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Decoding and Word Recognition
W3.1.1 Student will decode complex words.
Form A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Form B
unhappy
regroup
dislike
nonfat
premix
enlightened
refreshment
gentleness
massive
unpreventable
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
delightful
subway
interact
misquote
superimpose
submerge
nonviolent
unreasonable
precooked
10. informing
Form C
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Form D
spotlight
disable
interlock
sublet
superhuman
painfully
unworkable
disregard
interchanging
harmlessness
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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disappear
nonsense
subtracting
interstate
returnable
interviewer
unforgettable
impressionism
nonverbal
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W3.1.2 Student will decode words using phonetic irregularities (ph, c, g, tion, qu).
Form A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
photo
cider
gem
lotion
caught
quake
know
could
rough
chord
Form B
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Form C
thought
sigh
hour
often
dumb
talk
wrist
vision
pitch
edge
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
phase
cent
age
station
naughty
quiz
knot
would
enough
chorus
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Form D
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
orphan
city
page
section
daughter
quack
knit
should
cough
school
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F3.1.3 Read aloud with fluency in a manner that sounds like natural speech
(rate, smoothness, expression) at 80 correct words per minute (cwpm)
on a 3rd grade level passage.
Form A
Once, in a poor village by the Baltic Sea, there lived an
Orphan boy named Joseph. When he was still very small, Joseph
knew that life in the village was dreary and hard. No one laughed.
No one danced. But Joseph saw that all around him the world
danced.
Fire danced in the hearth. Trees swayed with the wind.
Clouds danced in the sky. Even the sun and the moon moved
across the heavens. When his work was done, Joseph ran to the
shore and felt in his bones how the waves danced in the sea. And
Joseph longed to move, to sway, to dance with the world. He
dreamed that one day he would dance down the road from village
to village, even as far as the southernmost sea. But he told no one.
No one would understand.
One evening, when the wind blew and silver clouds flew
over the water, an old man appeared on the shore. He wore a long
red coat, a tall green hat, and a pair of silver shoes.
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F3.1.3 Read aloud with fluency in a manner that sounds like natural speech
(rate, smoothness, expression) at 80 correct words per minute (cwpm)
on a 3rd grade level passage.
Form B
A mother hen is with her chicks almost all the time. She
keeps them warm under her feathers. She helps them find food
and she keeps them safe from other animals.
What makes the baby chicks and the mother hen stay
together? They stay together because they “talk” to each other.
When the mother hen goes cluck-cluck-cluck, the chicks
come running to her. When the chicks go peep-peep-peep, the
mother hen comes to them.
Scientists did not always know what made a mother hen
come to her chicks. Did she come to them because she saw them
or because she heard them?
One day a scientist made an experiment. He put a chick
under a big glass bowl. The mother hen could see her chick, but
she could not hear it. No one outside the bowl could hear it.
Peep-peep-peep went the chick, but the mother hen walked
right past the bowl.
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F3.1.3 Read aloud with fluency in a manner that sounds like natural speech
(rate, smoothness, expression) at 80 correct words per minute (cwpm)
on a 3rd grade level passage.
Form C
The balloon surged up the sky. Looking down, Henry saw the river like
a black ribbon winding between white fields. The Kid and the Man looked as
small as cats. Henry loved the glorious bubble that carried him across the sky.
But now he’d had his flight. It was the Man’s turn to solo. Time to go down.
How? Henry stood up and tried pulling the cord. The roar of the burner scared
him, and he tottered on the edge of the basket. To keep from falling, he
clung to the cord, and the burner kept roaring. The balloon rose higher.
That was not the way to get down out of the sky.
Henry hopped to the basket floor. He looked for something to push or
pull that meant ‘down’. Nothing. Standing on his hind legs, he looked over
the edge of the basket. He couldn’t see his people anymore. And the
balloon was sailing toward the mountains.
Henry glared up into the bright cave of the balloon. “Come on down
now!” he yowled. Then he saw a cord leading down from the balloon.
