What is the main idea of the passage? _____________________________ Thumbelina Excerpt By Hans Christian Andersen During the whole summer poor little Thumbelina lived quite alone in the wide forest. She wove herself a bed with blades of grass, and hung it up under a broad leaf, to protect herself from the rain. She sucked the honey from the flowers for food and drank the dew from their leaves every morning. So passed away the summer and the autumn, and then came the winter,— the long, cold winter. All the birds who had sung to her so sweetly were flown away, and the trees and the flowers had withered. The large clover leaf under the shelter of which she had lived, was now rolled together and shriveled up, nothing remained but a yellow withered stalk. She felt dreadfully cold, for her clothes were torn, and she was herself so frail and delicate, that poor little Thumbelina was nearly frozen. It began to snow and the snow-flakes, as they fell upon her, were like a whole shovelful falling upon one of us, for we are tall, but she was only an inch high.

Thumbelina tried to survive on her own in the forest.

Thumbelina did not know how to care for herself.

Thumbelina had a very hard winter.

Thumbelina enjoyed her life in the forest.

The point of view of the story indicates that - _____________________________ Thumbelina Excerpt By Hans Christian Andersen During the whole summer poor little Thumbelina lived quite alone in the wide forest. She wove herself a bed with blades of grass, and hung it up under a broad leaf, to protect herself from the rain. She sucked the honey from the flowers for food and drank the dew from their leaves every morning. So passed away the summer and the autumn, and then came the winter,— the long, cold winter. All the birds who had sung to her so sweetly were flown away, and the trees and the flowers had withered. The large clover leaf under the shelter of which she had lived, was now rolled together and shriveled up, nothing remained but a yellow withered stalk. She felt dreadfully cold, for her clothes were torn, and she was herself so frail and delicate, that poor little Thumbelina was nearly frozen. It began to snow and the snow-flakes, as they fell upon her, were like a whole shovelful falling upon one of us, for we are tall, but she was only an inch high.

the narrator and reader are normal-sized humans

the narrator thinks Thumbelina is foolish

Thumbelina wishes she had never come to the forest

the narrator is Thumbelina's close friend

The author's purpose is to - ______________________________ The Echidnas By Science 4 Kids Echidnas are small mammals, sometimes known as spiny anteaters. Echidnas are covered with coarse hair and spines. Echidna and platypus are the only egglaying mammals known as monotremes. They have a long lifespan. In fact, the longest recorded lifespan for a captive echidna is 50 years. They are usually solitary animals. In ancient Greek mythology, there was a monster called Echidna.

inform the reader about echidnas

persuade the reader to get an echidna as a pet

entertain the reader with myths about echidnas

explain how to take care of an echidna in captivity

What makes echidnas unique? ______________________________ The Echidnas By Science 4 Kids Echidnas are small mammals, sometimes known as spiny anteaters. Echidnas are covered with coarse hair and spines. Echidna and platypus are the only egglaying mammals known as monotremes. They have a long lifespan. In fact, the longest recorded lifespan for a captive echidna is 50 years. They are usually solitary animals. In ancient Greek mythology, there was a monster called Echidna.

They are a monotreme, an egg-laying mammal.

They live for a very long time.

They are closely related to anteaters.

They live alone instead of in packs.

The author structures the text in order to - ______________________________ The Echidnas By Science 4 Kids Echidnas are small mammals, sometimes known as spiny anteaters. Echidnas are covered with coarse hair and spines. Echidna and platypus are the only egglaying mammals known as monotremes. They have a long lifespan. In fact, the longest recorded lifespan for a captive echidna is 50 years. They are usually solitary animals. In ancient Greek mythology, there was a monster called Echidna.

