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First Grade

Differentiated

Reading

Passages

Unit 5

By: Betty Sanchez

Supplemental Passages for First Grade

Journeys Unit 5

The passages contain:

•  controlled vocabulary •  phonetic-based words •  comprehension strategies

•  leveled based on the Fleisch-Kincaid Grade Level rating scale

Circle = approaching Triangle = on level Square = beyond

By: Be

&y Sanchez

DIRECTIONS:

1.  Have the students read through the passages multiple times.

2.  They can circle the letters in the words that reflect the vowel pattern.

3.  The students use their “detective skills” to locate the answers and highlight them using different colors.

4.  They circle the question number in the assigned color then highlight the text evidence that proves the answer.

(My students write the answers with a regular pencil. The answer keys show the answers in color.)

Thank you for your support.

By: Be

&y Sanchez

Supplemental Passages for Journeys

Unit 5 Lesson 21 The Garden (Frog and Toad)

Story Structure

CCSS 1.RL.3 LAFS RL 1.3

R-Controlled (ar)

Approaching: Bee & Bug (0.5-1.0 approx. reading level)

On Level: The Best Artist (1.6-2.0 approx. reading level)

Beyond Level: The Marvelous Starfish (4.0-5.0 approx. reading level)

(levels based on Fleisch-Kincaid Grade Level rating)

By: Be

&y Sanchez

Name: ______________________________________ Date: _______________________________

Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the story and answer the questions.

Bee & Bug Bug and Bee lived near a barn on a farm.

One day a large lark flew near Bug. Bee was

smart. She knew that the lark can harm Bug. Bee

flew loudly around Dog’s ear. The sound made Dog

start to bark. The lark flew out of the yard! Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found the

answers in the text. (1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)

1. Where does the story take place? ________________

2.  What is the problem? ________________________

________________________________________

3. Who flew around Dog’s ear? ___________________

4. Why did the lark fly away? ____________________

________________________________________

5.  What is the solution? ________________________

________________________________________ Unit 5 Lesson 21 Circle

By: Be

&y Sanchez

CCSS 1.RL/RI.2 & 3 LAFS RL/RI 1.2 & 3 -ar words

Name: ______________________________________ Date: _______________________________

Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the informational text and answer the questions.

Bee & Bug Bug and Bee lived near a barn on a farm.

One day a large lark flew near Bug. Bee was

smart. She knew that the lark can harm Bug. Bee

flew loudly around Dog’s ear. The sound made Dog

start to bark. The lark flew out of the yard! Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found the

answers in the text. (1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)

1. Where does the story take place? barn and/or farm

2.  What is the problem? The lark can harm bug.

3. Who flew around Dog’s ear? bee

4. Why did the lark fly away? Dog barked.

5. What is the solution? The lark flew out of the yard.

Unit 5 Lesson 21 Circle

By: Be

&y Sanchez


Name: _______________ Date: ___________


The Best Artist Bart and Carl were in art class when they began to

argue. Bart said, “I am the best artist!” “I beg your

pardon!” Carl remarked. He then explained that he was also

a very good artist but he does not use paint and a brush.

Bart asked, “What do you use?” Carl replied, “I love to play

the guitar.” Bart looked puzzled. Carl explained that with

his guitar he makes music which is art for your ears!

Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.

1.  Where is the setting of this story? ________________

2.  Who are the characters? ______________________

3. What is the problem? _______________________

4.  What does Carl play? _______________

5.  What do you think the words “art for your ears” mean?

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

Unit 5 Lesson 21 Triangle

By: Be

&y Sanchez

(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)


Name: _______________ Date: ___________


The Best Artist Bart and Carl were in art class when they began to

argue. Bart said, “I am the best artist!” “I beg your

pardon!” Carl remarked. He then explained that he was also

a very good artist but he does not use paint and a brush.”

Bart asked, “What do you use?” Carl replied, “I love to play

the guitar.” Bart looked puzzled. Carl explained that with

his guitar he makes music, which is art for your ears!


