Stella was born in Poland. She lived with her family in a small house near the Oder River. Both Stella's parents are teachers. Stella's friend Tim was born in Mexico. He likes to play soccer. Tim lived in a big house by the Rio Grande River. Tim's parents are doctors. What is different about Stella and Tim?

Their parents have different jobs.

Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake. What two things are being compared and contrasted?

chocolate and strawberry ice cream

vanilla and chocolate ice cream

Thousands of years ago the native people of North America had to build houses that fit their life. One kind of house was a tipi. The Plains people lived in tipis. Tipis were easy to put up and take down. In fact, it only took about half an hour to build a tipi. This was perfect for the Plains people who spent their time hunting and hunting animal. The Inuit, who lived in the cold Artic region, spent part of the year living in Igloos. Igloos were temporary homes like tipis. However, they were built for the cold winter months whereas a tipi could be used year round. Both tipis and igloos had one main room that the family lived in and were usually made for a single family. Tipis and igloos were made of very different materials. Igloos were made from blocks of snow stacked on top of each other, while tipis were made of buffalo hide, tree branches or grass. The shape of tipis and igloos were also different. Tipis were cone-shaped, using three or four poles for support, in contrast, igloos were dome-shaped. One similarity between igloos and tipis was that both....

Contained one main room for the family to use

Were used only during the winter months

Crocodiles and Alligators are covered with scales and have backbones. They have short legs and long, powerful tails. Also, baby crocodiles and alligators both hatch from eggs. According to the paragraph, how are alligators and crocodiles alike?

They both have short legs and powerful tails.

The Fourth of July and Veteran's Day are both U.S. holidays. However, the Fourth of July celebrates our independence and Veteran's Day celebrates military veterans. How are these holidays different?

Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.

Both holidays are celebrated in the U.S.

Both holidays are in the summer.

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe. What is the main idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

It is also fun to look for shells.

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Hercules is a liger, a cross between a tiger and a lion. He weighs 900 pounds. Back in 2002, his father, a lion, and his mother, a tiger, spotted each other at Antle’s South Carolina animal preserve. It was love at first roar. “We have big free-roaring area at the preserve ,” Antle told the New York Post . “Sometimes lions and tigers are allowed to go out there and, lo and behold, one particular lion fell in love with one particular tiger and we had babies.”

2. An area where plants, animals, minerals, etc., are protected

1. A sweet food made of fruit cooked in sugar

3. v. to keep or save from injury, loss, or ruin

4. To keep something in its original state or in good condition

Hercules is a liger, a cross between a tiger and a lion. He weighs 900 pounds. Back in 2002, his father, a lion, and his mother, a tiger, spotted each other at Antle’s South Carolina animal preserve. It was love at first roar. “We have big free-roaring area at the preserve ,” Antle told the New York Post . “Sometimes lions and tigers are allowed to go out there and, lo and behold, one particular lion fell in love with one particular tiger and we had babies.”

4. To detect or recognize; locate or identify by seeing

v. 1. To stain or mark with spots.

2. To remove a spot or spots from (clothing), especially before dry cleaning

Muggles, beware! Harry, Ron, and Hermione have cast a spell on kids everywhere, including fifth grader Jake Lisakolsky from Connecticut. Jake and millions of other Potter fans lined up to buy Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince , the sixth title in the seven-book series. When Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire hit movie screens, it worked its magic on fans, just as the first three films had. More than 100 million Potter books are in print in the United States alone. “The Harry Potter series is a thrilling tale,” Jake told Senior Edition. “And Book 6 is one of the best!” The book is so good that Jake is reading Half-Blood Prince for the second time. What’s the draw ? “Fantasy is full of action and excitement,” Jake says. But it’s not just Harry and friends who are enchanting children everywhere. Kids who have burned through all 652 pages of Half-Blood Prince are devouring other fantasy books too. Fantasy lovers are escaping into imaginary worlds. Eldest, the sequel to the best-selling book, Eragon , by Christopher Paolini, sold more than 452,000 copies in its first week in stores. Artemis Fowl, the first book in Eoin Colfer’s fantasy-thriller trilogy, has more than 200,000 fans. About 18 million copies have been sold of the first 11 books in A Series of Unfortunate Events .

