Christmas context clues
Christmas inferencing
Christmas Problem Solving
Christmas Irregular Past Tense Verbs
Christmas Synonyms and Antonyms
100
The Gingerbread Man fled from the kitchen so he would not be eaten.
What does fled mean?
to run/ran
100
For Christmas, I want something that I can use when I am cold. It is soft and can be many different colors. You can use it when you sleep or when you relax. It will keep me nice and warm.
What does the child want?
A blanket.
100
Chris wants to sing Christmas songs, but all of his friends want to watch the Grinch. Chris felt like storming off in anger. What should Chris do? How could he fix the problem? What could he say to his friends?
Chris could try Christmas songs and then see if his friends would like to watch the Grinch after.
Chris could ask his friends if when they are done with Christmas songs, they could watch the Grinch next.
Chris can save the Grinch for another time when his friends want to watch it.
Strategies Chris could use: Take a deep breath, compromise, understand his friends' perspectives
100
The Grinch will steal Christmas. Oh no, he already ______ Christmas!
What is the past tense of steal?
Stole
100
I am full of JOY this Christmas. What is an antonym and synonym for Joy?
Antonym= Sad
Synonym= Happy
200
Santa was starving! He devoured the Christmas cookies on the table.
What does devoured mean?
To eat everything, quickly.
200
For Christmas, I really want something shiny that I can wear on my wrist. It can be silver, gold or rose gold. Some of them have shiny diamonds. They can be expensive.
What does this person want for Christmas?
A bracelet.
200
Stacy accidentally stepped on John's candy cane in the hallway and now it is broken. What should John do or say?
John knows it was an accident. He should tell Stacy is it okay, accidents happen.
200
I need to write my list for Santa. My brother already _____ his list.
What is the past tense of write?
Wrote.
200
The Christmas lights are BRIGHT. Name an antonym and synonym for bright.
Antonym= dark
Synonym= shinning, beaming, glowing
300
The lights on the tree gleam like stars in the sky.
What does gleam mean?
shine
300
For Christmas I need a new one of these. You wear it in the winter and it wraps around your neck. It keeps you nice and warm. It is long and comes in different colors.
What does the child want for Christmas?
A scarf.
300
James made cookies for the whole class. There are 12 students including James. James got to school and realized he accidentally only baked 11 cookies and now one student cannot have a cookie. What should James do?
James should not eat a cookie so that the rest of his classmates can have one. Since he made the mistake, he should not make someone else miss out on a cookie.
300
Santa will sneak through the house so no one sees him. Last year, he _____ through so quietly.
What is the past tense of sneak?
Snuck
300
The snow is so COLD. Name an antonym and synonym for cold.
Antonym= hot
Synonym= chilly
400
I could hardly wait to see what was inside so I hastily opened my gift.
What does hastily mean?
quickly
400
I saw Santa sneak into my house! He didn't eat the cookies I left him! Instead, I saw him open the refrigerator and take out the milk. Then he went into the cabinet and took out a box of something. He poured the milk and the stuff in the box into a bowl. He got a spoon and started crunching.
What was Santa eating?
Cereal.
400
Allen's grandmother bought him a green shirt for Christmas! Allen does not like the color green. What should Allen say to his grandmother after he opens his gift?
Allen should say thank you. Even if he does not like the gift, he should say thanks and keep those thoughts to himself, since they can hurt his grandmother's feelings.
400
I will give a gift to my mother for Christmas. Last year I ____ her the best gift!
What is the past tense of give?
Gave.
400
It was silent at night. Name a synonym and antonym for silent.
Antonym= loud
Synonym= quiet
500
My stocking was filled to the brim. Not even one more gift could fit inside.
What does brim mean?
the top
500
I saw the Elf on the Shelf sneak into his new hiding spot. He was sitting on top of something in the kitchen. The thing he was sitting on is tall and is in the shape of a rectangle. It is cold on the inside. Maybe he wanted something to eat.
Where was the elf sitting?
On top of the refrigerator.
500
You and your cousin want Christmas cookies after dinner, but there is only one left. What do you do or say?
You can see if your cousin wants to share
You can be kind and give the cookie to your cousin
500
I will buy a lot of gifts for Christmas. Last year, I _____ so many gifts.
What is the past tense of buy?
Bought.
500
Santa is very busy on Christmas night. Name an antonym and synonym for busy.
Antonym= calm
Synonym= active