FAST Practice 5/3

Emily was playing her first soccer game. Emily tried to save a goal. She missed it. The other team scored and won the match. She felt very upset. Her coach told her to keep trying. Jake and Ryan were playing a game of basketball. Jake missed a shot and lost the game. Jake was mad at himself. Ryan told Jake not to feel bad.

How are the stories similar?

• They are both about being a good friend.

• They are both about losing a game.

• They are both about learning something new.

The plump pig plodded through the puddles of mud.

What is used in this sentence?

• alliteration

• rhyme

• simile

There was once a gigantic fish that lived in a lake. Every day, he swam around the lake and kept in clean. He also shared his home with other animals and protected them. He was the king of the lake.

Where does the story take place?

• an ocean

• a lake

• a river

Lily was a very shy girl. She didn't like to talk to people she didn't know. Once day, she had to give a speech in front of her class. She was shaking a bit, but she did a great job. Everyone was so proud.

How does Lily probably feel before giving the speech?

• excited

• calm

• scared

The giraffe tried to reach the ______ leaves.

Which word completes the sentence?

• chew

• highest

• hungry

Once there was a girl named Lily. Lily didn't like her hair because it was curly. She wished for straight hair. One day, she saw a butterfly with curly, colorful wings. She realized that being different was special. Lily became known for her special look.

What lesson does this story tell?

• Be yourself

• Don't judge people

• Enjoy nature

The fireman spoke to the class about his job.

What does spoke mean?

• to show

• to sing

• to speak

Butterflies are flying,

Bringing us delight.

Flowers of many colors,

so lovely and so _______.

Which word goes in the blank to make an ABCB rhyme?

• bright
• many

• nice

A mouse was afraid of the dark. She was always afraid to leave her hole. One day, she saw a cat coming. She knew she had to be brave to save her family. The mouse chased the cat away.

What is the story about?

• a mouse getting over a fear

• a mouse learning a new skill

• a mouse making a new friend

Abby disagreed with her friend.

What does disagreed mean?

• did not agree

• agreed more

• used to agree