What's Crackin'?

Explain the steps a chick takes to hatch from it's egg. Be sure to include at least three steps.

What's Crackin'?

In your own words explain what an incubator is and what it is used for.

Fables

Belling the Cat

Some things are easier said than done. Devise a way for the mice to get the bell tied around the cat's neck. Thoroughly explain your plan.

Fables

The Crow and the Pitcher
The moral of this fable is "Little by little does the job". Give examples of other activities to which this moral applies.

Fables

The Hare and the Tortoise
If the Hare hadn't taken a nap on the path during the race, what could you invent for Tortoise that would enable him to win anyway? Be specific and detailed about your invention and explain exactly how it works.

Thunder Cake

Analyze:
What does Grandma say and how does she say it, to help the girl not be so scared? Do you think it works?

Synthesis:
Patricia's grandmother had to distract her from being afraid of the storm by baking a cake. Tell about a time when you needed to be distracted from something that you were scared of. Be specific using at least 3 complete sentences.

Analysis:
How do Patricia's thinking and actions transform from the beginning of the story to the end?

Synthesis:
Grandma wrote a recipe for Thunder Cake. Write a step by step recipe for your favorite snack.

Analysis:
Infer why the title of this story is Thunder Cake. Give details from the story to support your answer.

Carousel

Evaluation:
Summarize Alex's dream in your own words.

Evaluation:
Why is Alex unhappy on her birthday? Do you think she is right to be so upset? Explain your answer.

Analysis:
Would you have tried to fix the carousel before falling asleep? Why or why not?

Synthesis:
How would the story have changed if her father had given her a snowglobe? Be sure to tell how her dream would be different.

Application:
Think about how Alex behaved when she realized her father wouldn't be home for her birthday. Explain how you would react if the same thing happened to you.

Brothers and Sisters

Application:
What would you say to a friend who is going to have a new brother or sister?

Analyze:
Why do you think Valerie is tired of hearing everyone say how cute the baby is?

Analyze:
How are the twins Ian and Ryan alike? How are they different?

Evaluate:
How does having a new baby change things for older brothers and sisters?

Evaluate:
Why do you think the author included grown-ups in a book about brothers and sisters?

The Great Ball Game

Evaluation: If you could be on one of the teams in the story, which would you choose and why?

Synthesis: In the Great Ball Game, the animal team wins the game because of the bat. How would the outcome of the story change if the bird team had chosen the bat instead?

Analysis: Write down what you think the fable is explaining or the lesson it is teaching.

Application: How would you help solve the argument about who is better, the animals or the birds?

Comprehension:
Explain how you think the bat felt in the beginning of the story when the bat did not fit in with either group. Tell why.

Ant

Knowledge:
List 3 facts about an ant's antennae.

Comprehension:
Compare ants and people. Name at least two ways in which they are alike.

Application:
What are some examples that ants use teamwork? Provide 2 examples.

Analysis:
Why do you think the author asks readers whether they can pick up their mother?

Evaluation:
Would you recommend Ant to someone? Tell why or why not.

Jamaica Louise James

Application:
Predict what you think will happen next with Jamaica and her art.

Knowledge:
Identify the setting of the story.

Synthesis:
Imagine you have a paint set like Jamiaca's. Tell what you would do with it.

Analysis:
Give reasons from the story that tell Jamaica's neighborhood is in a big city.

Comprehension:
Explain why Grammy gets "all layered" before she leaves for work.

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Tell about your favorite part from the story The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.
My favorite part of the story is how Edward learned the importance of love and hope. He seemed to have learned he could not live without love or hope after the china doll with the green satin dress told him to always believe someone will come. He then believed and Abilene came!