describe various facts about echidnas

explain the causes for why echidnas are nearly extinct

tell the story about how echidnas got their names

compare echidnas to other mammals

The author's use of onomatopoeia in this passage demonstrates - _______________________________ Race to the Fish The boy left his house in a hurry. He ran through the street, down the alley and finally found the path leading to the river. His fishing pole was in hand and his hat was strapped tightly to his head protecting his face from the hot sun. Breathing heavily from the sprint, he reached the dock and sat on the old log that he had placed on the path last week. He cast his line into the river and watched the bobber settle nicely in the center of a calm section of water just off the dock. Bam! Before he could even sit back and relax, his bobber disappeared under the water. He yanked the rod back and reeled in a monster catfish. He thought to himself, “Wow! What a great day of fishing this is going to be.” As he pulled the fish out of the water, he reached for his net. In his rush out the door, he knew he had forgotten something! The fish flopped off the hook and swam deep into the river.

how suddenly the boy caught a fish

the loud noises catfish make in the river

the boy's regret for leaving his net

how happy the boy is to be fishing

What is the theme of the story? _______________________________ Race to the Fish The boy left his house in a hurry. He ran through the street, down the alley and finally found the path leading to the river. His fishing pole was in hand and his hat was strapped tightly to his head protecting his face from the hot sun. Breathing heavily from the sprint, he reached the dock and sat on the old log that he had placed on the path last week. He cast his line into the river and watched the bobber settle nicely in the center of a calm section of water just off the dock. Bam! Before he could even sit back and relax, his bobber disappeared under the water. He yanked the rod back and reeled in a monster catfish. He thought to himself, “Wow! What a great day of fishing this is going to be.” As he pulled the fish out of the water, he reached for his net. In his rush out the door, he knew he had forgotten something! The fish flopped off the hook and swam deep into the river.

Careful planning can save time and trouble.

The early bird catches the worm.

Never go fishing without a net!

Fishing can be a relaxing hobby if you don't rush.

What is the best summary of the story? _______________________________ Race to the Fish The boy left his house in a hurry. He ran through the street, down the alley and finally found the path leading to the river. His fishing pole was in hand and his hat was strapped tightly to his head protecting his face from the hot sun. Breathing heavily from the sprint, he reached the dock and sat on the old log that he had placed on the path last week. He cast his line into the river and watched the bobber settle nicely in the center of a calm section of water just off the dock. Bam! Before he could even sit back and relax, his bobber disappeared under the water. He yanked the rod back and reeled in a monster catfish. He thought to himself, “Wow! What a great day of fishing this is going to be.” As he pulled the fish out of the water, he reached for his net. In his rush out the door, he knew he had forgotten something! The fish flopped off the hook and swam deep into the river.

A boy rushes to the river to fish. He quickly catches a fish, but loses it because he forgot his net in his hurry.

A boy ran through the street, down the alley and towards the river. He sat on an old log and fished.

A boy fishes on the dock. Before he could even relax, a monster catfish bit. However, he was unable to catch it without a net.

A boy thought it would be a great day of fishing until he lost the fish he caught.

What do the boy's actions show about him? _______________________________ Race to the Fish The boy left his house in a hurry. He ran through the street, down the alley and finally found the path leading to the river. His fishing pole was in hand and his hat was strapped tightly to his head protecting his face from the hot sun. Breathing heavily from the sprint, he reached the dock and sat on the old log that he had placed on the path last week. He cast his line into the river and watched the bobber settle nicely in the center of a calm section of water just off the dock. Bam! Before he could even sit back and relax, his bobber disappeared under the water. He yanked the rod back and reeled in a monster catfish. He thought to himself, “Wow! What a great day of fishing this is going to be.” As he pulled the fish out of the water, he reached for his net. In his rush out the door, he knew he had forgotten something! The fish flopped off the hook and swam deep into the river.

He is overexcited and careless.

He has never been fishing before.

He is afraid of the monster catfish.

He cares more about relaxing than fishing.

