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Adapted from Mother Goose in Prose by L. Frank Baum (1897)
The Black Sheep by L. Frank Baum
Baa, baa, black sheep,
Have you any wool?
Yes, sir, yes, sir,
Three bags full;
One for my master,
And one for my dame,
and one for the little boy
Who lives down the lane.
Who is the author of this poem?
Adapted from Mother Goose in Prose by L. Frank Baum (1897)
The Black Sheep by L. Frank Baum
Baa, baa, black sheep,
Have you any wool?
Yes, sir, yes, sir,
Three bags full;
One for my master,
And one for my dame,
and one for the little boy
Who lives down the lane.
Who is the author of this poem?
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The word "by" is normally written before an author's name. An author is a person who wrote something. "By" signifies the author of the book.
"The Black Sheep by L. Frank Baum"
L. Frank Baum is the correct answer.
The word "by" is normally written before an author's name. An author is a person who wrote something. "By" signifies the author of the book.
"The Black Sheep by L. Frank Baum"
L. Frank Baum is the correct answer.
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Grow Flower, Grow by Marie Smith
A flower starts out as a very small seed.
The seed gets planted in the dirt.
The seed needs lots of water to help it grow.
Soon, a green stem and green leaves will poke out of the dirt.
Then, a flower will start to bloom.
Water and sunlight are a flower's food.
So, water and sunlight will help keep a flower alive.
Who is the author of this text?
Grow Flower, Grow by Marie Smith
A flower starts out as a very small seed.
The seed gets planted in the dirt.
The seed needs lots of water to help it grow.
Soon, a green stem and green leaves will poke out of the dirt.
Then, a flower will start to bloom.
Water and sunlight are a flower's food.
So, water and sunlight will help keep a flower alive.
Who is the author of this text?
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The word "by" is normally written before an author's name. An author is a person who wrote something. "By" signifies the author of the book.
"Grow Flower, Grow by Marie Smith"
Marie Smith is the correct answer.
The word "by" is normally written before an author's name. An author is a person who wrote something. "By" signifies the author of the book.
"Grow Flower, Grow by Marie Smith"
Marie Smith is the correct answer.
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What does the author of a story do?
What does the author of a story do?
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The author is the person who writes a story or text.
The author is the person who writes a story or text.
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What does the illustrator of a story do?
What does the illustrator of a story do?
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An illustrator draws the pictures for a story
An illustrator draws the pictures for a story
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Who writes a story?
Who writes a story?
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The author is the person who writes a story or text.
The author is the person who writes a story or text.
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Who draws the illustrations, or pictures, in a story?
Who draws the illustrations, or pictures, in a story?
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The illustrator is the person who draws the pictures in a story.
The illustrator is the person who draws the pictures in a story.
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Penguins written by C. Goldman
Penguins are birds.
Like all birds, penguins have feathers and lay eggs.
Penguins live on land and in water. Some penguins live in cold places. Some penguins live in warm places.
Penguins can be different sizes. Some penguins are big. Some penguins are small.
Penguins can be different colors. Some penguins are black and white. Some penguins are blue and white. Some penguins are all black. Some penguins have yellow or orange spots.
Penguins are birds but penguins cannot fly.
Some penguins walk. Penguins can walk on ice.
Some penguins slide. Penguins can slide on snow.
Some penguins hop. Penguins can hop on rocks.
All penguins are good swimmers. Penguins use their wings to help them swim.
Penguins are amazing birds.
Who wrote the story?
Penguins written by C. Goldman
Penguins are birds.
Like all birds, penguins have feathers and lay eggs.
Penguins live on land and in water. Some penguins live in cold places. Some penguins live in warm places.
Penguins can be different sizes. Some penguins are big. Some penguins are small.
Penguins can be different colors. Some penguins are black and white. Some penguins are blue and white. Some penguins are all black. Some penguins have yellow or orange spots.
Penguins are birds but penguins cannot fly.
