crct reading3 review: 4 th grade how to plant a flower garden flowers can have a powerful and unique...

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4th Grade

How to Plant a Flower Garden

Flowers can have a powerful and unique hold on people. That is why many people plant flowers in their own yards or keep them in vases in their apartments or houses. Flowers are a source of joy and are often an important part of the various celebrations or occasions that take place in people's lives. When planting a group of flowers, it is important to follow some basic rules. Many people like to plant a mixture of perennials (flowers that come up year after year) and annuals (flowers that grow for only one year). When planting a flower bed (a variety of flowers in one group), it is important that all the flowers require the same amount of sun or shade. Do not plant a flower that requires full sun next to one that requires full shade. If the flower bed is to be planted next to an object, for example, a house, a garage, or a fence, placement of flowers according to height becomes a factor. The taller flowers should be placed at the back next to the object so a person has a completely unobstructed view of all the flowers.

How to Plant a Flower Garden Part 2

When planting flowers, make sure that you dig a hole that is the adequate depth. The required depth may vary greatly among flowers, but the hole must be dug according to each plant's needs. Also make sure that the plants are the proper distance from one another. It is important to place the correct amount and type of fertilizer and the right amount of water in the hole with the plant. It will also be necessary once in a while to remove weeds from the flower garden. Weeds take away from the overall beauty of the garden. Weeds seem to take over gardens rather quickly if they are not tended to aggressively. To ensure that something is always blooming in your flower bed, it is critical to research which plants will likely bloom in spring, summer, and fall. It is pleasing to the eye to have a variety of flowers always in bloom until the cold weather sets in for winter. Flowers mean so many things to different people. They cheer up people who are sick or sad. Flowers are also a wonderful expression of affection for a close friend or love for a spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend. A bouquet of fresh flowers traditionally has been and will continue to be a means of conveying various positive emotions to those we care for or love.

What would be an advantage to planting perennial flowers?

A. They are colorful. B. They do not need to be replanted each year. C. They grow well in shady areas. D. They are tall.

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How to Plant a Flower Garden

Flowers can have a powerful and unique hold on people. That is why many people plant flowers in their own yards or keep them in vases in their apartments or houses. Flowers are a source of joy and are often an important part of the various celebrations or occasions that take place in people's lives. When planting a group of flowers, it is important to follow some basic rules. Many people like to plant a mixture of perennials (flowers that come up year after year) and annuals (flowers that grow for only one year). When planting a flower bed (a variety of flowers in one group), it is important that all the flowers require the same amount of sun or shade. Do not plant a flower that requires full sun next to one that requires full shade. If the flower bed is to be planted next to an object, for example, a house, a garage, or a fence, placement of flowers according to height becomes a factor. The taller flowers should be placed at the back next to the object so a person has a completely unobstructed view of all the flowers.

How to Plant a Flower Garden Part 2

When planting flowers, make sure that you dig a hole that is the adequate depth. The required depth may vary greatly among flowers, but the hole must be dug according to each plant's needs. Also make sure that the plants are the proper distance from one another. It is important to place the correct amount and type of fertilizer and the right amount of water in the hole with the plant. It will also be necessary once in a while to remove weeds from the flower garden. Weeds take away from the overall beauty of the garden. Weeds seem to take over gardens rather quickly if they are not tended to aggressively. To ensure that something is always blooming in your flower bed, it is critical to research which plants will likely bloom in spring, summer, and fall. It is pleasing to the eye to have a variety of flowers always in bloom until the cold weather sets in for winter. Flowers mean so many things to different people. They cheer up people who are sick or sad. Flowers are also a wonderful expression of affection for a close friend or love for a spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend. A bouquet of fresh flowers traditionally has been and will continue to be a means of conveying various positive emotions to those we care for or love.

Which idea is conveyed by this passage?

A. There are many factors to consider in planting a flower bed. B. Most flowers are pretty. C. Flowers should not be planted in the fall. D. Perennial flowers are best planted in the shade.

