The sea turtle crawled slowly across the sand, leaving a wide trail behind her. She dug a deep hole, deposited her eggs, and then returned to the ocean. Though she was exhausted, her instincts drove her to complete the task to ensure the next generation's survival. What is the main idea?, Sea turtles are very slow animals., A mother sea turtle works hard to protect her future offspring., Sand is the best place to hide eggs from predators., Sea turtles prefer the ocean to the land., "I can't believe I lost my favorite pen," Sarah sighed, her shoulders slumped. She sat at her desk, staring blankly at her notebook. When her friend offered her a new one, Sarah just shook her head and looked away. How is Sarah feeling?, Angry, Confused, Discouraged or Sad, Excited, The cactus has a thick, waxy skin that prevents water from escaping. Its sharp spines protect it from thirsty animals. These adaptations allow the plant to survive in the harsh, dry desert heat. What does the word "adaptations" mean?, Types of desert animals., Special features that help a living thing survive., The process of planting seeds in the sand., Weather patterns in the summer., Leo practiced his piano piece every single day for a month. On the night of the recital, his fingers flew across the keys without a single mistake. As the audience cheered, Leo realized that his hard work had finally resulted in a perfect performance. What is the theme?, Music is fun to play for friends., Practice and persistence lead to success., Some people are born with natural talent., It is important to have a quiet place to study., Before you begin, gather all your materials: a clean jar, distilled water, and glitter. First, fill the jar halfway. Next, add the glitter slowly. Finally, seal the lid tightly to prevent leaks. What is the purpose of this text?, To tell a story about a jar., To persuade you to buy glitter., To provide instructions on how to make something., To explain the history of jars., The sky grew ominous as the dark, swirling clouds gathered. The wind began to howl, and the temperature dropped ten degrees in minutes. We knew a storm was coming. What does "ominous" mean?, Bright and sunny., Giving a sign of future danger or trouble., Very loud and noisy., Colorful and pretty., Unlike the city, which is loud and crowded, the countryside is tranquil. You can hear the wind in the trees and the quiet chirp of crickets at night. Which word is a synonym for "tranquil"?, Busy, Peaceful, Scary, Distant, Maya found a wallet on the playground. She looked inside and saw a $20 bill. She really wanted to buy a new game, but she knew the right thing to do. She walked straight to the office and turned it in to the principal. What character trait does Maya show?, Greed, Integrity or Honesty, Bravery, Laziness, Many people think bats are birds, but they are actually mammals. Unlike birds, which have feathers, bats have fur. Also, bats give birth to live young instead of laying eggs. What is the text structure of this passage?, Cause and Effect, Compare and Contrast, Chronological Order, Problem and Solution, The old bridge was dilapidated. The wooden planks were rotting, the metal rails were rusted, and large gaps showed the rushing river below. It was no longer safe for cars to cross. What does "dilapidated" mean?, Brand new, Very tall, In a state of ruin or decay, Built with strong stone, "I've told you a million times to clean your room!" Mom shouted from the hallway. I looked at the pile of laundry and toys and knew I had a long afternoon ahead of me. The phrase "a million times" is an example of:, A simile, Hyperbole (Exaggeration), A metaphor, Personification, After the heavy rain, the river began to recede. The water level dropped, and the mud on the banks started to dry in the sun. Soon, the walking paths were visible again. What does "recede" mean?, To get deeper, To move back or away, To flow faster, To turn into ice.

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