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April 20 Reading Review 5
April 20 Reading Review 5
Practice
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Character analysis is thinking about what a character
does to understand what kind of person they are.
Character traits are words that describe the kind of
person someone is.
Here a few examples of character traits:
active calm determined grouchy rude
adventurous caring energetic helpful shy
bossy curious fair honest stubborn
brave dependable funny mean understanding
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Here is a description of a book that you might like to read. Think about what each
character does, and what this tells you about what kind of person they are.
Introduction to Hotel for Dogs
Hotel for Dogs is a funny book written by Lois Duncan. It doesn’t start out
funny, though. Bruce and Andi’s family has just moved to a new town. Bruce is in
sixth grade, and Andi is in fourth. They are staying at their aunt’s house until their
parents find a new house. Bruce and Andi aren’t very happy about this because
their dog Bebe can’t stay at Aunt Alice’s house with them. Aunt Alice is allergic to
dogs.
On the first day at Aunt Alice’s house, their aunt introduces Bruce and Andi to
Jerry, who lives next door. Jerry is Bruce’s age, and he has a dog named Red
Rover. Later that day, Bruce and Andi see Jerry and Red Rover again, in Jerry’s
front yard. Jerry is pushing Red Rover to try to make him pull a wagon. Bruce
runs over to Jerry and tells him that Red Rover will not like him if he keeps
treating him that way, but Jerry tells Bruce to mind his own business. Jerry
shoves Andi out of the way and starts to leave. He calls Red Rover to come with
him. But Red Rover just moves over closer to Bruce.
Bruce and Andi miss Bebe. When Andi walks home from school each day,
she pretends that Bebe is walking along behind her. One rainy morning, Andi
sees a cute little white dog sitting on Aunt Alice’s porch to keep dry. She picks up
the little dog and pets it. She wishes she could keep it. When she comes home
from school that day and goes to her closet, there on the floor is the little white
dog. And three tiny puppies! Andi doesn’t know what to do. She knows the dog
can’t stay in Aunt Alice’s house. She is afraid if she tells Bruce he will tell their
parents, and then the dog and her puppies will have to go.
Think about what the characters did, and what this shows the character is like.
what the character did what the character is like
1. Bruce and Andi saw Jerry hitting Red Rover with a A. brave
stick. What does this show that Jerry is like? B. mean
C. active
2. Bruce told Jerry he shouldn’t hit Red Rover. What A. bossy
does this show that Bruce is like? B. curious
C. brave
3. Jerry told Bruce to mind his own business, and A. rude
shoved Andi out of the way. What does this show B. funny
that Jerry is like? C. calm
4. Andi was afraid that Bruce would tell their parents A. brave
about the little white dog and its puppies. What B. honest
does this show that Bruce is like? C. shy
5. Andi told Bruce about the dog and its puppies, and A. energetic
Bruce kept the secret. What does this show that B. bossy
Bruce is like? C. helpful
6. Bruce and Andi took the dogs food every day, and A. funny
played with them. What does this show that Bruce B. calm
and Andi are like? C. dependable
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7. What is one other character trait that could be used to describe what Bruce is
like?
8. What is one other character trait that could be used to describe what Andi is
like?
9. What is one other character trait that could be used to describe what Jerry is
like?
Point of View
I n every story there is a storyteller, called a narrator. The narrator tells “Squire Trelawney, Doctor
the actions, the characters and the setting of the story. In fiction, the Livesey, and the rest of these
narrator is not the same as the author. An author creates a narrator. For gentlemen having asked me to
example, in Treasure Island the narrator who tell the story is Jim Hawkins, write down the whole particulars
the son of an innkeeper. The author who wrote the book is Robert Louis about Treasure Island, from the
Stevenson. Jim says in the first lines of the book: beginning to the end...”
He goes on to mention that he is writing the story in the part in it. A third person narrator only uses he, she or it,
1700s. Robert Louis Stevenson was not born until 1850, and never me or I. Like a first person narration, the author still
wrote Treasure Island in 1883. creates the narrator. An example of a third person narration
is The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum.
