4th Grade Reading Home Review Packet 2

Day Assignment1 Pages 1-22 Pages 3-43 Pages 5-64 Pages 7-85 Pages 9-106 Pages 11-127 Pages 13-148 Pages 15-169 Pages 17-18

10 Pages 19-20

Read 20 Minutes Per day

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Day 1

1. Which sentence below uses the words there, their, or they're incorrectly?A. I like Florida, but I have not been there in a long time.B. Paul and Cindy let me sit at they're table at lunch.C. I put the suitcase over there when we got home.D. My parents send birthday presents to their friends.

2. Which sentence below uses the words piece or peace incorrectly?

A. Kasey can't solve the puzzle because it's missing a peace.B. Make sure everyone in the class gets a piece of apple pie.C. Joey wrote a poem about ending wars and living in peace.D. Will you give me a piece of paper so I can draw a picture?

Pin the Tail on the What by Audge Podge

Joel was having a great time playing games at Sharlisa's party. He bobbed for apples faster than anyone else did. He successfully whacked the piñata, and a shower of candy rained over the children. He loved winning.

After eating cake, Sharlisa said, "Let us play pin the tail on the donkey. Really, though, we will be sticking the tail on with tape. Mom will not let us use pins because she worries too much. Anyway, who wants to go first?"

"I do," answered Josie, and Sharlisa blindfolded her and spun her around many times. After the dizziness wore off, Josie wandered around the living room and stuck the tail on a fish tank.

When Josie took her blindfold off, she rolled on the floor and laughed until her stomach hurt. Almost all the other children thought it was just as funny. Joel, however, was too busy thinking of ways to win.

"I will go next," Joel volunteered. Sharlisa blindfolded Joel and spun him around. As Joel became less dizzy, he started to walk. After a few minutes, he thought, I must be close! I can feel it!

With confidence, Joel finally stuck the tail to what he thought was the donkey. Then, the other children burst with laughter.

When Joel removed the blindfold, he saw that the tail was stuck to a mirror in Sharlisa's bedroom. "Aw, man!" Joel shouted disappointedly."What is wrong, Joel?" asked Sharlisa. "I missed the donkey," answered Joel."Winning is not everything, Joel," said Sharlisa. "Besides, how much fun would the game be if

everyone put the tail on the donkey?""Yeah," agreed Josie. "The worse a player is at this game, the better!""Well, I guess this game is pretty funny," admitted Joel with a smile. "I guess I win at pinning the

tail in the funniest place! Who would have thought I would stick the tail on a reflection of myself!"

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3. Sharlisa can best be described as

A. a sore loser.B. a good friend.C. a terrible host.D. a shy person.

4. How is Josie different from Joel?

A. She does not take the game seriously.B. She bobs for apples faster.C. She breaks the piñata on her first try.D. She is a much better friend to Sharlisa.

Turn Off Your TV!

How much television do you watch a week? Maybe you watch five hours a week. Maybe you watch five a day. That is over 30 hours of TV a week! What would your life be like without TV? One organization wants you to find out!

In 1995, TV Turnoff Network started an event. It is called TV Turnoff Week. The goal is to get people off of their couches. People can use that week to get active. They can draw, ride a bike, or play a game.

TV Turnoff Week usually happens the last week in April. When the event started, only a few thousand people were involved. Last year, over 7.6 million people joined. The group asks people to “Turn off TV, and turn on life.”

The TV Turnoff Network started this event because of kids. Kids spend more time watching TV than they do at school. Watching too much TV leads to bad health. People who watch too much TV do not eat well and do not exercise as much.

So turn off your TV for a week. You never know what might happen!

5. What is this article mainly about?

A. People who watch TV eat more junk food than people who don't.B. Kids in the U.S. watch sometimes up to five hours of TV a day.C. TV Turnoff Week wants people to be active instead of watch TV.D. TV Turnoff Week is an event that happens the last week of April.

6. TV Turnoff Week was started to get kids to watch less TV. What statement from the passage supports this idea?

A. Kids spend more time watching TV than they do at school.B. That is over 30 hours of television a week!C. The goal is to get people off of their couches.D. TV Turnoff Week usually happens the last week in April.

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Day 2

1. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

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2. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

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weather is cold to be wearing only a T-shirt.

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Amazing AntarcticaAntarctica is the coldest continent on Earth. Located on the South Pole and covered in ice, it is actually a

desert because it gets very little precipitation. Many unusual discoveries have been made at this icy wasteland over the years. In 1912, a British explorer discovered a fossil of a prehistoric tree. This proved that a forest once covered Antarctica. In 1986, a new species of dinosaur fossil was discovered. Explorers since then have explored the base camps of the first explorers. A fruitcake, which had been perfectly preserved in the freezing temperatures, was found in one camp. It was "deemed edible," but few people want to eat fresh fruitcake. So, no one was willing to try it.

