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4-1 Tick Tock World Clocks① Q. Is this a big city or a small town?

A. �It�is�a�big�city.�

Q.What is at the top of the tall building?

A. �There�is�a�clock�at�the�top�of�the�building.

Q.What time is it?

A. �It�is�ten�o’clock.

② Q. Is this a big city or a small town?

A. �It�is�a�small�town.

Q.What is at the top of the tall building?

A. �There�is�a�clock�at�the�top�of�the�building.

Q.What time is it?

A. �It�is�six�o’clock.

③ Q. Is this place busy or quiet?

A. �It�is�busy.

Q.What do you see at the top of the information booth?

A. �I�see�a�clock.

Q.What time is it?

A. �It�is�nine�o’clock.

④ Q. Is this place busy or quiet?

A. �It�is�quiet.

Q.What are these tall posts?

A. �They�are�clocks.

Q.What time is it?

A. �It�is�three�o’clock.

⑤ Q.What do you see in this picture?

A. �I�see�a�ride.�;�I�see�a�Ferris�wheel.

Q.What is on the big ride?

A. �It�is�a�clock.

Q.What time is it?

A. �It�is�eleven�o’clock.

⑥ Q.Do these clocks look the same? How are they different? (Making comparisons)

A. �No,�they�don’t.�

Q.Tell the time in each place.

A. �It�is�six�o’clock�in�Canada.�It�is�three�o’clock�in�Germany.�It�is�eleven�

o’clock�in�Japan.�It�is�nine�o’clock�in�the�United�States.�It�is�two�o’clock�

in�the�United�Kingdom.�It�is�ten�o’clock�in�Malaysia.

Q.What time is it now in your place? (Personalizing)

A. �(Answers�may�vary.)�It�is�11�o’clock�in�Seoul,�Korea.

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Retelling Cards Level 4-A Answer Keys

4-2 Wake Up, Sun!① Q. Is it day or night?

A. It�is�night.

Q.What is the dog doing? Why?

A. �The�dog�is�barking.�(Answers�may�vary.)�The�dog�thinks�it�is�time�to�

wake�up.

Q.What do you think woke up the pig? (Making inferences)

A.The�dog�did.

② Q.Where are the dog and the pig?

A.They�are�in�the�barn.

Q.What are they doing?

A.They�are�looking�for�the�sun.

Q.Why do you think they are doing that? (Making inferences)

A.Because�they�think�it�is�time�to�wake�up,�but�there�is�no�sun.

③ Q.What are the dog and the pig doing? Why?

A.They�are�looking�down�the�well.�Because�they�think�the�sun�fell�in�the�well.

Q.What do you think woke up the cow?

A.The�dog�and�the�pig�did.�

Q.What do you think these animals will do next? (Making predictions)

A. �(Answers�may�vary.)�I�think�the�animals�will�go�somewhere�else�to�find�

the�sun�together.

④ Q.What are the dog, the pig, and the cow doing?

A.They�are�looking�for�the�sun�behind�the�barn.

Q. In picture B, how does the hen look?

A. It�looks�surprised�in�picture�B.

Q.What do you think these animals will do next? (Making predictions)

A. �(Answers�may�vary.)�I�think�the�hen�will�go�to�find�the�sun�with�the�

other�animals.

⑤ Q.What are the dog, the pig, the cow, and the hen doing?

A.They�are�yelling�for�the�sun.

Q.Why are they doing that?

A.Because�they�want�to�wake�up�the�sun.�

Q.Do you think they can wake up the sun? Why or why not?

A. �(Answers�may�vary.)�Yes,�I�do.�Because�I�think�they�are�very�loud.�;�No,�

I�don’t.�Because�I�think�they�need�more�animals.

⑥ Q.Who did the animals think woke up the sun?

A.They�think�the�Farmer’s�baby�did.�

Q.How do you think the animals will treat the Farmer’s baby? (Making inferences)

A. (Answers�may�vary.)�I�think�they�will�be�very�nice�to�Farmer’s�baby.

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4-3 One Hundred Shoes① Q.What insect is this?

A. It�is�a�centipede.

Q.How many feet does it have?

A. It�has�one�hundred�feet.

Q.How many shoes does it need?

A. It�needs�one�hundred�shoes.

② Q.What do you think the centipede is doing?

