You have just read "Skatepark." Imagine that the town decides to build a skatepark. Write a story about what happens on opening day. Include details and people from the story "Skatepark."

You have just read "The Beautiful Emerald Isle" about a city in Ireland. Do you think Ireland would be a nice place to live or visit? Why or why not? Support your answer with details from the text.

You have just read "Our Neighbor Mars." Explain how Earth and Mars are alike and different. Use specific examples from the text to support your explanation.

You have just read the story "School Uniforms." Imagine that Nathan and Keisha got in an argument at recess about the school uniform issue. Write a story about what would happen. Use details from the story to help you.

You have just read the stories "Liam Slows the Sun" and "Phaethon and the Sun Chariot." How are Liam and Phaethon different? Use evidence from both texts to support your explanation.

You have just read "Meeting Kimberly" about an unexpected friendship. Do you think Lisa is being unfair at the beginning of the story? Why or why not? Support your answer with details from the text.

You have just read the article "Climate" about different climates around the world. Imagine you are someone who lives in an area with a tundra climate. Write a story about what you did one day during the winter. Use details from the text as well as your own ideas.

You have just read "Meeting Kimberly" about an unexpected friendship. Explain why Lisa does not want to meet Kimberly at first. Use details from the text to support your explanation.

You have just read "The Tale of Arachne." What lesson does Athena teach Arachne? State the lesson and explain how Athena teaches it. Use specific details and words from the story to support your explanation.