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Quick Checks

Created By The Owl Teacher

READING Evaluate Reading Skills and Strategies for

Common Core and More

Thank you for purchasing this resource!

This resource is intended to help you keep track of your students’ progress toward

proficiency in all reading skills and strategies that align with common core and other

common assessments, such as the NWEA. You’ll find the common core standards

addressed, along with additional skills, such as fact and opinion, covered too. While I

understood that we were teaching the CCSS, I still felt my students were lacking when it came to those other important skills that the CCSS didn’t cover.

These quick checks are intended just for that purpose. These mini-assessments are to

just quickly guide you to see how your students are progressing and can be done at

any time. They provide valuable information to help you determine guided reading groups, response to intervention groups, documentation for child study meetings, and

much more.

I have placed three to a sheet for quick and easy copying with a title that can be cut

off the top. This title is for your reference as to what skill you are testing. I have also provided the option of having three different skills to a sheet. These have titles, but

they are not as detailed (such as text features- caption) so that students are not aware

as to what is being tested.

Finally, I have provided a spreadsheet with the various quick checks listed for you and numbers for your students. You can place a red mark for not mastered, a yellow for

approaching, and a green for mastered. Another option would be to simply check off

the box when the student has mastered the content.

If you see anything that needs to be corrected, or a skill you would like added, please do not hesitate to contact me. After creating several paragraphs and staring at these

pages for days, my brain can fill in blanks and all can look right. I did have an editor,

but you never know. (Plus, if you know me, grammar and mechanics is not my best. J)

Thanks for your patience and understanding.

Again, I thank you for your purchase and hope that this resource will be just as helpful

to you and your class as it is to me and mine.

Notes for the Teacher

Nonfiction Reading Quick Checks

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Paraphrasing Nonfiction

Main Ideas and Supporting Details

Sequencing Nonfiction

Cause and Effect

Comparing and Contrasting within a

Nonfiction Text

Comparing and Contrasting Two

Different Nonfiction Texts

Text Features (Caption)

Text Features (Text Changes)

Text Images

Text Features (Heading)

Text Features (Sub Heading)

Text Features (White Space)

Timelines

Charts

How an Image Contributes to a Text

Identify how Facts Support an Author's

Claim

identify the Text Structure

(describing)

Identify the Text Structure (problem

and solution)

Summarizing Nonfiction Text

Determining Importance

Determining the meaning of a word

Nonfiction Reading Quick Checks

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Main Ideas and Supporting Details


Cause and Effect

Comparing and Contrasting within a

Nonfiction Text

Comparing and Contrasting Two

Different Nonfiction Texts


Text Features (Text Changes)

Text Images


Text Features (Sub Heading)

Text Features (White Space)

Timelines

Charts


Identify how Facts Support an Author's

Claim

identify the Text Structure

(describing)

Identify the Text Structure (problem

and solution)



Determining the meaning of a word

Fiction Reading Quick Checks

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Comparing & Contrasting Within a Story

Distinguishing Between Fact & Opinion

Drawing Conclusion/Inference

Author's Purpose

Text Organization

Prediction

Making Connections

Asking Questions

Identifying the Setting

Identifying Character Traits

Identifying the Theme

Identifying the Problem of the Story

Identifying the Solution

Identifying the 5 W's

Identifying the Plot

Identifying the Dialogue

Sequencing Events

Cause and effect

Two Different Stories Comparison

Point of View

Summarizing the Text

Visualizing

Mood

Similes

Metaphors


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Comparing & Contrasting Within a Story

Distinguishing Between Fact & Opinion

Drawing Conclusion/Inference

Author's Purpose

Text Organization

Prediction

Making Connections

Asking Questions




Identifying the Problem of the Story


Identifying the 5 W's



Sequencing Events

Cause and effect


Point of View


Visualizing

Mood

Similes

Metaphors


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Idioms

Hyperboles

Personification

Alliteration

Figurative Language

Inferencing Word Meaning

Analyze Character's Reponse to Challenges


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Idioms

Hyperboles

Personification

Alliteration

Figurative Language

Inferencing Word Meaning

Analyze Character's Reponse to Challenges

In a far away village, there lived a tall old man and a tall old woman. They lived next door to a

short old man and a short old woman. Their houses were both small and made of twigs (don’t worry, there was no big bad wolf). They both had very beautiful gardens. But these flower

gardens had different flowers. The tall old couple had a dahlia garden. The dahlias were very

colorful flowers but they did not have a scent. They were brightly colored flowers in red,

orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. The old man took care of these flowers because

he had very good eyesight and loved the way they looked. Meanwhile, the short old couple had a rose garden. They only grew white roses but they smelled so sweet and beautiful. The

old woman had a very good sense of smell so that's why she grew these flowers. Sometimes,

the tall old man gave some colorful dahlias to the short old woman. In return, the short old

woman shared her sweet white roses with the tall old man.

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Comparing and Contrasting within a story

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On an island called Balduro lived a girl with big bushy hair. Her hair was as large as a house.

She ate inside her hair. She slept inside her hair. When she walked, it was as if her hair carried her around. The islanders thought all sorts of things about her. They thought she was

a daughter of a woolly mammoth. Others thought it was not only the hair on her head but

also the hairs of her body. Another group of people thought she was cursed by a witch or a

warlock or a wizard. One day the bushy big hair girl got tired of the whispers around her. She

shouted and all the islanders looked in her direction, “I am not a woolly mammoth’s daughter. I am not cursed by any witch or warlock or wizard. It’s just all the hairs on my head grew long

and bushy. If you don’t believe me, wait until you see me.” The islanders were all shocked and

stopped whispering about her hair. Instead, they guessed how she would look. They were

excited to find out who was right once the girl came out of her big bushy hair.

What are the facts in the story? What are the opinions in the story?

Distinguish between fact and opinion

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Before, I hated using my mom and dad’s present because I always fell down. I hated wearing

all sorts of things just to be protected. But now, it’s my favorite thing in the world! At first, I started with four wheels. Now, I can do without the other two. With two feet at the pedals, it

takes me anywhere I want to go. It can go slow or it can go really fast. I have a hard time

pedaling up a hill. Once I get to the top, I speed right down. It’s the most thrilling experience

in the world because it goes faster the closer I get to the bottom! Next, I will try to do cool

tricks. Could you ride with me next time?

What conclusion can you draw from the story?

Drawing Conclusions (Inference)

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“To see is to believe”, that’s what I always say. I cannot agree or believe in something you say,

if you don’t show me. I need proof. I need evidence. It’s more important to see something before you say it’s true. Experiencing is believing. If you cannot see it, then it’s absolutely

false, made up or a lie. Would you believe that there is wind if you didn’t feel it? Would you

believe ice cream is delicious if you couldn’t taste it? Would you believe the sun is blue if you

couldn’t see the blue color? You should believe me when I say, if you don’t see it, it’s not true.

What is the author’s purpose: to inform, to entertain, to persuade or to express? How do you

know?

Author’s Purpose

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Stu was a slippery snake. He glided anywhere he went and he never got stuck. The only

problem was, Stu never stayed in one place. Stu didn’t like being slippery. It was a horrible thing for a snake to be slippery. When he slept in his den, he woke up outside of it. When he

caught his prey, it always got away. So one day, Stu went to the forest to get rid of his

slippery body. He tried rolling over dried leaves. For a moment, Stu was not slippery anymore.

He was happy and he quickly went to his den to sleep. The next day, Stu woke up and he was

still in his den! He was really happy with his new skin. It wasn’t sticky and slippery anymore. He continued rolling in the leaves day after day. After a while, he didn’t need to roll in leaves

because his skin grew it’s own leaf-like skin. Stu would tell you, if he could speak, that that’s

how snakes got their scales.

How is this text organized? Be sure to cite your evidence.

Text Organization

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At last, the knight found the great beast. He stood frozen in front of the dragon-like creature.

They stared at each other from a distance. The knight’s blue eyes reflected in the beast's dark beady eyes. The knight breathed heavily and the beast let out smoke through its nose.

The knight unsheathed his sword and the creature lifted his claws. The knight's heart

pounded loudly and the beast started to growl. They both started approaching the other.

Then their steps turned into a jog. They raced towards the other. The knight lifted his sword

while the beast lifted his arms.

What do you think will happen next? Provide text evidence that supports your prediction.

