Main Idea

Front

Sandy sings in the church choir and performs a solo weekly. Everyone enjoys her singing, and Mrs. Smith remarked, 'Sandy has the voice of an angel.'

Back

Sandy is a great singer.

Front

Tommy chased his dog Bobby after he ran away. He should have checked the gate before letting Bobby out, as his mother had advised him many times.

Back

Tommy forgot to ensure the gate was closed.

Front

Joy waited alone at the baseball field. All the other kids were picked up. Her mother arrived, apologizing and promising to make a note next time.

Back

Joy’s mother forgot to pick her up.

Front

Ate a huge sundae at the ice cream shop, then couldn't eat dinner at home.

Back

Too full to have dinner.

Front

Koalas are marsupials, not bears. They carry babies in pouches; kangaroos on the stomach, koalas on the back. Both feed milk and keep babies secure until strong enough to survive.

Back

The kangaroo and koala are mostly alike but have some differences.

Front

Lucy’s room is a mess due to her friends' actions, with glue on the rug and chocolate on the curtains.

Back

Lucy’s friends are messy.

Front

Tim's family went fishing, bought snacks, and had fun. Tim caught 4 fish, his brother 3. They celebrated their catches together.

Back

The family had a great time.

Front

Fun activities at the beach include swimming, snorkeling, beach volleyball, shell collecting, and sunbathing.

Back

Many fun things to do at the beach.

Front

Skills learned by soccer players include dribbling, passing, ball control, and teamwork.

Back

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

Front

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital and saw the nurses' kindness. She aspires to be a nurse to help the sick.

Back

Wants to be a nurse.