Week 3 Trivia

Ages 5–9 · 5 minutes · Science, Geography

How heavy was the biggest pumpkin? Hope you like pumpkin seeds!

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Standards alignment

Common Core State Standards

L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
RL.K.4 — Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.

Alabama

ELA21.1.11 — Utilize new academic, content-specific, grade-level vocabulary, make connections to previously learned words, and relate new words to background knowledge.
ELA21.1.12 — Ask and answer questions about unfamiliar words and phrases in discussions and/or text.
ELA21.2.19 — Identify new vocabulary and the use of word meanings in text to establish real-life connections.

Alaska

SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
L.1.5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).
L.1.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., because).

Arizona

1.L.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
1.SL.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
3.L.5.b — Identify real-life connections between words and their uses (e.g., describe people who are friendly or helpful).
Relative scales allow objects and events to be compared and described (e.g., bigger and smaller; hotter and colder; faster and slower).

Arkansas

1.RC.4.RF — Build general and academic vocabulary and background knowledge of age and grade-appropriate topics through discussion, reading, and writing.
K.RC.4.RF — Build general and academic vocabulary and background knowledge of age and grade-appropriate topics through discussion, reading, and writing.

California

SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
L.1.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., because).

Colorado

RWC20-GR.1-S.1-GLE.1-EO.b — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
RWC20-GR.1-S.2-GLE.3-EO.f.ii — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (for example: a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
RWC20-GR.K-S.1-GLE.2-EO.i — Relate new vocabulary to prior knowledge.

Connecticut

SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
L.1.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., because).
L.1.5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).

Delaware

SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).

Florida

ELA.K.V.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about unfamiliar words in grade-level content.
ELA.1.V.1.3 — Identify and use picture clues, context clues, word relationships, reference materials, and/or background knowledge to determine the meaning of unknown words.
ELA.2.V.1.3 — Identify and use context clues, word relationships, reference materials, and/or background knowledge to determine the meaning of unknown words.
ELA.1.V.1.1 — Use grade-level academic vocabulary appropriately in speaking and writing.

Georgia

ELAGSE1SL2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
ELAGSE1L5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
ELAGSE1L5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).
ELAGSE1L6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts. Include frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., I named my hamster Nibblet because she nibbles too much because she likes that).

Hawaii

1.L.5b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
1.L.5c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).
1.SL.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
1.L.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., because).

Idaho

1.ODC.OC.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
K.RC.V.2 — Regularly engage in listening to a series of texts related to the topics and themes being studied to build knowledge and vocabulary.
K.VD.WB.1a — Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.

Illinois

L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).

Indiana

2.CC.4 — Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says to clarify comprehension, gather information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue. (E)
K.CC.3 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media. (E)

Iowa

L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about the main topic and key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
L.1.5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).
L.1.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading, and being read to, and responding to texts, including frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., because).

Kansas

RI.2.12.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use.
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
RI.1.12.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes.

Kentucky

L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
L.2.4.f — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe.
L.1.5.a — Sort words into categories to classify relationships and to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.

Louisiana

SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).

Maine

L.5.1.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
SL.2.1.a — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
L.5.1.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).

Maryland

L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).

Massachusetts

SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, activities in the grade 2 curriculum, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe. (See grade 2 Reading Literature Standard 4 and Reading Informational Text Standard 4 on applying knowledge of vocabulary to reading; see grade 2 Writing Standard 5 and Speaking and Listening Standard 4 on strengthening writing and presentations by applying knowledge of vocabulary.)

Michigan

SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
SL.3.3 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.

Minnesota

1.1.8.2 — Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary and phrases in informational text.
0.3.1.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media (e.g., poems, rhymes, songs) by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
K.3.2.1 — Use words to compare objects according to length, size, weight and position. For example: Use same, lighter, longer, above, between and next to. Another example: Identify objects that are near your desk and objects that are in front of it. Explain why there may be some objects in both groups.

Mississippi

L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).

Missouri

2.R.1.B.h — using conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases
1.R.1.B.i — using words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts

Montana

SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
L.1.5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).
L.1.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., because).

Nebraska

LA.2.V.2.a — Ask and answer questions about key words and phrases to determine their meaning.
Make predictions based on prior experiences.
LA.1.V.2.c — Ask and answer questions about key words and phrases to determine their meaning.

Nevada

L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
L.1.5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
CCRA.L.6 — Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.

New Hampshire

L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
L.1.5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).

New Jersey

SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
CCRA.L.6 — Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.

New Mexico

L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).

New York

1L5b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
2L5a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use.
2L6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).

North Carolina

SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
RI.1.4 — Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.
SL.3.3 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.

North Dakota

5.F.11 — Acquire and use grade-level vocabulary, clarifying the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases in the text, choosing from a range of strategies.
5.R.1 — Comprehend information during and after listening to a grade-level text.

Ohio

L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented in various media and other formats (e.g., orally).
L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).

Oklahoma

PK.1.S.3 — Students will ask and answer questions with prompting.

Oregon

1.RI.4 — Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.
1.SL.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
K.RI.4 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.

Pennsylvania

CC.1.2.1.F — Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.
CC.1.5.1.C — Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to gather additional information or clarify something that is not understood.
CC.1.5.2.C — Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue.

Rhode Island

L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
L.1.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, activities in the grade 1 curriculum, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions (e.g., because) to signal simple relationships. (See grade 1 Reading Literature standard 4 and Reading Informational Text standard 4 on applying knowledge of vocabulary to reading; see grade 1 Writing standard 5 and Speaking and Listening standard 4 on strengthening writing and presentations by applying knowledge of vocabulary.).
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
L.1.5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).

South Carolina

ELA.1.AOR.8.1 — Determine the effectiveness of an author’s use of words and phrases in literary, informational, and multimedia texts: a. ask and answer questions about words and phrases to determine their meaning; b. sort words and phrases into categories (e.g., apple, fruit and carrot, vegetable) to develop an understanding of word relationships; and c. define words by their category and simple attributes (e.g., an owl is a bird that flies).
ELA.1.C.9.1 — Listen to others to ask and answer questions on a topic.
K.MDA.2 — Compare objects using words such as shorter/longer, shorter/taller, and lighter/heavier.

South Dakota

1.L.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes
1.L.5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use.
1.SL.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud, information presented orally, or through other media.

Tennessee

1.SL.CC.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
3.SL.CC.3 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.

Texas

1.7F — respond using newly acquired vocabulary as appropriate.
2.7F — respond using newly acquired vocabulary as appropriate.
K.1A — listen actively and ask questions to understand information and answer questions using multi-word responses;

Utah

2.SL.2 — Speak clearly and audibly while asking and answering questions about a topic and key details.

Vermont

L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).

Virginia

1.RV.1.A — Discuss meanings of words in context from a variety of texts.
2.RV.1.A — Discuss meanings of new words or phrases acquired through conversations and literature.
1.RV.1.I — Use newly learned words and phrases in discussions and speaking activities.
2.RV.1.H — Use newly learned words and phrases in discussions and speaking activities.

Washington

L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

Washington, D.C.

L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
CCRA.L.6 — Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.

West Virginia

ELA.1.31 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
ELA.1.40.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
ELA.K.10 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about unknown words in an informational text.

Wisconsin

ELA.1.SL.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
ELA.2.L.3.b — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are juicy).
ELA.2.L.4 — Demonstrate an ability to collaboratively and independently build vocabulary knowledge when encountering unknown words including cultural, general academic, and discipline-specific terms and phrases; use vocabulary appropriate to the context and situation. Use adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., when other kids are happy, that makes me happy.).

Wyoming

L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
L.K.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.