Word Association (Kalayah)
OCEAN
waves, salt water, beach, fish
Sarah packed her suitcase with swimsuits and sunscreen. She couldn't wait to build sandcastles. Her family loaded the car early in the morning.
Question: Where is Sarah's family going?
The beach/ocean/seaside
The birthday cake had rainbow frosting and ten candles on top. All of Emma's friends sang while she closed her eyes and made a wish.
Question: How old is Emma turning?
10 years old
The happy children played at recess.
A) noun B) verb C) adjective D) adverb
C) adjective
Ben rode his bike to the park. He met his friend Tyler there. They played basketball until it got dark.
Question: Where did Ben go?
Answer: To the park
LIBRARY
books, quiet, reading, librarian
Mike's hands were shaking as he walked onto the stage. The bright lights made it hard to see the audience. He took a deep breath and began to speak into the microphone.
Question: How is Mike feeling?
Nervous/scared/anxious
Jake put on his helmet and knee pads. He grabbed his board and headed to the skate park. He couldn't wait to practice his new tricks.
Question: What activity is Jake going to do?
Skateboarding
She quickly finished her homework.
D) adverb
Mom made spaghetti for dinner on Tuesday night. The whole family ate together at the kitchen table. Everyone said it was delicious.
Question: When did Mom make spaghetti?
Tuesday night
WINTER
snow, cold, ice, December
The streets were empty and all the stores had their lights off. Jenny looked at her watch - it was 3:00 a.m. She yawned as she walked home from her shift.
Question: What time of day is it and why are the streets empty?
Very early morning/middle of the night; people are sleeping
The leaves were changing to red and orange. Farmers were harvesting pumpkins from their fields. Children were picking out costumes for the upcoming holiday.
Question: What season is it?
Fall/autumn
The teacher explained the lesson clearly.
A) noun
Jessica forgot her lunch at home. Her best friend Amy shared her sandwich and apple. Jessica felt grateful for such a kind friend.
Question: Who shared lunch with Jessica?
Amy/her best friend Amy
HOSPITAL
doctors, nurses, patients, medicine
om noticed his dog wasn't eating her food. She was lying down and wouldn't play fetch. He gently petted her head and decided to call someone for help.
Question: What will Tom probably do next?
Call the veterinarian/take the dog to the vet
Lisa's stomach growled loudly during class. She had rushed out of the house without eating. She kept looking at the clock, counting the minutes until lunch.
Question: Why is Lisa's stomach growling?
She's hungry/she skipped breakfast
They will celebrate their victory tomorrow.
B) verb
The science class went on a field trip to the museum. They learned about dinosaurs and fossils. The students took notes in their journals.
Question: Why did the class go to the museum?
To learn about dinosaurs and fossils/for a field trip
CELEBRATION
party, cake, decorations, happy
Maria studied her spelling words every night for a week. She made flashcards and had her mom quiz her. On Friday morning, she smiled confidently as the teacher passed out the test.
Question: How do you think Maria will do on the test? Why?
She will do well/get a good grade because she studied hard and prepared
The gym was decorated with streamers and balloons. Students wore their best clothes and took pictures together. The DJ started playing music as everyone gathered on the dance floor.
Question: What event is taking place?
A school dance/prom/formal
The enormous elephant walked slowly through the zoo.
C) adjective
Carlos wanted to surprise his mom for her birthday. He saved his allowance for three weeks. He bought her a beautiful necklace from the jewelry store.
Question: What did Carlos buy for his mom?
A necklace/a beautiful necklace