He could reach it from the edge of the basket. When he clawed the cord,
he saw a hole of sky open in the balloon cloth.
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F3.1.3 Read aloud with fluency in a manner that sounds like natural speech
(rate, smoothness, expression) at 80 correct words per minute (cwpm)
on a 3rd grade level passage.
Form D
“Wake up, boy!”
Davy opened his eyes. Cookie was standing over him.
“I’ll be right there,” Davy said.
He pushed his blanket aside and folded it to make a bedroll.
The cowboys sleeping around the campfire would soon wake up
hungry for breakfast. And the cowboys riding in from watching
the cattle all night would be even hungrier.
A big longhorn steer, with a hide so black it nearly looked
blue, lumbered up to Davy and nudged his hand. “Old Blue,”
Davy said softly, “Are you hungry, too?”
Old Blue grunted and shook his widespread horns. Davy
laughed. “You think you’re better than all those other longhorns.
Who ever heard of a big steer sleeping around the campfire
with the cowboys!”
He patted Old Blue’s shiny forehead.
“You’re the smartest old steer I ever saw. Not many
ranchers own a steer who can lead all the rest of the cattle on a
trail drive.”
Davy hurried over to the chuck wagon to help Cookie. He was
frying bacon in a black skillet over the fire. “Pa said I can ride
today!” exclaimed Davy. “Huh! Guess you’ll feel like a real big
shot!” Cookie said. Davy smiled. He would be riding up front
with the cowboys who guided the longhorn cattle over the trail.
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V3.1.4a Student will match synonym. (Teacher may read unknown words to the student.)
Form A
Synonyms - Circle the correct meaning for the underlined synonyms.
1. It is very chilly outside.
a.
winter
b.
cool
c.
rainy
2. I am going to polish my mom’s car after I wax it.
a.
spray
b.
drive
c.
shine
3. He will aim his gun at the center of the target.
a.
poke
b.
point
c.
shoot
4. Dad is going to fix my broken kite.
a.
destroy
b.
repair
c.
fly
5. We will go on a trip to South America.
a.
journey
b.
plane
c.
the ocean
6. Did you hear the loud ducks on the pond?
a.
colorful
b.
waddling
c.
noisy
7. Those math problems were easy!”
a.
simple
b.
hard
c.
tricky
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Form A
Synonyms (continued)
8. My sister cannot wait until fall arrives.
a.
Halloween
b.
trip
c.
autumn
9. My pal will play with me at the park?
a.
friend
b.
dog
c.
sister
10. Did you get the correct answer for that question?
a. wrong
b. right
c.
best
Form B
Synonyms - Circle the correct meaning for the underlined synonyms.
1. Peter talked to his brother.
a.
spoke
b.
yelled
c.
whispered
2. Please fill the bucket up with water.
a. glass
b. bottle
c. pail
3. Sally wanted a large piece of cake.
a.
small
b.
big
c.
medium
4. Have you every seen such a little dog?
a.
small
b.
big
c.
medium
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Form B
Synonyms (continued)
5. I found many shells at the beach.
a. sand
b. seashore
c. ocean
6. Did you remember to close the door?
a.
open
b.
slam
c.
shut
7. Billy yelled to his brother, “Toss me the ball!”
a.
shouted
b.
argued
c.
laughed
8. My mom is really beautiful!
a.
caring
b.
charming
c.
pretty
9. Did you hear the noise outside?
a.
sound
b.
thunder
c.
screaming
10. The street was very busy.
a.
trail
b.
road
c.
hill
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V3.1.4a Student will match synonym.
Form C
Synonyms- Circle the correct meaning for the underlined synonyms.