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Ting Tong was a big monster. He lived in a big cave on top of a snowy mountain. Everyone in

the village at the bottom of the mountain were afraid of Ting Tong. They thought he was ugly and that he would hurt people, though nobody had seen Ting Tong hurt anybody. In fact, he

saved someone a long time ago; that detail was up for debate. One day, a mountain climber

was caught in an avalanche. Luckily Ting Tong heard the mountain climber's cries. With his

big legs, he jumped towards the man. He created a barrier from the rushing snow that

threatened to flatten the man like a pancake. The man was saved and the people were not scared of Ting Tong anymore, well they mostly weren’t scared.

What does this story remind you of in your own experience (text-to-self connection)?

What does this story remind you of another story you have read (text-to-text connection)?

What does this story remind you of something that happened in the real world (text-to-world

connection)?

Naking Connections










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On a fine Saturday morning, three little chicks had lost their beaks and they weren’t sure

how. One thought they left them in the coop. One thought they left them in their shells. The last chick thought it was taken by the foxes. They needed to get their beaks because their

mother would not give them corn without them. So, the three little chicks searched for their

beaks in the coop and in their shells but didn't find them. Searching the fox's den was out of

the question. They didn't want to be breakfast that morning. Suddenly, mother hen called the

chicks and took out three boxes. The three little chicks tried to cry and tell mother about their lost beaks. Not having a beak made it difficult to talk. Mother hen calmed the chicks and told

them to open their boxes. When the three little chicks opened their boxes they finally found

their new beaks. They happily ate their corn ever after.

What questions can you ask about the story: who, what, when, where, why, and how?

Asking Questions



















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There was once a beautiful princess that lived alone in a small cottage in the middle of the

kingdom’s forest. She was placed there by her parents to protect her against the evil witch. This evil witch wanted the princess’ hair so she could be as beautiful as her. The witch needed

all the help she could get. Now, the beautiful princess lived in the protection of the forest’s

plants and animals. One day, a young man found her while hunting in the forest. Instead of

shooting a deer, he saw the princess and fell in love with her beauty. The man introduced

himself. The princess was really happy to see another person. She invited him to her cottage and they had a really good talk. The princess fell in love with the man because he had a lot of

stories. Then, the man invited the princess to run away with him, away from the forest to start

their own adventure far away from the forest and from the evil witch. Her parents sure were

surprised when they didn’t find her in the cottage anymore.

What is the setting of the story?






















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A superhero is no superhero without his superpowers. That’s why Super Mini-Man was as

strong as a gorilla that can lift up to a thousand tons of weight! He was as speedy as a cheetah that can run at the speed of light! He could fly high up in the sky like an eagle

soaring through the clouds! Superpowers aren't the only thing that makes a person a

superhero. Super Mini-Man also was very kind to others. He was brave enough to face any

troubles, evil super villains and spiders. He also was caring toward children, animals, old

people, and to everyone else. A superhero is not good enough with just superpowers and Super Mini-Man knew that. His good heart is also what made him super.

What are the character’s traits?
















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Jarly is a unique child. He was born with a medical condition called tetra-amelia. It is when a

person is born without arms and legs. This medical condition did not stop Jarly from dreaming. His dream was to become an Olympic swimmer. With the help of his parents, Jarly

had special training to swim with his chest and hips. He pushed his chest and hips to move up

and down like a dolphin, except without the tails or fins. He trained and trained until one day,

an Olympic coach saw Jarly and offered him to join the Special Olympics team. The Special

Olympics is a sports competition for people who are special like Jarly. He told his parents about it and they were delighted.

What is the theme of the story?
















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"Fio! Get down from there!" Mother shouted at her son. He was a very playful kid who liked to

climb and play outside. Mother and Father always got tired of playing with him. They wanted to find something that could help Fio behave and play quietly in one place. So mother bought

Fio a box full of puzzles thinking he would stay in one place. Instead of putting the puzzles

together, Fio threw it in the air like confetti. Mother didn't think puzzles were such a good

idea anymore. So father tried giving Fio a box full of pipe cleaners. Instead of playing quietly

twisting and turning the fuzzy wires, he hid them around the house. Father was finding them for weeks. Finally, Mother and Father decided to make Fio a bottle of magical dust. It was a

bottle filled with glitter, water and plastic animals. When they gave it to Fio, he just sat down

and shook the bottle. He liked how the dust and the shapes slowly went up and down in the

bottle. Mother and Father were able to sit and relax for a while, until Fio got up and running

once more.

What is the problem in the story?

Identifying the Problem of a Story










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School ended and Tami was bored at home. She wanted to do something so she would have

fun throughout the summer. She thought that maybe she could learn something new. She liked the idea of learning a new sport, so she thought about joining a sports class at the park

district. No, Tami decided that it would be too hard. Then, she thought to herself that she’d

like to know how things work, so maybe she could do a science experiment at home. No, that

would be a lot of work getting everything. Afterwards, she thought about how her Mom was

always complaining about having so many house chores. She really thought about this one, maybe she could help her. That seemed like a good idea, but the kitchen was too dirty. Tami

laid back on the couch saying how lazy she felt from so much thinking. So instead of learning

something new or helping mom with the house chores, all summer long Tami just played with

her tablet.

What is the solution to the problem?










her tablet.










her tablet.


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Tomorrow, it’s going to be Gilbert’s 10th birthday! He feels like he is getting old so he told his

parents he needed a birthday party. He’s in the double digits after all. Gilbert’s birthday wish is to have a party at a water park. This is because Gilbert likes to play in the water and likes

to go down the slide at the water park. It's going to be so much fun!

Who is the character in the story?

What is the character’s wish?

When is his birthday?

Where is it going to be?

Why does the character like the water park?

Identifying the 5W’s

















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There were three little kids living in the middle of the forest. These kids had special abilities.

The girl could fly high and swift. The older boy was so strong that he could carry tons of weight. The little boy could run so fast that he ran on water. They lived in the middle of the

forest to hide from an evil scientist. This evil scientist wanted to get their powers. One day, a

little boy spotted a drone flying over their house. He called to his brother and sister and they

decided to get away from it. Before they got far, they heard loud noises and saw the evil

scientist riding with an army of robots. Now they needed to fight to protect themselves and escape. The girl flew over and threw rocks on the bomber drones. The older boy started to

uproot trees and swing them at robots coming his way. The little boy ran around and created

a powerful tornado that crushed all the evil robots. All the evil machines were destroyed and

the evil scientist was the only one left. He pleaded for the children to not hurt him and he

would leave them alone. The children left him alone because they were not afraid anymore. They had powers that protected them from anything.

What is the plot of the story?
























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“Come one! Come all! Meet the fantastic and amazing creatures of the circus!” The ring

master shouted toward the crowd lined outside the circus tent. The gates opened for the first circus show of the week.

“I like to see the jugglers!” shouted a boy.

A girl exclaimed, “I am excited for the lions!”

“The acrobat is my favorite,” said another child in line. Kids of all ages came to see their

favorite acts. My favorite act was the magician. I finished my popcorn while the magician did a cutting of the body trick. For the finale, the magician said, “I dare all of you. Do not dare to

blink or get your eyes off me at any second or else you’ll miss the most important part of this

show.” With the wave of his wand, he made a marionette stand, walk, and dance by itself. I

found myself cheering, “Bravo! That was unbelievable!”

What are the dialogues in the story?






















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Winter was coming, so a family of ducks were prepared to fly. The little ducklings got some

flying lessons from father. One little duckling stayed with mother. He liked to sing and dance like mother. Father was really angry because little duckling needed to learn how to fly, not

dance and sing. With a heavy heart, little duckling learned to fly. While flying, he sang and

flapped his wings as if he was dancing. This made mother very happy, but father was angry

again. Winter was here and they needed to fly south. Father called the family and got them

ready to fly. However, little duckling was happily singing and dancing away from them. Father and mother did not notice that little duckling was left behind until it was too late. They could

not go back anymore because the winds were very strong. Suddenly, they heard a very

familiar voice that sang a sweet tune. It was little duckling! They found him flying by himself

thanks to his singing.

What is the sequence of the story: beginning, middle, end?

Sequencing Events





















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“If you’re a good boy, then you can eat cake,” mother said to Jerry that morning. It was the

only thing that Jerry thought about all day. What could he do to eat cake? What makes a good boy? He liked to play pranks on everyone so he suspected that’s what mother was

talking about. He always teased his sister, like when he scared her making her trip over and

fall the day before. He decided not to tease his sister. His mother would get angry and he

would never eat his favorite cake. Jerry asked his sister what he could do to be a good boy.

