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Read the passage below before answering the question. The Tide Pool Discovery (1) On a foggy Saturday morning, Liam and his older sister, Sage, walked along the rocky shore near Cannon Beach, Oregon. The tide was low, leaving behind small pools of seawater trapped among the rocks. (2) Liam knelt beside one pool and gasped. A bright orange sea star clung to a slippery rock, its tiny arms stretching in every direction. Nearby, a small purple crab scuttled under a ledge. (3) "Look, Sage!" Liam whispered, pointing. "It's like a whole tiny ocean world." According to paragraph 2, what did Liam find clinging to a slippery rock?

Reading Literature

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Read the passage below before answering the question. The Library Volunteer (1) Priya loved organizing things. When the school librarian, Mr. Chen, asked for volunteers to help reshelve books, Priya signed up immediately. (2) Every Tuesday, Priya arrived with a plan. She sorted returned books into stacks by genre: fantasy, science, history, and biography. Then she carefully placed each book in its proper spot on the shelves. (3) After three weeks, Mr. Chen noticed the shelves looked neater than ever. "You've made this library so much easier to navigate," he told Priya. She smiled, already planning next week's sorting system. Which sentence best summarizes the story?

Reading Literature

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Read the passage below before answering the question. The Broken Violin String (1) Jamal tuned his violin carefully before the school concert. One string sounded dull and flat. He turned the peg, but the string snapped with a sharp twang. (2) Jamal's stomach dropped. The concert started in twenty minutes, and his spare strings were at home. (3) His teacher, Ms. Park, appeared with a small envelope. "I always keep extra strings," she said. "Here. Take a breath. You've practiced hard for this." (4) Jamal replaced the string, tuned it, and played his solo beautifully. Afterward, he found Ms. Park and said, "Thank you. I almost gave up." What is the best statement of the theme of this story?

Reading Literature

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Read the passage below before answering the question. The Garden Debate (1) Tomás and his neighbor, Mrs. Finch, both wanted to use the empty lot between their houses. Tomás dreamed of a vegetable garden. Mrs. Finch pictured a wildflower meadow. (2) "We could share the space," Tomás suggested at the neighborhood meeting. "Vegetables in the back half, wildflowers in the front." (3) Mrs. Finch studied his sketch and slowly nodded. "That just might work," she said. What is the main conflict in the story, and how is it resolved?

Reading Literature

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Read the passage below before answering the question. Salmon Life Cycle (1) Salmon are remarkable fish that change dramatically during their lives. Most salmon begin as eggs in freshwater streams. After hatching, the young fish, called fry, live in the stream for several months. (2) As they grow, salmon migrate to the ocean, where they spend one to five years feeding and growing larger. When it is time to reproduce, adult salmon return to the exact freshwater stream where they were born. (3) This journey can cover hundreds of miles. Salmon use their sense of smell to find their home stream, even after years at sea. What is the main idea of this passage?

Reading Informational

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Read the passage below before answering the question. Beaver: Nature's Engineers (1) Beavers are often called nature's engineers because they build dams that transform their surroundings. Using branches, mud, and stones, beavers construct dams across streams to create deep ponds. (2) These ponds provide safe homes for beavers and many other animals. Frogs, fish, and birds all benefit from the wetlands that beaver dams create. (3) Next time you see a beaver pond, take a moment to appreciate the hard work of these furry builders. What is the author's main purpose for writing this passage?

Reading Informational

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Read the passage below before answering the question. Crater Lake's Deep Blue (1) Crater Lake in southern Oregon is the deepest lake in the United States. Its striking blue color comes from its extreme depth and purity. (2) The lake formed nearly 8,000 years ago when a volcano called Mount Mazama collapsed. Over centuries, rain and snow filled the basin. (3) Today, Crater Lake is a national park. Visitors come from around the world to see its clear water and study its unique geology. Which sentence best summarizes the passage?

Reading Informational

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Read the passage below before answering the question. How a Bill Becomes a Law in Oregon (1) First, a state senator or representative writes a proposed law, called a bill. The bill is introduced in either the Senate or the House of Representatives. (2) Next, a committee reviews the bill and may hold hearings to hear opinions from citizens. The committee votes on whether to send the bill forward. (3) Then, the full chamber debates the bill and votes. If it passes, the bill goes to the other chamber for the same process. (4) Finally, if both chambers approve the bill, it goes to the governor, who can sign it into law or veto it. What text structure does this passage use?

Reading Informational

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Read the passage below before answering the question. The Douglas Fir (1) The Douglas fir is one of the most common trees in the Pacific Northwest. It can grow over 250 feet tall and live for hundreds of years. (2) Douglas firs are important to both wildlife and people. Birds and squirrels nest in their branches, while their wood is used for building houses and furniture. (3) These trees prefer mild, wet climates, which is why they thrive in Oregon's coastal and mountain regions. What is the main idea of this passage?

Reading Informational

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Read the passage below before answering the question. The Forest Fire and the New Growth (1) In the summer of one dry year, a lightning strike ignited a forest fire in a pine forest. The fire burned through dry underbrush and old fallen branches. (2) At first, the forest looked bare and blackened. But within months, new green shoots pushed through the ash-enriched soil. Some pine trees, it turned out, need heat from fire to release their seeds. What is the main cause-and-effect relationship in this passage?

Reading Informational

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Read the passage below before answering the question. Why We Should Protect Wetlands (1) Wetlands are among the most valuable ecosystems on Earth, yet they are disappearing at an alarming rate. (2) These areas act like giant sponges. They soak up floodwaters, filter pollutants from drinking water, and provide homes for hundreds of bird and fish species. (3) When we drain wetlands for development, we lose all of these benefits. Protecting wetlands is not optional; it is essential for our environment and our future. What claim is the author making in this passage?

Reading Informational

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Read the passage below before answering the question. Redwoods and Douglas Firs (1) Redwood trees and Douglas firs are both giant evergreen trees of the Pacific Northwest, but they differ in important ways. (2) Redwoods grow mainly along the coast in damp, foggy valleys. They are the tallest trees on Earth, sometimes reaching over 350 feet. Their bark is thick and reddish-brown. (3) Douglas firs grow farther inland and at higher elevations. They are slightly shorter than redwoods but still tower above most trees. Their bark is deeply ridged and dark gray. How are redwoods and Douglas firs similar according to the passage?

Reading Informational

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Read the passage below before answering the question. The Mystery of the Missing Salmon (1) Scientists studying salmon runs in a coastal river noticed a sharp drop in the number of returning fish. They tested the water and found high levels of sediment from a nearby construction site. (2) The sediment made the water cloudy, which made it harder for salmon to find their home stream using their sense of smell. (3) After workers planted trees and built barriers to stop soil runoff, the water cleared. The next year, more salmon returned. What can you infer about the relationship between the construction site and the missing salmon?

Reading Informational

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