3. What is this passage mostly about?

A. how scientists do research in AntarcticaB. what life is like in AntartcticaC. amazing discoveries found in AntarcticaD. how cold it is in Antarctica

4. Which sentence from the passage best supports the main idea?

A. In 1912, a British explorer discovered a fossil of a prehistoric tree.B. This proved that a forest once covered Antarctica.

C. Located on the South Pole and covered in ice, it is actually a desert because it gets very little precipitation.

D. Antarctica is the coldest continent on Earth.

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they'reB. theirC. thereD. theyre

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The Karaoke Queenby Audge Podge

“YOU AIN'T NOTHIN' BUT A HOUND DOG . . . EATING ALL THE LIMES,” Trish sang loudly.“Cut it out, Trish!” yelled Jacob. “You are too loud, and you are not even singing it right. The words

are 'crying all the time,' not 'eating all the limes.' ”“Well, I HAVE to practice!” answered Trish. “Mom and Dad bought me this karaoke machine for

my birthday, and I intend to use it.”“Why must you punish me so?!”“In a few years, I am going to try out for American Idol,” Trish responded. “I HAVE to practice!

Besides, Mom and Dad told me I had a beautiful singing voice—so there!” Trish said and stuck her tongue out at her brother. Then, she flipped the machine on and continued singing Elvis Presley's “Hound Dog.” Jacob tightly covered his ears. Frightened by Trish's horrible singing, their cat quickly ran up the stairs.

The next day, Jacob called to Trish from the basement. “What is up?” she asked.“Well, I want to help you make it to the American Idol stage. I found an old crate in the garage. I

turned it upside down, decorated it, and brought it down here so you could practice,” said Jacob. “This soundproof basement is a great place for a practice stage. Nobody will bother you down here.”

“Oh, how cool! Thanks, but why are you being so nice all of sudden?” asked Trish.“Well, if you do make it big, I do not want you to forget about me when you are rich and famous.”Jacob sighed in relief as Trish pranced around on her stage. Jacob climbed upstairs to the living

room. With the peace and quiet that the stage provided, he took a nap with the cat on the sofa.

5. What is the main conflict in this story?

A. Jacob dislikes karaoke.B. Jacob dislikes Elvis Presley.C. Trish is bothering Jacob.D. Trish is bothering the cat.

6. How is the main conflict resolved in this story?

A. Jacob makes Trish a stage in the basement.B. Trish learns the correct words to the song.C. The cat runs upstairs and naps under a bed.D. Jacob repairs Trish's broken karaoke machine.

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Day 3

The Scorpion and the Frog

One day a scorpion needed to cross a river. He called on a nearby frog for help."I cannot carry you on my back," said the frog, "for you will sting me and I shall drown." "I cannot sting you, fool," the scorpion said. "If I sting you, we both shall drown."The frog agreed to take the scorpion across the river on his back. Halfway across the river, the

scorpion stung the frog with his poison stinger.As the frog began to drown, he scolded the scorpion, "Fool! Now we will both drown!" "I cannot help it," the scorpion said. "It is my nature."

adapted from "The Scorpion and the Frog" by Aesop

1. What is the frog's main conflict in the story?

A. He does not know how to swim but needs to learn.B. He needs to cross a river but cannot find a way.C. He wants to become friends with the scorpion.D. He is afraid he will be stung by the scorpion.

2. What is the best way to describe the plot of this story?

A. A scorpion tries to teach a frog how to swim. He stings the frog on accident, and they both drown in the river.

B. A scorpion convinces a frog to take him across a river. The scorpion stings the frog, and they both drown.

C. A scorpion asks a frog to help him build a boat. They build a beautiful boat and sail around the world together.

D. A scorpion is afraid to cross a river by himself. A frog offers to go with him, and they become good friends.

Holly's Invitationby Alicia Skelton

Holly went to get the mail after school. She was so excited to see an envelope with her name on it. She raced inside the house to see who the letter was from. It was a birthday invitation to her friend Rhonda's birthday party. Holly was so excited, she could not wait to show her mom.

"Mom, Mom," Holly called through the house."What is it Holly," Her mom came rushing into the living room.Holly showed her mom the invitation. Instead of being excited, Holly's mom put her hand on Holly's

shoulder. "I am so sorry, sweetheart," Holly's mom said. "Rhonda's party is the same night as Drew's birthday party. He would be so upset if his big sister was not at his party. I am so sorry." Holly took the invitation and

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ran upstairs to her room. Tears were streaming down her cheeks. Rhonda's birthday parties were always so much fun. Holly could not believe she was going to have to miss it and go to her little brother's birthday party. Instead of playing with all of her friends, she would have to play pin the tail on the donkey with a bunch of little boys.

All of a sudden, Holly had a great idea. She went back downstairs to talk with her mom. Holly's face was still stained with tears. She asked her mom if they could talk about the party. Her mom took Holly's hand and led her to the living room. They both sat down on the couch.

