Inferencing
Figurative Language
Word Association
Compound or Complex?
Trivia
100

Micah hid behind the bushes as a group of older boys from school walked by talking and laughing. Micah's heart was beating fast. he tried not to make any noise. He waited until their laughter faded before he picked up his books and headed home. Why was Micah hiding?

he was scared of the boys; he was being bullied

100

My room looks like a tornado came through.

it was messy

100
The dog was acting abnormal. He didn't want to eat or play.

odd, off, sick

100

Before you circle the A, underline the B.

1. underline the B 

2. circle the A

100

What is Mrs. Camps' favorite color?

purple

200

Derek ran up the court, "I'm open!" he yelled. The boy passed the ball to Derek and he made his shot. The crowd cheered as two more points were added to the scoreboard. What sport was Derek playing?

basketball

200

He plays drums like thunder. 

he played drums loudly

200

Judy left the front door ajar by mistake, and her cat ran away,

open

200
Touch your nose, and wave hello.

1. touch your nose

2. wave hello

200

How many dogs does Mrs. Camps have?

2

300

Susie looked down at her beautiful white dress. She looked like a princess! The music started to play. She held her flowers tightly and grabbed her father's arm. "Are you ready?" he asked. "Definitely!" Susie replied. Where is Susie?

her wedding

300

Our test was a piece of cake. Everyone got an A.

it was easy

300

Messi enjoys living a lavish lifestyle since he makes a lot of money playing professional soccer.

rich, nice, fancy

300

After you say your favorite color, nod your head "yes"

1. say favorite color

2. nod head

300

What is the name of Mrs. Camps' daughter?

Charlie

400

Jenna just returned home from her ski trip in Colorado. She sat down on the couch and placed her crutches on the floor. She turned on the TV and placed her walking boot on the table. It was going to be a while before she went skiing again, she thought. What happened to Jenna?

She got hurt skiing

400

Janine was a fish in the water at her swim meet. She came in first place for each event. 

she was a good/fast swimmer

400

It was a dismal day outside. The clouds were grey and it was cold and windy. 

bad, gross, dreary

400

Touch your elbow, or touch your ear.

pick one to touch

400

What is Mrs. Camps' favorite food?

pizza

500

Jamal sat in science waiting patiently for his teacher to pass out the test from last Friday. If he got an A, his parents would let him go to the skatepark this weekend with his friends. The teacher laid the test on his desk. When Jamal looked at his test, a grin spread across his face. How did Jamal do on the test?

he got an A

500

Ethan was drawing on the walls at school. When he saw the teacher coming, he took off like a rocket.

he left quickly

500

My mom was irate when I came home 2 hours after my curfew.

angry, mad, furious

500

If the sky is blue, wave at Mrs. Camps.

wave at Mrs. Camps because the sky is blue

500

What is Mrs. Camps' favorite holiday?

Thanksgiving

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