By revealing the boy's thoughts in the point of view, the author helps the reader appreciate - _______________________________ Race to the Fish The boy left his house in a hurry. He ran through the street, down the alley and finally found the path leading to the river. His fishing pole was in hand and his hat was strapped tightly to his head protecting his face from the hot sun. Breathing heavily from the sprint, he reached the dock and sat on the old log that he had placed on the path last week. He cast his line into the river and watched the bobber settle nicely in the center of a calm section of water just off the dock. Bam! Before he could even sit back and relax, his bobber disappeared under the water. He yanked the rod back and reeled in a monster catfish. He thought to himself, “Wow! What a great day of fishing this is going to be.” As he pulled the fish out of the water, he reached for his net. In his rush out the door, he knew he had forgotten something! The fish flopped off the hook and swam deep into the river.

how hopeful the boy is about catching a lot of fish

why he couldn't stand to be in his house any more

why he didn't think he would need a net

that the boy thinks the catfish will be too large to keep

The poem being told from the father's point of view reveals to the reader he - _________________________________________ The Children’s Hours By Henry Longfellow Between the dark and the daylight, When the night is beginning to lower, Comes a pause in the day's occupations, That is known as the Children's Hour. I hear in the rooms above me The patter of little feet, The sound of a door that is opened, And voices soft and sweet. From my study I see in the lamplight, Descending the broad hall stair, Grave Alice, and laughing Allegra, And Edith with golden hair. A whisper, and then a silence: Yet I know by their merry eyes They are plotting and planning together To take me by surprise.

he finds the children's antics amusing.

he is angry with his children for being foolish.

he has no idea what his children are up to.

he has never seen his children act like this before.

What is the author's purpose for this passage? _________________________________________ Life as a Pioneer Child Today, most children return home from school to play video games, do homework, or run outside. This hasn’t always been the case, though! Pioneer children, living in the early 1800s, were expected to work hard and play the role of a miniature adult as their families built a new life on the frontier. Only about half of all pioneer children attended school, and most pioneer kids learned to read by drawing letters in the sand with sticks and by reading the only books they had— their bibles. After a day of learning, girls were expected to help their mothers cook, clean, sew, and tend to the younger children. Boys helped construct new buildings, worked in the farms and fields, and hunted for food to feed their family. In their minimal free time, pioneer children made up games like hide and seek or tug of war and even made their own toys! Life is certainly different for children in the 21st century.

Inform the reader with various facts about the lives of pioneer children.

Persuade the reader that they would not want to be a child in the early 1800s.

Entertain the reader with harrowing stories about life on the frontier.

Explain how to live like a pioneer child in the 21st century.

How does the author structure the text? _________________________________________ Life as a Pioneer Child Today, most children return home from school to play video games, do homework, or run outside. This hasn’t always been the case, though! Pioneer children, living in the early 1800s, were expected to work hard and play the role of a miniature adult as their families built a new life on the frontier. Only about half of all pioneer children attended school, and most pioneer kids learned to read by drawing letters in the sand with sticks and by reading the only books they had— their bibles. After a day of learning, girls were expected to help their mothers cook, clean, sew, and tend to the younger children. Boys helped construct new buildings, worked in the farms and fields, and hunted for food to feed their family. In their minimal free time, pioneer children made up games like hide and seek or tug of war and even made their own toys! Life is certainly different for children in the 21st century.

They inform the reader about how life for pioneer children changed throughout the 1800s, from the beginning to the end of the century.

They explain the problem that pioneers had too many tasks, and then the solution of using children to help with the work.

They describe how the education, work, and play time of pioneer children.

They explain how the shortage of schools on the frontier caused only half of pioneer children to be able to attend school.

The information the author presents in the text most clearly indicates that children today - _________________________________________ Life as a Pioneer Child Today, most children return home from school to play video games, do homework, or run outside. This hasn’t always been the case, though! Pioneer children, living in the early 1800s, were expected to work hard and play the role of a miniature adult as their families built a new life on the frontier. Only about half of all pioneer children attended school, and most pioneer kids learned to read by drawing letters in the sand with sticks and by reading the only books they had— their bibles. After a day of learning, girls were expected to help their mothers cook, clean, sew, and tend to the younger children. Boys helped construct new buildings, worked in the farms and fields, and hunted for food to feed their family. In their minimal free time, pioneer children made up games like hide and seek or tug of war and even made their own toys! Life is certainly different for children in the 21st century.

have easier access to schools than pioneer children.

are less creative than pioneer children.

work harder than pioneer children.

know more practical skills than pioneer children.

What best describes life as a pioneer child? _________________________________________ Life as a Pioneer Child Today, most children return home from school to play video games, do homework, or run outside. This hasn’t always been the case, though! Pioneer children, living in the early 1800s, were expected to work hard and play the role of a miniature adult as their families built a new life on the frontier. Only about half of all pioneer children attended school, and most pioneer kids learned to read by drawing letters in the sand with sticks and by reading the only books they had— their bibles. After a day of learning, girls were expected to help their mothers cook, clean, sew, and tend to the younger children. Boys helped construct new buildings, worked in the farms and fields, and hunted for food to feed their family. In their minimal free time, pioneer children made up games like hide and seek or tug of war and even made their own toys! Life is certainly different for children in the 21st century.

Pioneer children had to work hard and make due with the resources they had.

Pioneer children spent most of their day relaxing because there wasn't much for them to do.

Pioneer children focused primarily on school so they could get jobs.

Pioneer children learned all the skills necessary for frontier life, regardless of gender.

Task Cards - Ugly Duckling, Leaves, Thumbelina, and more!

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

What is the genre?
__________________________

The Ugly Duckling Excerpt
By Hans Christian Andersen

In this snug retreat sat a duck on her nest, watching for her young hatch. She was beginning to get tired of her task, for the little ones were a long time coming out of their shells, and she seldom had any visitors. The other ducks liked much better to swim about in the river than to climb the slippery banks, and sit under a leaf, to have a gossip with her. At length one shell cracked, and then another, and from each egg came a living creature that lifted its head and cried, "Peep, peep." "Quack, quack," said the mother, and then they all quacked as well as they could, and looked about them on every side at the large green leaves. "How large the world is," said the young ducks, when they found how much more room they now had than while they were inside the egg-shell. "Do you imagine this is the whole world?" asked the mother; "Wait till you have seen the garden; it stretches far beyond that to the field, but I have never ventured to such a distance. Are you all out?" she continued, rising; "No, I declare, the largest egg lies there still. I wonder how long this is to last, I am quite tired of it;" and she seated herself again on the nest.

Drama

Nonfiction

Folktale

Poem

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

What is the main idea of the passage?
__________________________

The Ugly Duckling Excerpt
By Hans Christian Andersen

In this snug retreat sat a duck on her nest, watching for her young hatch. She was beginning to get tired of her task, for the little ones were a long time coming out of their shells, and she seldom had any visitors. The other ducks liked much better to swim about in the river than to climb the slippery banks, and sit under a leaf, to have a gossip with her. At length one shell cracked, and then another, and from each egg came a living creature that lifted its head and cried, "Peep, peep." "Quack, quack," said the mother, and then they all quacked as well as they could, and looked about them on every side at the large green leaves. "How large the world is," said the young ducks, when they found how much more room they now had than while they were inside the egg-shell. "Do you imagine this is the whole world?" asked the mother; "Wait till you have seen the garden; it stretches far beyond that to the field, but I have never ventured to such a distance. Are you all out?" she continued, rising; "No, I declare, the largest egg lies there still. I wonder how long this is to last, I am quite tired of it;" and she seated herself again on the nest.

The one egg did not hatch with the rest.

The mother duck does not enjoy waiting for the eggs.

The little ducks are amazed by the great big world.

The mother duck is waiting for all her eggs to hatch.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

What is the author's purpose?