She responded, "You must do whatever I say.” His sister just smiled and nodded. “Oh Josie, don't make trouble for me. I'll prank you if you do!” The two siblings argued and mother heard

them. To stop the two, mother said “Shush! None of you will get the cake!”

What are the causes and effects in the story?

Cause and Effect

















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Once upon a time, there lived a girl named Sarah. Sarah hated eating vegetables, so her

parents tried to hide them in her food. She had a gift for finding hidden veggies. She found them in her pasta and even in her pancakes. Whenever she found the veggies, she’d say, “No

way Jose! I won’t eat that!” But one day, she drank the most delicious milkshake. She asked

her mom, "What's in it?" Her mom said with a smile on her face, "Vegetables."

Once upon a time, there lived a boy named Patrick. He didn't like to eat vegetables. Of course his father tried to make them tasty by covering them with spices. He fried them and he baked

them. He smothered them with cheese. All Patrick would say is, "No. Can I have something

else please?" One day, his father handed him a milkshake that tasted like chocolate cake.

After Patrick gulped down the whole thing, his father said, "I guess you might like your

veggies after all.“

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One fine afternoon, I had the chance to walk home alone from school. My mother called the

school saying that she was going to stay at work late so she couldn't pick me up. I was really scared. It was my first time walking by myself. So I tried to be brave when I walked towards

my home right after school. While walking, I saw a flower garden and a quiet stream. I didn’t

notice them before and I thought they were beautiful. Then, I passed by a bakery. I smelled

bread, cake, and other sweets. I never smelled them before and I thought they were delicious.

Finally, I was home. I told mother all about it and that I was happy walking home alone.

What is the author’s point of view: first person, second person, third person?

How would the story be different if the point of view was changed?

Point of View

















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There were five little badgers living in a cozy little cave. One day, mother badger told them

they were ready to live on their own. So one by one, each badger left the cave. The first badger went to the east and lived in the jungle. The second badger went to the west to live in

the forest. The third badger went to the south and lived in the desert. The fourth badger went

to the north to live in the tundra. But the fifth badger did not leave the cave. Instead, he told

mother badger that he wanted to stay with her forever.

What is the summary of the story?







What is the summary of the story?






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The clouds started to gather together like a swarm of bees near their hive. The sun was

hidden under a dark gray blanket that grew darker. The wind picked up speed as it swirled and twisted the trees all around. The temperature cooled refreshing the skin as a cold

beverage does on a hot summer day. A pitter patter could be heard against the side of the

house. I peered through the windows seeing through a waterfall. A light flashed and zoomed

across the sky. Then, I heard a bang! The heavens started to rumble letting out a roar.

What did you visualize in the story?

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One dreary day made Boo so blue. It’s not the color; it’s not the hue. It’s something you feel

inside, something that can make you feel like you need something new. It started yesterday when Moomoo the mouse died. He was so sad, so low and down when he went to bed that

night. The next day, he woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Then, he read a text message

from a friend. His friend sprained his ankle so they could not play together. Then, mother told

him the internet’s down so he could not use his computer. He went to go outside to play, but it

was too hot and humid. Suddenly, it started to rain. He got wet. He got soaked. His new white shoes got stained too! Boo hoo! This was the day that Boo was so blue.

What is the mood of the story? Why?

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In a far away land, a family of five lives. They’re happy and content with all that they have as

a family. The father is as hard working as a horse. The mother is as busy as a bee. The sister is as beautiful as a rose. The brother is as playful as a puppy. Although the sister would say

that he’s naughty like a puppy, too. The baby is as cute as a button. Even if their house is as

small as a shoe, they live as happy as a kings and queens.

What are the similes in the story?

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The school is a jungle, no wonder I enjoy it here more than my home. My house is a prison.

Father doesn’t like me to play and mother likes me to do chores all day! The school is a jungle full of different animals too. Some children are monkeys and some children are owls. There

are teachers who roar, but there are also teachers who talk like owls on a tree. School sure is

noisy. You will hear loud reading, pens screeching when used for writing, layers of voices, and

the patter of feet. The noise is music to my ears! Oh I love my jungle and I am the king of it all.

What are the metaphors in the story?

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Father had three children but Jacob was the apple of his eyes. The people of the village also

saw Jacob as the chip off the old block because he was just like his father. Jacob was a great fisherman. One day, father and Jacob went fishing. They wanted to catch the biggest fish of

all. As they were fishing, father taught Jacob a few things about how to get a bigger catch.

Jacob tried to teach his father new tricks too, but everyone knows that you can't teach an old

dog new tricks. As night was approaching, father and Jacob still had an empty boat. They

were good fishermen so they were as patient as a python. After fifty days and fifty nights, father and Jacob came back with a fish as big as a hill. It was the biggest fish in the entire

village.

What are the idioms in the story?

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"Summer is the worst season ever!" Emily complained while walking outside with her mom.

She felt like she was in an oven baking to the crisp. She felt her throat was as dry as a desert in the middle of a drought. When she got home, she drank an entire lake of water. Then she

complained some more, "We went all the way to the pool and it was too full to go for a good

swim!" Mom shook her head saying, "There was plenty of room to swim. The pool was bigger

than the sea." Emily didn't agree. She sat back enjoying the air conditioned room. She even

got so cold that she made an igloo.

What are the hyperboles in the story?

Hyperboles















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It was camping day and I was so excited to put up my own tent. So as night time came, I

started to line up all the things I would need. I never knew setting up a tent could be so hard. The tent poles complained when I put them in place. The tarp jumped from my hand as I was

tying it to the pegs. The pegs dodged my hammer over and over again. After the tent was up,

it rained that night. The tent decided to take a drink of water, leaving us floating inside.

What are the personifications in the story?

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Today, I made a simple symphony with my sweet singing Sally. She's a songbird and my one

and only pet. The magical melody moved my heart. It made me walk down memory lane to when I first met Sally. She was a beautiful baby bird, even without her feathers. My brother

said that she had a face only a mother could love.

What are the alliterations in the story?

Alliteration









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Matt cried so much rivers flowed from his eyes as he lay under the tree next to his house. He

decided to climb as high as he could go. It felt so good to see how high he had gone once he reached the first branch that he continued going up like a squirrel. He could smell the sweet

sticky sap on his fingers. He could see over the houses around him. It was like he was Batman

looking over the city. He pretended to be on a mission where he needed to save a princess at

the top of the tower. When he reached the top branches, he continued to climb over on a

branch when the branch threw him to the ground. That’s why Matt laid on the floor crying.

What figurative language do you see? Give examples from the text.

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“Are we there yet?” Emily inquired for the millionth time on the road trip. Father and Mother

tried to ignore the question, but Emily wouldn’t let it go.“Are we there yet?”

Mother finally answered, “Like I said last time, we’re only half way there. Maybe you could

read a book to help the time go by faster.”

Emily contemplated this idea. She thought to herself that maybe Mother is right, but it’s

vacation and I don’t want to read. She continued to ponder what to do to make the time go by. Her brother was in a dormant state like a bear in their cave for the winter. She wished she

could sleep but was far too excited to get to the amusement park.

She inquired again, “Are we there yet?”

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Mary was lost in the woods because she chose to take a short cut off the path. This part of

the woods was darker and more creatures ran through the shadows. She tried to walk faster in the direction of her grandmother’s house. Then she tripped and fell into a pit of mud. When

she got back up, a creature with shiny eyes growled at her from a short distance in the

shadows. Mary pushed herself off the floor and launched herself in the opposite direction. In

no time, the dog-like creature knocked her down and stood hoovered over Mary. She thought

about how Mother always said to stick to the path. She thought about the medicine she was supposed to bring to her sick grandmother. She had to fight. Mary grabbed the creatures fur

and with a strength she didn’t know she had in her and flung it as far a possible. Then, she

ran and ran faster than she thought she could run. When she got to a clearing where she

could see her grandma’s house, she ran even faster. Mary was relieved to see her

grandmother. After that day, she never took a shortcut to grandmother’s house again.

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My father is a very kind man who helps everyone in need. He taught us to be generous and

giving to anyone who asks for our help. I remembered him saying “my children, open your doors to whoever knocks, give to whoever asks, and share to whoever sits beside you. You’ll

never know how much you can do with a simple act of kindness.” I pass this message to my

own children. I tell them to be as helpful and as generous as they can. These lessons I teach will

help them live a life full of kindness.