1.  Where is the setting of this story? art class

2.  Who are the characters? Bart and Carl

3. What is the problem? they argued about the best artist

4.  What does Carl play? guitar

5.  What do you think the words “art for your ears” mean?

Answers may vary but should be similar to

It is nice to listen to music


By: Be

&y Sanchez



Name: _______________ Date: ___________


The Marvelous Starfish One sunny afternoon in March, Marlene and her brother Carlton

left their apartment and went down to the harbor. They saw a variety

of boats embarking on their journeys out to sea. As they sat and

marveled at the sparkling, beautiful ocean, they heard an unusual

sound. Marlene looked down and was startled to see a talking

starfish. “Oh my, that is bizarre!” she yelled. “Please don’t be

scared, I am harmless,” said the starfish. A large wave had pushed

the starfish up and it was stuck between two sharp rocks! “Can you

assist me?” asked the starfish. Carlton pulled the harmful rocks

apart and set the starfish free. “Oh, thank you!” remarked the

starfish as it swam away.


1.  Where does the story take place? ____________________

2.  When does the story happen? _____________________

3.  Who are the main characters in the story?

_______________________________________

4.  What is the problem in the story? __________________

__________________________________________

5.  Who solves the problem? Marlene OR Carlton

How?_______________________________________

Unit 5 Lesson 21 Square



Name: _______________ Date: ___________


The Marvelous Starfish One sunny afternoon in March, Marlene and her brother Carlton

left their apartment and went down to the harbor. They saw a variety

of boats embarking on their journeys out to sea. As they sat and

marveled at the sparkling, beautiful ocean, they heard an unusual

sound. Marlene looked down and was startled to see a talking

starfish. “Oh my, that is bizarre!” she yelled. “Please don’t be

scared, I am harmless,” said the starfish. A large wave had pushed

the starfish up and it was stuck between two sharp rocks! “Can you

assist me?” asked the starfish. Carlton pulled the harmful rocks

apart and set the starfish free. “Oh, thank you!” remarked the

starfish as it swam away.


1.  Where does the story take place? at the harbor

2.  When does the story happen? sunny March afternoon

3.  Who are the main characters in the story?

Marlene Carlton the starfish

4.  What is the problem in the story? The starfish is stuck

between sharp rocks

5.  Who solves the problem? Marlene OR Carlton

How? He pulls the sharp rocks apart.





Unit 5 Lesson 22 Amazing Animals

Drawing Conclusions

Visualization CCSS 1.RI.7 LAFS RI 3.7

R-controlled vowels (er, ir, ur)

Approaching: The Bird (0.5-1.0 approx. reading level)

On Level: A Quirky Bird (1.5-2.5 approx. reading level)

Beyond Level: The Fourth Thursday (4.0-5.0 approx. reading level)


Name: _______________ Date: ___________

Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the text and answer the questions.

The Bird One day a girl saw a family of birds in a nest.

The nest was in the ferns. The first bird was big

and yellow and the second bird was big and blue.

The third bird was small and purple. The tail of the

purple bird curled up. It had a small beak. The third

bird had a soft chirp that was hard to hear over the

loud chirps of the other birds. The girl thought that

the third bird was the cutest bird of all! Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.

1. What did the girl see?

___________________________________________

2.  What does the third bird look like?

___________________________________________

3. What did the tail of the third bird do?

___________________________________________

4.  Why is it hard to hear the third bird’s chirp?

___________________________________________

5.  Color the birds in the picture to match the story.


By: Be

&y Sanchez

CCSS 1.RL.7 LAFS RL 3.7 R-controlled –er, -ir. -ur


Name: _______________ Date: ___________


The Bird One day a girl saw a family of birds in a nest.

The nest was in the ferns. The first bird was big

and yellow and the second bird was big and blue.

