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What does it mean if your coach tells you you are a "tough cookie?"
It means you work hard and are a tough player
Your mom said you can play your Roblox game today after school once you finish your math homework. You open up your math notebook and realize that you left your worksheet in your locker at school. You really just want to play Roblox now.
Question: What is the problem? What should you do to fix it?
The problem is that you left your math homework at school and need to do your homework to play Roblox.
You can fix it by telling your mom. She can drive you to school or talk to your teacher to see if you can get the worksheet.
Your word is HUGE.
Example: That house looks so huge next to the dog.
1) Tell me a synonym (same) of HUGE
2) Tell me an antonym (opposite) of HUGE
1) big, giant, gigantic, large
2) small, tiny, little
What is Ms. O'Connell's first name?
Mary
Dog is to puppy as cat is to _______________.
HINT: How are a dog and a puppy alike?
Kitten
What does it mean when someone says "he is tooting his own horn."
Example: "Wow! I played awesome in that game today, I think I'm the best one on the team"
It means you brag about yourself.
It is time for the big social studies test today on ancient Egypt. Your class has been learning about it for the past few months. Your teacher had a study day yesterday to practice for the test today. As a special surprise, she told everyone in class that they can write down definitions on a note card to use during their test. When your teacher hands you the test, you see everyone take out their note card. You open your backpack and realize you forgot your social studies folder at home...
Question: What is the problem? What can you do?
The problem is that you left your folder with your note card in it at home. You need it for the test today!
The solution could be to tell the teacher!
You might be allowed a few minutes to make a new notecard or have your parent drop off your folder. Your teacher could just tell you to take the test without it.
Your word is NEAT.
Example: Mom told you to keep your room neat because guests are coming over later.
1) Tell me a synonym (same) of NEAT
2) Tell me an antonym (opposite) of NEAT
1) clean,, organized, or tidy
2) dirty or messy
What is the mascot at Liberty junior high?
Patriot!
Grass is to green as sky is to _________.
HINT: how are grass and green related?
Blue
What does it mean when someone says they are "going to hit the hay."
They are going to bed!
You walk into 7-11 with your friends and grab 2 bags of skittles, a cherry slurpee, and some gum. You wait in line at the counter and finally get to the front. After the cashier rings up your items, she tells you the total will be $6.91. You look at the money in your hand and see 6 $1 bills.
Question: What is the problem? What can you do to fix it?
The problem is that you do not have enough money to buy all of the items.
The solution to the problem can be many things...
You can:
1) return a pack of gum or other item that you cannot afford
2) walk home without buying anything to get more money
3) ask your friends for an extra dollar
Your word is BELOW.
Example: My feet are below my desk.
1) Tell me a synonym (same) of BELOW
2) Tell me an antonym (opposite) of BELOW
1) under
2) on top of, above
What are our school colors?
Red, white, and blue
March is to Spring as December is to _________.
HINT: how are March and spring related?
Winter
What does this mean: "I'm not sure how long I will stay...I'll just play it by ear."
You will wait and make a decision at a later time.
You're at Six Flags with your buddies and told them you'd go on all the rollercoasters before you got there. You are looking up at the Raging Bull ride feeling like you might pass out just looking at it. Your stomach is in knots and you can't stop sweating.
Question: What's the problem? How can you fix the problem in this situation...what would be the best thing to do?
The problem is you do not want to go on the ride.
The best thing to do in this situation would probably be to sit out on this ride and take a break. You can see how you feel a while from now before going on another ride.
Your word is BEGIN.
Example: The teacher said it was time to begin the test.
1) Tell me a synonym of BEGIN
2) Tell me an antonym of BEGIN
1) start
2) end or finish
What is Ms. O'Connell's favorite color?
Purple!
Milk is to cow as eggs are to __________.
HINT: How are cow and milk related?
Chicken
What does this mean: "Oh my boss...she's the big cheese."
Being the big cheese means someone is very important!
You might call a boss, the president, or any other important person the big cheese.
You have been getting bad grades on homework recently. Your mom and dad yell at you about it and you get your phone taken away. When you finally get your phone back, your friend text message chat is going off about the new video game that came out. You have 30 minutes to finish your homework before you leave for basketball practice.
Question: What is the problem? How can you fix it?
The problem is...that you have been doing bad on homework and you are getting distracted by your phone while you are supposed to do your homework.
You can fix it by putting your phone away while you do your homework. Read your texts in the car on the way to practice after you're done!
Your word is LEAST.
Example: Who has the least amount of video games?
1) Tell me a synonym (same) of LEAST
2) Tell me an antonym (opposite) of LEAST
1) smallest
2) most, biggest
Whose birthday is on Friday?
HINT: It might be your favorite teacher....
Ms. O'Connell!
Bed is to bedroom as stove is to ___________.
HINT: How are bed and bedroom related?
Kitchen