A. I�think�it�is�trying�to�buy�shoes�online.

Q.Where do you buy your shoes? (Personalizing)

A. (Answers�may�vary.)�I�usually�buy�them�at�the�shopping�mall.

③ Q.How do the shoes come?

A.They�come�in�pairs.

Q.How many pairs does the centipede need? Why?

A. It�needs�fifty�pairs�of�shoes.�Because�it�has�one�hundred�feet.

④ Q.What kinds of shoes does the centipede wear in the picture?

A. It�wears�slippers�and�clogs.

Q.What kinds of shoes do you usually wear? (Personalizing)

A. (Answers�may�vary.)�I�usually�wear�sneakers.

⑤ Q.Where does the centipede keep one hundred shoes when it goes to sleep?

A. It�puts�one�hundred�shoes�on�the�floor.

Q.Where do you keep your shoes? (Personalizing)

A. (Answers�may�vary.)�I�keep�my�shoes�in�the�shoe�rack.

⑥ Q.Does the centipede wear any shoes?

A.No,�it�doesn’t.

Q.Why do you think it walks barefoot?

A. �(Answers�may�vary.)�Because�it�doesn’t�have�enough�shoes�for�one�

hundred�feet.�

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Retelling Cards Level 4-A Answer Keys

4-4 Guide to Growing① Q.What does a seed change into after 10 days?

A. It�changes�into�a�seedling.

Q. How does the fully grown sunflower look different from the 10-day-old

seedling? (Making comparisons)

A. It�looks�much�bigger�and�taller,�and�has�a�big�yellow�flower.

② Q.How long does it take a gecko to be fully grown?

A. It�takes�a�gecko�18�months�to�be�fully�grown.

Q. How does a fully grown gecko look different from the 10-day-old gecko?

(Making comparisons)

A. It�looks�bigger�and�has�bumpy�skin�with�dots.

③ Q.How does a 10-month-old calf look different from a newborn calf?

A. It�looks�bigger�and�stronger�than�the�newborn�calf.

Q.How long does it take a cow to be fully grown?

A. It�takes�a�cow�2�years�to�be�fully�grown.

④ Q.How does the hatchling look different from the 4-day-old chick?

A. It�looks�bigger�and�has�more�feathers.

Q.How long does it take an ostrich to be fully grown?

A. It�takes�an�ostrich�2�years�to�be�fully�grown.�

⑤ Q.What do we call a 1-day-old baby frog?

A.We�call�it�a�tadpole.�

Q.When does the tadpole have four feet?

A. It�has�four�feet�after�13�weeks.

Q.How long does it take a frog to be fully grown?

A. It�takes�a�frog�3�years�to�be�fully�grown.

⑥ Q.What does a caterpillar look like?

A. It�looks�like�a�furry�worm.

Q.When does a caterpillar become a chrysalis?

A. It�becomes�a�chrysalis�after�11�weeks.

Q.How long does it take a butterfly to be fully grown?

A. It�takes�a�butterfly�13�weeks�to�be�fully�grown.�

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4-5 Mice are Nice① Q.Where is this place?

A. It�is�a�pet�store.

Q.What animals do you see?

A. I�see�puppies,�fish,�parrots,�a�mouse�and�a�snake.

Q.What would be the perfect pet for you? Why? (Personalizing)

A. �(Answers�may�vary.)�A�puppy�would�be�perfect�for�me.�Because�it�is�

cute�and�friendly.

② Q.What are these animals?

A.They�are�a�ferret,�birds,�and�a�gold�fish.

Q.Are they the perfect pets? Why or why not?

A. �No,�they�are�not.�Because�a�ferret�smells,�a�gold�fish�stares,�and�birds�drop�

feathers.

Q.Have you had any of these animals as a pet? If yes, what was it like? (Personalizing)

A. �(Answers�may�vary.)�Yes,�I�have.�I�had�a�bird�once.�It�was�noisy.;�No,�I�

haven’t.

③ Q.What animals do you see?

A. I�see�parrots,�kittens,�and�puppies.

Q.Are they the perfect pets? Why or why not?

A. �No,�they�are�not.�Because�parrots�chatter,�kittens�chase,�and�puppies�

lick�your�face.

Q. Have you ever had any of these animals as a pet? If yes, what was it like?

(Personalizing)

A. �(Answers�may�vary.)�Yes,�I�have.�I�had�a�puppy�and�it�was�good.�� �

It�followed�me�everywhere�and�played�with�me.�;�No,�I�haven’t.

