The Science Fair Surprise
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The Science Fair Surprise
Emma and Jake were working on their science fair project. Emma said, “We need to make sure its ready by Friday.” Jake replied, “It’s going to be awesome! But we need to finish our experiment first.”
They wrote on their poster:
● “We tested to different types of soil.”
● “We found that one soil was better than the others.”
Their teacher, Mr. Lee, pointed out the mistakes. “You should use two instead of to, and make sure its is it's what you mean ‘it is.’”
On the day of the fair, their project won first prize! Emma said, “We’ll never mix up its and it’s again!” Jake added, “Or than and then!”
Comprehension quiz (6 questions)
1. Which word fixes the sentence: “We need to make sure ____ ready by Friday.”
2. Which word is used incorrectly: “We tested to different types of soil.”
3. Choose the correct word: “One soil was better ___ the others.”
4. Which word completes the sentence: “____ going to be awesome!”
5. What event were Emma and Jake preparing for?
6. What prize did they win?
Common Core standards for The Science Fair Surprise
Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their).*
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