Paraphrase the quote.

My father is a very kind man who helps everyone in need. He taught us to be generous and giving to anyone who asks for our help. I remembered him saying “my children, open your doors to whoever

knocks, give to whoever asks, and share to whoever sits beside you. You’ll never know how much you

can do with a simple act of kindness.” I pass this message to my own children. I tell them to be as helpful and as generous as they can. These lessons I teach will help them live a life full of kindness.






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A dictionary is a list of words in ABC order. It shows how to spell and pronounce a word. It tells

a word’s meaning, origin and parts of speech. You can get a list of related words (synonym and antonym). There are sometimes idioms listed and sample sentences of a word. There are

also dictionaries with the translation of words in different languages from around the world.

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The water cycle begins when water on the Earth's surface is warmed by the sun. This causes

water to change into a gas. This process is called evaporation. After the water evaporates, it begins to accumulate in the sky into clouds. The clouds gather together and begin to cool.

This stage is known as condensation. Afterwards, the water falls to the ground in the form of

rain, snow or hail. This is called precipitation. Lastly, the water collects on the ground and

flows into bodies of water like ponds, lakes, rivers and the ocean. The cycle starts all over

again.

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Take the time and make the efforts to be healthy. If you eat fruits and vegetables, you are on

your way to being healthy because you will have vitamins your body needs. Add in doing exercise, then you will have better working organs and muscles. When a person is healthy,

they do not get sick as often. As a result, you will not miss sports games or playtime with your

friends.

What are the causes of being healthy?

What is a result of not being sick?

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Josey and Johnny are twins. They where born only 10 minutes apart, but they have many

different characteristics. They both like apple pie, but Josey likes it with peanut butter and Johnny likes with jam. Josey likes to read novels and Johnny likes to read comics, but both of

them likes reading under the big oak tree.

How are the twins alike?

How are the twins different?

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There were an estimated 3,500 people aboard the Titanic. The crew would call these

passengers “souls.” There were 2,435 passengers and about 900 crew members. Each person had their place. Just like planes, there were three classes in the ship. The rich and famous

lavished in first class. The professionals stayed in second class. The non-professionals,

laymen, stayed in third class. Then the crew were divided into three categories: top officials,

people taking care of passengers, and ship workers.

People had questions. How does a ship that big sink? Both the American and British maritime

courts interviewed passengers and crew that survived. They wanted to find out what really

happened. The main focus of all the stories was the iceberg that hit the Titanic. The night of

April 14, 1912, the ship received many radio messages saying that the course she took was full

of ice fields, pack ice, growlers and icebergs. Icebergs are huge blocks of solid ice—only a small part of it can be seen above water. With icebergs, danger lurks below.

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How are the texts different?

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Philippine Chicken Stew. One of traditional Filipinodishes is called tinola or chicken stew. It is chicken

cooked with ginger and papaya slices, which is

best paired with rice and a fish sauce dip.Photo credit: Joizee Javier

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Not all animals sleep at night. Animals that are awake at night are called nocturnal. Nocturnal animals are active at night hunting for food. During the day, they rest or sleep to have energy for hunting. Some animals that are nocturnal are owls, bats, mouse, and even

cats.

What do you call the text feature of the word “nocturnal”?

What is the purpose of this text feature?


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Text Images

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What is the use of this

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EARTH’S TWINThis could be a chance for the human race to continue

living once Earth has come to an end.

Two days ago, NASA shocked the world with live feed features and photographs of aplanet that looks like Earth. All they have to do now is test its livability state forhumans.

Oxygen LevelOne of the things to test is the oxygen level in the planet. It should be sufficient for allliving, breathing creatures here on Earth. NASA is now creating devices to properlygauge oxygen levels and will soon bring live creatures for testing.

Temperature LevelsWould it be too hot or too cold is still a question. Data reveals that the position of thenew planet is almost exactly Earth-like. Weather conditions are also taken intoconsideration.



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Timelines

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How different is the numbered list to the bulleted list?

How to clean my room (numbered): My grocery list (bulleted):

1. Put all the toys in their boxes and the dirty clothes on the hamper

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Technology has made children sluggish and less active outdoors. One culprit is the

mobile gaming device. Children can take it

anywhere and can play different kinds of virtual games. This diagram will show you

how many hours children spend on these

devices in a day.

What does the diagram show?

How does this support the text?

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Identify How Facts Support an Author’s Claim

Living in the countryside is better than living in the city. My vacation to the countryside proved

it. The air is cooler and fresher than the city. This is because the countryside is full of trees while cities are full of cars and factories. You will also see wild animals running around freely,

unlike the animals in the zoos in cities. The people are friendlier, too! I made so many friends

and played many fun games outdoors. In the city, people are too busy and kids play with their

gadgets instead of with humans. The countryside is truly better than the city for a kid like me.

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Identify the text structure (describing)

My mother is the most beautiful woman to me. Her face is the shape of a heart. Her eyes are as

blue as the ocean and as bright as the sun. She has plum cheeks and a cute button nose. Her lips are as red as the roses with the sweetest smile. My mother is no movie star, but she’s the

most beautiful woman.

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Identify the text structure (problem and solution)

My kids don’t like to eat vegetables. This made me worry that they are not going to be healthy.

I had to find ways to make them eat veggies without causing them to cry and fight. One of my kids’ favorite foods are pizza, so I made a veggie pizza. I used very colorful veggies like carrots,

tomatoes, yellow bell pepper and some broccoli. It was a hit! For dessert, I made a fruity pizza.

They were not expecting that. I made it with cherries, pineapples, grapes, and blueberries.

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“Run, Forrest, Run!” Have you heard of this phrase before? It’s the most famous line of an all-time favorite 1994 comedy drama movie, “Forrest Gump.” Forrest sits on a bench waiting for a bus to go to

Jenny, the love of his life. As he was waiting for the bus, he retells his life story to any stranger who sits

beside him. As he narrates his story, it showed that he was part of every important event in American history. He gave Elvis Presley his signature dance move. He was Alabama’s football star. He even

served in the Vietnam War where he met Bubba and Lieutenant Dan who made him Bubba-Gump’s

founder. Also, he was a ping pong superstar, he helped John Lennon compose a song, and he ran across America. While running, he helped two men build their bumper sticker and t-shirt businesses.

He also met the US president twice! All these were very important in our history, but for Forrest, it was

all about Jenny. He finally ended his story and the old lady told him that Jenny lived just a few blocks from the bus station. So once again, Forrest ran to his Jenny. Forrest finally took Jenny and their son,

young Forrest, back to Alabama. They got married even though she was sick and Jenny died soon

afterwards of her sickness. Forrest and young Forrest lived together. Forrest was kind and brave and did anything for his girl, Jenny.

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This is Pres College of Arts, the finest art school in the world. Take a tour and you will see that

Pres College of Arts is for the best artists designed by the best artists. It's done to continue to harness the creative genius in every artist. It is like the Gardens of Ornussa. Each plant in that

garden is carefully sculpted by the Greek genius Ornussa Halimora who is the most famous

plant sculptor. Lessons are held in a building designed by the most famous creative engineer,

Pierre Le’Pou from Italy. The most renowned artists from each country have paintings here to

decorate the rooms. Most of all, Pres College of Arts caters not only to the visual and written arts. It also caters for the moving arts of dancing, singing, and acting. All performances take

place in the Great Hall. Pres College of Arts is an art institution with facilities and inspiring

mentors to bring out the creative genius in you.

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Determining the Neaning of a Word

Entomophagy began very long ago when humans first started living on Earth and continues

today. Almost 80 percent of the whole world’s population eat insects. In fact, a total of 3,000 people groups from North America, South America, Africa, Asia and the Pacific have been

practicing cooked bug-eating. Some of those communities even eat raw bugs too! It’s part of

their daily lives!

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Paraphrasing Nonfiction Text

Nain Idea & Supporting Details

My father is a very kind man who helps everyone in need. He taught us to be generous and

giving to anyone who asks for our help. I remembered him saying “my children, open your doors to whoever knocks, give to whoever asks, and share to whoever sits beside you. You’ll

never know how much you can do with a simple act of kindness.” I pass this message to my

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Comparing & Contrasting within a Nonfiction Text

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There were an estimated 3,500 people aboard the Titanic. The crew would call these passengers “souls.” There were 2,435 passengers and about 900 crew members. Each person had their place. Just

like planes, there were three classes in the ship. The rich and famous lavished in first class. The

professionals stayed in second class. The non-professionals, laymen, stayed in third class. Then the crew were divided into three categories: top officials, people taking care of passengers, and ship

workers.