④ Q.What animals do you see?

A. I�see�mice.

Q.How do they look? Describe them.

A.They�look�small�and�cute.

⑤ Q.How would the mice feel?

A.They�would�feel�soft�and�sleek.

Q. In picture B, what do the mice like doing?

A.They�like�playing�hide-and-seek�in�picture�B.

⑥ Q.Where is the mouse?

A. It�is�in�the�pocket.

Q.Do you like a big pet or a small pet? Why? (Personalizing)

A. (Answers�may�vary.)�I�like�a�small�pet�because�I�can�bring�it�everywhere.

Q.Do you think the mice are the perfect pets? Why or why not? (Giving opinions)

A. �(Answers�may�vary.)�Yes,�I�do.�Because�they�are�so�cute�and�small.�� �

I�can�take�my�pet�with�me�everywhere.

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Retelling Cards Level 4-B Answer Keys

4-6 Oh My, Pumpkin Pie!① Q.What do you see in the picture?

A. I�see�pumpkins.�

Q.Do they look the same? How are they different from one another?

A.No,�they�don’t.�They�are�different�in�size�and�shape.

② Q.Do the pumpkins look the same in pictures A and B?

A.No,�they�don’t.�

Q. In picture A, how does the pumpkin look?

A. It�looks�as�round�as�a�basketball.

Q. In picture B, how does the pumpkin look?

A. It�looks�as�flat�as�an�old�beach�ball.

③ Q. In picture A, how are the two pumpkins different?

A.One�pumpkin�has�bumps,�but�the�other�pumpkin�has�none.

Q. In picture B, how are the two pumpkins different?

A.One�pumpkin�is�skinny,�but�the�other�pumpkin�is�fat.

④ Q.What pumpkins win a prize?

A.Some�BIG�pumpkins�win�a�prize.

Q.How do the children look? Why do you think so?

A. �They�look�happy�and�excited.�I�think�because�their�pumpkins�won�the�

prizes.

⑤ Q. In picture A, what do you see on the table? What are they made of?

A. I�see�some�muffins�and�bread.�They�are�made�of�pumpkins.

Q. Have you ever eaten pumpkin muffins or bread? If so, how did you like them?

(Personalizing)

A. �(Answers�may�vary.)�Yes,�I�have.�I�liked�them�because�they�were��

delicious.�;�No,�I�haven’t.�

Q. In picture B, what are the children doing?

A.They�are�cooking.�;�They�are�roasting�the�pumpkin�seeds�in�the�oven.

⑥ Q.What day do you think it is?

A. It�is�Halloween.

Q.How are pumpkins used on Halloween?

A.Pumpkins�are�used�to�make�lanterns.

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4-7 Then and Now ① Q.How does the duckling look different in pictures A and B?

A. �The�duckling�in�picture�B�looks�bigger�and�has�more�fur�than�the�one�

in�picture�A.�

② Q.What are these?

A.They�are�flowers.�;�They�are�tulips.

Q.How do the flowers look in picture A?�

A.They�look�fresh.

Q.How do the flowers look in picture B?

A.They�do�not�look�fresh.�;�They�look�withered.

③ Q.How do the crayons look different in pictures A and B?�

A. �The�crayons�in�picture�A�look�new.�However,�the�ones�in�picture�B�look�

shorter.

Q.Why do you think the crayons are shorter in picture B?

A. I�think�because�the�crayons�have�been�used�to�draw�pictures.

④ Q.How does the house look different in pictures A and B?

A. �The�house�in�picture�A�looks�like�it�is�still�under�construction.�� �

However,�the�one�in�picture�B�looks�like�it�has�finished.

⑤ Q.Do these girls look the same?

A.No,�they�don’t.

Q.How does the girl look different in pictures A and B?�

A.The�girl�in�picture�A�looks�smaller�and�younger�than�the�one�in�picture�B.

Q.How do you look different from five years ago? (Personalizing)

A. (Answers�may�vary.)�I�look�taller�and�bigger.

⑥ Q.What are the two boys doing?

A.They�are�looking�at�themselves�in�each�mirror.

Q.What will you look like in five years time? How will you look? (Personalizing)

A. �(Answers�may�vary.)�I�will�look�like�my�father.;�I�will�look�older�than�

now.;�I�will�be�bigger�than�now.

