” he tells the pilot. “Welcome aboard,” the pilot says.

Jake finds his seat and buckles his seatbelt. The plane’s engines rumble and roar. Jake opens his backpack and pulls out Panda.

“It’s my first plane trip,” he whispers. He hold’s Panda’s paw.

The plane moves faster and faster. Then — Whoosh\ On the ground, cars and houses look like toys.

Jake smiles. ‘Guess what, Panda?” he says. “Flying is fun!”

1. How do Jake and his mom travel to the airport?
2. In a plane
3. In their car
4. In a taxi
5. In a bus
6. What does a pilot do?

Read this sentence from the story:

On the ground, the cars and houses look like toys.

What does this mean?

1. The cars and houses looked very big
2. The cars and houses looked very small
3. The cars and houses did no move
4. Jake could not see the cars and houses

Earth Day

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd. On this day, people all over the world show how they take care of the environment and learn about ways to protect the earth. Many people recycle instead of throwing everything in the trash. Things like old newspapers, bottles and cans can be turned into something new if we take time to recycle them. There are many ways that you can help take care of the earth. On Earth Day, you can clean up your neighborhood. You can also take a shorter shower to save water. What will you do to make the earth a better place?

1. When is Earth day celebrated?

• What happens on Earth Day?

• Why is it important to recycle?

• What can you do to help take care of the Earth?

Dolphins

Dolphins are one of the most intelligent animals on our planet. Dolphins spend their lives in the water but they are not fish. Dolphins are mammals. Dolphins can’t breathe water like fish. They need to come to the surface to breath air. Dolphins eat mostly other smaller fish and squid to survive. Dolphins communicate through chirps and whistles.

They like to jump and do acrobatic spins in the air. They are very playful creatures!

1. Where do dolphins live?

• What type of animals are dolphins?

• What do dolphins eat?

• How do dolphins communicate?

A Little Snail

This summer I found a little snail. The snail would slide around by my house. On the days that it would rain, the snail would hide under a rail. Every day when I would go to get the mail, I would visit the snail. One day when I went outside, I did not see the snail. At first I was worried until I looked to my left. The snail was on top of my flower pot. “What a silly snail!” I yelled.

1. What did I find this Summer?

• Where did the snail hide from the rain?

• Where was the snail at the end of the story?

Fun in the Mud

Matt’s dog has been outside all day. When he went to the door to come inside, he was covered in mud. “Oh no! What did you do?” yelled Matt. Matt’s dog jumped up at him. “It’s okay. Stay right here,” said Matt.

Matt went inside and grabbed a bottle of soap. Then he went over to the hose and turned it on.

1. What do you predict will happen next?

• Why do you think that?