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Focused practice for reading comprehension -Fiction and Non-Fiction Passages -Main Idea and Story Structure -Integration of Knowledge and Ideas -Key Ideas and Details -Answer Key

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Spectrum Reading Grade 3

Focused practice for reading comprehension -Fiction and Non-Fiction Passages -Main Idea and Story Structure -Integration of Knowledge and Ideas -Key Ideas and Details -Answer Key

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\ 44. Focused Practice for ff Reading Comprehension ‘ * Fiction and non-fiction passages Main idea and s| (C4 [Link]/spectrum (Garson Pree Support your child’s educational journey throughout the year! For over 40 years, Carson Dellosa has provided quality educational products that help children excel at school and home. Cc vi xis Skills & Enrichment! summer Readiness | standards | Testing Applisation Learning Supporti Providing your Preparing Pperting | child with the | Extending your| Keeping your your child for | Yur ohkd wn essential skills | child's learning} child's skills the upcoming Tue and strategies | with real-world | sharp all school year paces fortest-day | applications | summer long success Carson Dellosa—your partner in education from PreK through 8" grade 4) S) © (WO 22224010 SPECTRUM Reading Grade 3 Published by Spactrum® an imprint of Carson Dellosa Education Greensboro, NC Spectrum? ‘An imprint of Carson Dellosa Education P.O. Box 35665, Greensboro, NC 27425 USA © 2015 Carson Delosa Education. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act, no part of this publication may ‘be reproduced, stored, or distributed in any form or by any means (machanvcally, electronically, recording, etc.) without the prior written consent of Carson Dellosa Education. Spectrum* s an imprini of Garson Dellosa Education Printed in the USA + All rights reserved. ISBN 978-1-4998-1216-8 03-251207784 Table of Contents Two Boys, Big Plans, . One Tent, Lots of Stuff . 4 How to Pitch aTent.. . ..6 One Tent...What Next? . «8 Night Lights . a 10, Thunder and Ligh nin |. 12 Smokey the Bear . 214 Planting Dreams. . . é oh Dreaming of the Harvest... 18 Peppers The Pie Man . Once a Pie Man, Always a Pie Man a4 New York City’s Gem, Soccer Blues....... 3 Mom to the Rescue . : Power Snack....... r And It’s Out of the Park! Sy History of Soccer. 36 Why Soccer?. . . 38 A Teacher's Journal. 40 A Student's Journal . 42 The Great Volcano Debate - The End of a Volcano Tale Volcanoes. . .. And the Next Unit So Many Ideas ,.., Too Many Ideas!. . Forest Mammals... . . Snakes: Love Them or Leave Them? 58 Redwood Giants . 60 Problem Solved . The Hamster from Room 144, Caring for a Pet Hamstet Skyway Sweeper . Rooftop Keeper The Dirt on Soll. . Frederick's Secret. Buildings: From Tall to Taller, Magic with Flowers . Magic with Wiggles . . a Spectrum Reading Grade 3 Houdinl ce ce oe David Copperfield. Wiggles Reappears Field Trip... 24.6 Riddles Along the Way . One Great Wall ... . . A Wall of Names, . : A Farm from Long Age E Inthe Bam..... In the Kitchen Baking Bread .. All About the Farm . Caught in Traffic. . . How Many Are There? Sidewalk Art . Wishes on the Sidewalk Drawings on the Wall. . Roman Wall Art. . From Lucy . At the Shore . From Isabel . . The Dominican Republic Lucy and Isabel: Pen Pals . Phone Troubles. . Phone Manners . Hold the Phone! . - 132 Telephones: How Do They Work? 134 Honey to the Rescue. 136 Honey . 138 ASad Song... 140 What Is Folk Music? 142 Peanut Butter Plus . (Wu Working for Peanuts. 146 All Wrapped Up . 48 Making Prints. 150, Answer Key . . 152 Table of Contents ' Two Boys, Big Plans Read to see what Sam and Kent are planning. | “Okay, I'm going to ask my parents tight now. Are you?” Sam waited for Kent's reply over the phone. ? “think so,” said Kent after'a moment, “My dad just got home alittle while ago. Are you bringing crackers?” 3 Sam laughed. Kent was always hungry. “Yes, I'll bring the crackers,” he said. “And be sure to tell them that we'll turn the lights out by 9:30, Okay?” + “Nine-thirty. Right,” Kent agreed, Okay, I'm going to go ask. |'ll talk to you in a little bit.” § “Okay,” answered Sam, and he hung up. Now, if only we can talk our parents into letting us do this, he thought to himself. He put on a big smile and entered the family room. ° “Dad?" said Sam quietly so he wouldn't make his father jump. “I Cleaned up those grass clippings for you.” * “Oh, good,” nodded Mr. Hume. "Thanks, Sam." § “Mom? Dad?” started Sam again, Both his parents looked over their newspapers. The words rushed out of Sam. “Kent and I were wondering if we could sleep out in the tent tonight. We'd be warm enough in our sleeping bags, and we won't eat foo much, and it'll be lights out at 9:30, we promise.” Spectrum Reacing Grade 3 2 Mr. and Mrs. Hume blinked, then looked at each other. How do they talk to each other without saying anything? wondered Sam. '° “Did Kent's parents say it was okay?” asked Mrs. Hume. '\ “He's asking right now.” Som shifted from one foot to the other. Another look passed between his parents. '2 Mr. Hume nodded. “If Kent's parents say it’s okay, it’s okay with us.” 'S “Thanks, Dad! Thanks, Mom!* called Sam as he dashed for the phone. He dialed and held his breath. Then, he heard Kent's voice. "4 SOkay?” asked Sam. 'S “Okay!” said Kent. |. This story is mostly about ———.asleepover. Sam's parents, Two boys’ pians. 2. At the beginning, when Sam and Kent are talking on the phone, what did you think they might be talking about? 3. In the story, when did you find out what the boys are planning? 4. Why do you think Sam told his Gad about the grass clippings? 5. Why does Sam mention being warm enough and when the lights will be turned out? §. Now that the boys have permission, what do you think they will do next? 7. In paragraph 5, why are the words Now, if we can only talk our parents into letting us do thisin italics? 8. Whats the author's purpose in writing this selection? 9, Have you ever been worried about asking your parents to do something? What was If, and how did you ask them? Spectrum Reading “eo One Tent, Lots of Stuff What do the boys need for their night In the tent? ! “Lontem?* 2 “Gotit.” * “Sleeping bags?” + “Got it—both of them.” 5 “Pillows?” ° “Two fat ones.” 7 Crackers?” ® “Three kinds.” ° “Three kinds? Great!” ! Sam and Kent had made a list of all the things they needed for sleeping out in the tent. Now, they were sitting cross-legged In the tent, checking things off the ist. “Are you going to bring a bathrobe and slippers?” Kent asked Sam '2 “Oh, no! We're camping. Those are just for in the house,” answered Sam, looking as if he knew all about camping Spectrum Reading Grade 3 4 ® "Oh, right,” said Kent, who had never been camping before. He didn't think Sam had been camping before either. Stil, it was Sarn's dad's tent, so he must know. “Oh, Lalmost forgot. Can you bring your baseball giove?* Sam looked very serious. ® Kent couldn't figure this one out. “My baseball glove? What do we need that for?” ‘© “Well, we just might. You never know,” said Sam with mystery and authority. "7 “Okay,” shrugged Kent, “I'll bring it when I come after supper. What time do you think you'll be able to come out?” "Sam thought for a moment. “We usually eat at 5:45. Then, Ihave to clear the table. I should be done by 6:30, What about you?” 's “My dad doesn’t get home until six o'clock.” said Kent. regretfully. “Maybe if | offer to help Mom with supper, things will go quickly.” ® Sam shrugged. “It’s worth a try. Come out as soon as you can.” Sam looked around the tent, “Okay, I think everything's ready. I'll see you later.” “See you later.” said Kent. and the boys both ran home. NAME 1. One of the boys usually has the ideas. The other one seems to go along with those ideas. Which boy Is the “leader”? ta What details from the story helped you answer question 17 ’ Kent says he might help his mom with supper. What does that tell you about Kent? 4. Based on what you know about camping, how do you feel about all the stuff the boys have in their tent? List what you think they need and what they don’t need. What They Need What They Don’t Need 5. In some stories, the author tells you what is happening. In this story, the author uses mostly dialogue, what the characters say, to let you know what is going ‘on. Choose one line of dialogue and write what It helps you know about the character. Dialogue: 6. Why does Kent think that Sam knows more about camping? ~“ . How do you think the boys fee! about camping out together? Explain your conswer. Specttum Reading Grade 3. (s How to Pitch a Tent Follow these instructions to leam how to pitch a tent. These general instructions should allow anyone to pitch any size or style of tent. Keep in mind that pitching a tent alone, even if you have experience, is difficult. . Choose a flat area on which to pitch your tent, Remove any stones Of rocks that might poke through the tent’s floor, 2. Take the tant and all equipment out of the storage bag. Lay everything ‘on the ground neatly. Spread a groundcioth over the chosen spot, Then, lay the tent floor over the groundcloth. Fold the edges of the groundcioth under. so they do not stick out from the edges of the tent. a SE 4, Make sure the tent door is zipped shut, Then, pound a stake through each loop, pulling snugly as you go so the floor gets stretched to Its full size. Spectrum Reading Grade 3 6 5. Put together the tent poles, if necessary. Thread each one through its loops or channels, Do not step or walk on the tent to do this. If necessary, crawl or lie dawn. ‘on your stomach to reach the center of the tent. Miia . Raise the poles, If you have a Partner, work on opposite sides of the tent. Pa 7. Pull the guy lines straight out from the sides of the tent. Pag each one. NAME 1. What do you know about pitching a tent? Do you have anything to add to these instructions? 2. Number the sentences to show the order of steps to pitch a tent. ____ Spread out groundcioth. Tighten and peg guy lines. Choose and clear an area. Put together tent poles. Lay out equipment. Pound stakes through loops. Raise the poles. 3. If you don’t know or understand what a guy line is, which illustration helps you figure it out? Tell how, Y. Choose one Illustration. Explain wnat it shows. 5. In the first paragraph, the author says that pitching a tent alone is difficult. Why do you think this is? 6. What is the purpose of a groundcloth? 7. Which two steps explain what to do with the poles? and 8. After reading these instructions, do you think you Could pitch a tent? Why or why not? Spectrum Reading

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