The different bins used are _______, _______, and _______.

- The composting system helps the garden by _______ which allows _______.

I think some challenges would be _______ and we could solve them by _______.

- A rainforest has _____ layers.

- Tropical rainforests are _____, while temperate rainforests are _____.

- We should protect rainforests because _____ and _____.

a) She invented new computers

b) She trained other mathematicians

c) She paved the way for future astronauts and scientists

d) She wrote textbooks about space exploration

Here's a sentence frame:

• If I could ask Katherine Johnson one question, I would ask _____________ because _____________.

- Who are the main characters in the stories we read?

- What kind thing did Marcus do for Avi?

- What did Riley do to show she was happy for Lynn?

Sentence Frames:

- The main characters in the stories are _____ and _____.

- Marcus helped Avi by _____.

- Riley showed kindness by _____.

Level 1 Questions (Recall & Gather Information)

* What kind things did Marcus do for Avi?

* How did Riley show kindness to Lynn?

Sentence Frames:

- Marcus showed kindness by _______.

- Riley supported Lynn by _______.

- Mama works at _____________.

- How do you think Avi felt when Marcus brought comic books?

- Why did Riley want to take a picture with Lynn?

- How can showing empathy make a friendship stronger?

Sentence Frames:

- I think Avi felt _____ because _____.

- Riley wanted to take a picture because _____.

- Empathy makes friendships stronger by _____.

Level 2 Questions (Process & Analyze)

* How do you think Avi felt when Marcus spent recess with him? Why?

* What might have happened if Riley hadn't celebrated Lynn's success?

Sentence Frames:

- I think Avi felt _______ because _______.

- If Riley hadn't celebrated with Lynn, then _______.

   * Sentence Frame: George Washington's first job was working as a _______.

- I know Mama is hardworking because _____________ and _____________.

- What would you do if your friend was feeling sad like Avi?

- How could you show kindness to your friends tomorrow?

- What makes someone a good friend? 

Sentence Frames:

- If my friend was sad, I would _____.

- Tomorrow, I can show kindness by _____.

- A good friend is someone who _____.

Level 3 Questions (Apply & Evaluate)

* How might this situation be different if Marcus and Riley weren't empathetic friends?

* What would you do differently if you were in Marcus's or Riley's position?

* How can showing empathy and kindness change a friendship?

Sentence Frames:

- Without empathy, the friendships would be different because _______.

- If I were in this situation, I would _______ because _______.

- Empathy and kindness make friendships stronger by _______.

   * Sentence Frame: Washington helped create our government by _______ and _______.

- I think the title means _____________ because _____________.

   * Sentence Frame: I think George Washington is a hero because _______ and _______.

  * Sentence frame: "Danny's family gave him a _______, a _______, a _______, and a _

______."

- Sentence Frame: "The capital of New York is _____."

- Answer: The capital of New York is Albany.

- Sentence Frame: "New York got its name when _____ took over from _____ in _____."

- Answer: New York got its name when the British took over from the Dutch in 1664.

- Sentence Frame: "I think New York City became important for immigrants because _____, and Ellis Island processed more than _____ immigrants between 1892 and 1924."

- Sample Answer: I think New York City became important for immigrants because it was a major port city on the Atlantic Ocean, and Ellis Island processed more than 12 million immigrants between 1892 and 1924.

   -Temperature and _____________ decide climate.

2. Name three things that make up weather.

    -Three things that make up weather are _______, _______, and _______.

   -Weather is different from climate because weather ___________, but climate _________.

   * (changes daily/quickly, stays the same for many years)

2. Why should we check the weather forecast?

   - We should check the weather forecast so we can ____________.

   * (be prepared/dress appropriately/know what to wear)

• I would need to know the weather and climate because ____________.

   * (to pack right clothes/to be prepared/to know what to expect)

2. Jimmy's sister is like weather and climate is like a good friend. Why does he say this?

    -This comparison makes sense because ____________.

   * (weather changes quickly like his sister's mood, but climate stays steady like a good friend)

- The Statue of Liberty welcomes people by...

- I think the stars and stripes on our flag mean...

- The bald eagle shows strength when it...

- The Liberty Bell reminds me of freedom because...

- The American flag is important to people because...

- American symbols help us feel connected when...