Vocabulary
Concrete Questions
Inference Questions
Figurative Language
Thanksgiving History
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The leftovers invaded the countertop.
What does invade mean?
verb- To cover or take over
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Where were Caroline and Stewart?
At home
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Why was Stewart sick of the mashed potatoes?
They ate them for every meal/ They had them a lot.
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“I’m Sick of Them!”
“We have too many mashed potatoes,” said Caroline.
“I know!” said her brother, Stewart. “I am sick of them.”
What does sick of them mean in this sentence?
I don't like it anymore, I've had too much, or I'm tired of that.
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What month is Thanksgiving?
November
200
When the potatoes stopped sizzling, they were done.
What does sizzling mean?
Very hot; hot enough to make a hissing sound.
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What did Stewart and ask their mom?
Can we eat something else/ other than leftovers?
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Why did Stewart want new food?
He was bored/tired/sick of eating the same thing (mashed potatoes and gravy).
200
“Long-Lost Aunt”
“Everyone came over to their house: aunts and uncles and cousins. Even a long lost aunt from Alabama.”
What does Long Lost mean in this sentece?
Something/Someone you haven't seen a very long time.
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What food is associated with Thanksgiving in America?
Turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, and gravy
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She sprinkled the potatoes with salt.
What does sprinkled mean?
Verb- To scatter/ place a small amount of something over a surface
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What did Stewart and Caroline eat on Thanksgiving?
Mashed potatoes, grave, turkey, veggies, more gravy, more mashed potatoes.
300
Amy wanted to go closer and investigate.
What does investigate mean?
to discover or examine something to figure out what happened/the truth - you use clues when you investigate! What happened?
300
“The Counters were Covered”
“Turkey. Mashed potatoes. Stuffing. Gravy. Everywhere! The counters were covered.”
What does covered mean in this sentence?
all over it, the surface was not visible, there was a lot of something on a surface.
300
What sport do families watch/ play at most Thanksgiving gatherings in America?
American Football
400
She pulled out a block of cheese.
What does block mean?
noun- solid, large, flat sided piece of material; block of cheese, block of wood, block of butter.
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What did Caroline and Stewart's mom do with the potatoes?
She mixed them with some other ingredients (flower, onions, spices), formed them into flat disks, and fried them in oil (like french fries).
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Why were they sleepy after the Thanksgiving meal?
They ate a lot of food/ turkey that made them sleepy.
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“Invaded”
“The leftover food invaded the fridge.”
What does invaded mean in this sentence?
filled up the space, took up all of the space
400
What is the name of the cone shaped basket associated with Thanksgiving?
Cornacopia
500
Mom fixed the potatoes.
What does fixed mean?
To prepare or make
500
Who taught Stewart and Caroline's mom to fry potatoes?
Her mother/ Grandma
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What did Caroline and Stewart's mom think when Stewart said she was crazy? How did their mom feel when they loved the potatoes?
He was being dramatic/ making a big deal out of nothing.
Proud (very happy)
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“Are You Crazy?”
He saw his mom take out the mashed potatoes and said, "Are you crazy?" I won't eat that.
You're doing something unexpected, acting weird, not making sense.
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Who celebrated the first Thanksgiving?
The Pilgrims and the Native Americans