The third bird was small and purple. The tail of the

purple bird curled up. It had a small beak. The third

bird had a soft chirp that was hard to hear over the

loud chirps of the other birds. The girl thought that

the third bird was the cutest bird of all! Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.

1. What did I see?

I saw a family of birds.

2.  What does the third bird look like?

It was small and purple

3. What did the tail of the third bird do?

It curled up.

4.  Why is it hard to hear the third bird’s chirp?

The chirps of the other birds were loud.

5.  Color the birds in the picture to match the story.


By: Be

&y Sanchez

CCSS 1.RL.7 LAFS RL 3.7 R-controlled –er, -ir. -ur


Name: _______________ Date: ___________


A Quirky Bird My friend has a pet bird named Shirley. She is a small

purple bird with a curly tail. Shirley chirps thirty times

when she is hungry. The bird loves to twirl around in its

cage. She squirts water from the dish. When Shirley is let

out, she sits in the ferns and peers out for the cat.

When she sees him, she flies up over his head. As the

cat tries to get her, Shirley swerves to the left and right

then flies back into her cage. Shirley is a quirky bird!


1. What color is the bird?

___________________________________________

2.  What does the bird do when it is hungry?

___________________________________________

3. Where does the bird sit when it looks for the cat?

___________________________________________

4.  Circle the word that BEST tells what quirky means.

beautiful strange little

5.  What text evidence helped you to know what quirky means?

___________________________________________ By: Be

&y Sanchez


Unit 5 Lesson 22 Triangle CCSS 1.RL.7 LAFS RL 3.7 R-controlled –er, -ir. -ur

Name: _______________ Date: ___________


A Quirky Bird My friend has a pet bird named Shirley. She is a small

purple bird with a curly tail. Shirley chirps thirty times

when she is hungry. The bird loves to twirl around in its

cage. She squirts water from the dish. When Shirley is let

out, she sits in the ferns and peers out for the cat.

When she sees him, she flies up over his head. As the

cat tries to get her, Shirley swerves to the left and right

then flies back into her cage. Shirley is a quirky bird!


1. What color is the bird?

purple

2.  What does the bird do when it is hungry?

It chirps thirty times.

3. Where does the bird sit when it looks for the cat?

in the ferns

4.  Underline the word that BEST tells what quirky means.

beautiful strange little

5.  What text evidence helped you to know what quirky means?

answers can vary: squirts water, twirls, chirps 30 times, teases cat By: Be

&y Sanchez


Unit 5 Lesson 22 Triangle CCSS 1.RL.7 LAFS RL 3.7 R-controlled –er, -ir. -ur

Name: _______________ Date: ___________


The Fourth Thursday It was the fourth Thursday of November. All the woodland

creatures gathered together for a surprise feast for their friend Tom.

Kurt, the Furry Squirrel suggested a potluck dinner, which meant that

each creature brought a favorite food. The deer brought a salad made

with herbs and the hares added thirteen carrots to it. The mice

scampered in with turnips and the birds joined them with berries.

“Where is Tom the Turkey?” Kurt asked in a concerned manner. “He

is the star of the Thanksgiving feast!” said the deer. Charlie the

Caterpillar squirmed out and confirmed that Tom was not coming to

dinner!


1. What is a potluck dinner?

___________________________________________

2.  When does the story happen?

___________________________________________

3. What did the rabbits bring?

___________________________________________

4.  Circle the word that BEST tells what concerned means.

happy strange worried

5.  Why do you think that Tom the Turkey did not come to dinner?

___________________________________________ By: Be

&y Sanchez


Unit 5 Lesson 22 Square CCSS 1.RL.7 LAFS RL 3.7 R-controlled –er, -ir. -ur

Name: _______________ Date: ___________


The Fourth Thursday It was the fourth Thursday of November. All the woodland

creatures gathered together for a surprise feast for their friend Tom.