1. I was very tired after the football game.
a.
excited
b.
sleepy
c.
upset
2. I am going to make the best boxcar ever.
a.
build
b.
drive
c.
buy
3. He was the unhappiest person I have ever met.
a.
kindest
b.
saddest
c.
meanest
4. I had a pain in my knee.
a.
brace
b.
cut
c.
ache
5. Do you enjoy going to the dentist?
a.
hate
b.
like
c.
hurt
6. I don’t get how to do that math problem.
a.
like
b.
understand
c.
find
7. That man is a very wealthy man.
a.
rich
b.
wise
c.
honest
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Form C
Synonyms (continued)
8. We are going to Hawaii on a jet.
a.
a ship
b.
an airplane
c.
a boat
9. Did you argue with your mom?
a.
shop
b.
joke
c.
fight
10. Where did you get that lovely shirt you are wearing!
a.
pretty
b.
colorful
c.
new
Form D
Synonyms- Circle the correct meaning for the underlined synonyms.
1. The cat will creep over to the mouse.
a.
run
b.
jump
c.
crawl
2. What task would you like for me to do next?
a.
job
b.
paper
c.
problem
3. I can’t recall the correct answer.
a.
find
b.
remember
c.
see
4. The little girl was so ill that she stayed in bed.
a.
sleepy
b.
tired
c.
sick
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Form D
Synonyms (continued)
5. What was the error I made on that paper?
a.
grade
b.
mistake
c.
mark
6. Mom will chat with the lady next door.
a.
shop
b.
walk
c.
talk
7. Make sure you dodge the ball.
a.
avoid
b.
hit
c.
kick
8. We were restless on the bus.
a.
sleepy
b.
uneasy
c.
loud
9. The merry man went on his way to the dance?
a.
happy
b.
shy
c.
strong
10. That movie was awful!
a.
funny
b.
sad
c.
terrible
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V3.1.4b Student will match antonyms.
Antonyms - Match the words that have opposite meanings.
Form A
1.
dark
___ sky
2.
dawn
___ empty
3.
dull
___ true
4.
divide
___ sunset
5.
earth
___ light
6.
false
___ flabby
7.
finish
___ sharp
8.
full
___ give
9.
firm
___ unite
10.
get
___ start
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V3.1.4b Student will match antonyms.
Antonyms - Match the words that have opposite meanings.
Form B
1.
back
___ sell
2.
better
___ sharp
3.
bitter
___ adult
4.
blunt
___ front
5.
bottom
___ edge
6.
bring
___ worse
7.
buy
___ sweet
8.
center
___ remove
9.
child
___ laugh
cry
___ top
10.
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V3.1.4b Student will match antonyms.
Antonyms - Match the words that have opposite meanings.
Form C
1.
glad
___ big
2.
glossy
___ dry
3.
lie
___ found
4.
liquid
___ sad
5.
little
___ stay
6.
lost
___ dull
7.
many
___ whole
8.
damp
___ solid
9.
move
___ few
part
___ truth
10.
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V3.1.4b Student will match antonyms.
Antonyms - Match the words that have opposite meanings.
Form D
above
___ warm
2.
adore
___ subtract
3.
after
___ below
4.
cheap
___ forbid
5.
cool
___ before
6.
follow
___ question
7.
add
___ lead
8.
alert
___ asleep
9.
allow
___expensive
answer
___ hate
1.
10.
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V3.1.4c Teacher will have student choose the correct homophone or homograph meaning.
Form A
Find the homophone that completes this sentence.

Circle the correct answer:
1. I put an _____ in the newspaper.
a. ) add
b.) ad
2. My _____took me to a movie.
a.) ant
b. ) aunt
3. Can you _____ me a letter soon?
a. ) write
b. ) right
4. He has _____ brothers.
a.) for
b.) four
5. The man brought _____ to the house.
a. ) would
b.) wood
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V3.1.4c Find the correct meaning of the homophone in the following sentences.