* What details from the passage support your answer?



How can a person make a flower garden remain attractive throughout the year?

A. plant perennial flowers B. plant flowers in a shady area C. include flowers that bloom in different seasons D. water the flowers regularly



The passage mentions doing some research to find out the best plants for your garden. What resource would be the most helpful in doing this research?

A. Dictionary

B. Thesaurus

C. Websites online

D. Newspaper



Be YourselfPart 1

It was a gorgeous, sunny day and Red, a fox, was just plain bored. As soon as he was about to pick up his toys, Prickles, a porcupine, tapped on Red's bedroom window. She waved Red over. Prickles began to laugh and point down to the forest floor. Red looked down and couldn't help chuckling a bit when he saw his friend Amakihi. Amakihi, a honeycreeper bird, was wearing a big orange wig and a big rubber nose. Now why would she wear a wig and a nose? Red opened the window and said in his loudest voice, "Ama"–her nickname– "why are you wearing that wig and nose? You look silly." "It's not your business," said Ama as she flew off. This made Red and Prickles very curious, so they decided to look for her. They searched and searched for their friend, but had no luck. They decided to ask Newton, a newt, if he'd seen her. Newton had seen Ama flying above the South Trail. He explained that Ama was tired of being a bird. She wanted to be something more exciting. She thought feathers and beaks were boring. Plus, flying around from tree to tree was especially dull.

Be YourselfPart 2

Prickles went home, but Red decided to keep searching for his friend. He walked along the South Trail and saw Ama sitting on a tree stump. This time, she was wearing a bright blue wig and rubber tail. Red really didn't know what to say to her. Then, he came up with an idea. He walked right past Ama, not saying a word. Ama wondered why her friend would ignore her even if she did look funny. "Red! Hey Red! Where are you going? Don't you want to play?" Red turned his head around and pretended not to recognize her. He said, "I'm sorry, we haven't met, have we? Did you and your family just move into the forest? I haven't met you yet." "Red, is this a joke? It's me, Amakihi." Red pretended to take a close look and shook his head. "No, my friend Ama has the most beautiful yellow feathers and a gorgeous beak. You don't look anything like her." He turned around and began walking home. Just then, Ama took off her wig and tore off the tail. Why should she disguise her identity anyway? "Hey, wait up!" she called.

What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Animals in nature get along. B. The forest has different kinds of animals. C. You should be happy with who you are. D. Honesty is the best policy.



Be YourselfPart 1

It was a gorgeous, sunny day and Red, a fox, was just plain bored. As soon as he was about to pick up his toys, Prickles, a porcupine, tapped on Red's bedroom window. She waved Red over. Prickles began to laugh and point down to the forest floor. Red looked down and couldn't help chuckling a bit when he saw his friend Amakihi. Amakihi, a honeycreeper bird, was wearing a big orange wig and a big rubber nose. Now why would she wear a wig and a nose? Red opened the window and said in his loudest voice, "Ama"–her nickname– "why are you wearing that wig and nose? You look silly." "It's not your business," said Ama as she flew off. This made Red and Prickles very curious, so they decided to look for her. They searched and searched for their friend, but had no luck. They decided to ask Newton, a newt, if he'd seen her. Newton had seen Ama flying above the South Trail. He explained that Ama was tired of being a bird. She wanted to be something more exciting. She thought feathers and beaks were boring. Plus, flying around from tree to tree was especially dull.

Be YourselfPart 2

Prickles went home, but Red decided to keep searching for his friend. He walked along the South Trail and saw Ama sitting on a tree stump. This time, she was wearing a bright blue wig and rubber tail. Red really didn't know what to say to her. Then, he came up with an idea. He walked right past Ama, not saying a word. Ama wondered why her friend would ignore her even if she did look funny. "Red! Hey Red! Where are you going? Don't you want to play?" Red turned his head around and pretended not to recognize her. He said, "I'm sorry, we haven't met, have we? Did you and your family just move into the forest? I haven't met you yet." "Red, is this a joke? It's me, Amakihi." Red pretended to take a close look and shook his head. "No, my friend Ama has the most beautiful yellow feathers and a gorgeous beak. You don't look anything like her." He turned around and began walking home. Just then, Ama took off her wig and tore off the tail. Why should she disguise her identity anyway? "Hey, wait up!" she called.

