In the story The Big What-If, the characters are mom, Austin, and his friends. The setting is in the summer and it is on the beach. The problem is the dolphin is too dry. First, Austin went to get some water for the dolphin. Second, Austin lays by the dolphin and asks if he is okay. Next, Austin’s mom called him very loudly. Then, Austin, his mom and his friends tries to lift up the dolphin and put it in the water. Finally, the solution is Austin saves the dolphin his mom and friends help him. The theme of the story is helping animals is helpful.
Alexis' Summary:
In the story The Big What-If, the characters are Austin, Mom, and friends. The setting is the beach on a rainy day. The problem is a dolphin gets stuck ashore. First, Austin went to go get some water for the dolphin. Second, Austin lays near the dolphin and asks the dolphin if he is ok. Next, Austin sees that the waves are breaking closer and that the tide is rising fast. Last, Austin’s mother and friends found him on the beach and the mother tells Austin that he scared the daylights out of her. Finally, the solution is when Austin, Austin’s mother and friends saved the dolphin by helping the dolphin back in the water. The theme of the story is sometimes you need to help people.
Kyla's Summary:
In the story A Prairie Home, the characters are Meg, Pa, and Ma. The setting is outside during the day. The problem was Meg got lost in the tall grass. First, she was chasing the bunny. Second, Meg didn’t know which way to go back home, but Meg said that Ma thought she had been naughty. Meg hoped she won’t get punished for taking so long. Next, Meg searched for the guideposts. Soon it was not punishment that she was scared of. Then Meg heard Pa’s familiar whistle. Finally, the solution is solved when Pa came and gave Meg a big hug. The theme of this story is that you should not go places if you're not told to.
Drake's Summary:
In the story The Big What If, the characters are mom, Austin, and friends. The setting is at the beach and it is summer. The problem is that the dolphin is on the beach. First, Austin put water on the dolphin. Second, Austin measured the water. Dark clouds were moving in. It rained. Then his mom was worried because he was far from home. Last, then they made a canal. Finally, the problem was solved when Austin and his friends pushed the dolphin in the water. The theme of this story is go home when you're supposed to.
Chayton's Summary:
In the story The Big What If, the characters are Mom and Austin. The setting at the beach around supper time. The goal is to save the dolphin. First, Austin was walking on the beach and found a dolphin. He helped the dolphin by getting water for the dolphin. Second, dark clouds were rolling in. Seagulls would eat the dolphin if Austin didn't say “Get”. Next, a storm came and he thought it was going to rain, but if the lightning came it would be bad. Last, his mom came. They dug the dolphin out of the sand and dragged the dolphin to the water. Finally, the end result is they pushed the dolphin into the water and the dolphin is happy. The theme of the story is to help all animals even if you don't like it.
Bradley's Summary:
In the story A Prairie Home the characters are Ma, Pa, Meg, and Billy.The setting is on the prairie in the spring.The problem is Meg can’t find her way home. First, Meg followed the bunny rabbit to the tall grass. Second, Meg tried to find the guideposts. Next, she cried. Last with tears in Meg's eyes Meg said, “Let's go home.” Finally, the solution is the was solved when Pa found Meg. The theme of the story is not to wander off on your own.
Ashlee's Summary:
In the story,Sarah May and Big Bee, the characters are Sarah May, the zoo animal, and the kids. The setting is in the morning at the bus stop and on the bus. First, Sarah May was a baby. She picks up her parents and surprises them and Sarah played with bricks instead of blocks. Second, Sarah May picks up the kids for school in the bus. She saw a newspaper said that the zoo animals escaped.Third, Sarah May was picking up the kids and saw the animals. She put them on top of the bus. She told them that she had to get the kids to school on time. Finally, the problem was solved when Sarah May took the escaped animals back to the zoo. I think the author wanted you to know that you should help people and animals.