There are two main types of narrators: first person and
third person. A first person narrator is usually a part of the “When Dorothy stood in the doorway and looked around,
story. This narrator uses I and me in the text. Treasure Island she could see nothing but the great gray prairie on every
is a first person narration, or story told by Jim, who is a side.”
character in the story and uses I and me. Another example The author uses she when talking about Dorothy, the main
from the book: character. The only time that I or me is used in the story is in
“I was standing at the door for a moment, full of sad conversations.
thoughts about my father, when I saw someone drawing Remember: In first person, the narrator is usually a main
slowly near along the road.” character and uses I and me.
A third person narrator is the most common in fiction. This In third person narrations, the narrator is not a main
narrator is not a character or at least not a main character. character and uses she, he, they or it. I and me is used only
This narrator watches what goes on, but does not take a in conversations.
Below are some passages from books. Read them and write what type of narration it is: first person or third person.
1. At half-past nine, that night, Tom and Sid were sent to bed, as usual. They said their
prayers, and Sid was soon asleep. Tom lay awake and waited, in restless impatience.
(The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain)
2. There were six young colts in the meadow besides me; they were older than I was; some
were nearly as large as grown-up horses. I used to run with them, and had great fun; we used
to gallop all together round and round the field as hard as we could go.
(Black Beauty by Anna Sewell)
3. To begin my life with the beginning of my life, I record that I was born (as I have been
informed and believe) on a Friday, at twelve o’clock at night. It was remarked that the clock
began to strike, and I began to cry, simultaneously.
(David Copperfield by Charles Dickens)
4. Since his papa’s death, Cedric had found out that it was best not to talk to his mamma
about him. When his father was ill, Cedric had been sent away, and when he had returned,
everything was over...
(Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett)
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Context clues
Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Practice
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As you read about sound, pay attention to the underlined words, and any hints to
the meaning of these words.
What is Sound?
The world around us is filled with sound. There are loud sounds
and soft sounds. There are pleasant sounds and unpleasant sounds.
At this very moment, you are surrounded by sound. Where does
sound come from? How does it get to your ears? Why are there
different kinds of sound? The study of these questions about sound is
called acoustics.
Imagine a cymbal hit with a drumstick. The cymbal shakes rapidly,
and this vibration causes the tiny particles in the air around it to
vibrate. These vibrating air particles, called molecules, bump into the
air particles next to them and make them vibrate. This spreading
vibration moves outward in every direction from the cymbal in waves.
When a small object is made to vibrate, the sound waves move up
and down very quickly. This produces a high-pitched sound, like a
high note in a song. When a large object is made to vibrate, the sound
waves move up and down more slowly. This produces a low-pitched
sound, like a low note in a song. Hitting a small cymbal makes a more
high-pitched sound than hitting a large cymbal.
The volume of a sound depends upon the amount of energy, or
force, applied to the object that is caused to vibrate. If the cymbal is hit
very hard with the drumstick, the volume of the sound is louder than if
it is hit lightly. The sound wave created by a hard hit carries the
energy of the hit along with it. When a sound wave hits an object, the
force that the sound wave carries causes movement in the object it
hits. An extremely loud sound wave, such as the sound of thunder,
can actually make the ground shake.
2. vibration
A. …hit with a drumstick…
B. …shakes rapidly…
C. …bump into…
3. high-pitched
A. ,,,move up and down…
B. …made to vibrate…
C. ,,,high note in a song…
4. low-pitched
A. …move up and down…
B. …made to vibrate...
C. …low note in a song…
5. volume
A. …sound is louder…
B. …hit very hard…
C. …hit lightly…
6. energy
A. ...or force…
B. …depends upon…
C. …caused to vibrate…
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7. In the third paragraph, what word tells you that there is a context clue for the
meaning of the terms “high-pitched” and “low-pitched”?
Add the
Quotation Marks
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Grade 5 Reading Comprehension Worksheet
“I was born ready!” I answered. We were all getting ready for our yearly
migration south. The days were growing shorter, the weather was getting
colder, and we all just felt like it was time to move. Somehow, we all knew
there’d be more food and we’d be more comfortable if we flew south for the
winter.
This was mine and Shane’s first time migrating. We were a little nervous
about going, but everyone in the flock reassured us that we’d know exactly
what to do when the time came. We had a lot of questions: why do we go
south every year; what happens on the way; and how do we know when
we’re there? We got a lot of different answers, so we still weren’t exactly
sure what to expect.