Holly told her mom about her amazing plan. Holly would stay for half of her brother's party and then go to Rhonda's birthday party.

"That is a great idea. Thank you for being a good big sister to Drew and a good friend to Rhonda," Holly's mom said as she smiled and gave her a big hug.

3. Which of the following best describes Holly's relationship with her mom?

A. Holly and her mom try to make each other laugh all the time. B. Holly and her mom want to go to birthday parties together. C. Holly and her mom argue about everything Holly wants to do. D. Holly and her mom get along well and listen to each other.

4. Which of the following best describes Holly?

A. She solves her problem instead of just staying upset. B. She wants her mom to solve all of her problems for her. C. She has great ideas but does not like to share them. D. She is mad and refuses to go her brother's birthday party.

Making Burgers Bigger

Many Americans love to eat hamburgers. Fast food places have burgers of all sizes. Burger King has the Whopper. Wendy's has the Classic Triple. The largest burgers are not just at fast food diners. Restaurants have now joined the challenge to make the biggest burgers.

Last week, the Bear Barrel Belly Buster burger was made. A restaurant made the Belly Buster.Before this, the biggest burger weighed about 12 pounds. The Belly Buster weighs 15 pounds! That is more than your backpack weighs!

What goes into such a big burger? The Belly Buster has 10.5 pounds of ground beef. It has 25 cheese slices. It uses two onions and three tomatoes. It uses a whole head of lettuce. It also has one and a half cups of ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, relish, and peppers. It takes two hands just to lift the burger. That is without the sauces! Most people need forks, knives, and bibs to eat it. Only one person has been able to eat the whole thing. People are still trying to create an even bigger burger!

5. What is this passage mostly about?

A. People eat really big burgers with forks and knives. B. Fast food places have the biggest hamburgers. C. The Belly Buster burger uses a head of lettuce. D. Restaurants are trying to make bigger hamburgers.

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Day 4

Mount Everest Getting Smaller?

The world's tallest mountain is Mount Everest. It is also the hardest mountain to climb. Few people have climbed it. It has been measured many times. A new report says that the mountain is smaller than it was 5 years ago. Mountains are supposed to get taller over time. However, scientists are worried about Everest doing the opposite. Heat and the weather are changing the mountain's size.Streams of water from melting ice go down the mountain. The water wears down the mountain as it moves. Scientists do not know how much the mountain's size has changed in the last 5 years.

In March, scientists will climb the mountain. They will find out exactly how big it is. They will use radars and satellites to measure it. They will keep measuring the height over many years.

1. Which sentence from the passage best supports the main idea?

A. They will use radars and satellites to measure it.B. Heat and the weather are changing the mountain's size.C. Mountains are supposed to get taller over time.D. The world's tallest mountain is Mount Everest.

2. Scientists are worried about Mount Everest getting smaller. Which statement supports this idea?

A. Water picks up dirt and breaks down the mountain as it moves.B. They are going to measure the height of Everest many times.C. Few people have climbed Everest because it is very high.D. Ice melts into water and runs down the mountain in streams.

Cat Nap to Cat Trap by Audge Podge

Jessica quickly opened her dresser to grab her clothes. Her cat, Griff, jumped on the dresser in hopes of being petted. Jessica gave Griff a quick pet and a kiss on his head. Then, she hurried to get ready for her best friend’s birthday party.

To Griff’s surprise, Jessica left some of her dresser drawers open. As the cat crawled into a drawer, he said to himself, “Oh, look at these new hiding places. I think I will hide under these fluffy socks and take a nap. I have had only 14 hours of beauty sleep today. I could use some more shut- eye.”

Rushing through her room before leaving, Jessica noticed the open drawers and closed them.However, Griff was already chasing mice in his dreams.

After a two-hour nap, Griff woke up. “I think I will go beg for treats now,” he said. “Hey, how did this drawer get so dark? Oh, no . . . I am trapped!” He could not hear anything, so he knew Jessica was gone.

Another hour passed, and Griff did not know if he would ever get out of the dresser. “Must . . .

Peter was a nice boy, and his mother was proud of how clean he was.

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have . . . treats. Need . . . petting,” he said weakly.After being trapped for nearly five hours, Griff heard something. “That is my owner! I just know it!

Hey, let me out of here! MEOW! MEOW!”Jessica heard Griff and checked under her bed. “MEOW! MEOW!” cried Griff.Then, Jessica checked her closet. “MEOW! MEOW!” cried Griff.Finally, she opened her dresser, and Griff leaped on top of it. “Griff, what were you doing in

there?” she asked.Griff just purred loudly and pushed his head under her hand until she picked him up and snuggled

him.