Some penguins walk. Penguins can walk on ice.
Some penguins slide. Penguins can slide on snow.
Some penguins hop. Penguins can hop on rocks.
All penguins are good swimmers. Penguins use their wings to help them swim.
Penguins are amazing birds.
Who wrote the story?
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The author is the person who writes a story. After the title of the story we are told it was "written by" C. Goldman.
The author is the person who writes a story. After the title of the story we are told it was "written by" C. Goldman.
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Penguins
I am black and white. I have wings and feathers but I cannot fly. I live in the Arctic but I do not get cold. I have a thick layer of fat that keeps me warm and my feathers are waterproof to keep me warm and dry when I go swimming. I am an amazing swimmer. I use my wings like flippers to help me move quickly through the water. When I am not swimming I have webbed feet to help me walk on the ice without slipping. When I want to get somewhere quickly I lay on my belly and slide on the ice. I am a penguin.
Who is telling the story?
Penguins
I am black and white. I have wings and feathers but I cannot fly. I live in the Arctic but I do not get cold. I have a thick layer of fat that keeps me warm and my feathers are waterproof to keep me warm and dry when I go swimming. I am an amazing swimmer. I use my wings like flippers to help me move quickly through the water. When I am not swimming I have webbed feet to help me walk on the ice without slipping. When I want to get somewhere quickly I lay on my belly and slide on the ice. I am a penguin.
Who is telling the story?
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The narrator is the person telling the story. The story is told by a penguin.
The narrator is the person telling the story. The story is told by a penguin.
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When I Grow Up
Written by Bella and Illustrated by Neil
At first I am a small seed. I live in the dirt. When I am small I soak up water and break open. I start to grow roots. My roots will grow down into the ground. My roots are very important because they get water and vitamins from the soil to help me grow. I will grow taller and pop out of the ground. Now I will grow taller and taller. My leaves start to grow. My leaves help me catch more water and sunlight. I make food using energy from the sun. As an adult I can grow flowers or fruit. Then I will make my own new seeds and drop them into the ground to start growing.
Who wrote the story?
When I Grow Up
Written by Bella and Illustrated by Neil
At first I am a small seed. I live in the dirt. When I am small I soak up water and break open. I start to grow roots. My roots will grow down into the ground. My roots are very important because they get water and vitamins from the soil to help me grow. I will grow taller and pop out of the ground. Now I will grow taller and taller. My leaves start to grow. My leaves help me catch more water and sunlight. I make food using energy from the sun. As an adult I can grow flowers or fruit. Then I will make my own new seeds and drop them into the ground to start growing.
Who wrote the story?
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The author is the person who writes a story. The story is “written by Bella”
The author is the person who writes a story. The story is “written by Bella”
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When I Grow Up
Written by Bella and Illustrated by Neil
At first I am a small seed. I live in the dirt. When I am small I soak up water and break open. I start to grow roots. My roots will grow down into the ground. My roots are very important because they get water and vitamins from the soil to help me grow. I will grow taller and pop out of the ground. Now I will grow taller and taller. My leaves start to grow. My leaves help me catch more water and sunlight. I make food using energy from the sun. As an adult I can grow flowers or fruit. Then I will make my own new seeds and drop them into the ground to start growing.
Who illustrated the story?
When I Grow Up
Written by Bella and Illustrated by Neil
At first I am a small seed. I live in the dirt. When I am small I soak up water and break open. I start to grow roots. My roots will grow down into the ground. My roots are very important because they get water and vitamins from the soil to help me grow. I will grow taller and pop out of the ground. Now I will grow taller and taller. My leaves start to grow. My leaves help me catch more water and sunlight. I make food using energy from the sun. As an adult I can grow flowers or fruit. Then I will make my own new seeds and drop them into the ground to start growing.
Who illustrated the story?
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The illustrator is the person who makes the pictures of a story. The story is “illustrated by Neil.”
