- The story "The Amazing Sunflower" is non-fiction. It presents factual information about sunflowers, their uses, and their role in industry, which are real-world topics rather than invented narratives.
- "Press cake" is the solid residue left after oil has been extracted from seeds or nuts; it is often used as animal feed or fertilizer.
- Sunflower oil is used by industry today in the production of paints, varnishes, lubricants, and cosmetics due to its drying properties and chemical stability.
- Four compound words from the story: sunflower, presscake, oilseed, and farmland.
- Word Criss Cross Puzzle answers:
(a) reduced
(b) sunflower
(c) America
(d) sun
(e) tall
(f) stalks
(g) paint
(h) people
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 6th grade worksheet reading.
