Week 5 Trivia

Ages 5–9 · 5 minutes · Science, Geography

How large was the biggest pancake ever? Plenty to go around!

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Standards alignment

Common Core State Standards

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.K.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.

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.
ELA21.2.15 — Utilize new academic, content-specific, grade-level vocabulary, making connections to previously learned words and relating new words to background knowledge.
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.VA.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.
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).

Arizona

2.L.5.a — Identify real‐life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
2.L.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).
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).

Arkansas

2.RC.4.RF — Build general and academic vocabulary and background knowledge of age and grade-appropriate topics through discussion, reading, and writing.
1.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.
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.
SL.2.3 — 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.
L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).

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.2-S.1-GLE.1-EO.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.
RWC20-GR.K-S.1-GLE.2-EO.i — Relate new vocabulary to prior knowledge.
RWC20-GR.K-S.2-GLE.1-EO.b.i — Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.

Connecticut

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.
SL.2.3 — 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.
L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).

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.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).
SL.2.3 — 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.
L.K.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.

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.

Georgia

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).
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).

Hawaii

1.SL.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
2.L.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).
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).
2.L.5a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).

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.
1.RS.DR.2 — Read or listen to a series of texts organized around a variety of conceptually related topics to build knowledge about the world.
1.VD.AV.3 — With support as needed, acquire and use general academic and content-specific words gained through conversations, reading, and listening to texts.
K.VD.WB.1a — Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.

Illinois

SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
L.K.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.
SL.2.3 — 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.
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).

Indiana

K.CC.3 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media. (E)
3.CC.5 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.

Iowa

L2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
L2.6 — 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).
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 frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., because).

Kansas

RI.1.12.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their uses.
RI.1.4 — Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.
RI.1.12 — With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

Kentucky

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.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).

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.1.6 — 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).
SL.2.3 — 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.

Maine

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.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.5.2.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
SL.2.2.b — 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.

Maryland

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).

Massachusetts

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, 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.)
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).

Michigan

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.
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).
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).

Minnesota

1.1.8.2 — Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary and phrases in informational text.
2.3.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issues.
0.1.8.2 — Ask and answer questions about unfamiliar vocabulary in informational text read aloud.
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

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.
SL.2.3 — 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.

Missouri

1.R.1.B.i — using words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts

Montana

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.
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
SL.2.3 — 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.
L.K.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.

Nebraska

LA.2.V.2.a — Ask and answer questions about key words and phrases to determine their meaning.
LA.1.V.2.c — Ask and answer questions about key words and phrases to determine their meaning.
LA.3.V.2.b — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe people who are friendly or helpful).

Nevada

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.
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).

New Hampshire

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.
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.3.3 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.
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).

New Mexico

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.
L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
SL.3.3 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.
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).

New York

Standard 6 — Acquire and accurately use general academic and content-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening; demonstrate independence in gathering and applying vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
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).
KL6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.

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.
SL.3.3 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.
RI.1.4 — Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.

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.

Ohio

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.2.3 — 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.
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).

Oklahoma

2.4.R.5 — Students will acquire new grade-level vocabulary, relate new words to prior knowledge, and apply vocabulary in new situations.
1.4.R.5 — Students will acquire new grade-level vocabulary, relate new words to prior knowledge, and apply vocabulary in new situations.

Oregon

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

Pennsylvania

CC.1.3.2.J — Acquire and use grade-appropriate conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases.
CC.1.5.K.B — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
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

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, 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.)

South Carolina

ELA.1.C.9.1 — Listen to others to ask and answer questions on a topic.
ELA.K.AOR.7.1 — Determine the meaning of known and unknown words and phrases, choosing from an array of strategies: a. ask and answer questions about words and phrases to determine their meaning; and b. use words and phrases acquired through conversations, being read to, and responding to texts.
ELA.K.C.9.1 — Ask and answer questions in conversation on a topic.
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).

South Dakota

1.SL.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud, information presented orally, or through other media.
3.L.6 — Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.
3.SL.3 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.
K.L.6 — Use vocabulary acquired through conversations, reading, and learning experiences, to ask questions and convey ideas.

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.
K.FL.VA.7.c — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.
K.FL.VA.7.b.iii — Make real-life connections between words and their use.

Texas

2.1A — listen actively, ask relevant questions to clarify information, and answer questions using multi-word responses;
2.7F — respond using newly acquired vocabulary as appropriate.
3.13A — explore and explain how external structures and functions of animals such as the neck of a giraffe or webbed feet on a duck enable them to survive in their environment; and
2.8B — explain how different levels of sound are used in everyday life such as a whisper in a classroom or a fire alarm; and

Utah

2.SL.2 — Speak clearly and audibly while asking and answering questions about a topic and key details.
3.SL.2 — Speak clearly and audibly while asking and answering questions about a topic and key details presented in various mediums and formats.

Vermont

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).
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

Virginia

2.RV.1.A — Discuss meanings of new words or phrases acquired through conversations and literature.
2.RV.1.H — Use newly learned words and phrases in discussions and speaking activities.
1.RV.1.I — Use newly learned words and phrases in discussions and speaking activities.
2.RV.1.B — Use vocabulary across content areas.

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).
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
L.1.6 — 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).

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.K.41 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading, being read to, and responding to texts.
ELA.2.32 — 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.

Wisconsin

ELA.1.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 frequently occurring conjunctions (e.g., because) to signal simple relationships.
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.SL.3 — Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to gather additional information, or clarify something that is not understood, or expand on the topic.
ELA.2.L.3.b — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are juicy).

Wyoming

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).
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.2.3 — 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.