People had questions. How does a ship that big sink? Both the American and British maritime courts

interviewed passengers and crew that survived. They wanted to find out what really happened. The

main focus of all the stories was the iceberg that hit the Titanic. The night of April 14, 1912, the ship received many radio messages saying that the course she took was full of ice fields, pack ice, growlers

and icebergs. Icebergs are huge blocks of solid ice—only a small part of it can be seen above water.

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In a far away village, there lived a tall old man and a tall old woman. They lived next door to a short old man and a short old woman. Their houses were both small and made of twigs (don’t worry, there was no big bad

wolf). They both had very beautiful gardens. But these flower gardens had different flowers. The tall old couple had a dahlia garden. The dahlias were very colorful flowers but they did not have a scent. They were brightly

colored flowers in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. The old man took care of these flowers because he had very good eyesight and loved the way they looked. Meanwhile, the short old couple had a rose

garden. They only grew white roses but they smelled so sweet and beautiful. The old woman had a very good sense of smell so that's why she grew these flowers. Sometimes, the tall old man gave some colorful dahlias to

the short old woman. In return, the short old woman shared her sweet white roses with the tall old man.



On an island called Balduro lived a girl with big bushy hair. Her hair was as large as a house. She ate inside her hair. She slept inside her hair. When she walked, it was as if her hair carried her around. The islanders thought

all sorts of things about her. They thought she was a daughter of a woolly mammoth. Others thought it was not only the hair on her head but also the hairs of her body. Another group of people thought she was cursed by a

witch or a warlock or a wizard. One day the bushy big hair girl got tired of the whispers around her. She shouted and all the islanders looked in her direction, “I am not a woolly mammoth’s daughter. I am not cursed

by any witch or warlock or wizard. It’s just all the hairs on my head grew long and bushy. If you don’t believe me, wait until you see me.” The islanders were all shocked and stopped whispering about her hair. Instead,

they guessed how she would look. They were excited to find out who was right once the girl came out of her big bushy hair.

What are the facts in the story? What are the opinions in the story? Facts: A girl with big bushy head hair as big as a house lived and walked around in her hair. No one knew how she

looked. Opinion: People thought she might have been the daughter of a wooly mammoth, the

hair was her body hair too, and that she was cursed.


Before, I hated using my mom and dad’s present because I always fell down. I hated wearing all sorts of things just to be protected. But now, it’s my favorite thing in the world! At first, I started with four wheels. Now, I can

do without the other two. With two feet at the pedals, it takes me anywhere I want to go. It can go slow or it can go really fast. I have a hard time pedaling up a hill. Once I get to the top, I speed right down. It’s the most

thrilling experience in the world because it goes faster the closer I get to the bottom! Next, I will try to do cool tricks. Could you ride with me next time?

What conclusion can you draw from the story? The present was a bicycle. I know that because people use training wheels at first which gives them four wheels. Then when they

know how to use their bike, they have two wheels. Bikes have pedals for your feet and it’s fun

to go down a hill on a bike. Some people can even do fun tricks on the bike.


Similarities between the old couple: They were old, lived in the same neighborhood, they each

grew flowers and shared. Differences between the old couple: One couple was tall and one couple was short. The tall couple had colorful flowers with no scent while the short couple

grew only scented white roses. The tall old man tended the flowers for the tall couple while

the short old woman tended the flowers for the old couple.

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“To see is to believe”, that’s what I always say. I cannot agree or believe in something you say, if you don’t show me. I need proof. I need evidence. It’s more important to see something before you say it’s true.

Experiencing is believing. If you cannot see it, then it’s absolutely false, made up or a lie. Would you believe that there is wind if you didn’t feel it? Would you believe ice cream is delicious if you couldn’t taste it? Would

you believe the sun is blue if you couldn’t see the blue color? You should believe me when I say, if you don’t see it, it’s not true.

What is the author’s purpose: to inform, to entertain, to persuade or to express? How do you know? The author’s purpose is to persuade. I know this because the author is giving an

opinion as if it is fact and then backing it up with questions like, “Would you believe that there

is wind if you didn’t feel it?” This questions seems to have an obvious answer that leads the

reader to side with what the author is saying.

Author’s Purpose

Stu was a slippery snake. He glided anywhere he went and he never got stuck. The only problem was, Stu never stayed in one place. Stu didn’t like being slippery. It was a horrible thing for a snake to be slippery. When

he slept in his den, he woke up outside of it. When he caught his prey, it always got away. So one day, Stu went to the forest to get rid of his slippery body. He tried rolling over dried leaves. For a moment, Stu was not

slippery anymore. He was happy and he quickly went to his den to sleep. The next day, Stu woke up and he was still in his den! He was really happy with his new skin. It wasn’t sticky and slippery anymore. He continued

rolling in the leaves day after day. After a while, he didn’t need to roll in leaves because his skin grew it’s own leaf like skin. Stu would tell you, if he could speak, that that’s how snakes got their scales.

How is this text organized? Be sure to cite your evidence. This seems to be a problem and solution type of story because it starts with a problem. The text says, “The only problem was

that Stu never could stay in one place.” Then the story continues by explaining why this is a

problem. Stu comes up with a solution that worked and continued using this solution until it

became a permanent solution. The text says, “He tried rolling in dried leaves…Stu was not

slippery anymore.” Then the text continues explaining how his problem was solved.

Text Organization

At last, the knight found the great beast. He stood frozen in front of the dragon-like creature. They stared at each other from a distance. The knight’s blue eyes reflected in the beast's dark beady eyes. The knight

breathed heavily and the beast let out smoke through its nose. The knight unsheathed his sword and the creature lifted his claws. The knight's heart pounded loudly and the beast started to growl. They both started

approaching the other. Then their steps turned into a jog. They raced towards the other. The knight lifted his sword while the beast lifted his arms.

What do you think will happen next? Provide text evidence that supports your prediction. The knight and the dragon are about to fight. The dragon is going to claw at the knight while the

knight is going to attack with his sword. They are going to fight until one of them wins since

they seem very upset at the other. The text says, “The beast let out smoke through its nose.”

The knight’s heart beat was also pounding. This makes me believe that this is going to be a

fierce battle.

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Ting Tong was a big monster. He lived in a big cave on top of a snowy mountain. Everyone in the village at the bottom of the mountain was afraid of Ting Tong. They thought he was ugly and that he would hurt people,

though nobody had seen Ting Tong hurt anybody. In fact, he saved someone a long time ago; that detail was up for debate. One day, a mountain climber was caught in an avalanche. Luckily Ting Tong heard the mountain

climber's cries. With his big legs, he jumped towards the man. He created a barrier from the rushing snow that threatened to flatten the man like a pancake. The man was saved and the people were not scared of Ting

Tong anymore, well they mostly weren’t scared.

What does this story remind you of in your own experience (text-to-self connection)? It

reminds me of my fear of spiders since I have never seen them do anything bad.

What does this story remind you of another story you have read (text-to-text connection)? This reminds me of Owl Babies because the babies are scared of the dark even though no

one was attacking or doing anything particular to make them scared.


connection)? This reminds me of a story I heard on the news when a gorilla saved a little boy

who fell into a zoo exhibit.

Naking Connections

On a fine Saturday morning, three little chicks had lost their beaks and they weren’t sure how. One thought they left them in the coop. One thought they left them in their shells. The last chick thought it was taken by the

foxes. They should get their beaks because their mother would not give them corn without them. So, the three little chicks searched for their beaks in the coop and in their shells but didn't find them. Searching the fox's den

was out of the question. They didn't want to be breakfast that morning. Suddenly, mother hen called the chicks and took out three boxes. The three little chicks tried to cry and tell mother about their lost beaks. Not having

a beak made it difficult to talk. Mother hen calmed the chicks and told them to open their boxes. When the three little chicks opened their boxes they finally found their new beaks. They happily ate their corn ever after.

What questions can you ask about the story: who, what, when, where, why, and how?How can chicks lose something attached to their bodies?

Why did their mom take them?

What would they have done if the mom didn’t come back?

When did the mother hen take the beaks?