Kurt, the Furry Squirrel suggested a potluck dinner, which meant that

each creature brought a favorite food. The deer brought a salad made

with herbs and the hares added thirteen carrots to it. The mice

scampered in with turnips and the birds joined them with berries.

“Where is Tom the Turkey?” Kurt asked in a concerned manner. “He

is the star of the Thanksgiving feast!” said the deer. Charlie the

Caterpillar squirmed out and confirmed that Tom was not coming to

dinner! Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.

1. What is a potluck dinner?

a dinner where everybody brings a favorite food

2.  When does the story happen?

on the fourth Thursday in November

3. What did the rabbits bring?

thirteen carrots

4.  Underline the word that BEST tells what concerned means.

happy strange worried

5.  Why do you think that Tom the Turkey did not come to dinner?

It was Thanksgiving and Tom thought he would be eaten. By: Be

&y Sanchez


Unit 5 Lesson 22 Square CCSS 1.RL.7 LAFS RL 3.7 R-controlled –er, -ir. -ur


Unit 5 Lesson 23 Whistle for Willie

Story Elements Cause and Effect

CCSS 1.RL.3 LAFS RL 1.3

Vowel Digraph /oo/ as in book

Approaching: The Best Book (0.5-1.0 approx. reading level)

On Level: The Wooden Toy (1.5-2.5 approx. reading level)

Beyond Level: The Cookout (4.0-5.0 approx. reading level)


Name: _______________ Date: ___________


The Best Book One Thursday Tom and Brook went to the library to

check out new books. They wanted to get books about

dogs. There was only one left and they both tried to get

it! Brook said, “I saw it first!” Tom said, “I saw it

first!” Mrs. Cooper came when she heard them. “What is

the matter?” she asked. “Both of us want a dog book!”

they said. Mrs. Cooper shook her head and took out a

stack of new dog books. “Look!” Tom said. “Now we can

each have a good book!” Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.

1. Where does this story take place?

___________________________________________

2.  What was the problem?

___________________________________________

3. Who are the characters?

___________________________________________

4.  Who helps to solve the problem?

___________________________________________

5.  What is the solution?

___________________________________________ Unit 5 Lesson 23 Circle

By: Be

&y Sanchez

CCSS 1.RL.3, LAFS 1.3 Vowel Digraph /oo/ as in book


Name: _______________ Date: ___________


The Best Book One Thursday Tom and Brook went to the library to

check out new books. They wanted to get books about

dogs. There was only one left and they both tried to get

it! Brook said, “I saw it first!” Tom said, “I saw it

first!” Mrs. Cooper came when she heard them. “What is

the matter?” she asked. “Both of us want a dog book!”

they said. Mrs. Cooper shook her head and took out a

stack of new dog books. “Look!” Tom said. “Now we can

each have a good book!” Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.

1. Where does this story take place?

in the library

2.  What was the problem?

They both wanted dog books but there was one left.

3. Who are the TWO main characters?

Tom and Brook

4.  Who helps to solve the problem?

Mrs. Cooper

5.  What is the solution?

Mrs. Cooper has new dog books so both of them get one. Unit 5 Lesson 23 Circle

By: Be

&y Sanchez

CCSS 1.RL.3, LAFS 1.3 Vowel Digraph /oo/ as in book


Name: _______________ Date: ___________


The Wooden Toy Yesterday my mom gave me a gift. It was a new wooden

toy. It was so much fun! My little sister, Brooke, took it and

ran into her bedroom. Brooke placed the toy somewhere on her

bookshelf. She told me I should look for it. “This is a really

good game,” I said. I stood up on my tiptoes and looked on the

top shelf but the toy was not there. I stooped down to look on

the bottom shelf. I could not see the toy. Finally I looked into

a tiny nook between her favorite books. I found the toy!