3. Which of the following activities does Griff enjoy the most?

A. chasing juicy mice B. hiding in drawers C. being petted D. waiting for his owner

4. Griff is upset because

A. he gets trapped in the dresser. B. he has to use the litter box. C. he cannot breathe very well. D. he dreams of something terrible.

5. From the story, readers can tell that Griff is

A. striped. B. clumsy. C. sleepy. D. playful.

6. Look at the thesaurus entry below.niceadj. charming, friendly, good, kind, pleasantadj. exact, neat, picky, strict, tidy

Which word would best replace nice in the sentence below?

A. neat B. pleasant C. charming D. friendly

Carlos made a hook to pull the boat.

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Day 5

1. What is the meaning of the word hook in the sentence below?

hook ('huk) n.1. a curved tool for catching, holding, or pulling2. something curved or bent3. flight of a ball curving to the left4. a tool in writing that catches the attention

A. definition 3B. definition 1C. definition 4D. definition 2

2. Which sentence uses the word cover as it is described in definition 2?

cover ('kə-vər) v.1. to guard from attack2. to pass over3. to lay or spread something over4. to record or perform a song

A. Sara wanted to cover the cake with chocolate icing.B. The band U2 will cover new songs at the concert.C. I had to cover my dog from being attacked by birds.D. Marcie's trip will cover 2,000 miles across the U.S.

Amber Kicks Itby B. Cooper

The first time Amber tried to kick the soccer ball, she missed. Not only did she miss the ball completely, she almost fell down too. Soccer was harder than she expected. Amber wanted to quit and walk home then and there. But her coach and even her teammates yelled, "That's OK, Amber! Good try. Good try!" They started clapping as she tried again.

Amber felt sure she could do it this time. She lined up her feet as coach had showed them. She took three slow steps and readied her foot. Then, she kicked hard. The soccer ball flew through the air! Wow! I did it! Amber thought.

3. What is the second paragraph mainly about?

A. when Amber becomes a great soccer playerB. what Amber would do if she didn't quitC. how Amber follows the coach's directions

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D. how Amber does not give up and kicks the ball

4. Amber is frustrated after she first tries to kick the soccer ball. Which sentence from the story best supports this idea?

A. Amber wanted to quit and walk home then and there.B. Soccer was harder than she expected.C. Not only did she miss the ball completely, she almost fell down too.D. The first time Amber tried to kick the soccer ball, she missed.

adapted from Not Such Fun as it Seemed

"Isn't it fun, Dolly?" asked Eric. He and his little sister ran along the sea front as fast as their sturdy legs could carry them.

Eric was the jolliest little boy imaginable. But, unfortunately, he was a little bit too fond of mischief. Dolly was generally only too eager to join in her brother's pranks.

Just now, they were running away from the nurse, who was down on the sands with the baby. They waited until her head was turned away, then off they ran.

"We'll go out to the rocks and play at being shipwrecked sailors," Eric went on. "I've got some biscuits in my pocket. I'll dole them out, piece by piece, and pretend we shan't have any more food unless a boat takes us off."

Poor Eric! His play very soon turned real, for he and Dolly waded out to a big rock in a very lonely part of the coast. So interested were they in their game that they never noticed the tide coming in until it had surrounded them. Now, there was no getting back.

They waited on and on, hoping someone would come for them. Every moment, they feared that the sea would cover the rock and that they would be drowned.

It was long past dinner-time. They were wet through and hungry and wretched. At last, a fisherman, who had been sent out to search for them, spied the two lost, little figures, and rescued them.

They went home hand in hand. They were very sad and silent, expecting to get a good scolding. But, instead of that, their mother burst into tears of relief. Both Eric and Dolly felt so thoroughly ashamed of themselves for having frightened their darling mother. They felt so terrible that it was a very long, long time before they got into mischief again.

5. What is the resolution to Eric and Dolly's conflict?

A. A fisherman, who is sent to search for the kids, rescues them.B. The nurse seeks out Eric and Dolly on the rocks.C. Eric and Dolly's mother does not scold them for their mischief.D. Eric and Dolly fill themselves on Eric's biscuits.

6. Which of the following events happens first in the plot?

A. Eric and Dolly play shipwrecked sailor on the rocks.B. Eric and Dolly get rescued by the fisherman.C. Eric and Dolly sit on the rocks in their wet clothes.D. Eric and Dolly run away from their nurse.

Tracy painted her room the same blue tone as the sky.

Frida practiced every day so she would be ready for her next tennis match.

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Day 6

1. What is the meaning of the word tone in the sentence below?

tone ('tōn) n.1. musical sound having a definite pitch2. accent or pitch of the voice3. style or manner of expression4. a shade of color

A. definition 3B. definition 4C. definition 2D. definition 1

2. Look at the thesaurus entry below.

matchn. competition, game, meet, race, trialn. copy, double, equal, opponent, peer

Which word would best replace match in the sentence below?

