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Ben's Loose Tooth
by Donna Latham
"I’m always last," Ben sighed. "Last to learn to whistle. Last to lose a tooth."
Ben's older sister, Kate, was always bossy. "Jiggle your teeth,"
she said. "Find one that’s wiggly and wobbly."
Tooth by tooth, Ben jiggled. He wriggled the last tooth. "It’s
wiggly. It’s wobbly!"
"Tug it," Kate said.
"Uh!” Ben mumbled. “It’s stuck in my gums."
"Hmmm.” Kate scrunched her nose. "Munch that apple."
Ben took a bite. “Ouch! No luck.”
"Hmmm," said Kate. She tapped her pinky against her chin. "I’ll scare it out of you! That's
how you get rid of hiccups. Maybe it works for teeth too."
Ben squeezed his eyes shut. He held his breath. He waited and waited. "Hey! When are
you going to scare me?" He propped one eye open.
"How scary would it be if I told you?" Kate asked.
"Well—,” Ben said.
"Boo!" cried Kate. She flapped her arms.
Ben's fingers flew to the tooth. He wriggled it. He jiggled it. “Blah! I’ll never lose a tooth."
He hung his head. "I’ll never learn to whistle, either."
"Whistle? I can teach you!” Kate said. “Pucker your lips. Leave a tiny space."
Ben scrunched his lips together.
“Perfect.” Kate smiled. “Now, shoot the air out. Hard.”
With all his might, Ben blasted air. Out burst a high note—with his tooth!
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1. What is Ben's main problem in this story?
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2. Who is Kate?
a. Ben's friend
b. Ben's cousin
c. Ben's little sister
d. Ben's big sister
3. Complete the web by listing three ideas Kate had for helping Ben.
Kate's Ideas for Helping Ben Get His Tooth Out
4. What was Ben trying to do when the tooth came out of his mouth?
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Jimmy's Treasure
One night Jimmy fell asleep
and had a dream about a
treasure. In his dream, he saw a
big box of gold coins buried
near the bushes in his backyard.
The dream seemed so real to
Jimmy. He began to think that
maybe there really was a
treasure in his backyard, near
the bushes.
The next morning Jimmy woke up and began to
dig a hole. He kept digging. The hole got deeper. The
pile of dirt became higher.
Then Jimmy got tired. He could not dig anymore.
Then he saw something. It was a dog bone. Jimmy was
very sad because he did not find a treasure. For all his
hard work, he had found only a dog bone.
But then, Jimmy’s mother came. She saw what
Jimmy had done. She wanted to plant a rose bush in
the backyard. The hole Jimmy dug was in the perfect
place. She was very happy. She gave him five dollars
for digging the hole. Jimmy smiled. He did get a
treasure after all.
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1.
Why did Jimmy think there was real
treasure in his backyard?
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2.
What did Jimmy find in the dirt?
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3.
How did Jimmy's mother feel when she found out that
Jimmy dug a hole in the backyard? Why did she feel this
way?
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4.
What did Jimmy's mom give him at the end of the
story?
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Roly-Poly Pill Bugs
by Cynthia Sherwood
Did you know that pill bugs have
something in common with kangaroos?
After her eggs hatch, the mother pill bug
carries her young in a pouch under her
belly. The little pill bugs stay there until
they are big enough to be on their own.
Some people are afraid of bugs such as
spiders or beetles. But there is one bug
that just about everybody likes—pill bugs.
If you ever pick one up, you know why its
nickname is “roly-poly.” A pill bug rolls up
into a tight little ball to protect itself. This
bug is scared of you, not the other way
around!
Pill bugs also have something in common
with snakes. Just as snakes shed their skin
when it gets too small, pill bugs do too.
This is called “molting.” A pill bug molts
about five times until it is full-grown.
Pill bugs are a little like owls, too. Pill
bugs are nocturnal, meaning they are
most active at night. That is when they
These little gray or brown bugs can be
found almost everywhere in the United
States except the desert. That is because
they need to stay moist. But they can live
in dry places like California thanks to
most like to wander around and look
for food. And just like earthworms, pill
bugs help break down plants in the
soil. Pill bugs aren’t just nice bugs. They
are also interesting ones!
lawn sprinklers. One of their favorite
hang-outs is under damp flower pots.
