G4 RL 4.1 & RI. 4

Front

Why must a baby elephant be taught to keep its trunk out of the water?

Back

The elephant must keep its trunk up in order to breathe.

Front

What are key details in a story?

Back

Events in a story that support the main idea.

Front

What can you infer about a character who expresses dislike for being around many people?

Back

The character is probably somewhat shy.

Front

What is a Leap Year?

Back

A Leap Year occurs every four years when February has an extra day, making it 29 days long.

Front

How many days does February have in a Leap Year?

Back

February has 29 days in a Leap Year.

Front

What is the shortest month of the year?

Back

February is the shortest month of the year.

Front

What is the difference between months with 30 days and those with 31 days?

Back

Months with 30 days have fewer days than those with 31 days.

Front

What indicates that a story is fiction?

Back

Elements such as talking animals or impossible events indicate that a story is fiction.

Front

What does it mean to infer information from a text?

Back

To infer means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Front

What is the main idea of a story?

Back

The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.