A. equal B. peer C. double D. game

Hummingbirds in Your Backyard

Watching hummingbirds in your backyard is fun and interesting. Their little wings make a humming sound as they flap. Zipping backwards and forwards from plant to plant, hummingbirds are amusing to watch. They love bright flowers. The birds get nectar from the flowers. Nectar is a liquid that flowers have that hummingbirds drink for food. To get hummingbirds into your backyard, you can plant bright flowers and hang a hummingbird feeder on your porch. The little birds like to sip the nectar from petunias, morning glories, and other bright plants. These birds are drawn to red feeders because they love that color. Making hummingbird food is easy. Put four parts water and one part sugar into the feeder. Soon, you will have hummingbirds visiting your backyard every day.

3. Hummingbirds will come if you plant bright flowers. Which sentence from the passage best supports this idea?

A. "Put four parts water and one part sugar into the feeder."

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B. "Their little wings make a humming sound as they flap."C. "Zipping backwards and forwards from plant to plant, hummingbirds are amusing to watch."D. "The little birds like to sip the nectar from petunias, morning glories, and other bright plants."

adapted from The Story of My Lifeby Helen Keller

We walked down the path to the well-house, attracted by the scent of the honeysuckle with which it was covered. Someone was drawing water, and my teacher placed my hand under the spout. As the cool stream gushed over one hand, she spelled into the other the word water, first slowly, then rapidly. I stood still; my whole attention fixed upon the motions of her fingers. Suddenly, I felt a misty awareness as of something forgotten—a thrill of returning thought; and somehow the mystery of language was revealed to me. I knew then that "w-a-t-e-r" meant the wonderful cool something that was flowing over my hand. That living word awakened my soul, gave it light, hope, joy, set it free! There were walls still, it is true, but walls that could in time be broken.

I left the well-house eager to learn. Everything had a name, and each name gave birth to a new thought. As we returned to the house every object which I touched seemed to quiver with life. That was because I saw everything with the strange, new sight that had come to me.

4. How does the event in the well-house help develop the plot of the passage?

A. It describes the anxiety Helen experiences outdoors.B. It highlights Helen's hopeful views about her future.C. It reveals Helen's fear of failing to learn new words.D. It highlights the effort Helen makes to avoid her lessons.

Missing Kitty

The darkly paneled door of the abandoned house creaked in protest as Serena opened it, then peered into the deep darkness before switching on her flashlight. The light's beam cut a thin path of light into the dark room and illuminated old chairs lining the wall before she moved the light to another corner, where she saw a dusty couch. The darkness felt heavy and silent and Serena's footsteps seemed to crunch loudly on the floor.

"Here Kitty!" Serena said in no more than a loud whisper. She listened for the sound of paws on floorboards or an answering "meow," but there was no sound except for her own footsteps.

Serena's meager beam found the opening of an old fireplace, to the left of which stood a high-backed chair. She tiptoed closer so that she could turn her flashlight to the seat of the chair. As two yellow eyes reflected back at her in the light, Serena's heart seemed to stop for a long moment.

"Meow" said the yellow eyes, followed by the sound of loud purring. Serena found herself giggling with relief as she scooped up her lost cat.

"No more running away!" she scolded the purring cat as she made her way back to the warmth of her own home.

5. How does the author's use of the phrase "two yellow eyes reflected back at her" affect the development of the plot?

A. It explains a worry that Serena might have been in the wrong house all along.B. It creates a feeling that something not yet explained is about to happen to Serena.C. It creates a feeling that Serena is not the only one searching for the lost cat.D. It explains that Serena may be looking for the lost cat in the wrong room.

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Day 7

The Tortoise and the Hare

Once, many years ago, when the animals of the Earth could speak to one another, a hare and a tortoise met on Bear Mountain. The hare criticized the tortoise, boasted of his own swiftness, and proposed that the two should run a race. The creeping animal agreed to the plan. The race was to extend from Bear Mountain to the summit of the third rocky peak to the east. The day was then determined, and the animals separated, returning home to prepare for the race.

1. propose \prƏ-'poz\ v. [Middle English, from Anglo-French purposer]

1. to form a plan2. to challenge someone to a task3. to offer to marry someone4. to recommend someone for a vacant position

What is the meaning of the word propose in the passage above?A. Definition 1B. Definition 3C. Definition 4D. Definition 2

2. Use this thesaurus entry to answer the question.

viewn. appearance, design, look, opening, picture, scene, sightv. check out, eye, explore, gaze, notice, read, scan, spot

Which word would best replace view as it is used in the sentence below?

A. spotB. exploreC. gazeD. scene

Hippos

Many people think hippos are cute. People line up to watch the hippos play in the water at thezoo. However, hippos are tough when it comes to protecting their homes and their babies.

Hippos are not afraid of humans. If a person gets too close to a hippo’s home, he or she may get

Janie and I liked the view from our hotel room in Hawaii.