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1. Why are pill bugs nicknamed “roly-poly”?
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2. Where would you be least likely to find a pill bug?
a. under a large rock near a pond
b. under a log near a downspout
c. in a vegetable garden
d. hiding in the roots of a cactus
3. How is a pill bug like a kangaroo?
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4. What does the word “molting” mean?
a. active at night
b. shedding its skin
c. crawling in a damp place
d. crawling like a snake
5. How are pill bugs and earthworms alike?
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6. Which statement from the article is an opinion?
a. This bug is scared of you, not the other way around.
b. A pill bug molts about five times until it is full-grown.
c. Pill bugs aren't just nice bugs; they are interesting ones.
d. One of their favorite hang-outs is under damp flower pots.
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Achoo!
by Cynthia Sherwood
Achoo! We all sneeze sometimes. Sneezing is a reflex
that your body does automatically. That means you
cannot make yourself sneeze or stop one once it has
started. When you sneeze, you body is trying to get
rid of bad things in your nose, such as bacteria. You
have extra germs when you have a cold, so you
sneeze a lot more. You might also sneeze when you
smell pepper!
Inside your nose, there are hundreds of tiny hairs.
These hairs filter the air you breathe. Sometimes dust
and pollen find their way through these hairs and
bother your nasal passages. The nerves in the lining of
your nose tell your brain that something is invading
Do you ever sneeze when you walk into bright
your body.
sunlight? Some people say that happens to them
often. Scientists believe the UV rays of the sun irritate
Your brain, lungs, nose, mouth, and the muscles of
the nose lining of these people so they sneeze.
your upper body work together to blow away the
invaders with a sneeze. When you sneeze, germs from
If someone nearby sneezes, remember to tell them
your nose get blown into the air. Using a tissue or
“Gesundheit!” That is a funny-looking word which is
“sneezing into your sleeve” captures most of these
pronounced “gezz-oont-hite.” It is the German word
germs. It is very important to wash your hands after
that wishes someone good health after sneezing.
you sneeze into them, especially during cold and flu
season.
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1. Which parts of your body work together when you sneeze?
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2. What does the German word Gesundheit mean?
a. I wish you good health.
b. I wish you God's blessings.
c. I wish you a good day.
d. I wish you would stop sneezing.
3. Why do people sneeze when they walk into bright sunlight?
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4. Complete the web with information from the article.
Three
Reasons People
Sneeze
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Comparing Texts
Venus Flytrap
by Lill Pluta
It's not my fault I ate that fly.
I’m just a rhizome sprouting up in the spongy Carolina bog.
Not enough nitrogen to keep a long, tall, green thing like me growing...
so, I turned to a life of trickery.
My hinged traps grow in pairs,
green as clover outside, tragic vermilion inside.
Lured by nectar, the six-leggers light,
triggering one.. two.. hairs and...
SNAP!
Poor little bugs.
They thought I’d be their snack
but now they are
mine.
Venus Flytraps
by Lill Pluta
We think of meat-eating plants as something rare and exotic, growing in far away jungles.
However, the Venus Flytrap is native to the bogs of North and South Carolina in the United
States. Collectors have endangered the plants. Now, the plants are grown in greenhouses.
You can even order flytrap bulbs or rhizomes over the Internet. This carnivorous plant from the
Carolinas has become a hot topic for science fair projects.
Venus Flytraps do not get enough nutrients from their native soil. You can think of the insects
they eat as vitamin supplements. A Venus Flytrap’s leaves are shaped like clam shells. Insects
are attracted by the bright red color, but tiny sensitive hairs inside the leaf lay a trap. When
an unfortunate insect bends these hairs, the leaf snaps shut. Then the flytrap oozes fluids that
dissolve the trapped insect, leaving the hard exoskeleton behind.
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1.
Tell whether each fact can be learned from reading the poem, the article, or both.
On each line below, write the word poem, article, or both.
