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Question 4 Inference
Why did Chester's friends stop laughing at his new invention?
A Chester gave them free skating lessons. B They saw that Chester was happy and his ears stayed warm.
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Question 5 Vocabulary
Look at the word device in Paragraph 3. Based on the story, what did this device do?
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Question 6 Inference
Why did Chester need his grandmother's help to create the first earmuffs?
A He needed her expert sewing skills to attach the soft fabric. B He needed her to buy the beaver fur from the store.
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Question 7 Cause/Effect
What positive effect did Chester's earmuff factory have on the town of Farmington?
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Question 8 Conclusion
What does Chester's success teach us about solving everyday problems?
A Only adults have the skills required to solve big problems. B A simple, clever solution to a personal problem can help many others.
💡 Quick Tip: See paragraph 5!
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frustrated (adjective)
Feeling annoyed, blocked, or stuck because things keep failing or are too hard.
device (noun)
A small, clever object or physical tool designed and built to do a special job.
factory (noun)
A large building or workspace where items are made in massive amounts very quickly.
champion (noun)
A leader who supports, fights for, or stands up to help other people and causes.
Chester felt because his woolen scarf kept sliding into his eyes.
To fix this, he built a simple wire that stayed on his head.
As orders poured in, he hired his neighbors to work in his new .
Greenwood was not just an inventor; he was a true for working people.
Select one Word Spark from above and write an original sentence about an invention of your own.
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What specific physical shape did Richie use to block water from the mouth?
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Question 4 Inference
Why did Richie have to use his own piggy bank savings to build the model?
A No adult companies had invested in his idea yet. B He lost his money while snorkeling in Hawaii.
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Question 5 Vocabulary
Look at the word communicate in Paragraph 2. How did Richie try to communicate with his dad under water?
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Question 6 Inference
Why was Richie's trip to Toys "R" Us in New York highly unusual for an 11-year-old?
A He was a kid pitching a major business deal to powerful adults. B He was trying to buy fifty thousand toys for himself.
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Question 7 Cause/Effect
What was the immediate result of Richie's trip to New York to pitch his invention?
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Question 8 Conclusion
What personal trait best explains why Richie succeeded as an inventor?
A He was extremely lazy and let others do the work. B He was highly determined, courageous, and creative.
💡 Quick Tip: See paragraph 5!
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communicate (verb)
To share thoughts, messages, or ideas with others by talking, writing, or gesturing.
design (noun)
A detailed physical plan, sketch, or drawing showing how a product should look and work.
gadget (noun)
A small, clever, and highly useful physical tool built to solve a specific problem.
entrepreneur (noun)
A person who takes risks to start, manage, and grow a brand-new business idea.
Richie was disappointed that he could not with his father.
He sat down in California and drew a professional of his new tool.
The underwater speaking toy was a cool, useful made of plastic.
As a bold young , Richie successfully pitched his idea to Toys "R" Us.
Select one Word Spark from above and write an original sentence about an invention of your own.
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How did Alissa raise the money needed to build prototypes of her invention?
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Question 4 Inference
Why is "The Hot Seat" an appropriate name for Alissa's smart safety cushion?
A It reminds parents that car seats can get dangerously hot for babies. B Because it has built-in electronic heaters to warm the baby up.
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Question 5 Vocabulary
Look at the word sensor in Paragraph 3. Based on the story, what did this sensor detect?
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Question 6 Inference
Why did growing up with her mother's home daycare make Alissa a more caring inventor?
A She was around sweet babies daily and cared about their safety. B She wanted to invent toys that she could sell to her mom's clients.
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Question 7 Cause/Effect
What was the cause of Alissa's "The Hot Seat" cushion catching the interest of the public?
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Question 8 Conclusion
What does Alissa's story teach young people who want to be innovators?
A Young people can build meaningful technology that saves real lives. B You have to be an adult with a college degree to build safety tools.
💡 Quick Tip: See paragraph 6!
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prevent (verb)
To stop an action or a dangerous event from happening before it can take place.
sensor (noun)
An electronic tool that detects or feels physical changes, like pressure or heat.
design (noun)
A carefully drawn outline, sketch, or plan showing how an object should look and work.
alert (noun)
A loud noise, text, or warning sign sent to signal a possible nearby danger.
Alissa wanted to busy parents from making tragic mistakes.
She placed a pressure inside a smart cushion to detect the baby.
Her smart tech connected the cushion directly to a key ring.
If the parent walked too far away, the transmitter would sound a loud .
Select one Word Spark from above and write an original sentence about an invention of your own.
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Question 3 Detail
What does the ReThink app show immediately after a teenager types a mean message?
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Question 4 Inference
Why is "ReThink" an appropriate name for Trisha's keyboard application?
A It reminds users to think deeply before sending messages. B It teaches students how to code.
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Question 5 Vocabulary
Look at the word algorithm in Paragraph 4. What is this algorithm designed to recognize?
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Question 6 Inference
Why did Trisha's app successfully convince 93% of kids to delete mean messages?
A It gave them a critical second to pause and choose kindness. B It shut down their phone immediately.
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Question 7 Cause/Effect
What was a positive effect of Trisha presenting her app at the White House Science Fair?
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Question 8 Conclusion
According to the passage, what is the ultimate purpose of learning coding?
A To use technology as a powerful tool to change lives and build kindness. B To replace face-to-face conversations.
💡 Quick Tip: See paragraph 6!
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cyberbullying (noun)
The act of sending, posting, or sharing mean, cruel, or hurtful words using smartphones or computers.
reflect (verb)
To take a moment to think deeply and carefully about a choice or action before doing it.
algorithm (noun)
A step-by-step set of mathematical rules or computer instructions designed to solve a problem.
effective (adjective)
Successfully producing the desired result or working exactly the way it is supposed to work.
Trisha noticed that many students were being deeply hurt by online .
She wanted to help teenagers slow down and on their messages.
Her smart keyboard uses a custom to scan for mean words.
The popup is incredibly , stopping 93% of cyberbullying!
Select one Word Spark from above and write an original sentence about an invention of your own.
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