Read the story. On Saturday, Tasha tried to ride her two-wheel bike without training wheels. She wobbled and had to step off quickly. Her uncle said, "Look ahead, not down," and held the seat. Tasha took a deep breath and pedaled slowly. She kept her eyes on a tree at the end of the sidewalk. After a few tries, her bike stayed steady. Her uncle let go for a moment, and Tasha did not fall. Tasha shouted, "I’m doing it!" and rode to the tree. What helped Tasha solve her problem?

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Lena and her dad went to the library on Saturday morning. Lena wanted a book about space, but the space shelf was empty. She looked on the return cart and saw a pile of books. “Maybe it’s here,” she said, and she checked each title. At last she found a book called Moon Trips, but it had a torn cover. Lena brought it to the desk and told the librarian. The librarian thanked her and taped the cover, then put it in a fix-it box. Lena chose a different space book to borrow for now. On the way home, Lena felt proud for helping.

After reading the story, how did Lena help?

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Elena’s class was making thank-you cards for the school custodian. Elena wanted her card to look special, but her marker ran out of ink. She tried pressing harder, yet the lines stayed pale. Elena felt frustrated and almost gave up. Then she remembered the supply shelf in the back of the room. She walked over and found a box of crayons and colored pencils. Elena chose a bright blue pencil and drew stars around her message. She also added a neat border with green crayon. When she finished, she smiled because the card looked cheerful. The custodian later said, “Thank you,” and Elena felt proud.

What did Elena do when her marker ran out?

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A caterpillar changes as it grows. First, it hatches from a tiny egg and starts to eat leaves. As it eats, it grows so fast that its skin becomes too tight. Then it sheds its old skin and gets a new one. After a while, the caterpillar forms a chrysalis, which is a hard covering. Inside the chrysalis, its body changes in amazing ways. Later, a butterfly comes out with soft wings. The butterfly rests while its wings dry and get stronger. Then it can fly to find nectar in flowers. This life cycle helps the animal grow from one stage to the next.

Read this passage to find out what happens to a caterpillar. What happens after it forms a chrysalis?

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Rainy days can change what we do outside. When rain falls, puddles form on sidewalks and in parks. Some animals, like worms, come up to the surface because the ground is too wet. Plants often look brighter after rain because their leaves get washed. Rain also helps fill rivers and lakes with fresh water. But too much rain can cause flooding, which means water covers places that are usually dry. That is why people watch weather reports during big storms. Rain can be helpful, but it can also bring problems.

Why did the author write this passage?

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You can make a simple bird feeder with an orange. First, ask an adult to help you cut the orange in half. Next, scoop out the fruit so the peel looks like a small bowl. Then poke four small holes near the top edge. Thread string through the holes and tie it so the orange can hang. After that, fill the orange bowl with birdseed. Finally, hang it on a tree branch and watch quietly. Birds may come to eat, so try not to scare them. Remember to clean up old seed so the feeder stays fresh.

What is this text teaching you how to do?

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Some things are needs, and some things are wants. A need is something you must have to live and stay safe. Food, water, and a home are needs. A want is something you would like, but you can live without it. A new toy or a sweet treat can be a want. Sometimes it can be tricky to choose between them. If you spend all your money on wants, you may not have enough for needs. People make budgets to help plan what to buy. Learning the difference can help you make smart choices.

What is the purpose of this passage?

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I think kids should help with simple chores at home. First, chores teach responsibility because you have a job to do. When you feed a pet or set the table, you learn to remember steps. Second, chores help families because everyone shares the work. If one person does everything, that person gets tired. Third, doing chores can make you feel proud. You can look at a clean room and say, “I did that.” Chores do not have to be big to matter. Even putting away shoes helps the house stay neat.

What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?

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Marcus brought his new jump rope to recess. He tried to swing it, but the rope kept hitting his shoes. “I can’t do it,” Marcus sighed. His friend Tia watched and said, “Try making smaller circles with your hands.” Marcus tried again, and the rope moved faster. He jumped once, then twice, and then he stopped to laugh. “It worked!” he said. Tia asked to try, and Marcus held one end for her. They took turns and cheered for each other.

How did Marcus solve his problem?

Read the passage. Some rocks change over a long time. Heat and pressure deep inside Earth can squeeze rock until it becomes a new kind of rock. This changed rock is called metamorphic rock. Marble is one example, and it can feel smooth. Slate is another example, and it can split into flat pieces. These rocks do not change in one day. They change slowly, over many years. What is this passage mainly about?