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Venus Fly Traps grow in the bogs of the Carolinas.
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Most green plants need nitrogen-rich soil to survive.
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When a Venus Fly Trap catches an insect, it releases
fluids that dissolve the insect.
2.
What are rhizomes?
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3.
Line 6 of the poem says, “green as clover outside, tragic vermilion inside.”
If you read the article carefully, you can discover the meaning of the word
vermilion. What is the definition of vermilion?
a. poisonous
b. deadly
c. red color
d. light green
4.
Why do Venus Flytraps need to eat insects?
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5.
What is the purpose of the tiny hairs on a Venus Flytrap's leaves?
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Dr. Seuss:
Helping Kids Learn to Read
Dr. Seuss was born on March 2, 1904. He was
an American cartoonist and writer. His real
name was Theodore Seuss Geisel. He was
born in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Dr. Seuss liked to draw and write, even as a
child. The first book that Dr. Seuss wrote was
titled, And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry
Street.
He wrote it while on an ocean
voyage, returning from a trip to Europe. The
rhythm of the ship’s engine gave him the
feeling for the poetry rhythm in the story!
Dr. Seuss wrote more than 60 children's
Dr. Seuss was not a real doctor. He added
books, including some which have been
the “Dr.” to his name to honor his dad, who
made into movies, such as The Cat in the
wanted Theodore to finish his doctoral
Hat, Horton Hears a Who, and How the
degree. Even though he never became a
Grinch Stole Christmas.
real doctor, he did write books that helped
millions of kids learn to read. Dr. Seuss had
Dr. Seuss wrote lots of books for children,
also used other names, or “pen names,” to
even though he and his wife never had
write
children of their own. He died at age 87, in
books.
These
names
include
Theophrastus Seuss, Theo L. Seig (which is his
San Diego, California.
real name spelled backwards), and Rosetta
Stone.
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1.
When and where was Dr. Seuss born?
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2.
Where was Dr. Seuss when he wrote his first book?
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3.
Name three Dr. Seuss books that have been made into movies.
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4.
What other pen names did Theodore Geisel use to write books?
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6.
Dr. Seuss was not a real doctor. Why did he add the title “Dr.” to his pen name?
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5.
What is your favorite Dr. Seuss book and why?
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Caroline and the Castle
Caroline lived deep in the forest. In
the forest there were enchanted fairies,
ancient trees with arms, and talking
woodland animals. Everything was magical
in the forest, and Caroline was always
happy there. Caroline's family lived in a tree
house, high in the air, in this magical forest. The enchanted creatures of the forest all
became friends with Caroline.
One day Caroline went on a walk with her family, and they came across a huge,
stone castle. The castle was surrounded by trees higher than any she had ever seen!
Her mother walked to the castle gates and knocked softly. When she did, the gates
opened and revealed a beautiful rose garden. On the other side of the rose garden
she could see beautiful the painted windows and giant wooden doors to the castle.
Her mother and father led the way to the castle doors, carefully avoiding the
overgrown rose bushes. When they reached the door, it opened to reveal a royal
corridor. A beautiful queen appeared from a nearby room, and greeted them with a
bow. After talking about the forest and how they got to the castle, the queen invited
them to stay for dinner. A magnificent feast was prepared, and
Caroline was most thrilled with the selection of desserts and cakes.
She liked the chocolate truffles most.
After the royal feast, Caroline and her family bid their
farewells and began the journey home. Caroline awoke in her
bed the next day, wondering if it was all a dream.
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1. What kind of a house did Caroline live in?
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2. List three adjectives to describe the queen.
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3. The last paragraph says that Caroline and her family “bid their farewells.”
What does this mean?
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4. Name two things from the story that could not happen in real life.
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5. Name two things from the story that could happen in real life.
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Something extra:
On the back of this paper, draw a picture of the castle and the
rose garden. Include lots of details from the story.
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Iguanas
by Erin Ryan
Iguanas are large lizards found in several southern states, Central and South America, the
Caribbean Islands and Africa. Some types of iguanas live in tropical rain forests, others live in deserts,
and there are some that live on rocks along the ocean. One special adaptation they have is that they
can be different colors from bright green, to dark brown to help them hide in grass, trees, in water, and
along rocks.
