Main idea, Author's purpose, Homophones

Have you thought about what you are going to give your mom for

Mother’s Day? What?! You weren’t going to bother getting her

anything? Whoa I’d think twice about that if I were you! Just

think about everything your mom does for you, and often without

receiving any thanks. Is a card, a simple deed, or a small gift too much to

bother with for some one who has done so much for you.

What is the author's purpose?

• to persuade readers to tell their dad to do something special for their

  mom on Mother’s Day.

• to persuade readers to do something special for their mom on Mother’s

  Day.

• to explain to readers what they should do for their mom on Mother’s Day.

• to explain why mothers deserve a gift on Mother’s Day.

Answer explanation

Look at how the author add words like "Just look at what your mother's done for you"

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

This weekend I am going to the mall to buy my new Air Jordan's. My parents wanted me to save up because (a)   expensive!

Which homophone will you use?

There, their, they're

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3F

You have just read the homepage of the MADD website. MADD

stands for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. It became an official

organization in 1980, shortly after the son of Beckie Brown died from

injuries suffered in a car accident involving a drunk driver. Their

mission today is to stop drunk driving, prevent underage drinking, and

support victims of drunk and drugged driving.

The author's primary purpose for the

above statements on the MADD

homepage is most likely:

• to persuade readers to never drink and drive.

• to inform

  readers of Beckie Brown’s life.

• to inform readers about the MADD organization.

• D. to persuade readers to support the MADD organization.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Why is (a)   water coming out from underneath the door?

Which homophone goes in the blank?

there, their, they're

I can’t wait to see (a)   new puppy!

Which homophone goes in the blank:

their, there, they're

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3E

The ice cream cone was invented in 1904. It all started at the St. Louis World's fair when an ice cream vender ran out of dishes for his ice cream. A man named Ernest Hamwi was selling waffles in the booth next door. He helped his neighbor out by making cone-shaped waffles to hold the ice cream. The rest, as they say, is history!

• A vendor ran out of ice cream at the fair.

• Ernest Hamwi was selling waffles at the fair.

• The ice cream cone was invented in 1904.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

Strong magnets are put into some roller coasters. They are also put into the end of the track. As the coaster approaches the end of the track, the attracting forces of the magnets bring it to a gentle stop.

What is the main idea of the text?

• Strong magnets are used in roller coasters to help it come to a stop.

• Roller coasters are fun rides!

• Roller coasters need to come to a stop.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Is there a better way to spend an early fall evening than to

enjoy it in front of a crackling bonfire? As the autumn sun

sets, the light in the sky is replaced by the intense yellow and orange

glow of the burning flames. The scent of burning wood, the sight of

rising smoke, and the sound of crackling flames ignite the senses while

the warmth from the burning embers warm not only the body, but the

soul as well.

T

he author’s primary purpose for the above statements is most likely:

• to persuade readers to have a bonfire.

• to describe a bonfire to readers.

• to explain to readers how to enjoy a bonfire.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Giraffes are fascinating creatures. Did you know that giraffes can go weeks without water? Here’s another fun fact: If you like to sleep, you wouldn’t want to be a giraffe. They can’t sleep for more than 2 hours at a time! Giraffes have very long tongues -- up to 20 inches long. They use these long tongues to reach leaves, but they also use them to clean out their ears. Finally, giraffes’ spot patterns are unique. There are no two alike!

What is the main idea of the text?

• Giraffes are fascinating creatures.

• Giraffes have special tongues.

• Giraffes have unique spot patterns.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

I wanted to go to the park on Saturday but (1)___________ was no one to go with me. My parents wanted to take (2)__________camera and take pictures of the birds while I played. (3)__________ big fans of the outdoors!

Choose the correct words that go in the blanks in the paragraph

• 1.there

  2.their

  3.They're

• 1.they're

  2.their

  3.there1

• 1.they're

  2.there

  3.their

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3C