2. Something that attracts customers, an audience

3. Something that is moved by being drawn, as the movable part of a drawbridge.

4. Something that is chosen or drawn at random, as lot or chance

Muggles, beware! Harry, Ron, and Hermione have cast a spell on kids everywhere, including fifth grader Jake Lisakolsky from Connecticut. Jake and millions of other Potter fans lined up to buy Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince , the sixth title in the seven-book series. When Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire hit movie screens, it worked its magic on fans, just as the first three films had. More than 100 million Potter books are in print in the United States alone. “The Harry Potter series is a thrilling tale,” Jake told Senior Edition. “And Book 6 is one of the best!” The book is so good that Jake is reading Half-Blood Prince for the second time. What’s the draw ? “Fantasy is full of action and excitement,” Jake says. But it’s not just Harry and friends who are enchanting children everywhere. Kids who have burned through all 652 pages of Half-Blood Prince are devouring other fantasy books too. Fantasy lovers are escaping into imaginary worlds. Eldest, the sequel to the best-selling book, Eragon , by Christopher Paolini, sold more than 452,000 copies in its first week in stores. Artemis Fowl, the first book in Eoin Colfer’s fantasy-thriller trilogy, has more than 200,000 fans. About 18 million copies have been sold of the first 11 books in A Series of Unfortunate Events .

3. To take in greedily with the senses or intellect

1. To swallow or eat up hungrily

The packrat found a large pile of sticks that had been cut from the bushes in the yard. They would be just right to start her nest. She put as many sticks in her mouth as she could hold and dragged them over the yard to her chosen home. The sticks were much longer than her body, so it was quite a chore to get them to the building. One day as the packrat was sleeping, the old woman who lived in the house came into the carport looking for a tool to repair her leaky faucet. She noticed sticks jutting out from behind the old ping-pong table that leaned against the wall. She walked over, gently pulled the table away from the wall, and peered behind it.

3. A difficult or disagreeable task

n. 1. The regular or daily light work of a household or farm

4. A piece of work that has been assigned

The packrat found a large pile of sticks that had been cut from the bushes in the yard. They would be just right to start her nest. She put as many sticks in her mouth as she could hold and dragged them over the yard to her chosen home. The sticks were much longer than her body, so it was quite a chore to get them to the building. One day as the packrat was sleeping, the old woman who lived in the house came into the carport looking for a tool to repair her leaky faucet. She noticed sticks jutting out from behind the old ping-pong table that leaned against the wall. She walked over, gently pulled the table away from the wall, and peered behind it.

4. To rest against or on something for support

v. 1. To incline or bend from a vertical position

2. To incline, as in a particular direction; slant

3. To incline in feeling, opinion, action, etc.

When you don’t listen to your internal clock, your body doesn’t get the rest it needs to function well. Think about the last time you stayed up late and got up early. You probably were groggy and didn’t feel very energetic. Sleeping in late on the weekends can help you catch up on your sleep, but you still won’t be getting sleep when you need it the most – during the school week.

2. Dazed and weakened, as from lack of sleep

adj. 1. Staggering, as from exhaustion or blows

4. Stunned or confused and slow to react

On a hill an old man stood, there was a great deal of moss. He began to tear it from the ground and roll it into a great ball. When he had gathered all he needed, he shouldered the load and started for the shore of the lake, staggering under the weight of the great burden. Finally, the townsfolk saw him coming with his load of moss and began to swim away from the shore.

2. To take upon, support, or carry on as if on the shoulder or shoulders

v. 1. To push with or as if with the shoulder, especially roughly

Where do you build the world’s largest jet airliner? First, you have to put up the world’s largest building. That’s just what happened in Everett, Washington. An airplane factory there covers more than 98 acres under one roof. More than 75 NFL football fields could fit inside! More than 15 railcars a day deliver parts to the factory. Workers use overhead cranes and forklifts to assemble the large pieces. Buyers from all over the world purchase the finished airplanes.

3. A device for lifting and moving heavy weights in suspension

n. 1. Any large wading bird of the family Guidae, characterized by long legs, bill, and neck

2.any various similar birds of other families, as the great blue heron

4. A vehicle having a long boom on which a camera can be mounted for taking shots from high angles.

Where do you build the world’s largest jet airliner? First, you have to put up the world’s largest building. That’s just what happened in Everett, Washington. An airplane factory there covers more than 98 acres under one roof. More than 75 NFL football fields could fit inside! More than 15 railcars a day deliver parts to the factory. Workers use overhead cranes and forklifts to assemble the large pieces. Buyers from all over the world purchase the finished airplanes.

2. To put or fit together; put together the parts of

v. 1. To bring together or gather into one place, company, body, or whole

3. To run a computer program that converts a set of symbolic data

4. to come together; gather; meet

I was getting ready for Ramona's birthday party when all of a sudden I heard a cry from outside the door. "I want to go too! I've never been to a dog party before." My little brother Dan Dan said. "Well you're not invited." I replied. "If your little brother doesn't go, then you're not going either ADEN!" My grandpa said.

