Thursday Do Now Worksheet
Reading & Language Arts Cloze Comprehension
Thursday Do Now
10-15 Minutes
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Directions
Read the story carefully. Use the surrounding context clues to choose the word from the word bank that best completes each sentence. Write your chosen word neatly on the numbered blank line. Each word is used exactly once.
Word Bank (8 Choices)
Check off each box as you write the word
morning
urgent
stain
first
gather
repair
corner
sturdy
The Presentation Dilemma
Everyday Problem Solving
Marcus walked into the noisy classroom ten minutes before the homeroom bell rang. It was a chilly autumn (1) , and everyone was busy chatting about the upcoming school science showcase. When he unzipped his heavy backpack, an (2) problem made his stomach sink. His leaky water bottle had tipped over, leaving a dark, soggy (3) directly across the middle panel of his solar-system trifold board.
His (4) instinct was to panic and hide the damp poster under his chair. Instead, he took a deep breath and hurried over to the supply station to (5) cardstock, glue dots, and a fresh pair of scissors. Working calmly, he planned how to (6) the ruined section by layering vibrant navy paper over the wet cardboard. He carefully smoothed down each folded (7) so the new header looked crisp and deliberate. When the warning buzzer sounded, his project stood (8) upon the table, ready for the class to admire.
Comprehension Reflection
In complete sentences, explain what problem Marcus encountered and describe how he solved it before the bell rang:
