Reading Review

Once a cat was in a hurry. She ran across the street without looking. She narrowly escaped being hit by a car.

What is the theme of this story?

• Don't steal
• Look both ways before crossing the street. 
• One good turn deserves another.

A long time ago there was a king who wanted nothing but gold. He wished everything he touched turned into gold. A fairy made this wish come true. THen anything he tried to eat turned into gold, so he starved to death.

What is the theme of this story? 

• Don't be greedy.
• Work together.
• Respect your elders. 
• Don't steal.

A hare once bragged to all the animals that he could beat anyone in a race. A tortise said, "I challenged you." So, they raced. The hare ran fast and the tortoise plodded along. Soon, the hare got tired and took a nap. The tortise kept up his steady pace and won the race.

What is the theme of this story?

• It is better to take your time and do it right then to rush and fail.
• Don't be lazy.
• Our friends are always there for us.
• Turtles are faster than rabbits.

There was once some hardworking ant and a grasshopper who hated to work. The ants gathered food all spring while the grasshopper played. When winter came, the ants had enough food, but the grasshopper had nothing to eat.

What is the theme of this story? 

• Don't be lazy.
• Have as much fun as you can before you die.
• Don't steal.
• Look before you leap.

To make a snowman, start by rolling a big ball for the body. Then roll a smaller ball and put it on top of the big ball to use as the head. Next, find two sticks to use as arms. Then you can use objects such as coal, carrot, and raisins to make the face. Add a hat and your snowman is complete!

What is the text structure?

• compare/contrast

• description

• cause and effect

• sequence

Some of the students in room 17 were upset because they never got to use the balls and jump ropes at recess. Another group of kids always got them first and they refused to share. When Ms. Magallanez found out what was going on, she developed a rotation system so that everyone would have a chance to use the equipment.

What is the text structure?

• compare/contrast

• problem and solution

• cause and effect

• sequence

Next time you are thristy, try drinking a glass of water instead of a soda. Although both will quench your thirst, soda is full of sugar and chemicals. Water, on the other hand, is a much healthier choice. Water helps your digestive system to function properly and keeps your immune system strong so you won't get sick.

What is the text structure?

• compare/contrast

• problem and solution

• cause and effect

• sequence

The largest ball of yarn ever created by one person is located in Darwin, Minnesota. It was made by Francis A Johnson who began winding the yarn in 1950. By 1979, he had created a yarn ball that measured 40 feet around and weighted 8.7 tons.

What is the text structure?

• compare/contrast

• problem and solution

• description

• sequence

An earthquake that occurs under the ocean may cause a tsunami. A tsunami is a series of giant waves that can cause a great deal of destruction, as well as many deaths when it hits the coast. So, if you are ever at the beach and hear a tsunami warning siren, you should run to higher ground as fast as you can.

What is the text structure?

• compare/contrast

• problem and solution

• cause and effect

• sequence

Chef Boyardee started off as a chef. More and more people started asking for his food. In 1927, two people helped him start packaging his food and selling it throughout the US. By 1985, Chef Boyardee products were making $500 million each year.

What is the author's purpose?

• entertain

• persuade

• inform

• describe