Reading Skills

I have a dog name Boots. I taught him lots of tricks. When I tell him to, Boots will sit or lie down. He can also wave his paw to greet people. When I say, "Dance, Boots", he will stand up on two legs and walk. I don't know of many dogs that can do such amazing tricks.

The main idea of the paragraph is:

• Boots is my dog.

• Boots can sit

• Boots is very smart

• Most dogs can’t dance.

Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I notices my brother Todd hung up a big sign that said, “Happy Birthday, Joey!” Mom made spaghetti for dinner. It’s my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.

The main idea of the paragraph is:

• Todd had a great birthday

• Joey had a great birthday

• Todd got lots of gifts

• Joey got lots of gifts

Peter’s parents bought a new carpet for the living room. Now, he has to take his shoes off when he enters the house. He’s also not allowed to eat or drink in the living room anymore. Peter’s furry dog isn’t allowed to play ball in there either. When his parents got the new carpet, there were lots of new rules.

The main idea of the paragraph is:

• Peter cannot go in the living room

• Peter’s parents don’t like the carpet

• Peter likes to make a mess

• Peter’s parents made new rules, so the new carpet stays clean.

Inferences

Jack was on an egg hunt. He found one egg under a bush. He found another one by a rock. As he was walking, he tripped and fell. One of the eggs broke and made a mess on his shirt. Why did the egg break?

• It hit a rock

• Jack fell on it

• Jack threw it

Inferences

Mary was turning eight today. Her friends were coming to a surprise party for her. There would be lots of food and games Her friends would bring her gifts too. Why will there be a party today?

• It is the last day of school

• It is Mary’s birthday

• It is Christmas

Inferences

The bike skidded out of control. It slammed against the sidewalk. The rider hit the ground hard. His pant leg was ripped. His knee was scraped and bleeding. He began to sniff. Why did the bike rider sniff?

• He smelled something funny

• He had allergies

• He was starting to cry

Inferences

Kate is baking a cake. She is using a mix. She added some eggs. She put it in the oven. When it is all done, she iced it. Which would Kate not use to bake her cake?

• eggs

• sugar

• vitamins

Cause and Effect

I was supposed to measure in inches but used the centimeter side of the rules reason why, the teacher told me to turn the ruler around.

• cause

• effect

Cause and Effect

Kelly missed the bus this morning so she was late to the English class.

• cause

• effect

Cause and Effect

The basketball team practiced every day therefore they won the tournament.

• cause

• effect