“Well, let’s go!” Shane said. We met up with the rest of the flock. Shane’s
mom was going to be the point of the flock first. We were all going to fly in a
“V” shape, because they all said it makes it easier on everyone else to fly
behind the point. Almost everyone would take a turn being the point, so that
no one goose would get too tired. Shane’s mom took off, and we all
followed.
Higher and higher we flew, then
everyone started leveling off. We were in
our “V!” Flying always felt great, it was fun to
look at everything far below us, and it felt good to stretch out
our wings. Soon enough, I could see why we were flying in the
“V.” Flying for this long was tiring, but it was much easier to
fly in the “V” than by myself! It was also pretty cold up here,
which wasn’t too bad, but wasn’t exactly fun either.
I went to find Shane as soon as we landed, but my mom and dad stopped
me to ask how I was doing. “I’m fine,” I answered. “Migrating isn’t as
exciting as I thought it would be.”
“Be glad for that, Greg,” Mom answered. “If it’s exciting, that means there
are problems. Problems are great in stories you hear, but it’s stressful to be
in those situations. I’m happy with a boring migration!”
Dad agreed with mom. “OK,” I sighed, “I’m going to find Shane.”
Shane was by the water, eating some plants.
“I’m glad we have a break, we need it. I’m shaken up!” he answered.
“Well, I must have been flying behind you if you didn’t see it. We were just
minding our own business, when my dad spotted the eagle. We decided to
move closer together, but Lucy didn’t notice. The eagle started circling
above her, then it dove! Luckily we all honked, and she got out of the way,
but it was a close call! I’m ready to be done migrating,” said Shane. I
thought about how terrified Lucy must have been, and if I’d have seen it, I’d
probably be just as shaken up as Shane. I was glad I didn’t see it.
“Hopefully that will be the only crazy thing that happens during this
migration,” I said. “Let’s get some rest. We have another busy day of flying
tomorrow.”
Questions:
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3. What does “final destination” mean in the 6th paragraph? How do you
know?
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Read each sentence and determine the meaning of the word using cross sentence
clues. Explain what clues helped you work out the meaning of the word.
The bird dove under the water, and came up a minute later with a fish in its
mouth.
Definition of dove: ________________________________________
The United States enjoyed a period of economic growth and prosperity in the
1950s when the average American family had 30% more wealth than after World
War II.
Definition of economic: ______________________________________
Careful navigation through the mountainous terrain allowed the hikers to get to
the summit in a record time.
Definition of navigation: ____________________________________
“In the first place,” they said, “you must tell the Romans about the
battles which you have lost, and you must make it plain to them that
they have not gained anything by the war. In the second place,
you must promise us that if they will not make peace, you will
come back to your prison.”
“Very well,” said Regulus. “I promise you that if they will not
make peace, I will come back to prison.”
And so they let him go because they knew that a great Roman
would keep his word.
When he came to Rome, all the people greeted him gladly. His
wife and children were very happy because they thought that
they would not be parted again. The white-haired Fathers who
made the laws for the city came to see him. They asked him about the war.
“I was sent from Carthage to ask you to make peace,” he said. “However, it
will not be wise to make peace. True, we have been beaten in a few
battles, but our army is gaining ground every day. The people of Carthage
are afraid, and they should be. Keep on with the war a little while longer,
and Carthage shall be yours. As for me, I have come to bid my wife and
children and Rome farewell. Tomorrow I will start back to Carthage and to
prison as I have promised.”
Then the Fathers tried to persuade him to stay.“Let us send another man in
your place,” they said.
“Shall a Roman not keep his word?” asked Regulus. “I am ill, and at the
best, have not long to live. I will go back as I promised.”
His wife and little children wept, and his sons begged him not to leave them
again.
“I have given my word,” said Regulus. “The rest will be taken care of.”
Then he bade them goodbye and went bravely back to the prison and the
cruel death which he expected.
This was the kind of courage that made Rome the greatest city in the world.
Questions:
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2. Why do you think Regulus tells the Romans to attack even though it
means he must return to jail?
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3. What you think Regulus means when he tells his family at the end
“The rest will be taken care of”?
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