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an up-close view of the hippo’s enormous mouth. Hippos have large teeth. When they fight, they slash their enemies with those long teeth. Hippos will fight until somebody dies.

Hippos live in the water and eat water plants. If they ever feel threatened on the land, they will run to the water. Don’t ever block a hippo from getting into its favorite water home. You will quickly become the hippo’s new enemy.

A wild hippo can weigh up to 5,800 pounds. The only animals that are bigger than hippos are elephants and rhinos. Because of their great size, hippos do not have many natural enemies. Hunters are the only real threat to hippos, but even hunters don’t always win. Hippos can run as fast as humans. If the hunter misses a shot, he may get run over by an angry, three-ton hippo.

3. What is the most important job of a hippo's teeth?

A. eating hard water plants B. feeding the babies C. finding the nearest water D. hurting enemies in fights

Giant Pandas

The giant pandas are in danger. There are only 1,100 giant pandas left in the wild. Roads and buildings are being built in the pandas’ homes. Bamboo forests are being destroyed. Now, pandas don’t have as many places to live. The giant pandas once lived in parts of China and Vietnam in Asia. Today, most live in the bamboo forest in Southwest China. Their home continues to get smaller. Many zoos are trying to take care of the giant pandas for future generations. China’s government is trying to help the pandas, too. It has tried to stop people from cutting down bamboo forest so that the pandas will have a place to live.

4. According to the selection, which statement is true?

A. Pandas in the zoos are treated badly. B. China wants to get rid of the pandas. C. Humans are hurting the giant pandas. D. Pandas are finding new places to live.

Daddy Longlegs

Most people think daddy longlegs are spiders. They look alike, but they are not the same. Look closely next time you see daddy longlegs. They have only one body section, but spiders have two. When they walk, daddy longlegs use their second pair of legs to feel their way along. This is the way some insects use their antennae. Spiders do not have antennae. Some spiders have poisonous bites. Daddy longlegs cannot bite. To protect themselves, they give off a bad smell.

5. What is this passage mainly about?

A. Spiders have poisonous bites and a bad smell. B. Daddy longlegs and spiders are dangerous. C. Daddy longlegs and spiders are different. D. Daddy longlegs have two body sections.

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Day 8

Mt. McKinley is more than 20,000 ft. high. It is the highest mountain in North America. It is found in Alaska. Every year, many people try to climb to the top of the mountain. Only a few can make it to the top. The first Native American woman climbed it in 1971. Her name is Betty Menard. Some of the people who try to climb it are very young. Merrick Johnston was the youngest girl to climb the mountain. She was only 12 years old. She climbed it in 1995. Galen Johnston climbed it in 2001. He was only 11.

1. From the selection, the reader can tell that Mt. McKinley

A. is made for children.B. is difficult to climb.C. sits near a big city.D. has very hot weather.

2. From the information given, the reader knows that even though they were young, Merrick Johnston and Galen Johnston

A. wanted to be famous.B. took on challenges.C. worked best as a team.D. made good grades.

The Jonas Brothers are a popular band made up of three brothers. Their names are Kevin, Joe, and Nick. They have been writing songs since 2003. Many people have been following their music since Nick released his first album in 2004. The brothers then released their first album as a group in 2006. Since then, they have released two more albums. They have many fans all over the world that attend their concerts. The Jonas Brothers have put on the best shows. These brothers really know how to entertain.

3. Which of these sentences is an opinion?

A. "The Jonas Brothers are a popular band made up three brothers."B. "They have many fans all over the world that attend their concerts."C. "The brothers then released their first album as a group in 2006."D. "The Jonas Brothers have put on the best shows."

The Skating Pin by Alicia Skelton

Maggie paced back and forth. Her palms were sweating, and her legs were shaking. She was so

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nervous. How was she going to remember how to skate? It was her very first ice skating competition, and Maggie could barely speak. Maggie’s ice skating coach was trying to help Maggie relax. “I remember my very first competition,” Coach Kim told Maggie.

“Were you as nervous as me?” Maggie asked through chattering teeth.“I think I may have been even more nervous than you,” Coach Kim said with a smile, “But my

coach talked to me before I got on the ice, and she gave me something special. She gave me a special pin because she believed in me.” Coach Kim reached into her pocket and pulled out an ice skater pin. It was the same pin that her coach had given her. Coach Kim put the pin on Maggie’s skating dress. “This will make you skate great!”

Maggie looked at the pin. The ice skater on the pin looked a lot like Maggie. While Maggie admired the pin, she realized that for the first time her legs were not shaking. Coach Kim believed in her, and Maggie was starting to believe in herself, too. She was ready to get on the ice and skate great!

4. Which is the best summary of this passage?

A. Maggie is worried about skating in her first ice skating competition. Her palms are sweating because she is so nervous. Coach Kim tries to keep Maggie relaxed by giving her a special little gift.