Tierany's Summary:
In the story Sarah May and Big Bee, the characters are Sarah May, the children and the zoo animals.The setting is in the morning before school in the bus on the road. The problem is that the animals had escaped from the zoo. First, when Sarah May was a baby she could pick up her mother and father. When her friends come over, she stacks big bricks not blocks. Second, Sarah May saw a newspaper that said, animals escaped. Next, Sarah May picked up the animals and put them on top of the bus. The children were surprised to see the animals on top of the bus.Then she took the children to school and they were on time. Finally, the problem was when she took the animals that escaped back to the zoo.The theme of the story is if you see something bad, you can help.
Kyler's Summary:
In the story The Big What-If, the characters are friends, Mom, and Austin. The setting is at the beach in the day. The problem is a dolphin is stuck on land. First, Austin got seven trips of water for the dolphin. Next, he tells his friends about the dolphin. Then, he stays with the dolphin to keep it safe. Last, Austin and his friends dig a canal. Finally, the solution is the dolphin got back to the ocean. The theme of the story is to take care of animals.
Fisher's Summary:
In the story The Big What If, the characters are Austin,his mom, and his friends. The setting is the beach in the spring. The problem is a dolphin washed up on shore. First, Austin found a dolphin on shore. He helped the dolphin. Second, So Austin splashed some water on the dolphin. It started to rain but it was good for the dolphin because he needs water to live . Next, the tides started coming Austin said his mom was probably mad at him.Then, he was helping the dolphin. His mom was looking for him. He said that he can’t leave him. Finally the solution is when they got the dolphin in the water the them is call for help when you need it.
Autumn's Summary:
In the story Sarah May and Big Bee, the characters are Sarah May, the children and the zoo animals.The setting is in the morning before school on the bus.The problem is the animals escape from the zoo. First, Sarah is a baby and she can pick up her mother and her father. Sarah did not play with blocks. Sarah played with bricks. Second, Sarah becomes a bus driver. One day Sarah was on her way to pick up the children and she saw a newspaper that said animals escaped from the zoo. Third, Sarah saw an alligator at the first bus stop. Sarah put the alligator on the bus roof. Then, Sarah went to the second bus stop and there was a monkey. Sarah put him on the top of the bus. Then, Sarah went to the third bus stop. There was tiger at the bus stop. Next, Sarah brought the kids to school on time. Then, Sarah, took the alligator, monkey and the tiger back to the zoo. Finally, Sarah solved the problem by bringing the animals back to the zoo.The theme is to help the people who needs help.
Matthew's Summary:
In the story One Good Swing the characters are Kirk Gibson and the Los Angeles team. The setting is in 1988 at Los Angeles. The goal is to win the World Series. First, the Los Angeles Dodgers were playing the Oakland Athletics in the World Series. Kirk sat in the clubhouse. No one thought Oakland would win because the Dodgers best player, Kirk Gibson, had an injury. Second, he swung the bat back and forth even though it hurt. Kirk knows he can help his team. He went in the stadium and told his coach he could play. Then he went up to bat and got two strikes. With two outs, two strikes and three balls, he took a really hard swing and hit a homerun. The ball went over the fence. The end result is Kirk won the big game. The theme of the story is to try your best.
Hailey's Summary:
In the story The Big What-If, the characters are Austin, Austin’s mom, and Austin’s friends.The setting is at the beach and in summer. The problem is that the dolphin is stuck on the sand. First, the dolphin got stuck on the sand. Second, it started to rain and Austin got the bucket and rain landed into it.Then, Austin lays by the dolphin on the sand. Last, the problem is solved because Austin’s friends Austin’s mom help him get the dolphin in the water again. The theme of the story is to never give up.
Travis' Summary:
In the story A Prairie Home, the characters are Meg, Pa and Ma. The setting is in the country and it is daytime. The problem is Meg gets lost.First, Meg gets lost by following a rabbit. Second, Meg is sad because she thought she will not see her family.Third, Pa and Ma get scared. Then, Meg looks for the soddy. Finally, the solution is Pa finds Meg. The theme of the story is every time you move you will miss your old home.