The illustrator is the person who makes the pictures of a story. The story is “illustrated by Neil.”
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Hickory Dickory Dock
By unknown
Illustrated by Denslow
Hickory, dickory, dock
The mouse ran up the clock
The clock struck one,
The mouse ran down,
Hickory, dickory, dock.
Who is the author of the story?
Hickory Dickory Dock
By unknown
Illustrated by Denslow
Hickory, dickory, dock
The mouse ran up the clock
The clock struck one,
The mouse ran down,
Hickory, dickory, dock.
Who is the author of the story?
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The author is the person who writes a story. The story is “written by unknown” which means the person who wrote the story is unknown.
The author is the person who writes a story. The story is “written by unknown” which means the person who wrote the story is unknown.
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Hickory Dickory Dock
By unknown
Illustrated by Denslow
Hickory, dickory, dock
The mouse ran up the clock
The clock struck one,
The mouse ran down,
Hickory, dickory, dock.
Who is the illustrator of the story?
Hickory Dickory Dock
By unknown
Illustrated by Denslow
Hickory, dickory, dock
The mouse ran up the clock
The clock struck one,
The mouse ran down,
Hickory, dickory, dock.
Who is the illustrator of the story?
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The illustrator is the person who makes the pictures of a story. The story is “illustrated by Denslow”
The illustrator is the person who makes the pictures of a story. The story is “illustrated by Denslow”
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Adapted from Mother Goose in Prose by L. Frank Baum (1897)
The Black Sheep by L. Frank Baum
Baa, baa, black sheep,
Have you any wool?
Yes, sir, yes, sir,
Three bags full;
One for my master,
And one for my dame,
and one for the little boy
Who lives down the lane.
This story is an example of what type of writing?
Adapted from Mother Goose in Prose by L. Frank Baum (1897)
The Black Sheep by L. Frank Baum
Baa, baa, black sheep,
Have you any wool?
Yes, sir, yes, sir,
Three bags full;
One for my master,
And one for my dame,
and one for the little boy
Who lives down the lane.
This story is an example of what type of writing?
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The Black Sheep is a poem. Poems often have words that rhyme and stanzas that have a certain meter or rhythm.
In this poem, "wool" and "full" rhyme. As you read this poem aloud, you should also hear a certain rhythm while you read.
The Black Sheep is a poem. Poems often have words that rhyme and stanzas that have a certain meter or rhythm.
In this poem, "wool" and "full" rhyme. As you read this poem aloud, you should also hear a certain rhythm while you read.
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Baa, Baa Black Sheep
Baa, baa black sheep,
Have you any wool?
Yes, sir, yes, sir,
Three bags full;
One for the master
And one for the dame,
And one for the little boy
Who lives down the lane
What type of text is this?
Baa, Baa Black Sheep
Baa, baa black sheep,
Have you any wool?
Yes, sir, yes, sir,
Three bags full;
One for the master
And one for the dame,
And one for the little boy
Who lives down the lane
What type of text is this?
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A poem has stanzas and rhyming words. A newspaper article and informational text include true information and facts. A letter includes a heading (Dear the person who the letter is to), a closing (From) and a signature (the person who wrote the letter).
A poem has stanzas and rhyming words. A newspaper article and informational text include true information and facts. A letter includes a heading (Dear the person who the letter is to), a closing (From) and a signature (the person who wrote the letter).
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Baa, Baa Black Sheep
Baa, baa black sheep,
Have you any wool?
Yes, sir, yes, sir,
Three bags full;
One for the master
And one for the dame,
And one for the little boy
Who lives down the lane
What words from the writing show that this is a poem?
Baa, Baa Black Sheep
Baa, baa black sheep,
Have you any wool?
Yes, sir, yes, sir,
Three bags full;
One for the master
And one for the dame,
And one for the little boy
Who lives down the lane
What words from the writing show that this is a poem?
