One word can be two things.

A bug can bug you.

A fly can fly.

A duck can duck.

See! Words can be two things!

This poem has______.

• words used in two ways

• words that make animal sounds

• words that rhyme

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

There is much to see on farms. Some farms have barns. Some farms have animals. Some farms grow food.

What is this mostly about?

• barns

• animals

• farms

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

My father will hammer the nails into the wood.

Which word can mean hammer?

• carry

• splash

• pound

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

David walks out the back door of his house. The snow falls in his hair and on his coat. It is very cold, but it is fun.

Where is David?

• in his house

• in his yard

• in his school

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Rats are some of the smartest animals on Earth. Scientists have proven this to be true. To test how smart rats are, scientists built boxes with tricky paths. The rats were quickest to learn the right path to get to the exit. Most animals couldn't do that!

What does the author want the reader to believe?

• Scientists build lots of boxes

• Rats are very smart animals

• Most animals don't work hard.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Rita buys clean fruit at the store.

Which word tells what Rita has?

• store

• clean

• fruit

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

People are often surprised to find that many saltwater marsh wild flowers are very colorful when in bloom. Sea lavender-pink flowers in late summer. Seaside goldenrod adds yellow to the scenery from June to December. Sea milkwort, an early bloomer, has white, pink, or purple flowers, while swamp rose mallow displays white or pink flowers all summer long. These and other wildflowers each have a special place in the marsh, depending on how much salt they can tolerate.

Saltwater marshes can be_____.

• resilient

• unsafe

• sad

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Dane likes to run in races on his block. Last week, he ran a short race with friends. He finished in front! Next week, he will try a longer race. "I hope I win again," says Dane.

How will next week's race be different from last week's?

• It will be closer.

• It will be easier.

• It will be longer.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Playgrounds should have a special area for jumping rope. Many people like to jump rope, but they need a safe place. They need a place free of other sports and playground toys. Children playing different sports could get in each other's way. A special area for jumping rope is needed. It would keep problems from happening.

What idea does the writer want readers to agree with?

• There should be a special place for jumping rope.

• Jumping rope is too dangerous for children.

• Too many children are playing on the playground.

What word can go in the two sentences?

Mai hit the ball with a ____.

The little ____ flies at night.

• bird

• boy

• bat

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A