Timothy's Summary:
In the story The Big What-If by David Neufeld the characters were Austin, Mom, and friends. The setting was outside on the beach in summer. The goal was to save the dolphin. First, Austin scooped up water with his bucket. Then, he dumped the water on the dolphin. Second, dark clouds were rolling in. Then Austin went to check on the dolphin. Next, Austin was digging a hole around the dolphin. Then, Austin, Mom, and his friends filled in the ditch with water.Then they were trying to pick up the dolphin to put it in the water. Finally, the end result is that they met their goal by saving the dolphin. The theme of the story is how to save animals.
Cloud's Summary:
In the story The Big What If by David Neufeld, the characters are Austin, Austin’s mom and Austin’s friends. A dolphin gets stuck on beach. Some kids help the dolphin. First, Austin went back down with a bucket full of water. Second, Dark clouds rolled in it would be good for both of them because the dolphin needs to stay wet. Third,Before they dig the canal Austin’s mom came. Fourth , after the dolphin was wet they dug a canal. Finally, the solution was they push the dolphin into sea.The theme was rescuing a dolphin.
Kason's Summary:
In the story A Prairie Home, the characters are Ma, Pa, Grandma, Meg, and Billy.The setting is a prairie home in the day.The problem is Meg got lost. First Meg was chasing a bunny. Second Meg did want to go home. Meg was looking for the guide post. Next Meg was afraid. she heard a whistle. It was Pa. Finally the solution is her dad and Meg went home. The theme of the story is always think before doing stuff.
Anjolina's Summary:
In the story The Prairie Home, the characters are Meg, Pa, and Ma.The setting is in the day on the prairie.The problem is Meg wants to go back to her grandma’s house. First, Meg was homesick. Second, Meg wanted to go back to her grandma’s house. Third, Meg mom said to get some water and eggs. Fourth, then Meg got lost in the tall grass and Meg’s dad found her. The solution is Meg’s dad said she is getting a new house. The theme of the story is not about where you live.
Beau's Summary:
In the storyBig What If the characters were Austin, his mom, and his friends.The setting was at the beach and it took one day.The problem was Austin found a dolphin on the beach. First, Austin ran down to the water and back with a bucket full of sea water.The dolphin needs to stay wet. Second, Austin looked to see if the dolphin had any cuts or blood. Next, Austin heard his mom and his friends called out. Last, Austin built a canal for the dolphin. Finally, the dolphin got out of the sand and swam off to the sea. The theme of story was to be nice to animals.
Angel's Summary:
In the story The Prairie Home by Marilee Robin Burton. The characters are Dad, Mom, and Meg. The setting is the prairie home at day time.The problem is Meg got lost in the tall grass. First, meg chased a bunny into the tall grass. Second, then Meg was sad because she missed her family. Next, Meg was so scared and she looked for the guide post. Last, Meg was so scared she would be punished and will never see Billy again. She heard hers dad’s whistle. The problem was solved because Her dad found Meg. The theme of the story is pay attention where you are doing.
Ryan's Summary:
In the story The Big What-If, the characters were Austin and his mom and friends. The setting was at the beach in the day. The goal is to save the dolphin. First, the dolphin was getting dry so Austin got a bucket for the dolphin seven times. Second, it started to rain. Dolphins have to stay wet so instead of going back and forth with a bucket of water the rain would keep the dolphin. Next, Austin started to think that his mom was scared that he was gone. Last, Austin’s mom and friends came and helped him dig a canal. Finally, the end result is when Austin’s mom and friends helped him push the dolphin in the ocean. The theme of the story was to be helpful.
Jonah's Summary:
In the story The Big What-Ifthe characters are Austin and Austin’s mom and his friend.The setting is Austin was walking by the beach and he saw a dolphin stuck on land. The events are these first, Austin saw a dolphin on land.Second, Austin got his bucket and got his spear and stuck it in the sand to measure the water. Next, it is starting to rain and Austin is not home and his mom is scared. finally, Austin here’s his friend’s and his mom they make a canal and the dolphin can get back in the water.
Jacklyn's Summary:
In the story A Prairie Home, the characters are Meg, Pa, Ma, Billy, and Grandma. The setting is in summer at the prairie. The problem is Meg got lost. First, Meg was following a bunny. Second, Meg was looking for the guidepost to find her way back. Next, Meg started crying because she missed her family. Then Meg heard Pa’s familiar whistle. Finally,the solution is the problem was solved when Pa found her. The theme of the story is Meg learned to be careful.
