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Study Island Liberation
Recounting Stories- Extra Support
March 16, 2015
1. Our vacation to Japan was going great until the town we were staying in was
threatened by a tidal wave. Everyone in town headed for the mountains. We hoped to
avoid the great wave moving to shore. When the wave struck shore, many houses and
boats were damaged. Luckily, everyone had gotten out in time. Nobody was
hurt.
Which is the best summary of this story?
A. Japan is the best country in the world. It is an exciting place to visit because tidal
waves can hit the land.
B. Vacations to Japan can be exciting in the summer. There will be a tidal wave, and
you will have to leave.
C. Someone was on vacation in Japan when a tidal wave hit. The town was damaged,
but everyone was safe.
D. Tidal waves do not do much damage to the land. Many people are hurt by tidal
waves in Japan every year.
2. A tsunami (soo-na-mee) is a group of dangerous waves. The waves can do a lot of
damage. Earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides happen underwater. These motions cause
the waves. Tsunamis can travel fast. They can go 450 miles per hour. They cause big
waves in shallow water. The waves are very large. They can be as high as 100
feet.
Which is the best summary of this passage?
A. Tsunamis are fast, large waves. They are caused by motions under the water.
B. Earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides cause damage. They make giant waves.
C. Big waves are called tsunamis. They can be as high as 100 feet in shallow water.
D. Tsunamis always happen in very shallow water. They move at 450 miles per hour.
Lois went fishing with her father Monday. It was a beautiful day! After sitting there
for hours, Lois finally got a bite on her line. She reeled in an eight-pound perch, but she
let it go. "I'd spend every day fishing if I could," she thought to herself as she released the
fish. On her way back to the house, she tripped, and her box of fishing stuff fell all over
the sidewalk. As Lois picked up her things, she noticed a folded piece of green paper. She
picked it up and unfolded it. The piece of paper was a one hundred dollar bill! Lois put
the money into her pocket and went home a very happy girl.
3.
Summary of Lois' Big Catch
Lois went on a fun fishing trip with her dad. She tripped and fell. Lois found a piece
of paper.
Which idea from the story is most important to include in a summary?
A.
B.
C.
D.
"She reeled in an eight-pound perch, but she let it go."
"She picked it up and unfolded it."
"Lois went fishing with her father Monday."
"The piece of paper was a one hundred dollar bill!"