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Read the passage below before answering the question. A Gift from the Tide Pools (1) On a sunny Saturday, Liam visited the Oregon coast with his aunt. They walked across the sandy beach until they reached a cluster of rocks covered in bright green seaweed. (2) 'Look here,' Aunt Rosa whispered, pointing into a small pool of water. Inside the pool, a purple sea star clung to a rock. Tiny hermit crabs scuttled across the sand at the bottom. (3) Liam grinned. He had never seen a sea star so close before. Aunt Rosa handed him a small notebook. 'Draw what you see,' she said, 'so you can remember it forever.' According to paragraph 2, what two animals did Liam see inside the tide pool?

Reading Literature

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Read the passage below before answering the question. Grandma's Garden Box (1) Every spring, Priya helped her grandmother plant seeds in a wooden box on the balcony of their apartment in Portland. Grandma said the box was just the right size for herbs and tiny flowers. (2) First, they filled the box with dark, crumbly soil. Then Grandma showed Priya how to poke small holes with her finger and drop in one seed per hole. Priya patted the soil gently over each seed. (3) 'Now we wait,' Grandma said. 'Seeds need sunlight and water, but most of all they need patience.' According to paragraph 2, how did Priya plant each seed?

Reading Literature

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Read the passage below before answering the question. Busy Beavers (1) Beavers are large rodents that live near rivers and streams. They are famous for building dams out of sticks, mud, and rocks. (2) A beaver's dam creates a pond of calm water. The calm water keeps the beaver safe from animals that hunt on land. The beaver builds its home, called a lodge, in the middle of the pond. (3) Beavers have strong front teeth that never stop growing. Gnawing on tree trunks wears down their teeth so they do not grow too long. Gnawing also helps the beaver fell trees to use for building. What is the main idea of the passage?

Reading Informational

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Read the passage below before answering the question. Oregon's Tall Trees (1) Oregon is home to some of the tallest trees in the world. The Douglas fir grows throughout the western side of the state and can reach over 300 feet high. (2) These giant trees provide homes for many animals. Owls nest in holes in the trunk. Squirrels leap from branch to branch. Insects live under the thick bark. (3) Douglas fir trees also provide wood that people use to build houses and furniture. The wood is strong and lasts a long time. What is the main idea of the passage?

Reading Informational

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Read the passage below before answering the question. The Journey of the Salmon (1) Salmon are amazing fish that are born in freshwater rivers and streams. After they grow, they travel far out into the salty ocean. (2) Salmon spend several years in the ocean, where they find plenty of food and grow much larger. They travel thousands of miles through the sea. (3) When it is time to lay their eggs, salmon find their way back to the very same stream where they were born. Scientists are still studying how salmon remember the way home. What is the main idea of the passage?

Reading Informational

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Read the passage below before answering the question. Mount Hood (1) Mount Hood is the tallest mountain in Oregon. It is a dormant volcano, which means it has not erupted for a very long time but could erupt again someday. (2) In winter, Mount Hood is covered with snow. Skiers ride the ski lifts up the slopes and glide back down. In summer, hikers climb the trails to see wildflowers and rocky cliffs. (3) Mount Hood is a special place for many Oregon families. Some people visit every year to hike, ski, or just look up at its snowy peak. What is the main idea of the passage?

Reading Informational

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