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Retelling Cards Level 4-B Answer Keys

4-8 Snow Wonder① Q.How’s the weather outside in the picture?

A. It’s�snowing.�;�It’s�snowy.

Q.What do the children wear?

A.They�wear�hats,�boots,�and�coats.

Q.What do you think they will do? (Making predictions)

A. (Answers�may�vary.)�I�think�they�will�run�outside�to�play.

② Q.What are the children doing?

A.They�are�having�a�snowball�fight.

Q.How do they look?

A.They�look�excited.

③ Q.What are the children doing?

A.They�are�sliding�sleds�across�the�countryside.

Q.How do they look?

A.They�look�excited.

Q.Have you ever slid sleds? If yes, how was it? (Personalizing)

A. (Answers�may�vary.)�Yes,�I�have.�It�was�fun.�;�No,�I�haven’t.

④ Q.Where are the people?

A.They�are�by�the�fire�in�the�living�room.

Q.What is Grandpa doing?

A.He�is�reading�a�book�to�the�children.

Q.What is the boy drinking?

A.He�is�drinking�cocoa.

⑤ Q.What are the children doing?

A.They�are�making�a�snowman.

Q.What does the snowman wear?

A. It�wears�a�hat�and�a�scarf.

⑥ Q.What are the children doing?

A.They�are�sleeping.

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4-9 Cat on the Mat① Q.Where is Cat?

A.She�is�on�the�porch.

Q.What is she doing?

A. �(Answers�may�vary.)�She�is�thinking�about�what�to�do.�;�She�is�waiting�

for�someone.

Q.How does she look?

A. (Answers�may�vary.)�She�looks�bored.

② Q.What are Cat and Rat doing?

A.They�are�passing�by�Bear’s�Gym.

Q.What do you think they want to do?

A. I�think�Rat�wants�to�try�a�gymnastics�class,�but�Cat�isn’t�sure.

③ Q.What does Cat see?

A.She�sees�a�mat.

Q.What does she dream of?

A.She�dreams�of�being�on�the�team.

④ Q.What is Cat doing in pictures A and B?�

A. �She�is�swinging�in�picture�A,�and�she�is�standing�on�a�balance�beam�in�

picture�B.

Q.How is she doing?

A. (Answers�may�vary.)�She�is�not�doing�well.�;�She�is�making�mistakes.

Q.How does she look?

A. (Answers�may�vary.)�She�looks�nervous.�;�She�looks�worried.

⑤ Q.Where is Cat standing?

A.She�is�standing�on�the�corner�of�the�mat.

Q.How does she look?

A.She�looks�serious.�;�She�looks�worried.

Q.Do you think she will do well this time? Why or why not? (Making inferences)

A. �(Answers�may�vary.)�I�think�she�can�do�better�this�time.�Because�she�

knows�this�is�the�last�chance.

⑥ Q.What is Cat doing? How is she doing?

A.She�is�doing�handsprings.�She�is�doing�very�well.

Q.Do you think she can join the team? Why or why not? (Making inferences)

A. �(Answers�may�vary.)�Yes,�I�do.�I�think�she�can�join�the�team�now.��

Because�she�did�very�well�on�the�mat.

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Retelling Cards Level 4-C Answer Keys

4-10 Sand① Q.What do you see in the picture?

A. I�see�sand.

Q.What do you think sand is?

A. I�think�it�is�many�tiny�pieces�of�rock.

Q.Where can you see sand?

A. (Answers�may�vary.)�I�see�it�on�the�playground�and�at�the�beach.

② Q.What do you see in the picture?

A. I�see�rocks,�waves,�and�an�ocean.

Q.What’s happening here?

A.Waves�are�crashing�on�the�rocks.

③ Q.What do you see in the picture?

A. I�see�sand,�rocks,�and�a�desert.

Q.How do wind, rain, and waves make rocks become sand?

A.They�break�the�rocks�into�tiny�pieces.�The�rocks�become�sand.

④ Q.Where is this place?

A. It�is�a�desert.

Q.What do you see in this place?

A. I�see�trees�and�sand.

⑤ Q.Where is picture A?

A. It�is�a�beach.

Q.Where is picture B?

A. It�is�a�dune.

Q.What do pictures A and B have in common? (Making comparisons)

A.Both�pictures�have�sand�in�them.

⑥ Q.What are these things?

A.They�are�a�sandcastle,�an�hourglass,�bricks,�and�concrete.