When Red met Ama when she was wearing the blue wig, why didn’t he speak to her?

A. He didn’t recognize her.

B. He was mad at her.

C. He had plans to play with other friends.

D. He wanted her to see how silly she was being.



What question is answered by the end of this story?

A. What games do the animals play?

B. Why did Ama wear a disguise?

C. What kind of joke did Ama play on Red?

D. Why was Newt mad at Ama?



Coca-Cola is one of the most famous brand name products in the world. It was invented in the late 1800's, around the time that the Statue of Liberty was built. The drink called Coca-Cola was invented in 1886 by John Pemberton. The Coca-Cola Company began its rise to fame under the leadership of Asa Candler in 1892. John Pemberton was a pharmacist in Atlanta, Georgia, who had fought for the Confederacy in the Civil War. He owned his own apothecary shop, or pharmacy, and he had already invented a number of useful medicines. At the age of 50, he was working hard to find a cure for headaches. He cooked up mixtures in a big pot at his home, trying to find one that would cure headaches. He experimented with wine-based drinks from other countries. Some of the ingredients that he experimented with were leaves of the coca plant and kola nuts. One of his concoctions turned out to be a good-tasting drink. He took some of this drink to another pharmacy down the street, where the pharmacist there added carbonated water and served it to his customers to see how they liked it. The customers came back again and again to pay five cents per glass for Pemberton's refreshing new beverage. Pemberton's bookkeeper thought up the name Coca-Cola, naming it after two of Coke's main ingredients. He wrote out the name Coca-Cola in his best cursive handwriting, and it has been written on Coke products just the way he wrote it ever since then. Pemberton never got rich from his invention. He made only $50 the first year, and after a few years, when his health began to fail, Pemberton sold Coca-Cola to Asa Candler for $2,300.

Asa Candler began the Coca-Cola Company in 1892. Candler knew that to sell lots of Coke, he would first have to make sure that lots of people knew about it. He thought of many creative ideas to promote his product. In that first year, 1892, Candler spent $11,000 on posters, murals, flyers and other forms of advertisements. He gave out coupons for a free glass of Coke so that people would know what it tasted like. He gave pharmacists free items like calendars and clocks decorated with a big red "Coca-Cola." The company grew by leaps and bounds. In 1899, Candler sold the rights to bottle Coca-Cola to two lawyers. After that the Coca-Cola Company produced concentrates and syrups to make Coke, and bottling plants made the finished product. By 1909, there were already over 400 Coca-Cola bottling plants. In 1916, when other manufacturers were trying to copy the secret Coke recipe, the Coca-Cola Company created the famous green-glass contour bottle to make it stand out from the competition. Until the 1960's, many people bought a glass of Coke at the soda fountain in their neighborhood drug store. Today, many people buy bottled Coke or Coke from a fast-food restaurant. Today, Coca-Cola is popular all over the world. It has a total of around 300 brand names in many different languages and is sold in nearly 200 countries. People buy and save all kinds of Coke collectibles, from posters and signs to toys and holiday ornaments. Coke has a website with Coke stories and trivia. At the Coca-Cola Museum in Atlanta you can study the history of Coke products, purchase collectibles, and taste-test a variety of Coke flavors, some of which are not sold in the U.S. You might say that the invention of Coca-Cola was really a two-part invention, the invention of the drink by John Pemberton and the invention of the company by Asa Candler.