Who did the chickens belong to?Where did the mother hen go with the beaks?

Asking Questions

There was once a beautiful princess that lived alone in a small cottage in the middle of the kingdom’s forest. She was placed there by her parents to protect her against the evil witch. This evil witch wanted the princess’

hair so she could be as beautiful as her. The witch needed all the help she could get. Now, the beautiful princess lived in the protection of the forest’s plants and animals. Until one day, a young man found her while

hunting in the forest. Instead of shooting a deer, he saw the princess and fell in love with her beauty. The man introduced himself. The princess was really happy to see another person. She invited him to her cottage and

they had a really good talk. The princess fell in love with the man because he had a lot of stories. Then, the man invited the princess to run away with him, away from the forest to start their own adventure far away from the

forest and from the evil witch. Her parents sure were surprised when they didn’t find her in the cottage anymore.

What is the setting of the story? The setting is a small cottage in the middle of the kingdom’s forest.


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A superhero is no superhero without his superpowers. That’s why Super Mini Man was as strong as a gorilla that can lift up to a thousand tons of weight! He was as speedy as a cheetah that can run at the speed of light!

He could fly high up in the sky like an eagle soaring through the clouds! Superpowers aren't the only thing that makes a person a superhero. Super Mini Man also was very kind to others. He was brave enough to face any

troubles, evil super villains and spiders. He also was caring toward children, animals, old people, and to everyone else. A superhero is not good enough with just superpowers and Super Mini Man knew that. His good

heart is also what made him super.

What are the character’s traits? Super Mini-Man was super strong, fast and could fly. He was

kind toward others and very brave.


Jarly is a unique child. He was born with a medical condition called tetra-amelia. It is when a person is born without arms and legs. This medical condition did not stop Jarly from dreaming. His dream was to become an

Olympic swimmer. With the help of his parents, Jarly had special training to swim with his chest and hips. He pushed his chest and hips to move up and down like a dolphin, except without the tails or fins. He trained and

trained until one day, an Olympic coach saw Jarly and offered him to join the Special Olympics team. The Special Olympics is a sports competition for people who are special like Jarly. He told his parents about it and

they were delighted.

What is the theme of the story? Possible answers: Following your dreams, achieving your

goals, working hard


"Fio! Get down from there!" Mother shouted at her son. He was a very playful kid who liked to climb and play outside. Mother and Father always got tired of playing with him. They wanted to find something that could help

Fio behave and play quietly in one place. So mother bought Fio a box full of puzzles thinking he would stay in one place. Instead of putting the puzzles together, Fio threw it in the air like confetti. Mother didn't think

puzzles were such a good idea anymore. So father tried giving Fio a box full of pipe cleaners. Instead of playing quietly twisting and turning the fuzzy wires, he hid them around the house. Father was finding them for

weeks. Finally, Mother and Father decided to make Fio a bottle of magical dust. It was a liter bottle filled with glitter, water and plastic animals. When they gave it to Fio, he just sat down and shook the bottle. He liked how

the dust and the shapes slowly went up and down in the bottle. Mother and Father were able to sit and relax for a while, until Fio got up and running once more.

What is the problem in the story? Fio could not stay still and behave. Mother and Father were tired of playing with him.


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School ended and Tami was bored at home. She wanted to do something so she would have fun throughout the summer. She thought that maybe she could learn something new. She liked the idea of learning a new

sport, so she thought about joining a sports class at the park district. No, Tami decided that it would be too hard. Then, she thought to herself that she’d like to know how things work, so maybe she could do a science

experiment at home. No, that would be a lot of work getting everything. Afterwards, she thought about how her Mom was always complaining about having so many house chores. She really thought about this one,

maybe she could help her. That seemed like a good idea, but the kitchen was too dirty. Tami laid back on the couch saying how lazy she felt from so much thinking. So instead of learning something new or helping mom

with the house chores, all summer long Tami just played with her tablet.

What is the solution to the problem? Tami decided to play with her tablet to keep from being

bored.


Tomorrow, it’s going to be Gilbert’s 10th birthday! He feels like he is getting old so he told his parents he needed a birthday party. He’s in the double digits after all. Gilbert’s birthday wish is to have a party at a water park.

This is because Gilbert likes to play in the water and likes to go down the slide at the water park. It's going to be so much fun!

Who is the character in the story? Gilbert

What is the character’s wish? Gilbert wants to have a party at a waterpark.

When is his birthday? It is tomorrow.

Where is it going to be? It will be at a waterpark.

Why does the character like the water park? Gilbert likes to go down the slide and play in the

water.


There were three little kids living in the middle of the forest. These kids had special abilities. The girl could fly high and swift. The older boy was so strong that he could carry tons of weight. The little boy could run so fast

that he ran on water. They lived in the middle of the forest to hide from an evil scientist. This evil scientist wanted to get their powers. One day, a little boy spotted a drone flying over their house. He called to his

brother and sister and they decided get away from it. Before they got far, they heard loud noises and saw the evil scientist riding with an army of robots. Now they needed to fight to protect themselves and escape. The

girl flew over and threw rocks on the bomber drones. The older boy started to uproot trees and swing them at robots coming his way. The little boy ran around and created a powerful tornado that crushed all the evil

robots. All the evil machines were destroyed and the evil scientist was the only one left. He pleaded for the children to not hurt him and he would leave them alone. The children left him alone because they were not

afraid anymore. They had powers that protected them from anything.

What is the plot of the story? The plot starts with the problem. Children with superpowers are

hiding in the woods from an evil scientist. Then the middle has rising action. They are spotted

by attacking drones. Even more action happens when they win the fight against the drones. At the climax, the evil scientist asks the children not to hurt him and they choose to let him

go. The resolution is when they let him go because they finally realize they can protect

themselves (If they do not know the plot arc, students should give main events).


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“Come on! Come all! Meet the fantastic and amazing creatures of the circus!” The ring

mastered shouted toward the crowd lined outside the circus tent. The gates opened for the first circus show of the week.








What are the dialogues in the story? Everything with quotes around the sentences.


Winter was coming, so a family of ducks were prepared to fly. The little ducklings got some flying lessons from father. One little duckling stayed with mother. He liked to sing and dance like mother. Father was really angry

because little duckling needed to learn how to fly, not dance and sing. With a heavy heart, little duckling learned to fly. While flying, he sang and flapped his wings as if he was dancing. This made mother very happy,

but father was angry again. Winter was here and they needed to fly south. Father called the family and got them ready to fly. However, little duckling was happily singing and dancing away from them. Father and

mother did not notice that little duckling was left behind until it was too late. They could not go back anymore because the winds were very strong. Suddenly, they heard a very familiar voice that sang a sweet tune. It was

little duckling! They found him flying by himself thanks to his singing.

What is the sequence of the story: beginning, middle, end? Beginning: The little ducks

prepared to fly besides one duckling. Middle: The duck family needed to fly south and forgot

the little duckling. End: Little duckling flew by himself and was found because of his singing.

Sequencing Events

“If you’re a good boy, then you can eat cake,” mother said to Jerry that morning. It was the only thing that Jerry thought about all day. What could he do to eat cake? What makes a good boy? He liked to play pranks

on everyone so he suspected that’s what mother was talking about. He always teased his sister, like when he scared her making her trip over and fall the day before. He decided not to tease his sister. His mother would

get angry and he would never eat his favorite cake. Jerry asked his sister what he could do to be a good boy. She responded, "You must do whatever I say.” His sister just smiled and nodded. “Oh Josie, don't make trouble

for me. I'll prank you if you do!” The two siblings argued and mother heard them. To stop the two, mother said “Shush! None of you will get the cake!”

What are the causes and effects in the story? Cause: Jerry liked to prank his sister. Effect Mom bribed Jerry with cake.

Cause: Mom told Jerry he would get cake if he is good. Effect: Jerry asked his sister how he

could be good.

Cause: His sister tried to get Jerry to do whatever she wanted him to do. Effect: Jerry and his

sister argued.Cause: The brother and sister argued. Effect: Mom heard and they got no cake.

Cause and Effect

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Once upon a time, there lived a girl named Sarah. Sarah hated eating vegetables, so her parents tried to hide them in her food. She had a gift for finding hidden veggies. She found them in her pasta and even in her

pancakes. Whenever she found the veggies, she’d say, “No way Jose! I won’t eat that!” But one day, she drank the most delicious milkshake. She asked her mom, "What's in it?" Her mom said with a smile on her face,

"Vegetables."

