WEEK #2 Warm ups

What does an author do to create suspense in a story?

• Tell jokes to make readers laugh

• Give clues and make readers wonder what will happen next

• End the story early

• Use only short sentences

Which sentence shows the most suspense?

• The sun was shining and everyone was happy.

• The door creaked open slowly, and no one was there.

• She smiled and waved at her friend.

• The cat slept on the porch.

What is 1/4 + 2/4?

• 2/8

• 3/4

• 1/2

• 1 whole

What is 5/6 - 1/6?

• 4/6

• 5/12

• 6/6

• 3/6

Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”?

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Mercury

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

• Earth

• Venus

• Mercury

• Mars

George Washington is often called the "Father of Our Country.

True or False?

• True

• False

What are stars?

• Rocky bodies
• Burning balls of gas
• 5 pointed shapes
• Hollywood actors

True or False
The Sun is the biggest star in the sky.

• True
• False

What is the name of the Dwarf Planet in our solar system?

• Pluto
• Earth's Moon
• Mercury