1) Find the Gist....Planting Trees: Last weekend, our class planted trees behind the school. Each group got a small shovel and a baby tree to care for. We watered the trees and added tags with our names. Everyone felt proud when we saw the line of new trees swaying in the wind. a) The class worked together to plant and care for new trees. b) The students were upset because it rained during recess. c) The class went on a field trip to learn about animals. 2) Find the Gist.... Dogs as Pets: Dogs are friendly animals. They love to play and go for walks. Many people have dogs as pets because they are loyal and fun to be around. Dogs make great friends for families. a) Dogs are friendly pets that make great companions. b) Dogs are hard to take care of and don’t like people. c) Dogs live in the forest and hunt for food. 3) Find the Gist.... Why Reading Is Fun: I think reading is one of the best things to do. When I read, I can visit new worlds in my mind. Reading helps you learn new words and ideas. Everyone should read a little every day.Find the Gist....Find the Gist....Find the Gist.... a) Reading is fun because it helps you learn and imagine new things. b) Reading is boring and only teaches about schoolwork. c) Reading is only for when you have nothing else to do. 4) Find the Gist.... School Lunch Should Be Longer: I think our school lunch time should be longer. Sometimes lunch ends before I finish my food. We need time to eat and talk with our friends. If we had more time, everyone would feel better. a) Students need more time for lunch to eat and talk with friends. b) Students don’t like to eat lunch at school. c) Lunch should be shorter so students can go to recess sooner. 5) Find the Gist.... The Stormy Night: I heard thunder boom loudly outside my window. The lights flickered and then went out. I grabbed my flashlight and sat next to my sister. When the storm was over, we laughed and felt safe. a) A storm scared the children, but they stayed safe together. b) The children played outside during a sunny day. c) They watched a movie and fell asleep on the couch. 6) Find the Gist.... A Day at the Beach: The sun was bright, and the air smelled like salt. My sister and I built a big sandcastle near the water. After lunch, we collected shells and watched the waves. It was one of the best days of my summer vacation. a) A family had a fun day building sandcastles and enjoying the beach. b) The family got stuck in a rainstorm at the beach. c) They went to the mountains and climbed rocks. 7) 🐾 7. Helping the Lost Puppy: One afternoon, I found a small puppy near the park. We gave it some water and looked for its owner. A girl from my class ran up and shouted, “That’s my dog!” She thanked me and said the puppy had run away that morning. a) The writer helped return a lost puppy to its owner. b) The writer adopted a new puppy from a shelter. c) The writer took the puppy home to keep forever.

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