Reading For Facts

4th & 5th grade Reading Lesson

• QUESTION 1• Katie has decided to write a report on lizards. She wants to

focus on 5 different types of lizards and where they live. In an effort to gather information, Katie went to the library and checked out 7 different books about lizards. Following is a list of the books Katie brought home:

1. Scaled Reptiles and Their Habitats2. Caring for Your Pet Lizard3. A Home for Your Lizard4. Lenny the Lizard5. The Life of a Lizard6. Leo's Lizard

• Which book will be most helpful in providing information that is relevant to Katie's report?

A. #1B. #4C. #5

• QUESTION 2• The new millennium, the year 2000, was celebrated all

around the world. Many countries celebrated with big festivities and fireworks that lit up the skies over big cities. Along with all of the celebrations, the new millennium also brought concern regarding the "Y2K bug". People were frightened that the year 2000 would bring many glitches in the computer world. They feared 2000 would be read as "00". Fortunately, there were few problems in the computer systems because many people had replaced old computers and updated their software.

• What caused the great concern for computers crashing at the beginning of the new millennium?A. The fireworks messed up the systemB. The Y2K bug was the concernC. Many people had old computers and had not updated their software.

• QUESTION 3• In the United States, the government is divided

into three branches. The judiciary branch consists of courts and judges. It decides what is lawful. The executive branch, headed by the president of the United States, executes and carries out the laws. Also in this branch are departments and agencies. The legislative branch makes the laws and is made up of members of the Senate and House of Representatives. All three branches work together for the welfare of our nation and to keep our citizens safe in the pursuit of life, liberty, and freedom for all.

• According to the paragraph, which branch is responsible for making the laws?

A. LegislativeB. JudicialC. Executive

• QUESTION 4• Two neighboring high schools had a huge sports

rivalry. At the big football game Friday night, the Eastern Eagles were ahead in the first quarter. They had scored a touchdown and the Trenton Tigers had only scored a field goal. In the second quarter, both teams scored a field goal. The third quarter was fought by defense and there was no score for either team. Then came the most exciting quarter of all, the fourth quarter. The Tigers took the lead after scoring a touchdown. With one minute left in the game, the Eagles scored another field goal, and the game ended in a tie.

• According to the recount of the game, which quarter was scoreless?

A. Quarter 1B. Quarter 2C. Quarter 3

• QUESTION 5• Sam was asked to write a research paper about an animal of his

choice. Sam chose snakes because his parents had promised to get him one if he learned how to take care of it. He wanted to find information about snakes as pets. His first step in writing the paper was to write an outline. He went to the library and found many resources for learning about snakes. His teacher suggested inquiring at a pet shop and checking information on the computer.

The following list shows the topics he wanted to find information about.

- a snake's body- snakes likes and dislikes- what snakes eat- where snakes live- how snakes move- how to handle a snake

• Which two ideas would belong in Sam's outline? A. Snakes in the wild & poisonous snakesB. Different kinds of snakes & snakes as petsC. Rattlesnakes and snakes in the rainforest

• QUESTION 6• Sam wants to have his birthday party at a skate

park. Sam's mom thought it was a good idea, so she made plans for the party and reserved 3 hours at the park. Sam helped her pick out the invitations, and then they filled them out. Each invitation had the following information:

Birthday Part For: SamDate: November 19Time: 12:00-3:00Location: Valley Skate Park, 1155 Valley Blvd.

(Take Horizon Blvd. south to State St. Turn right on State St and proceed for 2 miles. Make a left on Mission and then make a quick left on Valley Blvd. The Park will be on your right.)Remember to bring your skateboard and protective gear!

• What street will you make a quick left onto? A. Valley Blvd.B. MissionC. State St.

• QUESTION 7• Cesar Chavez was a spokesman for Mexican

Americans. Growing up as a son of migrant farm workers, he was aware of the terrible working conditions his parents faced. Chavez wanted better, safer working environments and better wages for farm workers. During the 1970s and 1980s, he organized boycotts that spread throughout the country. He asked consumers not to purchase some items grown on farms, such as lettuce and grapes for wine, until the working conditions for these farm workers had improved. Cesar Chavez helped to improve the work environment for those who labored on farms.