1st Person - Aden's perspective.

1st person - Dan Dan's perspective

3rd person - Grandpa's perspective

3rd person - an outside observer

There was 3 days until the big test. Every teacher needed help. Mrs. Tapia had already taken all the fourth grade girls. Mr. Karr was drowning in work. "I could use some help around here," Mr. Karr said as the bell rang to recess. Everyone started to walk out the door. "Let's go help Mr. Karr," Josue said. "No, let's play soccer!" Kevin whispered. "I think we should help Mr. Karr," Oscar said.

Third Person - An outside observer's perspective

First-person - Oscar's perspective

First Person - Mr. Karr's perspective

Third Person - Kevin's Perspective

A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been. What is the theme?

Always share your things with others.

Why would the author most likely include the recipe in an article?

To provide the reader with instructions on how to make popcorn.

To inform the reader where popcorn comes from.

To persuade the reader to eat more popcorn.

To show the reader why popcorn is easy to make

In an article about Atlantic records, the following photographs would be added most likely to

show examples of artists signed to Atlantic that the reader might recognize

suggest that they were the first artists signed to Atlantic

encourage the reader to buy the music of these two artists

show which artists Atlantic signed in 2018

What should a person do just before serving the popcorn?

Allow the kernels to pop in the microwave.

Wash the materials that you will need.

Which of the following statements is an opinion?

Aside from their gorgeous fur, their hypnotizing eyes will make you want to adopt them!

Over 95% of calico cats are female.

Some people believe black cats are bad luck.

Cat whiskers assist a cat steer direction in the dark.

Which of the following statements is an opinion?

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a brilliant book.

The book name was changed to the Philosopher's Stone in some countries.

J.K. Rowling did not want children reading the books to know she was a woman.

J.K. Rowling is the first author to be billionaire.

Upon a nice mid-spring day, Let's take a look at Nature's way. Breathe the scent of nice fresh air, Feel the breeze within your hair. What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?

The last words in the first and second lines rhyme. The last words in the third and fourth lines rhyme.

The last words in first and third line rhyme.

The last words in the first and second line rhyme.

The last words in the first and fourth lines rhyme. The last words in the second and third lines rhyme.

Here in your arms is where I belong. The beating of your heart is like a beautiful song. Which words rhyme?

The last words in the second and fourth lines rhyme.

The last words in the first and second lines rhyme.

The last words in the first and second line rhyme. The last words in the third and fourth lines rhyme.

The last words in the third and fourth lines rhyme.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.

smell

color

wealth

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The most TRAGIC part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes.

fantasy, dream

disastrous, awful

extremely happy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Greg begged his parents to PERMIT him to watch more television, but they said he had to finish his homework.

explore

judge

allow

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.7.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What does unbelievable mean?
The magic tricks he performed were unbelievable.

believable

amazing

not believable

ordinary

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What does unnoticed mean?
His good deed did not go unnoticed.

not reasonable

not safe

not hidden

not noticed

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What does the word reread mean?
She reread the sentence because she didn't understand it.

not understand

read again

not read

read fast

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which word means to appear again?

resee

reappear

rewatch

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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STAAR Mixed Review (Print Review)

The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.

The most TRAGIC part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes.

Greg begged his parents to PERMIT him to watch more television, but they said he had to finish his homework.

What does unbelievable mean?
The magic tricks he performed were unbelievable.

What does unnoticed mean?
His good deed did not go unnoticed.

What does the word reread mean?
She reread the sentence because she didn't understand it.

Which word means to appear again?

What does the word rebuild mean?
His Lego tower fell over so he had to rebuild it.

"Full of help"

"Full of use"

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STAAR Mixed Review (Print Review)

The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.

The most TRAGIC part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes.

Greg begged his parents to PERMIT him to watch more television, but they said he had to finish his homework.

What does unbelievable mean?The magic tricks he performed were unbelievable.

What does unnoticed mean?His good deed did not go unnoticed.

What does the word reread mean?She reread the sentence because she didn't understand it.

Which word means to appear again?

What does the word rebuild mean?His Lego tower fell over so he had to rebuild it.

"Full of help"

"Full of use"

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What does unbelievable mean?
The magic tricks he performed were unbelievable.

What does unnoticed mean?
His good deed did not go unnoticed.

What does the word reread mean?
She reread the sentence because she didn't understand it.

What does the word rebuild mean?
His Lego tower fell over so he had to rebuild it.