Comprehension Review 2

Summarize the story below using Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then.

Timmy the Turtle was excited about the annual forest race. He wanted to prove he could be fast, even though turtles are known to be slow. All the animals laughed when Timmy signed up, especially Robbie the Rabbit, who was the fastest animal in the forest.

On race day, Robbie ran ahead quickly but soon got bored and decided to nap under a tree. Timmy kept going slowly and steadily, without stopping. While Robbie slept, Timmy passed him and crossed the finish line first. Everyone cheered, and Timmy proved that determination matters more than speed.

Summarize the story below using Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then.

Jack and his mother were very poor. One day, Jack took their cow to the market to sell it. On the way, he met a strange old man who offered Jack five magic beans in exchange for the cow. Jack agreed and took the beans home. His mother was angry and threw them out the window.

The next morning, Jack woke up to find a giant beanstalk reaching into the sky. He climbed it and discovered a giant’s castle in the clouds. Inside, Jack found gold coins, a magic harp, and a hen that laid golden eggs. He took some treasure, but the giant chased him.

Jack climbed down the beanstalk as fast as he could. When he reached the ground, he grabbed an axe and chopped the beanstalk down. The giant fell, and Jack and his mother lived happily ever after with the treasure.

Ants are small but very hardworking. They live in colonies and work together to gather food. Some ants protect the nest while others find food or take care of the young. Ants never stop moving and always have a job to do.

What is the Main Idea?

Rain is important for plants, animals, and people. It helps crops grow, fills up rivers and lakes, and keeps the air clean. Without rain, there would be droughts and water shortages. Even though it can be annoying, rain is necessary.

What is the Main Idea?

The moon does not make its own light. It shines because it reflects light from the sun. The moon changes shape during the month, going from a full moon to a new moon. These changes are called phases.

What is the Main Idea?

At recess, kids can have fun and get exercise. But it’s important to follow the rules. No pushing, taking turns, and playing safely help everyone enjoy their time. Recess is more fun when everyone is respectful.

What is the Main Idea?

Visiting the zoo is exciting. You can see animals from all over the world in one place. There are lions, elephants, monkeys, and more. Some zoos even let you feed or pet certain animals. It’s a great way to learn and have fun.

What is the Main Idea?

Compare and Contrast Passage: Ants and Termites

Ants and termites are both small insects that live in large groups, called colonies. They both build tunnels and nests, and they each have queens, workers, and soldiers. However, ants and termites are different in many ways.

Ants have a narrow waist and bent antennae, while termites have straight bodies and straight antennae. Most ants are active during the day, but termites often stay hidden in dark places. Ants eat sweet foods and other insects, while termites mainly eat wood. Another difference is how they protect themselves—ants bite or sting, but termites usually avoid fights and rely on staying hidden.

Even though they may look similar at first, ants and termites are not the same. Their body shapes, behaviors, and diets make them quite different.

Groups:

(a) Ants

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(b) Both

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(c) Termites

• • Prefer dark, hidden places

• • Live in colonies

• 1. Eat wood

• 1. Build tunnels and nests

• 1. Eat sweet foods and insects

• • Straight body and straight antennae

• • Have queens, workers, and soldiers

• • Active during the day

• • Narrow waist and bent antennae

Compare and Contrast Passage: Frogs and Toads

Frogs and toads are both amphibians, which means they can live in water and on land. They both lay eggs in water and go through a life cycle that includes a tadpole stage. Frogs and toads also eat insects and have long back legs for jumping.

However, there are some differences between the two. Frogs usually have smooth, wet skin and live near ponds or lakes. Toads have dry, bumpy skin and can live farther from water. Frogs have longer legs and are better jumpers, while toads tend to walk or make short hops. Another difference is their eggs—frogs lay eggs in clusters, but toads lay them in long strings.

Even though they are alike in many ways, frogs and toads have unique features that set them apart.

Groups:

(a) Frogs

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(b) Both

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(c) Toads

• • Have smooth, wet skin

• • Go through a tadpole stage

• • Can live farther from water

  • Lay eggs in long strings

• 1. Have long back legs and eat insects

• 1. Lay eggs in clusters

• • Have dry, bumpy skin

• • Live near water (ponds, lakes)

• • Are amphibians

• 1. Lay eggs in long strings