Jan 10, 2017
- Learn the following target words.
alien n. An alien is a creature from a different world. The alien came in peace. among prep. If you are among certain things, they are all around you. There was a red apple among the green ones. chart n. A chart is a list of information. We used a chart to see how we had improved. cloud n. A cloud is a group of water drops in the sky. The sky was filled with white clouds. comprehend v. To comprehend something is to understand it. Henry could not comprehend the message. describe v. To describe is to say or write what someone or something is like. They described their tree as colorful with gold ribbon and a star. ever adv. Ever means at any time. Going skiing last winter was the most fun I’ve ever had. fail v. To fail means you do not succeed in what you try to do. Since he failed to get the job, he was sad. friendly adj. Friendly is behaving in a pleasant, kind way toward someone. The friendly animals came up to the girl. grade n. A grade is a score or mark given to someone’s work. I managed to get good grades on my report card. instead adv. Instead means in place of. He ate the carrot instead of the ice cream. library n. A library is a place where you go to read books. The library at school is full of books. planet n. A planet is a large round thing in space. Saturn is the planet with the ring around it. report n. A report is something students write for school. Karen had trouble writing her report. several adj. Several is more than two but not many. He had to read several books for class. solve v. To solve something is to find an answer to it. All the students could easily solve the math problem. suddenly adv. If something happens suddenly, it happens quickly and unexpectedly. I was suddenly surprised by the cake my friends brought me. suppose v. To suppose is to guess. I suppose I should go home now. universe n. The universe is the known or supposed objects in space. The universe is so large that it cannot be measured. view v. To view is to look at something. Michael likes to view himself in the mirror. - Choose the right definition for the given word.
- alien
- a small copy of something
- in place of
- a creature from a different world
- something written for school
- library
- a round thing in space
- space and things in space
- from a different world
- a place where books are
- grade
- a paper written for school
- a small copy of something larger
- where you go to read books
- a score or mark on someone’s work
- friendly
- a list of information
- acting or behaving nicely
- space
- a picture
- among
- in the middle of something
- a score or mark
- at anytime
- to understand
- ever
- to do the first thing
- at any time
- quickly and unexpectedly
- all around you
- chart
- a paper
- a group
- a list
- a copy
- solve
- to guess
- to find an answer
- to not succeed in what you try to do
- to look at something
- view
- to not succeed in what you try to do
- to find an answer
- to guess
- to look at something
- report
- many of something
- a round thing
- drops of water in the sky
- a paper
- alien
- Choose the right word for the given definition.
- a creature from a different world
- report
- alien
- among
- chart
- not an exact amount but less than many
- ever
- several
- solve
- among
- in place of
- fail
- solve
- instead
- suppose
- everything that exists in space
- suddenly
- view
- universe
- instead
- to guess
- comprehend
- view
- fail
- suppose
- a creature from a different world
- Choose the word that is a better fit for each sentence.
- If I do not know the answers, I will . . . the test.
- solve
- fail
- I wonder how the . . . began.
- planet
- Universe
- I saw a movie about . . . from another planet.
- charts
- aliens
- . . . your home to me.
- Describe
- Ever
- This . . . tells what time the TV shows will play.
- chart
- alien
- The girls in my class like to . . . pictures of pop stars.
- several
- view
- Do you like to . . . hard math problems?
- solve
- fail
- . . . days ago, I lost my back pack.
- Several
- View
- What would be the most awesome gift you’ve . . . received?
- describe
- ever
- I think the most interesting . . . is Saturn.
- planet
- universe
- If I do not know the answers, I will . . . the test.
- Read the story aloud. Pay attention to the bolded words.
The Report Lee sat among the books at the library and thought about his group project. They had to turn it in soon, but he hadn’t even started his part! Jack and Claire were in his group. They had worked hard. They were also very smart, and Lee didn’t want them to get a bad grade. Jack did the report. He wrote a lot of very good sentences and described things with great adjectives. Claire drew a nice map of the stars. Now, Lee needed to do his part of the project. “Well, I suppose I need to start my model,” Lee thought. Making a model of a planet was really hard. Lee tried to read several books, but he couldn’t comprehend any of the charts. “We’re going to fail because of me!” Lee said. He put his head down on the table and said, “I wish I could see a planet, instead of having to read about it!” Suddenly, there was a bright light. Lee was pulled from his chair, through the roof, and right into a strange ship! “Hello, kid,” said an alien. “Did you ask for help?” Lee told the friendly alien all about his project. The alien agreed to help Lee solve his problem. “First, we’ll fly through space to view the universe. Then, I can help you make a model of my planet.” Soon, they were going through the clouds. They passed the moon. Then they viewed Mars. Lee was very excited. Instead of a bad grade, his group would have the best project ever! “It’s time to go home,” the alien finally said. On the way back, he helped Lee make a model of the planet Mars. Soon, they were on Earth. “Thanks,” Lee said. “My model will be awesome!” Then he took his model and said goodbye to his new friend. - Reading comprehension. Asses your understanding of the story by answering the questions below.
- What is this story about?
- An alien living in a library
- A boy who wants to write instead of draw
- Why a smart boy fails a class
- A boy’s trip into the universe
- What can you suppose is true of the group’s report?
- It has three sentences.
- It is about the stars and planets.
- It is not due until several days.
- It must describe clouds.
- What is Lee unable to comprehend?
- How to make a model of a planet
- Why there are maps among the books
- Where the best place is to view the stars
- How to read the information in a chart
- What did the alien want to do to help Lee?
- Solve his own problems
- Make the model of a planet
- Get several books from the library
- Hear the best report ever
- What is this story about?
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