1. What kind of toy was it?

___________________________________________

2.  What was the problem in the story?

___________________________________________

3. Who caused the problem?

___________________________________________

4.  Where was the toy found?

___________________________________________

5. Where did he look FIRST?

___________________________________________

By: Be

&y Sanchez


Unit 5 Lesson 23 Triangle CCSS 1.RL.3, LAFS 1.3 Vowel Digraph /oo/ as in book

Name: _______________ Date: ___________


The Wooden Toy Yesterday my mom gave me a gift. It was a new wooden

toy. It was so much fun! My little sister, Brooke, took it and

ran into her bedroom. Brooke placed the toy somewhere on her

bookshelf. She told me I should look for it. “This is a really

good game,” I said. I stood up on my tiptoes and looked on the

top shelf but the toy was not there. I stooped down to look on

the bottom shelf. I could not see the toy. Finally I looked into

a tiny nook between her favorite books. I found the toy!


1. What kind of toy was it?

It was a wooden toy.


Brooke took the toy and hid it.

3.  Who caused the problem?

The little sister named Brooke

4.  Where was the toy found?

It was found in a tiny nook between her favorite books.

5. Where did he look FIRST?

He looked on the top shelf.

By: Be

&y Sanchez


Unit 5 Lesson 23 Triangle CCSS 1.RL.3, LAFS 1.3 Vowel Digraph /oo/ as in book

Name: _______________ Date: ___________


The Cookout My family and I decided to enjoy a cookout at our favorite

park! We found a shady nook very close to the brook. Mom took out

all the food and Dad began to cook. My brother and I grabbed the

fishing poles and set off and our dog tagged along. As I began to

cast out the line, our dog stood up and began to bark loudly. “Woof,

woof!” I jerked with surprise and I got my hook stuck in a tree

behind me. I shook the line rapidly but it did not loosen the hook.

I forcefully pulled on it but was unable to remove it. Finally a

woodpecker came along and tapped on it and was able to unhook it.

“Next time, I think we should play football,” my brother remarked!


1. Where is the setting of the story?

___________________________________________


___________________________________________

3. Why did he get his hook stuck in the tree?

___________________________________________

4.  What was the solution?

___________________________________________

5. What did he try to do first to solve the problem?

___________________________________________

By: Be

&y Sanchez


Unit 5 Lesson 23 Square CCSS 1.RL.3, LAFS 1.3 Vowel Digraph /oo/ as in book

Name: _______________ Date: ___________


The Cookout My family and I decided to enjoy a cookout at our favorite

park! We found a shady nook very close to the brook. Mom took out

all the food and Dad began to cook. My brother and I grabbed the

fishing poles and set off and our dog tagged along. As I began to

cast out the line, our dog stood up and began to bark loudly. “Woof,

woof!” I jerked with surprise and I got my hook stuck in a tree

behind me. I shook the line rapidly but it did not loosen the hook.

I forcefully pulled on it but was unable to remove it. Finally a

woodpecker came along and tapped on it and was able to unhook it.

“Next time, I think we should play football,” my brother remarked!


1.  Where is the setting of the story?

In a shady nook by the brook at the their favorite park


His hook got stuck in a tree.

3.  Why did he get his hook stuck in the tree?

Because the dog barked loudly and surprised him.

4.  What was the solution?

The woodpecker tapped on it and unhooked it.

5.  What did he try to do first to solve the problem?

He shook the tree rapidly.

By: Be

&y Sanchez


Unit 5 Lesson 23 Square CCSS 1.RL.3, LAFS 1.3 Vowel Digraph /oo/ as in book


Unit 5 Lesson 24 A Tree is a Plant

Ask & Answer Questions

Making Connections CCSS 1.RI.1, 1.RI.3 LAFS RI 1.1, RI 1.3

Vowel Digraph /oo/ as in tool

Approaching: My New Boots (0.5-1.0 approx. reading level) On Level: A Trip to the Zoo (1.5-2.5 approx. reading level) Beyond Level: The Amazing Moon (3.0-5.0 approx. reading level)


Name: _______________ Date: ___________


My New Boots It was a very rainy day. I was so happy that I have

new yellow boots. They were made to play in the rain.