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A poem has stanzas and rhyming words. Rhyming words sounds similar. The last word of each stanza rhymes – wool and full, dame and lane.
A poem has stanzas and rhyming words. Rhyming words sounds similar. The last word of each stanza rhymes – wool and full, dame and lane.
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Five Little Monkeys
Five little monkeys jumping on the bed,
One fell down and bumped his head,
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”
Four little monkeys jumping on the bed,
One fell down and bumped his head,
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”
Three little monkeys jumping on the bed,
One fell down and bumped her head,
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”
Two little monkeys jumping on the bed,
One fell down and bumped her head,
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”
One little monkeys jumping on the bed,
He fell down and bumped his head,
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”
No little monkeys jumping on the bed,
None fell down and bumped their head,
Papa called the doctor and the doctor said,
“Put those monkeys right to bed!”
What type of text is this?
Five Little Monkeys
Five little monkeys jumping on the bed,
One fell down and bumped his head,
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”
Four little monkeys jumping on the bed,
One fell down and bumped his head,
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”
Three little monkeys jumping on the bed,
One fell down and bumped her head,
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”
Two little monkeys jumping on the bed,
One fell down and bumped her head,
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”
One little monkeys jumping on the bed,
He fell down and bumped his head,
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”
No little monkeys jumping on the bed,
None fell down and bumped their head,
Papa called the doctor and the doctor said,
“Put those monkeys right to bed!”
What type of text is this?
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A poem has stanzas and rhyming words. The last word of each line rhymes. A fairytale usually includes magic and talking animals. A letter includes a heading (Dear the person who the letter is to), a closing (From) and a signature (the person who wrote the letter). An Informational text includes true facts and information.
A poem has stanzas and rhyming words. The last word of each line rhymes. A fairytale usually includes magic and talking animals. A letter includes a heading (Dear the person who the letter is to), a closing (From) and a signature (the person who wrote the letter). An Informational text includes true facts and information.
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The Itsy Bitsy Spider
The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the waterspout
Down came the air and washed the spider out
Out came the sun and dried up all the rain
And the itsy bitsy spider climbed up the spout again
What type of text is this?
The Itsy Bitsy Spider
The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the waterspout
Down came the air and washed the spider out
Out came the sun and dried up all the rain
And the itsy bitsy spider climbed up the spout again
What type of text is this?
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A poem has stanzas and rhyming words. The last word of each set of lines rhymes (waterspout and out, rain and again). A fairytale usually includes magic and talking animals. A letter includes a heading (Dear the person who the letter is to), a closing (From) and a signature (the person who wrote the letter). An Informational text includes true facts and information.
A poem has stanzas and rhyming words. The last word of each set of lines rhymes (waterspout and out, rain and again). A fairytale usually includes magic and talking animals. A letter includes a heading (Dear the person who the letter is to), a closing (From) and a signature (the person who wrote the letter). An Informational text includes true facts and information.
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Dear Archie,
Happy birthday! I hope you are having a good day. Today I went for a run and swam at the beach. What are you going to do today? I hope you write back soon!
From,
Anya
What type of text is this?
Dear Archie,
Happy birthday! I hope you are having a good day. Today I went for a run and swam at the beach. What are you going to do today? I hope you write back soon!
From,
Anya
What type of text is this?
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A letter includes a heading (Dear the person who the letter is to), a closing (From) and a signature (the person who wrote the letter). An informational and nonfiction text includes true facts and information. A fiction text is a made-up story with made up characters. A fiction story has characters, a setting, and a beginning, middle and end.
A letter includes a heading (Dear the person who the letter is to), a closing (From) and a signature (the person who wrote the letter). An informational and nonfiction text includes true facts and information. A fiction text is a made-up story with made up characters. A fiction story has characters, a setting, and a beginning, middle and end.
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All About Dolphins
Dolphins live in the water, but they are not fish. Dolphins are mammals.