B. Coach Kim tries to keep Maggie calm before her first ice skating competition. Coach Kim gives Maggie an ice skater pin that her coach had given her. Maggie put it on her skating dress.

C. Maggie is very nervous to skate in her first ice skating competition. Coach Kim gives Maggie an ice skating pin. Maggie calms down because Coach Kim believes she will skate great.

D. Maggie is about to skate in her first ice skating competition. She is so nervous her legs are shaking, and her palms are sweating. Coach Kim tries to calm Maggie down with a gift.

5. Which is the best summary of the third paragraph?

Coach Kim talks to Maggie before Maggie got on the ice. Coach Kim sees that Maggie is nervous. She A. tells Maggie that her coach gave her a special ice skating pin. She tells Maggie that she knows she

will skate great.Coach Kim tells Maggie that her coach once made her feel better before the first time she skated. Coach

B. Kim gives Maggie the same skating pin her coach had given her as a girl. She tells Maggie that it will make her skate great.Coach Kim gives Maggie the special ice skater pin because she believes in her. It is the same special pin

C. that Coach Kim's coach had given to her when she was a girl. Coach Kim pins it on Maggie's skating dress.

D. Coach Kim tells Maggie that she was even more nervous than Maggie before her first skating competition. Coach Kim tells Maggie that she knows that Maggie will skate really great on the ice.

6. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

A. two B. to C. too D. tue

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Day 9

Nature's Water Parkby Audge Podge

"Rain, Rain, go away. Come back another day!" whined Melana and her sister, Kelly, as they stared at their soaked backyard.

"You two should go outside and play," said Mom."Mom, the weather is awful. Look! The rain is pouring," Melana said. "So," said Mom."So?" the girls asked."The weather is warm, so you will not catch a cold. There is not any thunder or lightning to worry about,"

Mom explained. "This is the perfect time for both of you to play in the rain.""Play in the rain?" Melana asked."Sure," said Mom. "Think of it as nature's water park. I especially like it because admission is free." Kelly

and Melana stared at Mom to make sure she was serious, and Mom finally asked, "Well, what are you two waiting for?"

With that, Melana and Kelly scooted out the door. They danced around in the rain and splashed in puddles all afternoon. The rain made playing on the backyard swing even more fun. They never thought that a rainy day could be so exciting.

1. What is the resolution to the girls' conflict?

A. Their mother suggests that the girls put on dry clothes.B. The girls play indoor games as their mother suggests.C. Their mother suggests that the girls wear their raincoats.D. The girls play outside in the rain as their mother suggests.

The Checkers Champion by Alicia Skelton

Every Saturday night, the Connor family played checkers. Baily and Bradly always wanted to be the checkers champion. This was the first week that Baily and Bradly’s little sister Campbell was going to play checkers. Campbell had watched many checkers games, but she was finally old enough to play.

When Saturday night came, the checkers came out of the closet. Mom and Campbell were going to play the first game. Campbell was so excited to get her chance to play. She won the game against her mom and was ready for her next challenger. The next game was played between Dad and Bradly. Bradly won and was ready to play Campbell. The two sat down to play, and Bradly was really impressed with how good his younger sister was at checkers. Campbell won again. She only had one game left to win and she would be the checkers champion for the week.

Campbell was feeling a little nervous instead of excited. She was having so much fun just playing, but now she had a chance at being the champion. She ate some popcorn and sat down to play her big sister Baily. Baily had been the champion for the past three weeks. Campbell made her moves very carefully and at the end of the night there was a new checkers champion. Campbell had won!

2. Which is the best summary of this story?

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A. The Connors family plays checkers every Saturday night. Campbell is excited to finally get to playcheckers with the family. She has so much fun and becomes the new checkers champion.

B. Campbell is so excited to get to play checkers with the family for the very first time. She beats her mom in the first game. Then she beats her brother Bradly. Then she plays her sister Baily.

C. The Connors family loves playing checkers every Saturday night. Baily and Bradly are really great checkers players. Their little sister Campbell is going to play for the very first time.

D. Campbell is really nervous about playing her big sister Baily at checkers. She really wants to win this game more than anything. She plays Baily and becomes the new checkers champion.

3. Which is the best summary of the third paragraph?

A. Campbell is having so much fun playing checkers. She does not want the checkers game to end. She eats a bunch of popcorn.

B. Campbell becomes really tired of playing checkers. Campbell has to beat her sister Baily to become the new checkers champion.

C. Campbell begins to feel nervous. She is having a lot of fun. Campbell beats her sister Baily and becomes the new checkers champion.

D. Campbell is really excited about playing her sister Baily in checkers and wants to beat her. She eats a bunch of popcorn before playing.

Live Oakby Tirzah Tyler

Standing high and tall above meIs the towering live oak tree.And its branches mighty and strongAre waiting to receive the songOf blue jays flying, crying outAnd boasting of their spirits stout.

