Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.

Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

Direction: Read the text and then answer the questions

Ever since he was six years old, Ali had wanted to get a Kitten. His parents always refused. They said he wasn’t capable of taking care of a kitten. “You have no idea how much work a kitten is,” Dad said. “You would have to housebreak the kitten, train the kitten to obey you, and groom it, too.”

“And then there’s taking the kitten to the vet, playing with it, and feeding it,” Mom added. “It’s not that I’m against having a kitten. But a kitten takes up a lot of time.”

Ali couldn’t think of a way that he could convince his parents that he was ready for a kitten. Then, he got an idea. “If I volunteer at the animal shelter,” he thought, “I’ll bet Mom and Dad will see that I’m ready to take care of a kitten!”

Which word tells you the topic of the text?

Ali wanted a kitten, so he decided to become a volunteer at the animal shelter. He was hoping to convince his parents that he was ready to take care of a puppy. He volunteered at the shelter twice each week, on Tuesdays after school and on Saturdays.

While he was there, Ali did several things. He look after the cats, washed and brushed them. Grooming the long-haired cats took a long time! He cleaned up the cats’ kennels, too. He also played with the kittens to help get them used to people. Sometimes he gave them baths as well. Once in a while, Ali spent time with the other animals too, but he preferred working with the cats. There was always plenty to do at the shelter, so Ali was never bored.

What does the first sentence tell about this text?

Ali volunteered at the animal shelter for three months. He learned a great deal about raising kittens and training them. Every time he learned something new, he practiced it. He also told his parents about what he was learning. He wanted to persuade them that he could be trusted with a kitten of his own. One afternoon, Dad picked Ali up from volunteering and asked him how the day went.

“Oh, it went great,” Ali answered enthusiastically. “They even let me help introduce the cats to people who want to adopt them!”

“That’s terrific!” Dad answered with a grin. “I’m so glad you’re getting this experience. You’ll need it for our new kitten!”

“We’re getting a kitten?” Ali practically shouted. “That’s awesome! I can’t wait!”

Which question would help readers monitor their reading and understand the text?

What is comprehension?

They are in the park.

There are four children in the classroom.

There is a board next to the teacher.

The books are UNDER the teacher's table.

The girl next to the door is holding a BALLOON.

The BOY in brown T-shirt is reading.

They've got music lesson today.

What's next to the ball?

What's the girl doing?

How many dolls are there?

How many pictures are there?

Where's the ball?

What color is the bird?

WHERE is the girl?

The word, precariously, means-

In paragraph 1, the word inspiring means-

Which of these is a lesson Betty learns?

Which of these is an important idea explored in the passage?

As used in paragraph 1, the word attraction most nearly means

2) It can be understood that Coney Island, Navy Pier, and the Santa Monica Pier are all examples of

3) As used in paragraph 2, which is the best antonym for complex?

4) What does the author like best about Ferris wheels?

5) According to the passage, the Ferris wheel was originally designed for

6) This passage was most likely written to

7) Using information in the passage, the reader can understand that the tallest Ferris wheel in the world is

There is a car next to the tree. John finds a ladder and climbs up the tree to pick some apples. One or two apples fall on to the car. The owner of the car is standing near the car. He doesn’t like to see what John is doing. Johny quickly climbs down and hides behind the tree. A lady is walking beside the car and sees John. She tells the man where John is. John runs away. The man looks between the cars and behind the trees but John is gone. The apples look fresh, so the man puts them in his pocket and takes them home. “Waste not, want not,” he says.

Where is the tree?

There is a car next to the tree. John finds a ladder and climbs up the tree to pick some apples. One or two apples fall on to the car. The owner of the car is standing near the car. He doesn’t like to see what John is doing. Johny quickly climbs down and hides behind the tree. A lady is walking beside the car and sees John. She tells the man where John is. John runs away. The man looks between the cars and behind the trees but John is gone. The apples look fresh, so the man puts them in his pocket and takes them home. “Waste not, want not,” he says.

How does John climb up the tree?

There is a car next to the tree. John finds a ladder and climbs up the tree to pick some apples. One or two apples fall on to the car. The owner of the car is standing near the car. He doesn’t like to see what John is doing. Johny quickly climbs down and hides behind the tree. A lady is walking beside the car and sees John. She tells the man where John is. John runs away. The man looks between the cars and behind the trees but John is gone. The apples look fresh, so the man puts them in his pocket and takes them home. “Waste not, want not,” he says.

How does the man feel when he sees John?

There is a car next to the tree. John finds a ladder and climbs up the tree to pick some apples. One or two apples fall on to the car. The owner of the car is standing near the car. He doesn’t like to see what John is doing. Johny quickly climbs down and hides behind the tree. A lady is walking beside the car and sees John. She tells the man where John is. John runs away. The man looks between the cars and behind the trees but John is gone. The apples look fresh, so the man puts them in his pocket and takes them home. “Waste not, want not,” he says.

Why can the man know where John is hiding?

There is a car next to the tree. John finds a ladder and climbs up the tree to pick some apples. One or two apples fall on to the car. The owner of the car is standing near the car. He doesn’t like to see what John is doing. Johny quickly climbs down and hides behind the tree. A lady is walking beside the car and sees John. She tells the man where John is. John runs away. The man looks between the cars and behind the trees but John is gone. The apples look fresh, so the man puts them in his pocket and takes them home. “Waste not, want not,” he says.

Where does the man look for John?