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1. Time to Read

   J. Verret

4. Do you like to read? Are you worried you do not have enough time to do so? Worry no more. Keep these simple ideas in mind to make more reading time in your life.
   
   

5. First, find your local library and become a member. Next, find 20 minutes in your day to simply read. Think about all the times you spend waiting for the bus, riding in the bus, or waiting at the doctor’s dentist’s office. You could read for 20 minutes here and there. It adds up before you know it! It is easy to be a reader. It can be relaxing. Once you find a good book to read, you will find time in your day to read it. Then, try to carry a book or a book you can listen to when you are traveling.

Why does the author include the number of minutes for reading?

• To show that it is hard to find 20 minutes to read.

• To show that reading for just 20 minutes can be done.

• To show that reading for 20 minutes is not enough.

• To show that most people read for 20 minutes.

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• Time to Read

  J. Verret
  

• Do you like to read? Are you worried you do not have enough time to do so? Worry no more. Keep these simple ideas in mind to make more reading time in your life.
  
  

• First, find your local library and become a member. Next, find 20 minutes in your day to simply read. Think about all the times you spend waiting for the bus, riding in the bus, or waiting at the doctor’s dentist’s office. You could read for 20 minutes here and there. It adds up before you know it! It is easy to be a reader. It can be relaxing. Once you find a good book to read, you will find time in your day to read it. Then, try to carry a book or a book you can listen to when you are traveling.

Which best describes the author’s point of view?

• Spend less time waiting.

• Visit doctors regularly.

• Make more time for reading.

• You should borrow books. 

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Cactus Facts

L. Hernandez

3. A cactus is a special type of plant that is known for its ability to live in extremely dry environments, such as deserts. Most cacti (the plural form of cactus) have thick, fleshy stems that help them store water. They also have sharp spines that can hurt you if you touch them. These are to protect them from animals that want to eat them.
    

4. Cacti come in all different sizes.  Some of them can grow to be over 60 feet tall! Others can be less than one inch in height. Almost all cacti have short roots. This is so that they can soak up water from the surface quickly after it rains. 

Look at the picture. Which statement can be made based on the plants shown?

• All cacti have pointy stems.

• All cacti have rounded stems.

• Some cacti have multiple stems while others have one.

• Some cacti have bark around their trunks, like trees.

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1. Cactus Facts

   L. Hernandez

3. A cactus is a special type of plant that is known for its ability to live in extremely dry environments, such as deserts. Most cacti (the plural form of cactus) have thick, fleshy stems that help them store water. They also have sharp spines that can hurt you if you touch them. These are to protect them from animals that want to eat them.
    

4. Cacti come in all different sizes.  Some of them can grow to be over 60 feet tall! Others can be less than one inch in height. Almost all cacti have short roots. This is so that they can soak up water from the surface quickly after it rains. 

Which statement best describes what the picture adds to the passage?

• Cacti come in different shapes.

• Cacti can grow to be over 60 feet tall.

• All cacti produce flowers.

• The shape of a flower pot determines a cactus plant’s size.

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1. What is a Tortoise?

   L. Hernandez

3. Some turtles are able to live on land and in the water. Their bodies are made for crawling, digging, and swimming. Some turtles even have fins instead of legs. However, a tortoise is a turtle that spends all its time on land.
    

4. Tortoises are not made for swimming. They have four legs with claws for digging in the sand or dirt. Their shells are rounded and hard. If a tortoise is placed into a body of water, it could drown. 

What does the image tell the reader about tortoises?

• Tortoises have shells attached to their bodies.

• Tortoises have fins instead of legs.

• Tortoises are very good swimmers.

• Tortoises are very fast runners.

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1. What is a Tortoise?

   L. Hernandez

3. Some turtles are able to live on land and in the water. Their bodies are made for crawling, digging, and swimming. Some turtles even have fins instead of legs. However, a tortoise is a turtle that spends all its time on land.
    

4. Tortoises are not made for swimming. They have four legs with claws for digging in the sand or dirt. Their shells are rounded and hard. If a tortoise is placed into a body of water, it could drown. 

What can you see in the picture that lets you know what kind of turtle it is?

• The turtle has fins for swimming and a flat shell, so it is a turtle.

• The turtle has a flat shell and big claws for digging, so it is a sea turtle.

• The turtle has a soft shell and a long tail, so it is a tortoise.

• The turtle has legs with claws for digging and a rounded shell, so it is a tortoise.

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Martial Arts

J. Fendley

1. Martial Arts training helps kids in many ways. Kids who take formal lessons in Martial Arts learn many important skills. One effect of such lessons is the ability to focus. Kids learn to be still and to follow instructions. These skills help them become better students. Kids also learn how to respect others and themselves. So, they can be better citizens. 

2. In Martial Arts, kids can learn at their own pace. There is no pressure to beat anyone else. Unlike other team sports, Martial Arts focuses on what each kid can do on his or her own. There is no tough competition, so kids do not feel extra stress. This makes the lessons fun!

According to the passage, the author believes that

• Martial Arts training is only for strong children. 

• Martial Arts training is only for good students. 

• Martial Arts training is too hard for most adults. 

• Martial Arts training teaches kids important things.

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