__________________________

The Ugly Duckling Excerpt
By Hans Christian Andersen

In this snug retreat sat a duck on her nest, watching for her young hatch. She was beginning to get tired of her task, for the little ones were a long time coming out of their shells, and she seldom had any visitors. The other ducks liked much better to swim about in the river than to climb the slippery banks, and sit under a leaf, to have a gossip with her. At length one shell cracked, and then another, and from each egg came a living creature that lifted its head and cried, "Peep, peep." "Quack, quack," said the mother, and then they all quacked as well as they could, and looked about them on every side at the large green leaves. "How large the world is," said the young ducks, when they found how much more room they now had than while they were inside the egg-shell. "Do you imagine this is the whole world?" asked the mother; "Wait till you have seen the garden; it stretches far beyond that to the field, but I have never ventured to such a distance. Are you all out?" she continued, rising; "No, I declare, the largest egg lies there still. I wonder how long this is to last, I am quite tired of it;" and she seated herself again on the nest.

Entertain

Persuade

Inform

Explain

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

How does the mother feel about waiting for her eggs to hatch?
__________________________

The Ugly Duckling Excerpt
By Hans Christian Andersen

In this snug retreat sat a duck on her nest, watching for her young hatch. She was beginning to get tired of her task, for the little ones were a long time coming out of their shells, and she seldom had any visitors. The other ducks liked much better to swim about in the river than to climb the slippery banks, and sit under a leaf, to have a gossip with her. At length one shell cracked, and then another, and from each egg came a living creature that lifted its head and cried, "Peep, peep." "Quack, quack," said the mother, and then they all quacked as well as they could, and looked about them on every side at the large green leaves. "How large the world is," said the young ducks, when they found how much more room they now had than while they were inside the egg-shell. "Do you imagine this is the whole world?" asked the mother; "Wait till you have seen the garden; it stretches far beyond that to the field, but I have never ventured to such a distance. Are you all out?" she continued, rising; "No, I declare, the largest egg lies there still. I wonder how long this is to last, I am quite tired of it;" and she seated herself again on the nest.

Content

Impatient

Sleepy

Excited

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

What is the genre of the passage?
___________________________

Function of Leaves
By Science 4 Kids

Leaves are the most important organ for plants to conduct photosynthesis and transpiration. Nutrients, which are important for the growth of plants, is produced in the leaves. Leaves can perform photosynthesis, which is taking in carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. Leaves of some plants can even take in poisonous gases such as carbon monoxide and chlorine, making the air fresher. Scientists have discovered that a ton of leaves can take in 60 pounds of carbon dioxide and chlorine. Each leave is a small factory, continually providing energy for plants, as well as providing oxygen essential for human life. It could be said that there would be no life on earth if there were no plants.

Fiction

Nonfiction

Poem

Drama

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

What is the author's purpose?
___________________________

Function of Leaves
By Science 4 Kids

Leaves are the most important organ for plants to conduct photosynthesis and transpiration. Nutrients, which are important for the growth of plants, is produced in the leaves. Leaves can perform photosynthesis, which is taking in carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. Leaves of some plants can even take in poisonous gases such as carbon monoxide and chlorine, making the air fresher. Scientists have discovered that a ton of leaves can take in 60 pounds of carbon dioxide and chlorine. Each leave is a small factory, continually providing energy for plants, as well as providing oxygen essential for human life. It could be said that there would be no life on earth if there were no plants.

To persuade the reader to grow plants.

To entertain the reader with stories about plants.

To inform the reader about plants and photosynthesis.

To explain how to conduct photosynthesis.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

What is the main idea of the passage?
___________________________

Function of Leaves
By Science 4 Kids

Leaves are the most important organ for plants to conduct photosynthesis and transpiration. Nutrients, which are important for the growth of plants, is produced in the leaves. Leaves can perform photosynthesis, which is taking in carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. Leaves of some plants can even take in poisonous gases such as carbon monoxide and chlorine, making the air fresher. Scientists have discovered that a ton of leaves can take in 60 pounds of carbon dioxide and chlorine. Each leave is a small factory, continually providing energy for plants, as well as providing oxygen essential for human life. It could be said that there would be no life on earth if there were no plants.

Plants and photosynthesis are important because they produce oxygen.

Leaves absorb poisonous gases such as carbon monoxide.

Scientists need to continue to study plants.

Nutrients are necessary for plant growth and come from the leaves.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

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