Week 6 Reading Skills Review Quiz

Melinda felt butterflies in her stomach as she entered the grocery store in her new neighborhood. She grabbed a basket to hold the few items she needed to buy and scanned the signs to find the baking supplies. 

   When she finally located the whole wheat flour, there was only one bag left on the very top shelf. She was struggling to reach it on her tiptoes when a voice asked, “Need some help?”

   Her new neighbor, Sam, was pushing a full grocery cart toward her. He pulled the flour from the shelf with ease and handed it to Melinda. “Thank you,” Melinda said. “Do you happen to know where they keep the maple syrup?”

  “Aisle 5,” Sam answered without hesitation. “I could shop in this store with my eyes closed!”

When you think of dandelions, you may think of them as pesky weeds that overtake your lawn. They certainly seem to grow everywhere thanks to how easy their seeds spread in the wind. However, did you know that dandelions can actually be cooked into many different types of food and drink? Dandelion roots can be turned into tea or used as a coffee substitute. The yellow petals can be used to make wine, while you can use the greens as a key ingredient in soup. Not only are dandelions edible, but they are full of health benefits, too! Dandelions are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, and they are believed to promote liver health, aid with digestion, and boost the immune system.