Mark went on a fishing trip with his father. His father caught three fish. Mark caught two fish. Mark's fish were so little that he had to throw them back. CAUSE: Mark's fish were very small What was the EFFECT ?

He went fishing with his father.

His father's fish were very little.

The baby was like an octopus, pulling all the socks off the rack at the store. What is the meaning of the simile above?

The baby was pulling things off the rack so fast it seemed like it had many legs.

Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood. What is the main idea?

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

Floods damage houses and roads.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates. What is the main idea?

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

Soccer players learn how to dribble.

They learn how to work together as teammates.

John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out. What is the main idea?

John and Matt want to be firemen

Matt wants to hold a fire hose.

They want to ride on the big fire truck.

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well. What is the main idea?

Her grandmother was in the hospital.

Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers. What is the main idea?

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers

They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.

It was backward day at school. The students had to do things backward. Some of them wore their T-shirts backward. They took a test before they studied the lesson. Dessert was served first instead of last. They tried to walk home backward, but they bumped into each other and fell down. What is the main idea?

The students had a backward day.

Dessert is supposed to come last.

It is hard to do things backward.

Many people have not heard giraffes make noises. Giraffes do not use sounds to “talk” with each other. When hurt, giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow. When frightened, they make a short, high sound. What is the main idea?

Cows and giraffes talk to each other.

Lots of people have heard giraffes talk.

Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world." What is the main idea?

Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.

Mark is the best skater at the park.

Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better! What is the main idea?

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

You should do good things for others.

Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle! What is the main idea?

Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

Tom finds enough food for his family.

Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave! What is the main idea?

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

The author's grandparents live far away.

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

Reading Review

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CCSS

RI.5.2, RL.4.3, RL.5.4

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Gloria Malone

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49 questions

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Cinderella is kind, sweet, and charming, while her step sisters are mean and cruel. How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?

They both want to marry the prince.

The step sisters are kind, but Cinderella is not.

Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Kate lived in a large house with many animals. Her best friend, Jill, lived in a small house without pets. How were the friends' homes different?

Kate had a large house, but Jill's was small.

Kate doesn't have pets, but Jill does.

Both Kate and Jill have homes.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The Fourth of July and Veteran's Day are both U.S. holidays. However, the Fourth of July celebrates our independence and Veteran's Day celebrates military veterans. How are these holidays different?

Both holidays are celebrated in the U.S.

Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.

Both holidays are in the summer.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

A teacher and a doctor both work with many people every day. The teacher works with children at the school, however, the doctor sees patients at the hospital. How are a teacher and doctor alike?

They work with children.

They work in hospitals.

They work with many people.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

It is also fun to look for shells.

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Little Johnny Wiggins fell down a well on the farm. His family looked for him. Finally, at sundown, Mr. Wiggins found Johnny. He had been trapped in the well for three hours.
CAUSE: Johnny Wiggins fell down a well.
What was the EFFECT?

He was trapped for three hours.

His mother found him at sundown.

He was visiting the farm.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Jessica wanted to be a dancer. She knew that dancers must work every day. She took dance lessons every Tuesday. She practiced a few hours each day.
EFFECT: Jessica practiced every day.
What was the CAUSE?

She worked hard on Tuesdays.

She took lessons every day.

She wanted to be a dancer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

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49 questions

Cinderella is kind, sweet, and charming, while her step sisters are mean and cruel. How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?

Kate lived in a large house with many animals. Her best friend, Jill, lived in a small house without pets. How were the friends' homes different?

The Fourth of July and Veteran's Day are both U.S. holidays. However, the Fourth of July celebrates our independence and Veteran's Day celebrates military veterans. How are these holidays different?

A teacher and a doctor both work with many people every day. The teacher works with children at the school, however, the doctor sees patients at the hospital. How are a teacher and doctor alike?

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?

Little Johnny Wiggins fell down a well on the farm. His family looked for him. Finally, at sundown, Mr. Wiggins found Johnny. He had been trapped in the well for three hours.
CAUSE: Johnny Wiggins fell down a well.
What was the EFFECT?

Jessica wanted to be a dancer. She knew that dancers must work every day. She took dance lessons every Tuesday. She practiced a few hours each day.
EFFECT: Jessica practiced every day.
What was the CAUSE?

The three men traveled on horseback. It was a long journey. They rode all day long. It was dark when they reached the camp.
EFFECT: It was dark when the men reached camp.
What was the CAUSE?

Mark went on a fishing trip with his father. His father caught three fish. Mark caught two fish. Mark's fish were so little that he had to throw them back.
CAUSE: Mark's fish were very small
What was the EFFECT?

Policeman sometimes use dogs to help them in their line of work. Dogs have a good sense of smell. this makes them useful in tracking down outlaws. Dogs can also help find stolen goods.
CAUSE: Dogs have a good sense of smell.
What was the EFFECT?

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Reading Review

49 questions

Cinderella is kind, sweet, and charming, while her step sisters are mean and cruel. How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?

Kate lived in a large house with many animals. Her best friend, Jill, lived in a small house without pets. How were the friends' homes different?

The Fourth of July and Veteran's Day are both U.S. holidays. However, the Fourth of July celebrates our independence and Veteran's Day celebrates military veterans. How are these holidays different?

A teacher and a doctor both work with many people every day. The teacher works with children at the school, however, the doctor sees patients at the hospital. How are a teacher and doctor alike?

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.What is the main idea?

Little Johnny Wiggins fell down a well on the farm. His family looked for him. Finally, at sundown, Mr. Wiggins found Johnny. He had been trapped in the well for three hours.CAUSE: Johnny Wiggins fell down a well.What was the EFFECT?

Jessica wanted to be a dancer. She knew that dancers must work every day. She took dance lessons every Tuesday. She practiced a few hours each day.EFFECT: Jessica practiced every day.What was the CAUSE?

The three men traveled on horseback. It was a long journey. They rode all day long. It was dark when they reached the camp.EFFECT: It was dark when the men reached camp.What was the CAUSE?

Mark went on a fishing trip with his father. His father caught three fish. Mark caught two fish. Mark's fish were so little that he had to throw them back.CAUSE: Mark's fish were very smallWhat was the EFFECT?

Policeman sometimes use dogs to help them in their line of work. Dogs have a good sense of smell. this makes them useful in tracking down outlaws. Dogs can also help find stolen goods.CAUSE: Dogs have a good sense of smell.What was the EFFECT?

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There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?

Little Johnny Wiggins fell down a well on the farm. His family looked for him. Finally, at sundown, Mr. Wiggins found Johnny. He had been trapped in the well for three hours.
CAUSE: Johnny Wiggins fell down a well.
What was the EFFECT?

Jessica wanted to be a dancer. She knew that dancers must work every day. She took dance lessons every Tuesday. She practiced a few hours each day.
EFFECT: Jessica practiced every day.
What was the CAUSE?

The three men traveled on horseback. It was a long journey. They rode all day long. It was dark when they reached the camp.
EFFECT: It was dark when the men reached camp.
What was the CAUSE?

Mark went on a fishing trip with his father. His father caught three fish. Mark caught two fish. Mark's fish were so little that he had to throw them back.
CAUSE: Mark's fish were very small
What was the EFFECT?

Policeman sometimes use dogs to help them in their line of work. Dogs have a good sense of smell. this makes them useful in tracking down outlaws. Dogs can also help find stolen goods.
CAUSE: Dogs have a good sense of smell.
What was the EFFECT?