• What was Cesar Chavez fighting for? A. Boycotts for the countryB. Better, safer working environments and wages for the workersC. Purchasing of goods

• QUESTION 8• For Mother's Day, Eric decided to make a special

breakfast for his mom. Usually his mom eats cereal for breakfast, but he wanted to make her feel special. He made French toast and planned to serve it with fruit and a glass of orange juice. Unfortunately, there wasn't any juice in the refrigerator, so he asked his dad to go to the market and buy some. His dad agreed to help him. Upon returning home, he handed Eric a carton of apple juice. It wasn't exactly what Eric had in mind, but he knew his mom would like it. Sure enough, Eric's mom was overjoyed and touched by Eric's thoughtfulness. She thoroughly enjoyed her special breakfast.

• What did Eric's mom have for breakfast on Mother's Day?

A. Cereal & orange juiceB. French Toast, cereal and fruitC. French toast, fruit, and apple juice

• QUESTION 9• Dear Parents,

Please note the following important dates on your calendar: November 24th - 1:00 dismissal for parent-teacher conferences. January 25th - school closed for Teacher Professional Development Day. March 16th - 1:00 dismissal for parent-teacher conferences. May 3rd-7th - 1:00 dismissal for standardized testing. Please contact the school with any questions.Sincerely,Mr. Smith, Principal

John's parents received the note from the principal regarding the updated calendar for the school year. His parents find it helpful to know when things are going to take place.

• When can John's parents expect to have their first scheduled parent-teacher conference?

A. November 24th

B. January 25th

C. May 3rd

• QUESTION 10• Kristin has always wanted to buy the school lunch in

the cafeteria. Usually her mom makes her lunch every day, but Kristin's mom and dad will be out of town for a week. Kristin's parents told her she could buy her lunch while they were away. The school lunches only cost $2.25, including milk or juice. Kristin was given $11.25 to pay for her lunches for the entire week. Kristin's grandmother will be staying with her while her parents are away. Her grandmother will hold the money and give Kristin $2.25 every day before she leaves for school. Kristin can't wait to buy her lunch.

• Why is Kristin going to buy school lunches next week?

A. She has always wanted to.B. Her parents are going out of town.C. Lunch prices are so reasonable.

• QUESTION 11• Dinosaurs roamed the earth millions of years ago.

The rise of the dinosaurs began during the Triassic Period. The Jurassic Period was known as the age of the ruling and huge dinosaurs. The Cretaceous Period was when there were more dinosaurs than ever before, including, Tyrannosaurus rex and triceratops. By the end of this period, dinosaurs became extinct. Then came the Tertiary Period, when mammals were present in great numbers.

• According to the time line in this paragraph, when might you expect to see the most dinosaurs?

A. Cretaceous PeriodB. Jurassic PeriodC. Tertiary Period

• QUESTION 12• Jenna loves animals, and she earns extra money by

taking care of pets in her neighborhood. This week is going to be especially busy for Jenna. On Monday, Jenna will give Mr. Smith's dog a bath. On Tuesday, Jenna will clean the rabbit cage and the hamster cage at Mrs. Clark's house. On Wednesday and Thursday, Jenna will feed the 3 birds at her next-door neighbor's house because they will be out of town. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, she will taker her own dog for a walk.

• What day will Jenna be cleaning cages? A. WednesdayB. FridayC. Tuesday

• QUESTION 13• Many presidents have made significant

contributions to our country's progress. Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd president of the United States, is credited with the Louisiana Purchase. Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president, is best known for the Emancipation Proclamation. The 32nd president, Franklin D. Roosevelt, executed the New Deal, and four presidents later, Lyndon B. Johnson implemented the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Throughout history, all United States presidents have worked for the good of the nation.

• What was the 16th president credited with? A. Louisiana PurchaseB. Emancipation ProclamationC. Civil Rights Act

• QUESTION 14• Amber's dad is making chili for the party on Saturday. His

recipe sounds really good. The following ingredients are needed:

16oz ground turkey1 Cup onions, chopped1 package chili seasoning mix1/4 Cup water1 teaspoon oregano (optional)1/2 teaspoon Mexican seasonings2 Cans, canned crushed tomatoes1 Can kidney beans

Amber's dad wrote down all of the ingredients and went to the store on Friday.

• According to the recipe, which ingredient is least important?

A. OreganoB. Canned crushed tomatoesC. onions

Answers:1. A2. C3. A4. C5. B6. A7. B8. C9. A10. B11. B12. C13. B14. A

HOW DID YOU DO?

• WRITE THE # CORRECT ON THE TOP OF YOUR PAPER and give it to your teacher!

• Remember: – Sometimes you need to look for facts in

a story– Sometimes you need to use the

information provided to draw your own conclusions and figure it out!!