Once upon a time, there lived a boy named Patrick. He didn't like to eat vegetables. Of course his father tried to make them tasty by covering them with spices. He fried them and he baked them. He smothered them with

cheese. All Patrick would say is, "No. Can I have something else please?" One day, his father handed him a milkshake that tasted like chocolate cake. After Patrick gulped down the whole thing, his father said, "I guess

you might like your veggies after all.“

What are the similarities and differences in the two stories? They both start off like fairy

tales with “Once upon a time.” They both are about kids who don’t like to eat vegetables. In

the first story, the mom hid the vegetables in the girl’s food all the time. In the second story, the father just put spices on the food and cooked it in different ways. Both of the kids ate

vegetables when their parents put the veggies in a milk shake. In story 1, Sarah is more rude

than Patrick in story 2.


One fine afternoon, I had the chance to walk home alone from school. My mother called the school saying that that she was going to stay at work late so she couldn't pick me up. I was really scared. It was my first time

walking by myself. So I tried to be brave when I walked towards my home right after school. While walking, I saw a flower garden and a quiet stream. I didn’t notice them before and I thought they were beautiful. Then, I

passed by a bakery. I smelled bread, cake, and other sweets. I never smelled them before and I thought they were delicious. Finally, I was home. I told mother all about it and that I was happy walking home alone.

What is the author’s point of view: first person, second person, third person? First person

How would the story be different if the point of view was changed? The story would not have

I as often. It would have the word “He.” It’s the narrator telling the story about himself so it

feels more personal.

Point of View

There were five little badgers living in a cozy little cave. One day, mother badger told them they were ready to live on their own. So one by one, each badger left the cave. The first badger went to the east and lived in the

jungle. The second badger went to the west to live in the forest. The third badger went to the south and lived in the desert. The fourth badger went to the north to live in the tundra. But the fifth badger did not leave the

cave. Instead, he told mother badger that he wanted to stay with her forever.

What is the summary of the story? Children badgers leave their home and go to live in

different areas besides the last one that stays to live with mother badger.


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The clouds started to gather together like swarm of bees near their hive. The sun was hidden under a dark gray blanket that grew darker. The wind picked up speed as it swirled and twisted the trees all around. The

temperature cooled refreshing the skin as a cold beverage does on a hot summer day. A pitter patter could be heard against the side of the house. I peered through the windows seeing through a waterfall. A light flashed

and zoomed across the sky. Then, I heard a bang! The heavens started to rumble letting out a roars.

What did you visualize in the story? I visualized a strong storm coming near my house then

lots of rain falling and thunder and lighting. It seems like the narrator is watching from a

window in their house.

Visualizing

One dreary day made Boo so blue. It’s not the color; it’s not the hue. It’s something you feel inside, something that can make you feel like you need something new. It started yesterday when Moomoo the mouse died. He

was so sad, so low and down when he went to bed that night. The next day, he woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Then, he read a text message from a friend. His friend sprained his ankle so they could not play

together. Then, mother told him the internet’s down so he could not use his computer. He went to go outside to play, but it was too hot and humid. Suddenly, it started to rain. He got wet. He got soaked. His new white shoes

got stained too! Boo hoo! This was the day that Boo was so blue.

What is the mood of the story? Why? The mood in the story is sad. Nothing goes right for

Boo which makes the entire story feel depressing.

Nood

In a far away land, a family of five lives. They’re happy and content with all that they have as a family. The father is as hard working as a horse. The mother is as busy as a bee. The sister is as beautiful as a rose. The

brother is as playful as a puppy. Although the sister would say that he’s naughty like a puppy too. The baby is as cute as a button. Even if their house is as small as a shoe, they live as happy as a kings and queens.

What are the similes in the story? Hard working as a horse

Busy as a bee

Sister is as beautiful as a rose

Brother is as playful as a puppy

Naughty like a puppyBaby is as cute as a button

Their house is as small as a shoe

Live as happy as kings and queens

Similes

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The school is a jungle, no wonder I enjoy it here more than my home. My house is a prison. Father doesn’t like me to play and mother likes me to do chores all day! The school is a jungle full of different animals too. Some

children are monkeys and some children are owls. There are teachers who roar, but there are also teachers who talk like owls on a tree. School sure is noisy. You will hear loud reading, pens screeching when used for

writing, layers of voices, and the patter of feet. The noise is music to my ears! Oh I love my jungle and I am the king of it all.

What are the metaphors in the story?School is a jungle.

My house is a prison.

Children are called animals like monkeys and owls.

Teachers are called wild animals like owls or animals who roar.

Netaphors

Father had three children but Jacob was the apple of his eyes. The people of the village also saw Jacob as the chip off the old block because he was just like his father. Jacob was a great fisherman. One day, Father and

Jacob went fishing. They wanted to catch the biggest fish of all. As they were fishing, father taught Jacob a few things about how to get a bigger catch. Jacob tried to teach his father new tricks too, but everyone knows

that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. As night was approaching, father and Jacob still had an empty boat. They were good fishermen so they were as patient as a python. After fifty days and fifty nights, father

and Jacob came back with a fish as big as a hill. It was the biggest fish in the entire village.


Apple of his eyes

Chip off the old blockTeach an old dog knew tricks

Idioms

"Summer is the worst season ever!" Emily complained while walking outside with her mom. She felt like she was in an oven baking to the crisp. She felt her throat was as try as a desert in the middle of a drought. When she

got home, she drank an entire lake of water. Then she complained some more, "We went all the way to the pool and it was too full to go for a good swim!" Mom shook her head saying, "There was plenty of room to

swim. The pool was bigger than the sea." Emily didn't agree. She sat back enjoying the air conditioned room. She even got so cold that she made an igloo.

What are the hyperboles in the story? Worst season ever

As dry as a desert in the middle of a drought

Drank an entire lake of water

Bigger than the sea

Got so cold she made an igloo

Hyperboles

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It was camping day and I was so excited to put up my own tent. So as night time came, I started to line up all the things I would need. I never knew setting up a tent could be so hard. The tent poles complained when I put

them in place. The tarp jumped from my hand as I was tying it to the pegs. The pegs dodged my hammer over and over again. After the tent was up, it rained that night. The tent decided to take a drink of water, leaving us

floating inside.


Tent poles complained

The tarp jumpedThe pegs dodged

The tent decided

Personification

Today, I made a simple symphony with my sweet singing Sally. She's a songbird and my one and only pet. The magical melody moved my heart. It made me walk down memory lane to when I first met Sally. She was a

beautiful baby bird, even without her feathers. My brother said that she had a face only a mother could love.


Simple symphony

Sweet singing SallyMagical melody moved

Beautiful baby bird

Alliteration

Figurative Language

Matt cried so much rivers flowed from his eyes as he lay under the tree next to his house. He decided to climb as high as he could go. It felt so good to see how high he had gone once he reached the first branch that he

continued going up like a squirrel. He could smell the sweet sticky sap on his fingers. He could see over the houses around him. It was like he was Batman looking over the city. He pretended to be on a mission where he

needed to save a princess at the top of the tower. When he reached the top branches, he continued to climb over on a branch when the branch threw him to the ground. That’s why Matt laid on the floor crying.

What figurative language do you see? Give the text examples.Hyperbole- Rivers flowed from his eyes

Similes- going up like a squirrel, it was like he was Batman

Alliteration- Smell of sweet sticky sap

Personification- The branch threw him to the ground

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“Are we there yet?” Emily inquired for the millionth time on the road trip. Father and Mother tried to ignore the question, but Emily wouldn’t let it go.

“Are we there yet?”Mother finally answered, “Like I said last time, we’re only half way there. Maybe you could read a book to help

the time go by faster.”Emily contemplated this idea. She thought to herself that maybe Mother is right, but it’s vacation and I don’t

want to read. She continued to ponder what to do to make the time go by. Her brother was in a dormant state like a bear in their cave for the winter. She wished she could sleep but was far too excited to get to the

amusement park.She inquired again, “Are we there yet?”

What do the underlined words mean? How do you know? Inquired means to ask because there was a question before the word is used the first time and the next time.

Contemplated means to think because she sits around thinking after the verb is used.

Dormant means her brother was still and sleeping because that’s what bears do in a cave for

the winter.


