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Unit 2: Story Elements I can use context clues to figure out the meaning of a word or phrase in sentences.

Read the following sentences and fill in the blank using context clues.

1. I watched the sun come up as I ate my ___________. dinnerlunchbreakfastsnack

2. I saw a fish ___________ by our boat. runswimlaughdance

3. She drank from the pitcher. What is the meaning of the underlined word?a containersomething you take with a camerasomeone who throws a ball

4. He used his bow and arrow to hunt deer. What is the meaning of the underlined word?something a girl wears in her hairsomething on a giftsomething to shoot with

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I can describe how characters act and feel (reaction) about the events and problems.I can recognize differences in how characters feel by what the characters say and do in the story (point of view). I can use information from illustrations and text to better understand the characters. I can answer questions such as who, what, where, how, when, and why to show that I understand important details from the text.

Read the passage below. Then answer the questions.

A Visit to the Dentist

George knows it is important to have healthy teeth and gums. He goes to his dentist at least twice a year.

“Hello, George,” the dentist said. “Are you ready for your cleaning?” “Yes, but I’m afraid the cleaning is going to hurt.”The dentist told George that cleaning would not hurt. George relaxed. When the dentist was finished, he said, “George, you did great. Your teeth are in perfect shape.”“It didn’t hurt at all!” George said with a big smile.

5.) Where did George go?the moviesthe librarythe doctorthe dentist

6.) How did George feel before his dentist visit? happy sadscaredsurprised

7.) How did he feel after the visit? happy sadscaredsurprised

8.) Why was George going to the dentist?to have a tooth pulledto get his teeth cleanedfor a haircutto check out a book.

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I can use information from illustrations and text to better understand the settings.I can answer questions such as who, what, where, when, how, when, and why to show that I understand important details from the text.

Read the passage below. Then answer the question in the space provided.

Food for Thought

Jean and Dad lie on their picnic blanket on thick green grass. They watch puffy white clouds float by the afternoon sky.

“Hey, there’s a sandwich,” Dad says, pointing to a cloud.“With lettuce and tomatoes,” giggles Jean.Jack skates along the path to the blanket and joins in the fun.

Looking up, he says, “Whoa! There goes a pickle and coleslaw!”“Woof, woof,” barks Sparky as he looks at the passing clouds. “I think Sparky sees a bone,” says Jack. Everyone laughs. Then Mom comes down the path on her bicycle. She has lunch

in her basket. “Hi, everybody. What would you like to do now?” Mom asks.

Jean, Dad, and Jack look at each other. Then they look at Mom. “Eat!” they all say.

9. What time of day is this story set in?morningafternoon

eveningnight

10. Does the setting of this story change?

yesno

11. What is the setting for this story?the mallat school

the poolthe park

12. What did you read or see in the picture that gave you clues about the setting? I know the setting

because ________________________________________________________________________.

13. What did the family do at the end of the story?

playgo home

eat lunchride a bike

I can describe the beginning, middle and end of the story.

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I can use information from illustrations and text to better understand the characters.I can use information from illustrations and text to better understand the settings.I can use information from illustrations and text to better understand the plot

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14. Who is the main character of Casey the Cowgirl? Mom Casey Aunt Jessie Horses

15. What is the setting of Casey the Cowgirl? Casey’s bedroom On a ranch In a barn Casey’s living room

16. What is Casey’s problem in the story? Mom won’t let Casey play outside. Casey wants a horse. Casey wants to be a cowgirl. Casey does not like to clean her room.

17. What happened in the beginning, middle and end? Write beginning, middle or end on the line.

_______________ Mom told Casey she was going to visit Aunt Jessie.

_______________ Casey got on the back of the couch.

_______________ Casey tried to rope her stuffed bear.

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I can answer questions such as who, what, where, how, when and why to show that I understand important details from the text.I can use information from illustrations and text to better understand the characters.I can use information from illustrations and text to better understand the settings.I can use information from illustrations and text to better understand the plot

Read the passage below. Then answer the question in the space provided.

Phil’s Burger

Phil sat down at the table. He bit into a juicy burger. All at once, some ketchup dripped on his shirt. Phil rinsed the red stain with cold water. Then he soaked the shirt in soapy water. By morning, the stain was gone.

18. What is Phil’s problem?he got chokedhe got ketchup on his shirt.he dropped his burger

19. What did Phil do to solve his problem? he threw his shirt awayhe bought a new shirthe soaked his shirt

20. Where would be a good setting for this story? at home in his kitchenon a roller coasteron the school bus

21. What word would you use to describe Phil?slowmessyrude

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