Lilliann's Summary:
In the the story The Big What-If, the characters Austin, Austin’s friends, Austin’s mom. The setting was at the beach during day and night.The goal was to get the dolphin out of the beach. First, Austin ran down to the water to get a bucket of water to wet the dolphin. Second, Austin and his friends play the big what-if game. Austin thought the dolphin was injured. Austin didn't see any cuts or blood. Next, dark clouds rolled in. It started to rain. Last, Austin’s mother hug him tight. Austin’s mother couldn't let go. The solution was Austin, friends, and his mom made a canal. Then they push the dolphin into the sea. The theme of the story was go home when you suppose to.
Anthony's Summary:
In the story One Good Swing, by John E. Ten Eyck, the characters are Dennis Eckersley, Oakland Dodgers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Kirk Gibson. The setting is the 1988 World Series at Los Angeles. The goal is to win the World Series. First, the Los Angeles Dodgers were playing the Oakland Athletics in the World Series. The Oakland fans thought Oakland had the best chance to win because the Dodgers best player, Kirk Gibson, had an injury. Second, Kirk Gibson knew he could help his team. He went inside the stadium and told his coach he could play. Next, with two outs the Dodgers best player got to bat. Kirk Gibson was up to bat and had two strikes. Then, Kirk Gibson had two strikes and three balls. He took a really hard swing and hit a homerun. Finally, the end result is the Dodgers won the World Series. The theme of the story is to try your best.
3rd Grade Nonfiction
Maliki's Summary:
In the textBugs Bugs Bugs! by Jennifer Dussling, I learned that there’s about one million bug in the world. Second, I never knew that male beetles fight each other over a female beetle. Finally, a fact I want to remember is that a click beetle will jump to safety and it hopes it lands on its legs. It has kind of a camouflage and some of the click beetles’ eyes light up. But the main thing the author wanted me to know was facts about bugs and how bugs are a danger to other bugs.
Ashley's Summary:
In the text Zipping, Zapping, Zooming Batsby Ann Earle, I learned baby bats are called pups. Second, I never knew there are more than 980 kinds of bats. Finally, a fact I want to remember is never touch or bother baby bats. But the main thing the author wanted me to know was how to keep bats safe and from extinction.
Rylee's Summary:
In the text Bugs Bugs Bugs! by Jennifer Dussling, I learned that wood ants tear dead bugs apart and carry them back to their nest. Wood ants have sharp jaws and squirt an acid. Second, I never knew that stink bugs have a stinky smell. Stink bugs have a back that looks like a shield that they lay over their babies. Finally, a fact I wanted to remember is that some bugs can see colors that we can’t see. But the main thing the author wanted me to know was to learn facts about bugs and how bugs are a danger to other bugs.
Landyn's Summary:
In the text Bugs Bugs Bugs! by Jennifer Dussling, I learned a dragonfly can eat half its body weight in thirty minutes. Second, I never knew an assassin bug injects poison into a bug’s body to turn its insides into soup to eat. Finally, a fact I wanted to remember was a stink bug sprays a stinky liquid and they shield their babies with their body. But the main thing the author wanted me to know was how bugs are a danger to other bugs.
Eli's Summary:
In the text Zipping, Zapping, Zooming, Batsby Ann Earle, I learned that in China a bat is good luck. Second, I never knew bats eat half of their body weight in mosquitoes. Finally, a fact I wanted to remember was that bats have claws on their toes. But the main thing that the author wanted me to know was facts about bats and how to keep bats from extinction.
Brooklyn's Summary:
In the story Bugs Bugs Bugs! by Jennifer Dussling, I learned the stink bug can use a stinky smell. The stink bug has a body like a shield to protect her babies so the enemies won't try to eat them. Second, I never knew that a thorn bug looks like a thorn. A thorn bug stands or sits the same way on the tree and stays still. Finally, a fact I wanted to remember was a hoverfly looks like a hornet so the other bugs will be scared of the hoverfly. But the main thing the author wanted me to know is facts about bugs and most bugs are only dangerous to other bugs.
