Owen, Kanter, Keegan, and Teegin were planning a summer trip to the North Pole. They learned that the North Pole is the northernmost place on Earth with no land, only a thick layer of ice about 8 feet thick. The closest land to the North Pole is actually 700 miles away. During the summer, the sun is always up. It rises in March and sets in September. The warmest it ever gets is in July, when the temperature might just get up to freezing level, or 32 degrees.

Based on the information given, what conclusion can they draw about summer at the North Pole?

Owen has a plant in his garden called mistletoe, which is a partial parasite. Most of the time, it attaches itself to the oak tree in Kanter's yard to steal its water and nutrients. However, Owen noticed that it can also make its own food like the other green plants in Teegin's garden. The kind of mistletoe that Owen has, which is often used as a Christmas decoration, grows in North America. This plant might have red, orange, yellow, or white berries.

How can Owen's mistletoe be compared to the green plants in Teegin's garden?

Teegin and Kanter were having a discussion about the North and South Poles. Teegin mentioned that the North Pole is a layer of floating ice in the ocean, while the South Pole is a land mass located on the continent of Antarctica. He also mentioned that it is colder at the South Pole. Kanter added that polar bears do roam within the Arctic Circle, but penguins are only found in the Southern Hemisphere. This means that polar bears and penguins never actually cross paths.

Which of the following statements is true according to their discussion?

Keegan is a jovial, overweight individual with white hair, a white beard, and a mustache. He always wears a red coat with a white collar and white cuffs, and his pants are also red with white cuffs. He prefers black leather boots and a black leather belt. He also has a red floppy hat shaped like a cone with a fluffy white ball at the end. He is often seen with a very large bag packed to the brim with all kinds of toys.

Based on the text, which of the following is most likely true?

Kanter is a jovial, overweight man with white hair, a white beard and mustache. He is always seen in his red coat with a white collar and white cuffs, and his pants are also red with white cuffs. He wears black leather boots and a black leather belt. He also has a red floppy hat shaped like a cone with a fluffy white ball at the end. Owen and Keegan often see him with a very large bag packed to the brim with all kinds of toys.

What is the text structure of this paragraph?

Teegin and Kanter were discussing the differences between the North and South Poles. Teegin explained that the North Pole is a layer of floating ice in the ocean, while the South Pole is a land mass located on the continent of Antarctica. He also mentioned that it is colder at the South Pole. Owen, who was listening to their conversation, added that polar bears do roam within the Arctic Circle, but penguins are only found in the Southern Hemisphere. This means that polar bears and penguins never actually cross paths.

What text structure did Teegin and Owen use to explain this to Kanter?

Owen and Kanter decided to build a snowman as a fun winter activity. First, they packed enough snow to make two large snowballs. One snowball was a little smaller than the other. They stacked the smaller one on top for the snowman's head. Then, they placed two lumps of coal for eyes, a carrot for a nose, and some sticks for arms on the top snowball.

What text structure did Owen and Kanter use to organize this activity?

Owen and Keegan are planning to have a real Christmas tree in their apartment. They are aware that real Christmas trees can catch on fire. Therefore, they decide to follow some safety tips. They make sure the tree is secure and cannot be knocked over. They keep at least one gallon of water in the tree stand to keep the needles fresh. They use smaller bulbs on the Christmas tree lights, because they won't get as hot. They also keep their tree away from the heat.

Before going to bed, what should Owen and Keegan do for the sake of fire prevention?

The first written record of a decorated Christmas tree was in the year 1510. In 1846, Keegan's British royal family put up a fancy tree in their castle. Since Keegan's family was liked so well, everyone including Teegin, Kanter, and Owen wanted to have a tree like they did. After that, Christmas trees were seen everywhere. The first White House tree was in 1853.

When did Christmas trees show the biggest growth in popularity?

Both On the Road Again by Kanter and Blowin' in the Wind by Owen are huge musical hits. Neither one started out as a popular tune. On the Road Again was a fun song about road trips. Popularity was not even considered when writing the lyrics. Blowin' in the Wind was a song written for a small group of friends. Many years later, it was turned into a hit song.

What kind of hits are mentioned in the text above?

Both Jingle Bells and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer are huge holiday hits in Owen's and Kanter's school. Neither one started out as a Christmas tune. Jingle Bells was a fun song about sleigh races in the snow. Christmas was not even mentioned in the lyrics. Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer was a Christmas story and coloring book for a store. Many years later, it was turned into a song and cartoon.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

During the festive season, many students in our school bring in decorations from their home countries. Kanter from the United States and Owen from Germany brought in beautiful glass ornaments. Teegin from Japan, however, brought in origami swans and paper lanterns. Keegan from Spain brought in a tree filled with treats, and the students had a fun time trying to knock them out of the tree.

Which of the following decorations did Teegin from Japan bring in for his Christmas tree?