_____ invented Coca-Cola.

a. Asa Candler

b. A lawyer from Atlanta

c. No one knows who

d. John Pemberton



Coca-Cola is one of the most famous brand name products in the world. It was invented in the late 1800's, around the time that the Statue of Liberty was built. The drink called Coca-Cola was invented in 1886 by John Pemberton. The Coca-Cola Company began its rise to fame under the leadership of Asa Candler in 1892. John Pemberton was a pharmacist in Atlanta, Georgia, who had fought for the Confederacy in the Civil War. He owned his own apothecary shop, or pharmacy, and he had already invented a number of useful medicines. At the age of 50, he was working hard to find a cure for headaches. He cooked up mixtures in a big pot at his home, trying to find one that would cure headaches. He experimented with wine-based drinks from other countries. Some of the ingredients that he experimented with were leaves of the coca plant and kola nuts. One of his concoctions turned out to be a good-tasting drink. He took some of this drink to another pharmacy down the street, where the pharmacist there added carbonated water and served it to his customers to see how they liked it. The customers came back again and again to pay five cents per glass for Pemberton's refreshing new beverage. Pemberton's bookkeeper thought up the name Coca-Cola, naming it after two of Coke's main ingredients. He wrote out the name Coca-Cola in his best cursive handwriting, and it has been written on Coke products just the way he wrote it ever since then. Pemberton never got rich from his invention. He made only $50 the first year, and after a few years, when his health began to fail, Pemberton sold Coca-Cola to Asa Candler for $2,300.

Asa Candler began the Coca-Cola Company in 1892. Candler knew that to sell lots of Coke, he would first have to make sure that lots of people knew about it. He thought of many creative ideas to promote his product. In that first year, 1892, Candler spent $11,000 on posters, murals, flyers and other forms of advertisements. He gave out coupons for a free glass of Coke so that people would know what it tasted like. He gave pharmacists free items like calendars and clocks decorated with a big red "Coca-Cola." The company grew by leaps and bounds. In 1899, Candler sold the rights to bottle Coca-Cola to two lawyers. After that the Coca-Cola Company produced concentrates and syrups to make Coke, and bottling plants made the finished product. By 1909, there were already over 400 Coca-Cola bottling plants. In 1916, when other manufacturers were trying to copy the secret Coke recipe, the Coca-Cola Company created the famous green-glass contour bottle to make it stand out from the competition. Until the 1960's, many people bought a glass of Coke at the soda fountain in their neighborhood drug store. Today, many people buy bottled Coke or Coke from a fast-food restaurant. Today, Coca-Cola is popular all over the world. It has a total of around 300 brand names in many different languages and is sold in nearly 200 countries. People buy and save all kinds of Coke collectibles, from posters and signs to toys and holiday ornaments. Coke has a website with Coke stories and trivia. At the Coca-Cola Museum in Atlanta you can study the history of Coke products, purchase collectibles, and taste-test a variety of Coke flavors, some of which are not sold in the U.S. You might say that the invention of Coca-Cola was really a two-part invention, the invention of the drink by John Pemberton and the invention of the company by Asa Candler.

Asa Candler _____.

a. invented Cokeb. invented the name Coca-Colac. started the Coca-Cola Companyd. invented Sprite



Another name for a pharmacy, back in John Pemberton's time, was _____.

a. drug store b. lab c. apothecary shop d. soda fountain



The first part of this article is mainly about _____.

a. The Statue of Libertyb. The inventor of Coca-Colac. How Coca-Cola became a successful businessd. The recipe for Coca-Cola



The second part of this article is about _____.

a. How Coca-Cola became a successful business b. The inventor of Coca-Cola c. The recipe for Coca-Cola d. The Statue of Liberty



From the information in the article, you can infer that people drink Coke _____.

a. on several continents b. only in North America c. in Australia d. for breakfast



Which happened first?

a. People bought Coke at fast food restaurants b. Candler sold the rights to bottle Coke c. Pemberton sold Coke to Candler d. Coke was sold in countries other than the U.S.



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