Circle the correct answer:
Form A
6. The wind blew my kite up high in the air.
a.) air in motion
b. ) twilight
7. He was second in line.
a.) after the first
b.) one-sixteenth of a minute
8. Dad built a shed for my dog.
a.) small shelter
b.) get rid of
9. I hope I don’t soil my new dress.
a.) ground; dirt
b.) make dirty
10. My dog got out of his pen.
a.) instrument for writing
b.) enclosed yard
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V3.1.4c Teacher will have student choose the correct homophone or homograph meaning.
Form B
Find the homophone that completes this sentence.

Circle the correct answer:
1. I have _____sister.
a. ) won
b.) one
2. The judge _____the man twenty dollars.
a.) find
b. ) fined
3. ____, I will not go with you.
a.) No
b.) Know
4. The _____of 2 and 3 is 5.
a.) some
b.) sum
5. The hunter shot a ______.
a.) bare
b.) bear
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
Circle the correct answer:
Form B
6. Make sure you lock the door.
a.) curl of hair
b.) fasten
7. My teacher was very kind to me.
a.) friendly; helpful
b.) same class or type
8. Mom will hide the cookies.
a.) animal skin
b.) keep out of sight
9. I cut the palm of my hand.
a.) kind of tree
b.) inside of hand
10.
My sister left school early.
a.) direction
b.) did leave
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V3.1.4c Teacher will have student choose the correct homophone or homograph meaning.
Form C
Find the homophone that completes this sentence.

Circle the correct answer:
1. The man had an _____ to help steer the boat.
a. ) or
b. ) oar
2. Twenty-four _____ make a day.
a.) ours
b.) hours
3. You can _____ a lot of ice cream on hot days.
a.) sell
b.) cell
4. If you take away one from nine you get _____.
a.) ate
b.) eight
5. Mom _____ me to the store for milk.
a.) sent
b.) cent
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o Circle the correct answer:
Form C
6. Some kids long to get older.
a.)
b.)
great measure
wish
7. I hope you can come over to play.
a.) able to
b.) metal container
8. Everyone has a pupil in the center of their eye.
a.) student
b.) small dark circle
9. I like my steak rare.
a.) unusual
b.) not cooked much
10. Have you ever had date pudding?
a.) day, month and year
b.) sweet dark fruit
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V3.1.4c Teacher will have student choose the correct homophone or homograph meaning.
Form D
Find the homophone that completes this sentence.
o Circle the correct answer:
1. The meaning of your letter is _____.
a. ) plain
b. ) plane
2. I _____ loud children in my front yard.
a.) here
b.) hear
3. Father _____ breakfast this morning.
a.) maid
b.) made
4. Don’t throw that _____ at my head.
a.) ball
b.) bawl
5. He has _____ brothers.
a.) for
b.) four
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o Circle the correct answer:
Form D
6. You’d better duck behind a bush.
a.) lower suddenly
b.) large bird
7. My friend is always fair when we play games.
a.) honest
b.) beautiful
8. I had a flat tire on my bike.
a.) became weary
b.) rubber around a wheel
9. My brother likes his new top.
a.) toy that spins
b.) highest point
10. We have a pool table in our living room.
a.) tank of water
b.) game played with balls
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V3.1.6 Use sentence and word context to find the meaning of unknown words.

Circle the answer.
Form A:
1. The girl played a good game of tennis for a novice.
beginner
expert
athlete
2. The boy felt empathy when he saw the girl crying because
her cat ran away.
sympathy
happy
mad
3. My mother conceals her scar on her face with make-up.
shows
hides
removes
4. Rosie felt triumphant when she won the race.
sad
proud
lonely
5. Our church parking lot is vacant on Thursdays.
full
crowded
empty
6. Pam was too timid to be our team leader.
shy
happy
proud
7. I was startled by my brother when he threw the fake snake on my lap.
pleased
worried
frightened
8. I was thrilled to jump off the diving board.
scared
excited
happy
9. Our team was intimidated when they saw the big boys get off the bus.
afraid
sad
glad
10. Sally felt awkward walking in her mother’s high heel shoes.
steady
uneasy
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V3.1.6 Use sentence and word context to find the meaning of unknown words.