Still and sturdy does it stand,Just like an outstretched meaty hand.Butterflies and squirrels, too,Will blend into its natural hue.They will stay there and will not roam.The live oak, where they live, is their home.

4. Which sentence tells the best summary of the poem?

A. The oak tree is very old and tall and has branches that spread out in different directions providing shade for many animals.

B. The live oak tree towers over birds and stops them from roaming.C. The live oak tree enjoys listening to the loud cries of all birds.

D. The huge and sturdy oak tree is home to butterflies and squirrels and a resting place for blue jays who sing loudly on its branches.

The press of people pushed their way into the theatre before the movie was ready.

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1. Look at the thesaurus entry below.

pressn. crush, drove, crowd, push, squash, throngv. bear, compress, constrain, crush, jam, ||mash, push, ||squab, squash, squeeze, squish

Which word would best replace press in the sentence below?

A. squab B. crowd C. squeeze D. bear

When people imagine the desert they think of only rocks, dirt, and the heat. The desert is actuallyhome to many living things. Many animals such as snakes, hawks, and mice live in the desert. All of these animals enjoy the desert heat. Desert plants such as cactus, shrubs, and grasses are used as homes and also for food. All of these living things depend on each other to survive. Deserts are full of interesting and beautiful things.

2. Which sentence from the passage contains an opinion?A. "Deserts are full of interesting and beautiful things."B. "All of these living things depend on each other to survive."C. "The desert is actually home to many living things."D. "Desert plants such as cactus, yucca, shrubs, and grasses are used as homes and also for food."

Exercise

Exercise helps your muscles, your heart, and your lungs. Everyone should exercise every day, but be careful in the summer. The hot weather can give you a sunburn. Sunburns are not good for the skin. People who get too many sunburns can ruin their skin. Also, be sure to drink plenty of water. The hot weather can make you dehydrated. That means your body loses its natural liquids. Remember to drink water even if you don’t feel thirsty. Don’t wait for your body to feel bad before you drink water.

During the summer, try to find indoor places to exercise. Many communities have gyms that kids can go to. If you want to exercise outside, go out in the early morning or early evening when it is cooler. Take care of your body when the weather is hot.

3. Which sentence shows that people may not realize when their bodies need more water?

A. "People who get too many sunburns can even get cancer."

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B. "During the summer, try to find indoor places to exercise."C. "Remember to drink water even if you don't feel thirsty."D. "Exercise helps your muscles, your heart, and your lungs."

4. Based on the passage, the reader can tell that exercise usually

A. must be done at a gym.B. is more fun in the summer.C. helps someone get a sunburn.D. improves someone's health.

Sir Whiskers by Alicia Skelton

Once upon a time, there was a knight called Curtis. Curtis wanted to be given the title Sir Curtis so badly. He wanted this title because his father was a sir and so was his grandfather. King Arrogan only gave knights that title if they did amazing things for the kingdom. Curtis thought long and hard of a way that he could get the attention of King Arrogan.

One day, Curtis was riding his horse through the countryside when he heard a long cry. He looked across the meadows and saw nothing. He looked across the lake and saw nothing. Curtis decided that the sound was coming from the dark forest, so he led his horse down the trail. Curtis has one hand on his sword and the other leading his horse. The sound grew louder as he rode deeper through all the trees in the forest. He looked all around and finally looked up in the trees and saw what was making all the cries. There was an orange and white striped cat stuck in one of the tall trees. Curtis recognized this cat because he had seen a picture of the cat on posters all over the kingdom. This was King Arrogan’s cat, Sir Whiskers, who had been lost for a week. Curtis knew what he needed to do. Curtis was an excellent climber and was able to get up the tree quickly. He pulled Sir Whiskers into his arms and carefully climbed back down. Sir Whiskers was still shaking but was not crying anymore. Curtis took the cat and rode his horse to King Arrogan’s castle.

King Arrogan was so excited to see Sir Whiskers returned safely. He shook Curtis’ hand and thanked him for saving his cat. King Arrogan decided because of Curtis’ brave deed, he would give Curtis the name Sir Curtis. Curtis was incredibly excited and could not wait to tell his dad. Sir Curtis knew that his dad would be very proud.

5. What causes Curtis to recognize the cat up in the tree?

A. He sees pictures of the cat on posters in the kingdom.B. The cat is always getting stuck in trees in the kingdom.C. This is Curtis' cat that had ran away a long time ago.D. This is the King's cat that had been lost for about a week.

6. What causes Curtis to ride his horse into the dark forest?

A. Curtis' horse likes to walk the trail in the dark forest.B. Curtis knows Sir Whiskers is hiding in the dark forest.C. Curtis hears cries coming from inside the dark forest.D. Curtis wants to climb the tallest tree in the dark forest.