Title: My Favorite Animal

My favorite animal is a dog. Dogs are loyal and friendly animals. They are also great
protectors and can be trained to do many tricks. My dog's name is Buddy, and he is
always by my side. He loves to play fetch and go for long walks. Sometimes he even
sleeps at the foot of my bed. I love my dog, and he is my best friend.

Questions:

1. What is the author's favorite animal?

2. Name two characteristics of dogs that the author mentions.
3. What is the name of the author's dog?
4. What are two activities that the author enjoys doing with their dog?
5. What is the author's relationship with their dog?

Title: The Solar System

The Solar System is made up of the Sun and all the objects that orbit around it. There
are eight planets in the Solar System: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn,
Uranus, and Neptune. The four inner planets, Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, are
known as the "rocky planets" because they are made up mostly of rock and metal.
The four outer planets, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, are known as the "gas
giants" because they are made up mostly of gas and ice. The Solar System also
contains dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and other small objects.

Questions:

1. What is the Solar System?

2. How many planets are in the Solar System?
3. What are the four inner planets of the Solar System called, and why are they
called that?
4. What are the four outer planets of the Solar System called, and why are they
called that?
5. Besides planets, what are some other objects in the Solar System?