Q.What are these made with?

A.They�are�all�made�with�sand.

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4-11 The Teeny Tiny Woman① Q.How small is the woman? How can you tell? (Making inferences)

A.She�is�very�tiny.�Because�she�is�a�little�bigger�than�the�bird.

Q.What is she wearing?

A.She�is�wearing�a�teeny�tiny�hat�and�a�shawl.

Q.Where do you think she is going? (Making predictions)

A.She�is�going�for�a�teeny�tiny�walk.

② Q.Where do you think the teeny tiny woman is?

A. �(Answers�may�vary.)�I�think�she�is�at�a�cemetery.�;�I�think�she�is�in�

some�yard.

Q.What is she doing?

A.She�is�putting�the�teeny�tiny�bone�in�her�teeny�tiny�bag.

Q.What else do you see?

A. I�see�a�ghost�behind�a�grave.

③ Q.What do you see behind the teeny tiny woman?

A. I�see�a�ghost.

Q.Why is she massaging her feet?

A.Because�her�teeny�tiny�feet�are�tired.

Q.What do you think will happen? (Making predictions)

A. �(Answers�may�vary.)�I�think�she�will�take�a�nap.�;�I�think�she�will�make�

soup�later.

④ Q.What is the teeny tiny woman doing?

A.She�is�taking�a�teeny�tiny�nap.

Q.What do you see in the cupboard?

A. I�see�the�ghost.

Q.Why do you think a teeny tiny ghost is in the cupboard?

A. �(Answers�may�vary.)�I�think�the�ghost�wants�the�bone�the�teeny�tiny�

woman�took.

⑤ Q.What is the teeny tiny woman doing?

A.She�is�hiding�under�her�teeny�tiny�covers.

Q.What is the teeny tiny ghost doing?

A. It�is�calling�out�to�the�teeny�tiny�woman�to�give�it�its�bone.

Q. Do you think the teeny tiny voice is still teeny tiny? How can you tell?

(Making inferences)

A. �(Answers�may�vary.)�No,�I�don’t�think�so.�Because�the�cups�and�the�

dishes�are�falling�from�the�cupboard,�and�the�ghost�looks�very�angry.�;�

Because�the�teeny�tiny�woman�looks�very�surprised.

⑥ Q.How is the teeny tiny woman’s room?

A. It�is�very�messy.

Q.What does she yell at the teeny tiny ghost?

A.She�yells,�“TAKE�IT!”

Q.What do you think will happen? (Making predictions)

A. (Answers�may�vary.)�I�think�the�ghost�will�take�its�bone�and�go�away.

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Retelling Cards Level 4-C Answer Keys

4-12 Honey Bunny’s Honey Bear① Q.Where are Honey Bunny and Eddy Bear?

A.They�are�in�the�classroom.

Q.What is Honey Bunny doing?

A. �She�is�looking�at�Eddy�Bear.�;�She�is�writing�something�on�the�paper�

and�looking�at�Eddy�Bear.

Q. Why do you think she is looking at Eddy Bear? How can you tell?

(Making inferences)

A. �(Answers�may�vary.)�I�think�she�likes�him.�Because�she�looks�happy�

when�she�looks�at�him.

② Q.What is Honey Bunny doing?

A.She�is�laughing�at�Eddy�Bear.

Q.Why is she laughing at Eddy Bear?

A.Because�he�wore�two�different�shoes.

③ Q.What does Honey Bunny want Eddy Bear to do?

A.She�wants�him�to�like�her,�too.

Q.Do you think he likes her? How can you tell? (Making inferences)

A.No,�I�don’t.�Because�he�doesn’t�look�at�her.

④ Q.Do you think Eddy Bear wants Honey Bunny’s heart? How can you tell?

A.No,�I�don’t�think�so.�Because�he�just�passed�by�her.

Q.How would she feel? (Making inferences)

A.She�would�feel�very�sad.

⑤ Q.How does Eddy Bear look?

A.He�looks�different.�He�is�wearing�glasses.

Q.Why do you think he is smiling at Honey Bunny?

A. I�think�he�likes�her.

⑥ Q.What are Eddy Bear and Honey Bunny doing?

A.They�are�looking�at�each�other.

Q.What do you think will happen? (Making predictions)

A. �(Answers�may�vary.)�I�think�Eddy�Bear�and�Honey�Bunny�will�be�good�

friends.