Circle the answer.
Form B:
1. Juan was disturbed by the loud noise in our room.
bothered
pleased
scared
2. Sally was perplexed with the mystery math problem.
saddened
puzzled
surprised
3. Issac felt forceful when in his football uniform.
clumsy
weak
strong
4. Jack was tormented by the class bully.
harassed
admired
saddened
5. Mrs. Johnson had to reprimand her class for their bad behavior.
punish
reward
challenge
6. It took a fraction of a second for my mom to recognize my
Dad in that mask.
giant
length
part
7. It was an impulsive decision to spend all my allowance on that candy.
silly
bad
sudden
8. Maria was capable of painting the doghouse by herself.
proud
tired
skilled
9. I like art because there are numerous ways to paint.
many
few
several
10. The jeans were made from durable fabric.
cheap
strong
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V3.1.6 Use sentence and word context to find the meaning of unknown words.

Circle the answer.
Form C:
1. I was confident that we would win this football game.
sure
hopeful
scared
2. Sally was eager to get to Disneyland.
hoping
excited
sad
3. My teacher makes us reflect on what we did every day at 2:00 p.m.
think
fight
sing
4. Oscar was tense while he waited to hear who won the contest.
tired
happy
nervous
5. The policeman gave a hostile look at the crook.
mean
happy
silly
6. The cat thought the dog was cruel for chasing her up the tree.
silly
mean
nice
7. My mother felt frantic as she looked for my missing brother.
scared
happy
excited
8. Maria felt jittery as she waited for her turn to sing in the play.
joyful
nervous
unhappy
9. The substitute spoke so quietly that Sam strained to hear the directions.
liked
wanted
worked
10. Dion was uneasy as he walked into his new classroom.
anxious
glad
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
Circle the answer.
Form D:
1. The cowardly lion was afraid of the barking dog.
scared
happy
mean
2. The home team defeated the visiting team.
hated
beat
liked
3. My mother returned the defective toaster.
new
working
broken
4. The fairy tale took place in an enchanted forest.
an old
a scary
a magical
5. The movie was so hilarious, I laughed until I cried.
silly
quiet
serious
6. Mount Everest is a majestic sight to view even from a distance.
tall
grand
sorry
7. Sally was jubilant when her cow won first place at the fair.
thrilled
mad
upset
8. The principal was lenient with us when our basketball
accidentally broke the window.
fair
happy
outraged
9. My friend’s ring was a genuine ruby from Africa.
red
fake
real
10. The benign queen gave all the poor people a new winter coat.
kind
rich
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C3.2.5 Distinguish the main idea and supporting details in expository text.
Form A
Turtles and Tortoises
Some people believe that the word turtle is another word for
tortoise. They believe that the two words are names for the same animal, but
that is not true. Turtles and tortoises are related, and they are both reptiles.
However, there are differences between these two animals. Most turtles live in
salt water and can swim. They have hard shells and flippers for swimming.
Tortoises usually live on land. Land tortoises have legs instead of flippers so that
they can move on land. Sometimes tortoises live in fresh water, but not in salt
water like turtles. The tortoises that live in freshwater have webbed feet and
sharp claws so they can move well in water and on land, as well. Both turtles
and tortoises hatch from eggs and both can be very large. Both animals have
been around since prehistoric times.
1.) What is the main idea of the story? Circle the correct answer.
a.)
b.)
c.)
Turtles and tortoises are related animals but have differences.
Turtles are animals that have been around since prehistoric times.
Turtles and tortoises both have protective shells to protect their
soft bodies.
2.) Most turtles live
a.)
on the beach
b.)
on land
c.)
in salt water
3.) Which statement is true about tortoises?
a.)
They live in salt water.
b.)
They have legs instead of flippers.
c.)
They live in salt water.
4.) Both turtles and tortoises
a.)
live in salt water
b.)
have flippers
c.)
can be very large.