My sister and I went outside and jumped in the puddles. I

splashed her and myself, too! The wind blew hard and took

off my hat. We chased after it. We had a great time. At

noon, my mom said, “It is time for you to eat lunch.” We

went back inside. Soon the sun began to shine. I put

away my new boots for a different day.


1. What time did they eat lunch?

___________________________________________

2.  What did they jump in?

___________________________________________

3. Why did they chase after the hat?

___________________________________________

4.  Why did the new boots get put away?

___________________________________________

5.  Color the picture of the boots the correct color.


By: Be

&y Sanchez

CCSS 1.RI.1, 1.RI.3 LAFS RI 1.1, 1.3 Vowel Digraph /oo/ as in tool


Name: _______________ Date: ___________


My New Boots It was a very rainy day. I was so happy that I have

new yellow boots. They were made to play in the rain.

My sister and I went outside and jumped in the puddles. I

splashed her and myself, too! The wind blew hard and took

off my hat. We chased after it. We had a great time. At

noon, my mom said, “It is time for you to eat lunch.” We

went back inside. Soon the sun began to shine. I put

away my new boots for a different day.


1.  What time did they eat lunch?

At noon or 12:00

2.  What did they jump in?

They jumped in puddles.

3.  Why did they chase after the hat?

The wind blew it off.

4.  Why did the new boots get put away?

The sun came out or began to shine.

5.  Color the picture of the boots the correct color.


By: Be

&y Sanchez


CCSS 1.RI.1, 1.RI.3 LAFS RI 1.1, 1.3 Vowel Digraph /oo/ as in tool

Name: _______________ Date: ___________


A Trip to the Zoo Our school went on a field trip to the zoo. We were able to

see many different kinds of animals. We saw lions, bears and even

a moose. At noon, we attended the bird show. There were

hawks that perched on the roof. The eagles swooped down over

our heads. We even saw a family of owls that loved to hoot.

There was a big white goose that swam in a little pool. Soon it

was time to leave so we got back on the bus and headed back to

school. The smile on my face was proof that it was a good time!


1. What did the owls love to do?

___________________________________________

2.  What animal swam in a little pool?

___________________________________________

3. What does the word swooped mean?

___________________________________________

4.  What time was the bird show?

___________________________________________

5. How do you know that he had a good time?

___________________________________________

By: Be

&y Sanchez


Unit 5 Lesson 24 Triangle CCSS 1.RI.1, 1.RI.3 LAFS RI 1.1, 1.3 Vowel Digraph /oo/ as in tool

Name: _______________ Date: ___________


A Trip to the Zoo Our school went on a field trip to the zoo. We were able to

see many different kinds of animals. We saw lions, bears and even

a moose. At noon, we attended the bird show. There were

hawks that perched on the roof. The eagles swooped down over

our heads. We even saw a family of owls that loved to hoot.

There was a big white goose that swam in a little pool. Soon it

was time to leave so we got back on the bus and headed back to

school. The smile on my face was proof that it was a good time!


1.  What did the owls love to do?

They loved to hoot.

2.  What animal swam in a little pool?

The big white goose

3.  What does the word swooped mean?

It means to fly and dive.

4.  What time was the bird show?

It was at noon or 12:00.

5.  How do you know that he had a good time?

He was smiling.

By: Be

&y Sanchez


Unit 5 Lesson 24 Triangle CCSS 1.RI.1, 1.RI.3 LAFS RI 1.1, 1.3 Vowel Digraph /oo/ as in tool

Name: _______________ Date: ___________


The Amazing Moon Did you know that the moon changes throughout the month?

This is called the phases of the moon. Each day as the moon orbits

the Earth, we see a different part of the sun’s reflection of light on

it. The first phase is known as the new moon. We do not see the

moon at all because it is in between the Earth and the sun. As it

continues its orbit, it seems to get bigger. This is called a waxing

moon. When we can see half of the moon, it is called a quarter

moon. At the midpoint of the orbit, we see the full moon phase.