Dolphins live in the water, but they have to come up to the air to breathe. Dolphins breathe through a hole on top of their heads called a blowhole.
Dolphins eat fish and other sea creatures like squid. Dolphins have teeth but they do not chew their food. Dolphins swallow fish whole.
Dolphins live in groups called pods. Dolphins are very smart. They can learn fun tricks. Dolphins love to play with each other. They play with seaweed and jump above the waves.
Dolphins are excellent swimmers. They move their tails up and down and use their flippers to help them swim and move through the water.
Dolphins live in many places around the world. There are many different types of dolphins. Dolphins come in many shapes and colors. Some dolphins in South America are even pink.
Dolphins are amazing animals.
What type of text is this?
All About Dolphins
Dolphins live in the water, but they are not fish. Dolphins are mammals.
Dolphins live in the water, but they have to come up to the air to breathe. Dolphins breathe through a hole on top of their heads called a blowhole.
Dolphins eat fish and other sea creatures like squid. Dolphins have teeth but they do not chew their food. Dolphins swallow fish whole.
Dolphins live in groups called pods. Dolphins are very smart. They can learn fun tricks. Dolphins love to play with each other. They play with seaweed and jump above the waves.
Dolphins are excellent swimmers. They move their tails up and down and use their flippers to help them swim and move through the water.
Dolphins live in many places around the world. There are many different types of dolphins. Dolphins come in many shapes and colors. Some dolphins in South America are even pink.
Dolphins are amazing animals.
What type of text is this?
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An information text includes true information and facts. This text informs the reader about true information and facts about dolphins. A poem has stanzas and rhyming words. A fiction story is made up and includes characters, a setting, a beginning, middle, and end. A fairytale usually includes magic and talking animals. An Informational text includes true facts and information.
An information text includes true information and facts. This text informs the reader about true information and facts about dolphins. A poem has stanzas and rhyming words. A fiction story is made up and includes characters, a setting, a beginning, middle, and end. A fairytale usually includes magic and talking animals. An Informational text includes true facts and information.
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All About Dolphins
Dolphins live in the water, but they are not fish. Dolphins are mammals.
Dolphins live in the water, but they have to come up to the air to breathe. Dolphins breathe through a hole on top of their heads called a blowhole.
Dolphins eat fish and other sea creatures like squid. Dolphins have teeth but they do not chew their food. Dolphins swallow fish whole.
Dolphins live in groups called pods. Dolphins are very smart. They can learn fun tricks. Dolphins love to play with each other. They play with seaweed and jump above the waves.
Dolphins are excellent swimmers. They move their tails up and down and use their flippers to help them swim and move through the water.
Dolphins live in many places around the world. There are many different types of dolphins. Dolphins come in many shapes and colors. Some dolphins in South America are even pink.
Dolphins are amazing animals.
How do you know this is an informational text?
All About Dolphins
Dolphins live in the water, but they are not fish. Dolphins are mammals.
Dolphins live in the water, but they have to come up to the air to breathe. Dolphins breathe through a hole on top of their heads called a blowhole.
Dolphins eat fish and other sea creatures like squid. Dolphins have teeth but they do not chew their food. Dolphins swallow fish whole.
Dolphins live in groups called pods. Dolphins are very smart. They can learn fun tricks. Dolphins love to play with each other. They play with seaweed and jump above the waves.
Dolphins are excellent swimmers. They move their tails up and down and use their flippers to help them swim and move through the water.
Dolphins live in many places around the world. There are many different types of dolphins. Dolphins come in many shapes and colors. Some dolphins in South America are even pink.
Dolphins are amazing animals.
How do you know this is an informational text?
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An information text includes true information and facts. This text informs the reader about true information and facts about dolphins. This text gives information about how dolphins move, what dolphins eat, what dolphins look like and more.
An information text includes true information and facts. This text informs the reader about true information and facts about dolphins. This text gives information about how dolphins move, what dolphins eat, what dolphins look like and more.
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