said you were sorry

to watch, listen and concentrate on something

a group of people gathered to hear or see something

having trust or faith in something or someone

feeling shy, uncomfortable or ashamed

to understand completely

natural abilities or skills

Lightning is the flash of light that occurs when electricity moves between clouds or between a cloud and the ground.

A lightning bolt that flashes in the sky can reach a temperature of 60,000 degrees Fahrenheit. That is about five times hotter than the sun! The heat from lightning causes the surrounding air to expand, resulting in the loud sound known as thunder.

What evidence can you find that explains how thunder is created??

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower.

Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a snack. Max snapped, "I don't want a snack!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.

Can you explain why Max is upset in this passage?

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a snack. Max snapped, "I don't want a snack!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.

What line in the text tells you that Max is upset it is raining?

Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California."

How would you describe what is happening in this passage?

Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The sun was warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. "9:48," she shouted,"Holy cow!"

Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door.

Can you explain what is happening in the text?

“Tommy!” Mom called out as she walked in the front door. “Tommy,” she continued shouting, “I sure could use some help with these groceries. There was still no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen to put the grocery bags down on the counter when she noticed shattered glass from the window all over the living room floor and a baseball not far from there. “I’m so mad Tommy!” Mom yelled to herself as she realized that Tommy’s shoes were gone.

What details can you find in the text that shows that the window was broken?

Did you know that tornadoes come from thunderstorms? Thunderclouds build up when cool, dry air runs into warm, wet air. If enough cool air runs into warm air, clouds can start to gain energy and power. A tornado can result from this energy. A tornado is a spinning column created by the thunderstorm’s strong winds. The winds are so strong that they can pick up water, dust, and scraps. A tornado can spin over 200 miles per hour, which means that it has a lot of force.

How do clouds gain enough energy to create a tornado?

You may be surprised to hear that earthquakes are not rare. In fact, earthquakes happen every day somewhere in the world. Most of them are weak. There are times, however, when an earthquake is very powerful and causes a lot of damage. One strong earthquake can destroy houses, bridges, railroad tracks, and more.

Can you describe why earthquakes are so dangerous?

On a spring night in 2007, disaster struck a small town in Kansas. Winds were estimated to be more than 200 miles per hour. In less than ten minutes, the town was destroyed. Ten people lost their lives.

When the storm had passed, people climbed out from their basement through the rubble. Cars and trucks had been thrown about. Homes were crushed, or simply ripped from the ground. There’s really nothing left,” said one resident.

Describe what happened to the small town using text evidence to prove your answer.

Which of the following would most likely be an accurate inference?

Which of the following would most likely be an accurate inference?

Which of the following would most likely be an accurate inference?

Which of the following would most likely be an accurate inference?

Which of the following would most likely be an accurate inference?

Do you think you have a good understanding of how to make inferences?

I was busy doing my homework _________ my brothers were busy playing video games. (Which word means: "at the same time"?)

Which of the following is NOT a sequence word?

John gave a surprise party for Kenny. John had the party at his house. All of their friends came to the party. Kenny was very surprised when he opened the door.

What happened first in the passage?

To sequence means to ____________.

What are some clue words for sequencing?

Fill in the blank:

I watched TV and _______ I went to bed. (hint: What is another word that means "next"?

Riley rolled over, sleepy eyed, and turn off the alarm clock. Riley got dressed for school and hurried downstairs for breakfast. Later Riley met his friends at the corner to walk to school.

What happened first?

Riley got dressed for school and hurried downstairs for breakfast. Riley rolled over, sleepy eyed, and turn off the alarm clock. Later Riley met his friends at the corner to walk to school.

What happened last?

The Jones family went to the beach. First they found a spot to put their towels and beach bags. Then they all went for a swim in the ocean. After drying off they ate a delicious picnic lunch. Then the kids built a giant sand castle. Finally they went for a walk and collected shells to bring home.

What happened just before they went for a walk?

Before going to school, Addison stopped at Emily's then at Leah's to drop off letters.

Which came last?

Hunter got a cast put on his in the hospital because he fell out a tree. What came first?

Julie and Stewart are brother and sister. One afternoon, their mother had to go to a business meeting. So Julie looked after Stewart. They flew a kite in the park. They had a good time. Stewart is happy that Julie is his sister.

What happened after Julie and Stewart go to the park?

It was spring. Cathy decided to plant seeds in her garden. First, she planted the seeds. Then, she watered them everyday. Soon the seeds grew into beautiful flowers.

What happened right before she watered the plants?

John gave a surprise party for Kenny. John had the party at his house. All of their friends came to the party. Kenny was very surprised when he opened the door.

What happened first in the passage?

Jennifer built a toy airplane. Her father helped her. First, they painted the parts. Then, they glued the parts together. They were pleased with their airplane even though it could not fly.

What happened right after they painted the parts?

This feature explains what the illustration/photograph is. It tells you what you see in the picture.

Located in the back of the book this feature gives the definitions of important vocabulary words?

This feature list topics and gives you the page number to navigate to the information. Found in the front of the book.

This is an example of ____________ text feature? NOTICE THE LABELS added to the picture.

This is an example of an _______________. Located in the back of a book and gives the page number to a specific topic.

What is the graphic feature that is a small photo, picture, or map inside or next to a larger picture that has been magnified to show part of the picture?

2. Which of the following statements about SUMMARIZING is true?

Which one of the following is NOT a part of a summary?

Which best describes a summary?

What is the Best summary for "Animal Defenses"

A summary...

When you summarize a book, you must

The author most likely wrote this book to-

Where can the reader go to learn about how animals use venom?

What is the best summary of this section?

What is a summary?