Then it seems to begin to disappear and this is known as a waning

moon. Finally it is back where it started as the new moon phase! Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.

1.  When the moon seems to get smaller it is known as a...

waxing moon OR waning moon

2. What do you call the changes in the moon during a month?

___________________________________________

3. When you can see half of the moon it is called a...

___________________________________________

4.  When you can not see the moon it is known as which phase?

___________________________________________

5. Where does the moon get its light?

___________________________________________ By: Be

&y Sanchez


Unit 5 Lesson 24 Square CCSS 1.RI.1, 1.RI.3 LAFS RI 1.1, 1.3 Vowel Digraph /oo/ as in tool

Name: _______________ Date: ___________


The Amazing Moon Did you know that the moon changes throughout the month?

This is called the phases of the moon. Each day as the moon orbits

the Earth, we see a different part of the sun’s reflection of light on

it. The first phase is known as the new moon. We do not see the

moon at all because it is in between the Earth and the sun. As it

continues its orbit, it seems to get bigger. This is called a waxing

moon. When we can see half of the moon, it is called a quarter

moon. At the midpoint of the orbit, we see the full moon phase.

Then it seems to begin to disappear and this is known as a waning

moon. Finally it is back where it started as the new moon phase! Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.

1.  When the moon seems to get smaller it is known as a...

waxing moon OR waning moon

2.  What do you call the changes in the moon during a month?

This is called the phases of the moon.

3.  When you can see half of the moon it is called a...

quarter moon

4.  When you can not see the moon it is known as which phase?

It is the new moon phase.

5.  Where does the moon get its light?

The moon gets its light from the sun. By: Be

&y Sanchez


Unit 5 Lesson 24 Square CCSS 1.RI.1, 1.RI.3 LAFS RI 1.1, 1.3 Vowel Digraph /oo/ as in tool


Unit 5 Lesson 25 The New Friend

Summarize

Describe Story Elements CCSS 1.RL.2, 1.RL.3 LAFS RL 1.2, RL1.3

Vowel Combinations /ow/ & /ou/ as in cow

Approaching: Out of Town (0.5-1.0 approx. reading level) On Level: A Trip to the Zoo (1.5-2.5 approx. reading level)

Beyond Level: The Outstanding Mouse (3.0-5.6 approx. reading level)


Name: _______________ Date: ___________


Out of Town My family and I went out of town. We went to

my Uncle Howard’s ranch. When we pulled in, we saw

that this was going to be fun. My sister learned how

to milk a cow. I rode the brown horse like a real

cowboy! A rowdy crowd cheered for me. When the day

ended, we chowed down on a big dinner. Mom and Dad

vowed that they would bring us back! Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.

1. Who had a ranch?

___________________________________________

2.  What did the sister learn to do?

___________________________________________

3. What does chowed down mean?

___________________________________________

4.  What color was the horse?

___________________________________________

5.  What word BEST tells what vowed means.

promised OR drove


By: Be

&y Sanchez

CCSS 1.RL.2, 1.RL.3 LAFS RL 1.2, 1.3 Vowel Combinations /ow/ & /ou/ as in cow


Name: _______________ Date: ___________


Out of Town My family and I went out of town. We went to

my Uncle Howard’s ranch. When we pulled in, we saw

that this was going to be fun. My sister learned how

to milk a cow. I rode the brown horse like a real

cowboy! A rowdy crowd cheered for me. When the day

ended, we chowed down on a big dinner. Mom and Dad

vowed that they would bring us back! Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.

1.  Who had a ranch?

Uncle Howard

2.  What did the sister learn to do?

to milk a cow

3.  What does chowed down mean?

eat

4.  What color was the horse?

brown

5.  What word BEST tells what vowed means.

promised OR drove


By: Be

&y Sanchez



Name: _______________ Date: ___________


The Clown The circus had come to our town. I was very excited! I had

just found my seat in the middle of the crowd when I heard them

announce that I had been chosen to be part of the show. “Wow!”