5.) Tortoises usually live
a.)
in salt water
b.)
on land
c.)
in fresh water
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C3.2.5 Distinguish the main idea and supporting details in expository text.
Form B
The Surprise Party!
The big day had come at last. Mrs. Jones’ third grade class waited
quietly for her to come into the room. They had planned the party a week ago.
Today Amy brought the cupcakes, Joey brought the napkins, Carlos brought the
soda and Katie brought the cups. Everyone wanted the party to be a surprise.
Mrs. Jones did not know the children knew it was her birthday. When she came
back into the room, the children shouted, “Happy Birthday, Mrs. Jones!” Then
the children got a surprise too! Mrs. Jones had brought everyone a party hat and
ice cream!
1.) What is the main idea of the story? Circle the correct answer.
a.) Mrs. Jones likes ice cream.
b.) Carlos brought soda.
c.) Everyone got a surprise.
2.) Who wanted the party to be a surprise?
a.) Carlos
b.) Katie
c.) Everyone
3.) What surprise did the children get?
a.) a party hat and ice cream
b.) soda and cups
c.) cupcakes
4.) When Mrs. Jones came into the room what did the children do?
a.) They gave her the cake and ice cream.
b.) They shouted, “Happy Birthday”.
c.) They planned the party.
5.) The children planned the party
a.) on Mrs. Jones’ birthday
b.) the day before the party
c.) a week ago
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C3.2.5 Distinguish the main idea and supporting details in expository text.
Form C
Alligators
Alligators are dangerous animals! They are cute when they are small,
so some people have tried to make them pets. As they grow older, the
alligators grow very sharp teeth and gain lots of strength. They are not
friendly animals and do not enjoy human company. It is uncommon, but
alligators will attack humans. If you see an alligator, by all means, stay
away from this dangerous animal.
1.) What is the main idea of the story? Circle the correct answer.
d.) Alligators have sharp teeth.
b.) Alligators will attack humans.
c.) Alligators do not make good pets.
2.) As alligators grow older they
a.) grow sharp teeth
b.) are more friendly
c.) can be made as pets
3.) If you see an alligator
a.) try to make it a pet
b.) stay away from it
c.) put it in a cage
4.) Which is not a true statement?
a.) Alligators will attack humans.
b.) Alligators do not enjoy human company.
c.) Alligators are not cute when they are small.
5.) Alligators
a.) are not dangerous animals
b.) do not enjoy human company
c.) will not attack humans
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C3.2.5 Distinguish the main idea and supporting details in expository text.
Form D
George Washington
In 1732, a person was born who would be important to the United States
of America. His name is George Washington. He grew up in this country before
it was a free country. He played in the wilderness as a boy and when he grew
up, he was a leader in the Army that made America free. People thought he
was brave, honest and smart. They asked him to be the first President of the
United States. Washington was not sure if he should take the job of president at
first. He knew it was a hard job. However, Washington loved the new United
States of America, and so he did become the first President of the United States
on April 30, 1789. He was president for eight years, from 1789 until 1797. He
served our country well.
1.) What is the main idea of this story? Circle the correct answer.
a.) Being president of the United States is a hard job.
b ) George Washington was the first president of the United States.
c.) George Washington played in the wilderness when he
was a young boy.
2.) Why was George Washington not sure if he wanted to be President?
a.) He loved the new United States of America.
b.) He was a leader in the Army.
c.) He knew it would be a hard job.
3.) Why was George Washington important to the United States of
America?
a.) He was brave, honest and smart.
b.) He grew up in this country before it was a free country.
c.) He was President for eight years.
4.) Why did George Washington decide to become President?
a.) He loved the new United States of America.
b.) He was a leader in the Army that made America free.
c.) He grew up in this country.
5.) Which statement is not true?
a.) George Washington was leader in the army.
b.) George Washington played in the wilderness as a boy.
c.) George Washington was sure he wanted to be president.
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