- What is another reason the author gives for why trees are important?
Answer: Birds and squirrels live in trees.
The text says 'Birds and squirrels live in trees,' so that is a reason the author gives. 'Trees can talk to us' and 'Trees make loud music' are not in the text.
- What reason does the author give about picking up toys?
Answer: The floor stays clear so no one trips.
The text says 'The floor stays clear so no one trips,' so that is a reason the author gives. 'The toys look prettier in a pile' and 'Toys like to be on the floor' and 'The floor needs toys to stay warm' are not in the text.
- The author says fruit is good for you. What is ONE reason why?
Answer: Fruit has vitamins, so it helps you grow.
The text says 'Fruit has vitamins, so it helps you grow,' so that is the reason the author gives. 'Fruit is good for you' and 'Fruit is the best food in the world' are not reasons the author gives in the text.
- Which of these is NOT a reason the author gives about trees?
Answer: Trees make loud music.
The text does say trees give shade and that animals live in them, but it never says trees make loud music, so that is NOT one of the author's reasons.
- What reason does the author give about energy?
Answer: Apples and bananas give you energy.
The text says 'Apples and bananas give you energy,' so that is a reason the author gives. 'Fruit makes you sleepy' and 'Fruit takes energy away' are not in the text.
- The author says helmets are important. What is ONE reason why?
Answer: It helps protect your head because you might fall.
The text says 'It helps protect your head because you might fall,' so that is the reason the author gives. 'The author says that helmets are important for every rider' and 'A helmet can make your bike go much faster than usual' are not reasons the author gives in the text.
- What is ONE reason the author gives for wearing boots in the rain?
Answer: Boots keep your feet dry.
The text says boots keep your feet dry, so that is a reason the author gives. Jumping higher and swimming faster are not in the text.
- How many reasons does the author give for why trees are important?
Answer: Three
The author gives three reasons: trees give us shade when it is hot, birds and squirrels live in trees, and trees help make the air clean. Count the reasons, not the big idea sentence.
- The author says recess is the best. What is ONE reason why?
Answer: I can play with friends.
The text says 'I can play with friends,' so that is the reason the author gives. 'Recess is the best part of school' and 'Recess happens at night' and 'A book has many pages' are not reasons the author gives in the text.
- What is one reason the author says reading is important?
Answer: Reading helps us learn new words.
The text says 'Reading helps us learn new words,' so that is the reason the author gives. 'Reading is boring to do' and 'Reading makes you taller' and 'Reading is only for grown-ups' are not reasons the author gives in the text.
- What does the text say about how dogs act?
Answer: Dogs are very friendly.
The text says 'Dogs are very friendly,' so that is a reason the author gives. 'Dogs are always grumpy' and 'Dogs do not like people' are not in the text.
- The text says the park is fun. What reason supports this?
Answer: You can play on the swings because they go high.
The text says 'You can play on the swings because they go high,' so that is the reason the author gives. 'The park is fun' and 'The park is open only at night' are not reasons the author gives in the text.
- Why does the text say sleep is important?
Answer: Sleep helps your body rest.
The text says 'Sleep helps your body rest,' so that is the reason the author gives. 'Sleep is boring' and 'Sleep makes you hungry' and 'Sleep is only for babies' are not reasons the author gives in the text.
- What is ONE reason the text gives for why biking is fun?
Answer: I can ride with my family.
The text says 'I can ride with my family,' so that is the reason the author gives. 'Bikes have two wheels to roll on' and 'Biking makes me tired quickly' are not reasons the author gives in the text.
- How many reasons does the author give for wearing a helmet?
Answer: Two
The author gives two reasons: a helmet protects your head if you fall, and it keeps you safe when you ride fast.
- What reason does the text give about how dogs keep people safe?
Answer: Dogs can help keep people safe.
The text says dogs can help keep people safe, so that is the reason. Dogs locking doors or calling on a phone are not in the text.
- What is ONE reason the author gives for using kind words?
Answer: Saying please shows you care.
The text says saying please shows you care, so that is a reason the author gives. The other choices are not in the text.
- What is another reason the author gives for sharing?
Answer: Sharing helps games last longer.
The text says 'Sharing helps games last longer,' so that is a reason the author gives. 'Sharing makes games end fast' and 'Sharing hides the toys' are not in the text.
- What can the author do outside at recess?
Answer: Run and jump outside.
The text says 'Run and jump outside,' so that is a reason the author gives. 'Cook lunch outside' and 'Sleep in the grass' and 'Read a math book' are not in the text.
- Why is it good to pack your backpack at night?
Answer: So you can remember your homework and lunch.
The text says 'So you can remember your homework and lunch,' so that is the reason the author gives. 'So your backpack looks clean' and 'So you can stay up very late' and 'So you get more toys' are not reasons the author gives in the text.