Xavier's Summary:
In the text Bugs Bugs Bugs! by Jennifer Dussling, I learned a hoverfly looks exactly like a hornet so other bugs don't eat it. Second, I never knew a kissing bug injects poison in other bugs and turns its’ insides to soup and eats it. Finally, a fact I what to remember is most bugs kill bugs to feed their grubs. A grub is a baby bug. The main thing the author wanted me to know is most bugs are only dangerous to other bugs.
Kamryn's Summary:
In the text Zipping, Zapping, Zooming Bats by Ann Earle, I learned that a fruit bat's wingspan can be up to 6 feet long. I never knew in China that bats are considered good luck. Finally, a fact I wanted to remember was hibernating bats need less energy to stay alive. You should not walk into a cave in the middle of the winter because then they use up all their energy. But the main thing the author wanted me to know was facts about bats and how to keep bats from extinction.
Ashley's Summary:
In the text Natural or Man-made? by Kelli Hicks, I learned that people make shampoo, lotion and cereal out of fruit and wheat. Second, I never knew that people can change natural resources. We can turn trees into paper. Finally, a fact I want to remember is people cannot make air, water, or soil. They are natural resources. But the main thing the author wanted me to know was everything in our world is either natural or man-made.
Langston's Summary:
In the text Natural or Man-Madeby Kelli Hicks, I learned wheat is natural. Wheat is used to make baskets, mats, and food for us. Second, I never knew vegetables and fruit were used to make shampoo and lotion. Shampoo and lotion are man made products out of something from nature. Finally, a fact I wanted to remember was pottery is man made out of clay. People make pottery pots for flowers and floor tiles for us to walk on. But the main thing the author wanted me to remember was everything is either natural or man made.
Maliki's Summary:
In the text Natural or Man-made? by Kelli Hicks, I learned some people uses sand to make glass bottles and jars. Second, I never knew people need to protect natural resources; air, water, and soil. People can change natural resources. Finally, a fact wanted to remember was clay also comes from finely ground minerals. Clay is used to make pots and other things. But the main thing the author wanted me to know was some things are man-made and some are natural.
Fisher's Summary:
In the text What’s On The Food Chain Menu by Julie k. Lundgren, I learned plants are producers. Second,I never knew plants make the food chain start all over again. Third, bacteria breaks down dead animals. Finally, I will always remember the nutrients help animals grow. Did you know that consumers don’t make their own food? Herbivores are prey for carnivores . But the main thing that the author wanted me to know is how the food chain starts and it ends.
Drake's Summary:
In the text What Is on the Food Chain Menu by Julie K. Lundgren, I learned a red fox is an omnivore. An omnivores is something that eats plants and animals. Second, herbivores is something that eats plants but not animals. A zebra is a herbivore. Finally a fact I wanted to remember was an earthworm and a sowbug are decomposers. Decomposers break down animals into soil. But the main thing the author wanted me to was a food chain joins living things.
Colt's Summary:
In the text Bugs, Bugs, Bugs! by Jennifer Dussling, I learned when assassin bugs eat other bugs, they inject a poison that turns their insides to liquid and the assassin bug drinks it. Second, I never knew some people call assassin bugs kissing bugs because they bite people on the face. Don’t worry they are not a danger to us. Finally, a fact I wanted to remember was the thorn bugs camouflage protects them because they look like thorns. But the main thing the author wanted me to know was facts about bugs and how bugs are a danger to other bugs.
Aleigha's Summary:
In the text Zipping, Zapping, Zooming Bats by Ann Earle, I learned bats eat one half of their body weight in insects. Second, I never knew that the brown bat was the most common bat in the United States. Finally, a fact I wanted to remember was bats fly at night because that’s when they can find their favorite meals. But the main thing the author wanted me to know was to learn about bats and to keep bats from extinction.