Mary was lost in the woods because she chose to take a short cut off the path. This part of the woods was darker and more creatures ran through the shadows. She tried to walk faster in the direction of her

grandmother’s house. Then she tripped and fell into a pit of mud. When she got back up, a creature with shiny eyes growled at her from a short distance in the shadows. Mary pushed herself off the floor and launched

herself in the opposite direction. In no time, the dog like creature knocked her down and stood hoovered over Mary. She thought about how Mother always said to stick to the path. She thought about the medicine she was

supposed to bring to her sick grandmother. She had to fight. Mary grabbed the creatures fur and with a strength she didn’t know she had in her and flung it as far a possible. Then, she ran and ran faster than she

thought she could run. When she got to a clearing where she could see her grandma’s house, she ran even faster. Mary was relieved to see her grandmother. After that day, she never took a shortcut to grandmother’s

house again.

How does the character respond to challenges? She wanted to give up at first when she sees

the creature. She remembers why she needed to get to her grandmother’s house which gives her the strength to fight and run.

Analyze Character Response to Challenges





Paraphrase the quote. Answers May Vary. Be welcoming, be generous, You don’t know how you impact people.

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NONFICTION SWITCH




What is the main idea of the story? The main idea is that the dictionary is a list of words in

ABC order with descriptions of the word.

Can you give three supporting details about it? 1) It shows how to spell and pronounce a

word. 2) It tells a word’s meaning, origin and parts of speech. 3) Related words are listed too.

4) Idioms and sample sentences are listed. 5) There are translation dictionaries in different

languages.

Nain Idea & Supporting Details






again.

What happened first, second, and last? First water heats up and evaporates. Second, the

water comes together into clouds and cool. Third the water falls to the ground. Fourth, water

accumulates into bodies of water.


Cause and Effect


your way to being healthy because you will have vitamins your body needs. Add in doing exercise, then you will have better working organs and muscles. When a person is healthy, they

do not get sick as often. As a result, you will not miss sports games or playtime with your

friends.

What are the causes of being healthy? Eating right and doing exercise

What is a result of not being sick? You will miss out on sports games or playtime with friends.

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How are the twins alike? They both like apple pie and reading. They have the same parents

and are born on the same day.

How are the twins different? Josey likes to eat apple pie with peanut butter and likes to read

novels. Johnny likes to eat apple pie with jam and likes to read comics.

Comparing and Contrasting Within a Nonfiction Text

There were an estimated 3,500 people aboard the Titanic. The crew would call these passengers “souls.” There were 2,435 passengers and about 900 crew members. Each person had their place. Just like planes, there

were three classes in the ship. The rich and famous lavished in first class. The professionals stayed in second class. The non-professionals, laymen, stayed in third class. Then the crew were divided into three categories:

top officials, people taking care of passengers, and ship workers.

People had questions. How does a ship that big sink? Both the American and British maritime courts interviewed passengers and crew that survived. They wanted to find out what really happened. The main focus

of all the stories was the iceberg that hit the Titanic. The night of April 14, 1912, the ship received many radio messages saying that the course she took was full of ice fields, pack ice, growlers and icebergs. Icebergs are

huge blocks of solid ice—only a small part of it can be seen above water. With icebergs, danger lurks below.

How are the texts alike? Both text are about the Titanic and about people.

How are the texts different? The first text is about the different classes of people on the ship. The second text was about questions about how the Titanic sunk when the ship was warned

about the icebergs.

Comparing and Contrast Two Different Nonfiction Texts

Text Features





photo? How does it help the reader? It’s a caption. It goes below pictures describing the picture near it.

Sometimes it gives further information.

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Text Features

Text Images

Text Features

Not all animals sleep at night. Animals that are awake at night are called nocturnal. Nocturnal animals are active at night hunting for food. During the day, they rest or sleep to have energy for hunting. Some animals

that are nocturnal are owls, bats, mouse, and even cats.

What do you call the text feature of the word “nocturnal”? It is a key word or a bold word.

This means that the word is important and there is a definition within the text.

What text feature is this image? It’s a pie

chart or graphic.

What is the purpose of this text feature? It

is to show data in a visual way.

WhoAtethePie?

Mother

Father

Baby

Sister

Brother


It’s a heading.


text feature? It gives

more information about

the text and it makes you want to read the text.





Temperature LevelsWould it be too hot or too cold is still a question. Data reveals that the position of the

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Text Features

Text Feature (Image)


Subheading

What is the use of this text

feature? It is like a title for a

smaller section in the text.







White space


text feature? It helps to

separate sections. It

makes the text easier to read.






What text feature is this and what’s its purpose? It’s a timeline. It helps tell the reader

when things happened



1876


Cellphonein1973

Smartphonein2007©

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Text Feature (Image)



What text feature is this and what’s its purpose? It is a chart. It helps to organize ideas

or lists.

How different is the numbered list to the bulleted list? Numbers helps to keep things in

a specific order. The bulleted list is more for a list that doesn’t need to be in a specific

order.



2. Wipe the windows


5. Sweep the floor


• Toothpaste

• Soap• Shampoo

• Detergent

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Watching videos



Visiting social

networking sites

Morning

Afternoon

Night





devices in a day.

What does the diagram show? It shows

how many hours children play on a mobile gaming device and at what time of day.

How does this support the text? It backs up the text by being a visual

representation of just how much time

children spend inactive on a mobile gaming device.






How did the facts support the author’s claim about the topic? The facts all were benefits of

living in the countryside. The air is better quality, the countryside has animals running freely

and people are friendlier. All of these are positive aspects of countryside living.

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Identify the text structure (describing)

Identify the text structure (problem and solution)


I had to find ways to make them eat veggies without causing them to cry and fight. One of kids’ favorite foods are pizza, so I made a veggie pizza. I used very colorful veggies like carrots,




How is the text structured (organized)? It is problem and solution. The problem was the kids

didn’t eat their veggies. The solution was to make a veggie pizza.





How is the text structured (organized)? It has a main idea and sentences that describe. The

text structure is description.

“Run, Forrest, Run!” Have you heard of this phrase before? It’s the most famous line of an all-time favorite 1994 comedy drama movie, “Forrest Gump.” Forrest sits on a bench waiting for a bus to go to Jenny, the love of his

life. As he was waiting for the bus, he retells his life story to any stranger who sits beside him. As he narrates his story, it showed that he was part of every important event in the American history. He gave Elvis Presley his

signature dance move. He was Alabama’s football star. He even served in the Vietnam War where he met Bubba and Lieutenant Dan who made him Bubba-Gump’s founder. Also, he was a ping pong superstar, he helped John

Lennon compose a song, and he ran across America. While running, he helped two men build their bumper sticker and t-shirt businesses. He also met the US president twice! All these were very important in our history,

but for Forrest, it was all about Jenny. He finally ended his story and the old lady told him that Jenny lived just a few blocks from the bus station. So once again, Forrest ran to his Jenny. Forrest finally took Jenny and their son,

young Forrest, back to Alabama. They got married even though she was sick and Jenny died soon afterwards of her sickness. Forrest and young Forrest lived together. Forrest was kind and brave and did anything for his girl,

Jenny.

What is the summary of the text? The movie “Forest Gump” is about a man named Forest who told his

story about him chasing after Jenny. In the process, he got to be part of every major event in history. He finally married Jenny and raised their son after Jenny died.

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This is Pres College of Arts, the finest art school in the world. Take a tour and you will see that Pres College of Arts is for the best artists designed by the best artists. It's done to continue to harness the

creative genius in every artist. It is like the Gardens of Ornussa. Each plant in that garden is carefully

sculpted by the Greek genius Ornussa Halimora who is the most famous plant sculptor. Lessons are held in a building designed by the most famous creative engineer, Pierre Le’Pou from Italy. The most

renowned artists from each country have paintings here to decorate the rooms. Most of all, Pres

College of Arts caters not only to the visual and written arts. It also caters for the moving arts of dancing, singing, and acting. All performances take place in the Great Hall. Pres College of Arts is an art

institution with facilities and inspiring mentors to bring out the creative genius in you.

What are the important details of the story? Why are these most important? Pres College of Arts is for

the best artists designed by the best artists. Most of all, Pres College of Arts caters not only for the

visual and written arts but also for the moving arts. These are most important because it describes the college. All the other details support these two details.




their daily lives!

What does entomophagy mean? How do you know? It is the practice of eating insects. I know this because the rest of the paragraph is about eating bugs in different parts of the world.


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