Iguanas lay up to fifty eggs at a time, and baby iguanas are usually bright green. Iguanas can
grow to be up to seven feet long if you measure them from their nose all the way to the end of their
long tail. They can live for up to twenty years. They are cold-blooded reptiles, so they have to soak up
the sun’s rays during the day to stay warm when the sun sets. Iguanas are omnivores. They like to eat
leaves and fruits best, but they also eat insects and sometimes they even eat small animals. Iguanas
can run very fast, climb trees easily with their long claws and they’re great swimmers. If a big animal
catches an iguana, its tail can break off and it will grow back. (Smaller lizards, like anoles and
salamanders, can do this too.)
There are forty different types of iguanas and twelve of them are endangered. Some reasons
why they’re endangered are because their eggs are eaten by animals, their habitats are becoming
smaller because people moving into their territories, and in some countries, iguanas are hunted for
food.
Some people even keep iguanas for pets. Pet iguanas need large cages, because they can
grow very long. Many people feed their iguana’s dark green leafy vegetables, and fruit salad, a
favorite treat. Because they’re reptiles, they need special lights to keep their body temperature warm
and to make sure they stay healthy.
If you ever visit places with tropical climates, be on the lookout for iguanas. They’re one of the
largest and most interesting lizards you’ll ever see.
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1.
How long do iguanas live?
a. up to 3 years
b. up to 5 years
c. up to 10 years
d. up to 20 years
2.
What probably happen if a predator caught an iguana by the tail?
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3.
Complete the graphic organizer with information from the article.
Reasons
Why Some
Types of Iguanas
are Endangered
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Magical Cartoonist
by Cynthia Sherwood
Without the creativity of one man, there would
be no “happiest place on earth,” also known as
Disneyland. Walt Disney was a creative genius
who looked out on a huge orange grove and
imagined building a “magic kingdom.”
Disney was born in 1901 in Chicago, Illinois. As a
It was in the 1940s that Walt Disney first had his
child, he enjoyed drawing and even sold his
brainstorm about a fun park for families. His idea
pictures to neighbors. When he was sixteen, he
grew bigger and bigger, and he realized he
joined the Red Cross and drove an ambulance
needed a lot of space for his park. He wanted it
in France during World War One. After the war
to have everything—a mountain, rockets,
ended, Disney started making short cartoons in
spinning teacups, and a fairy castle!
Kansas City, but soon ran out of money. He
decided to find his fortune in Hollywood. He
Years after Walt Disney first had the idea,
came to California with a suitcase and $20 in his
Disneyland opened in 1955 in a former orange
pocket.
grove in Anaheim, California. Admission cost a
dollar. By its tenth anniversary, 50-million visitors
It took a while, but Disney began to enjoy
had come to the Magic Kingdom.
success with his cartoons. He created Mickey
Mouse, the most famous cartoon character
Disney died in 1966, a few years before the
ever. Then in 1937, Snow White and the Seven
opening of his next dream project, Disney World.
Dwarfs premiered. It was the first full-length
If you ever visit one of the parks, go to a Disney
animated movie, and a huge success. Disney
movie, or watch the Disney Channel, you can
made many more movies that we still watch
think of the man with amazing ideas who started
today, including Pinocchio, Dumbo, and Bambi.
it all.
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1.
List two things that Walt Disney did before he began
making cartoons.
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2.
Place these events in sequential order. Label them with numbers 1-5 to show
which happened first, second, third, fourth, and fifth.
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Disneyland opened in California.
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs premiered.
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Disney moved to Hollywood, California.
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Walt Disney worked as an ambulance driver in France.
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Walt Disney lived in Kansas City and made short cartoons.
3. How many years ago was Disneyland first opened to the public?
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4. Which statement is an opinion?
a. Disney made many movies that we still watch today.
b. In the 1940s, Disney had a brainstorm about a fun park for families.
c. Disneyland opened in a former orange grove.
d. Walt Disney was a creative genius.
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