I shouted as I bounced down the steps to the center ring. A silly

clown shook my hand then shot water out of a spout of a flower.

It hit me right in the eyebrow. Then he put his hat in a large

pouch of his trousers and told me to pull it out. I was astounded

when I pulled out a crown! The crowd cheered. It was an

outstanding day. Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.

1. Where did the water hit me?

___________________________________________

2.  What did I pull out of the trousers?

___________________________________________

3. How did I know that I had been chosen to be part of the show?

___________________________________________

4.  How do you know that the crowd liked the show?

___________________________________________

5.  How do you know that I was excited to be a part of the show?

___________________________________________


By: Be

&y Sanchez



Name: _______________ Date: ___________


The Clown The circus had come to our town. I was very excited! I had

just found my seat in the middle of the crowd when I heard them

announce that I had been chosen to be part of the show. “Wow!”

I shouted as I bounced down the steps to the center ring. A silly

clown shook my hand then shot water out of a spout of a flower.

It hit me right in the eyebrow. Then he put his hat in a large

pouch of his trousers and told me to pull it out. I was astounded

when I pulled out a crown! The crowd cheered. It was an

outstanding day. Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.

1.  Where did the water hit me?

It hit me in the eyebrow.

2.  What did I pull out of the trousers?

I pulled out a crown.

3.  How did I know that I had been chosen to be part of the show?

I heard them announce it.

4.  How do you know that the crowd liked the show?

The crowd cheered.

5.  How do you know that I was excited to be a part of the show?

I shouted, “Wow” and I bounced down the steps.


By: Be

&y Sanchez



Name: _______________ Date: ___________


The Outstanding Mouse A very grouchy, tired sow lived on our farm. She did not allow

any of the animals to make a sound as she lounged in the mud all day.

In fact, if she were aroused from her sleep, she would raise her pink

and brown snout and loudly scowl at them. The wise brown owl

announced, “We have to fix this dilemma.” The cowboys gathered all

the animals around the sow as she began to wake up. They cowered

down in fear but a brave little mouse pounced right up on her snout and

glowered into her eyes! “This is an outrage and you need to stop or you will be ousted from the farm!” pronounced the mouse. The sow was so

astounded by the mouse that she changed her ways and vowed to live

peacefully and quietly on the farm. Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.

1. What kind of animal is a sow?

___________________________________________

2.  What do the words cowered down mean?

___________________________________________

3. What is the problem in the story?

___________________________________________

4.  How did the sow feel when the mouse pounced on her nose?

___________________________________________

5.  Why is this story called The Outstanding Mouse?

___________________________________________


By: Be

&y Sanchez



Name: _______________ Date: ___________


The Outstanding Mouse A very grouchy, tired sow lived on our farm. She did not allow

any of the animals to make a sound as she lounged in the mud all day.

In fact, if she were aroused from her sleep, she would raise her pink

and brown snout and loudly scowl at them. The wise brown owl

announced, “We have to fix this dilemma.” The cowboys gathered all

the animals around the sow as she began to wake up. They cowered

down in fear but a brave little mouse pounced right up on her snout and

glowered into her eyes! “This is an outrage and you need to stop or you will be ousted from the farm!” pronounced the mouse. The sow was so

astounded by the mouse that she changed her ways and vowed to live

peacefully and quietly on the farm. Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.

1.  What kind of animal is a sow?

A sow is a female pig.

2.  What do the words cowered down mean?

Cowered down means to bend down and tremble.

3.  What is the problem in the story?

The grouchy sow will not let the other animals make noise.

4.  How did the sow feel when the mouse pounced on her nose?

The sow was astounded or surprised by the mouse.

5.  Why is this story called The Outstanding Mouse?

The brave mouse found a solution to the problem.


By: Be

&y Sanchez



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