Reading

What does the word tangled mean?

• worn-out

• arranged

• prepared

• mixed-up

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Based on the Table of Contents, which chapters should a student read to find out how to help blue whales?

• Chapter 1

• Chapter 2

• Chapter 3

• Chapter 4

• Chapter 5

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

"You can do it!" shouted her father, as he pushed Chloe and let go. She was going on her own, but suddenly fell. She cried, but said, "Again, daddy!" This time she went farther but fell into the ditch. A few moments later, she was riding down the street, smiling from ear to ear. What is the theme of this story?

• you should sacrifice for others

• your family will do anything for you

• when you are greedy, you will fall down

• you should never give up

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?

• Sometimes people feel sad.

• You should do good things for others.

• We're not always happy.

• There are many ways to make yourself feel better. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

_{I had to drag myself to school to take my science test; I hadn't slept the night before, I wasn't at my best. I noticed that the classroom was quite empty all around; There were no kids or teachers there; "That's strange," I said and frowned. I sat and wondered what was wrong, then found to my dismay— I was the only kid in school because it was Sunday!}

You can guess from this poem that the speaker 

• rides the school bus.

• likes his or her teacher.

• lost a science book.

• forgot what day it was.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

Snowman I used to have a snowman friend;
He was so short and round;
I dressed him in a cowboy hat
and pretty scarf I found.
I looked for him the next day, but
my snowman friend was gone;
I only found the hat and scarf
there waiting on the lawn.
You can guess from this poem that the speaker was 

• bored by playing in the snow.

• scared of the missing snowman.

• angry about the missing scarf.

• sad that the snowman was gone.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

The mouse nibbled on the stolen cheese quietly. It looked over both of its shoulders every now and then. This place wasn't the safest place to eat, but it was very hungry. Suddenly, the mouse's ears perked up. There was a soft sound of footsteps near him. Then the lights were turned on. All of the lights shined down on the mouse. The mouse held its breath and hugged the cheese tightly to its chest. It was caught!Which is the best summary of this paragraph?

• mouse holds its breath and hugs its cheese. When the lights are off, it runs around freely.

• mouse eats its cheese in a dangerous place. When the lights are turned on, it is caught.

• mouse loves to eat good cheese. Its ears perk up when it hears footsteps come near it.

• mouse searches for cheese in the dark. When the lights are turned on, it sees the cheese.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Rhonda went to the store to buy milk. She was only in the store for a brief amount of time. In just a few minutes, she was back in the car and headed home.
Using the context clues from the sentences, what is the best meaning of brief?

• short

• time

• long

• known

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Harry loved playing in the tree house. He just did not like having to go up the ladder. He started the ascent up the ladder. He never looked down, and he made it safely to the tree house.

Based on the context clues in the sentences, the best meaning of ascent is

• handle

• shake

• climb

• scare

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'reading' as a gerund?

• Reading is my favorite hobby.

• I am reading a book.

• She was reading quietly.

• They will be reading later.