Langston's Summary:
In the text Bugs Bugs Bugs! by Jennifer Dussling, I learned that there are more than one million bugs in the world. Bugs have six legs. A spider has eight legs, so a spider is not a bug. Second, I never knew that one kind of caterpillar eats poisonous leaves. If a bird or another bug eats it. It will die eventually. Finally, a fact I wanted to remember was the hoverfly is harmless. It looks the same as a hornet. That is why birds and other bugs don’t eat it. But the main thing the author wanted me to learn was facts about bugs and how bugs are a danger to other bugs.
Talon's Summary:
In the text Zipping, Zapping, Zooming Bats by Ann Earle, I learned bats eat 150 mosquitoes in fifteen minutes. Second, I never knew bats are good hunters because they use echolocation. Finally, a fact I wanted to remember was bats come out at night to get prey. But the main thing the author wanted me to know was about bats and how to keep them from extinction.
Saige's Summary:
In the text Zipping, Zapping, Zooming Bats by Ann Earle, I learned that bats clean themselves with their tongue and claws. Second, I never knew that that bats use echolocation to know where they are and to know where insects are. Finally, a fact I want to remember is every night a bat eats half their body weight. They feed their pups every night. But the main thing the author wanted me to learn about bats and how to keep them from extinction.
Mallery's Summary:
In the text Bugs Bugs Bugs!by Jennifer Dussling, I learned an assassin bug injects poison inside another bug and its insides turn into soup. I never knew colors were a warning and a predator thinks orange tastes bad. Finally, a fact I wanted to remember was a stink bug can ooze a stinky smell and has a shield to protect its babies. But the main thing the author wanted me to know was facts about bugs and most bugs are dangerous only to other bugs.
Cody's Summary:
In the text Bugs Bugs Bugs! by Jennifer Dussling, I learned that an assassin bug injects poison inside other bugs and their insides turn to soup. Then the kissing bug sucks it all up. Second, I never knew that the preying mantis lashes out its front legs, traps the prey and pulls in the prey and eats it all up. Finally, a fact I wanted to remember was that a stink bug oozes a stinky smell when it is in danger. It uses its hard back shell to protect its babies. But the main thing the author wanted me to know was facts about bugs and most bugs are a danger to other bugs.
Aleigha's Summary:
In the text Natural or Man-Made? by Kelly Hicks, I learned people can use natural ingredients to make medicine that heals the body or keeps it healthy. Second, I never knew air, water, and soil are natural resources and they cannot be replaced. Finally, a fact I wanted to remember was water travels from a natural source in man-made pipes to get to sinks, water fountains, and our house. But the main thing the author wanted me to know was that everything in our world is natural or man-made.
Saige's Summary:
In the text Natural or Man made? by Kelli Hicks, I learned thatnatural means we didn’t make it. You can’t make water, air, or soil. Second, I never knew that plants and fruits are natural. Medicine, soap, lotion,and shampoo can be made out of fruits. Finally, a fact I wanted to remember was man-made means we made it. Man-made can be made out of natural things. Pottery is made out of clay.But the main thing the author wanted me to know was what natural and man-made was.
Colton's Summary:
In the storyNatural or Man- made? by Kelly Hicks, I learned air, water, and soil are resources that exist in nature. People can not make natural resources that exist in nature. People cannot make natural resources. Second, I never knew clay vases and glass bottles are all man-made. People can change natural resources into man-made things. Finally, shampoo & lotions are man-made with avocados, grapes, & cucumbers. The things that we make them with are natural and edible. But the main thing the author wanted me to know was everything is either natural or man-made.
Chayton's Summary:
In the text Natural or Man-made? By Kelli Hicks, I learned trees are natural. Trees are cut down to make lumber to build houses.Second, I never knew we dig limestone from the Earth and use it as stones for building and toothpaste. Finally, a fact I wanted to remember was people need to protect our natural resources, air, water, and soil, because they can not be replaced. But the main thing the author wanted me to know was everything in our world is either natural or man made.
Landon's Summary:
In the text Natural or Man-made? by Kelly Hicks, I learned you can make shampoo or lotion out of cucumbers, avocados, or grapes. Second, I never knew man-made things do not occur in nature. Finally, a fact I wanted to remember was things from nature can be made into a man made product. But the main thing the author wanted me to know was everything is natural or man-made.