End of Year Reflection

What is one thing that we've done this year that you will always remember?  Explain why.

The Lizard and the Sun

Why is it important for the people and animals to find the sun? Use details from the story in your answer.

Let's Go Rock Collecting

What is the meaning of the statement: No matter where you live, you live on rock.

My Name is Gabriela.

How do you think people around the world learn about Gabriela's poems and stories?

Where On Earth Is My Bagel?

How might the ending be different if Yum Yung hadn't been able to get one of the ingredients?

Watching in the Wild

In what year did Jane Goodall discover that chimpanzees use tools?
Ask three other questions about the timeline found on page 294-295.

The Bee

Look at the diagram on pages 270-271.  Write three questions that you could ask about this diagram.

Serious Farm

Why do you think Farmer Fred feels sad when he sees that the animals are gone?  Use examples from the story.

A Chair For My Mother

How might the ending have been different if the characters had gone shopping for a chair after filling only a small jar with coins?

The Life of George Washington Carver

Why was it important to farmers that George Washington Carver found many ways to use peanuts?

Ah, Music!

How are a composer, a writer, and an artist alike?  Use details from the selection to support your answer.

Annie's Gifts

How is the setting of this story like the setting of "Mr. Putter and Tabby Write the Book?"

Mr. Putter & Tabby Write A Book

What is the setting?  Give examples from the story.

Rainforest Babies

Is "Rainforest Babies" fiction or nonfiction?  How can you tell?  Give at least 3 reasons.