How do they feel?
Jamisha held her arms out at her sides and whirled around and around. When she stopped the room seemed to be spinning. How does she feel? What are the clues?
Dizzy
whirled around
room spinning
In the old West a man rides into town on Friday. He stays for three days, and leaves on Friday. How can this be?
His horse is named Friday.
Ty sat on the bench while her mother and Punch went into the room. She was a little worried about Punch, but knew that he would get good care. As she waited, she watched a tiny puppy wander toward the lady with a cat in a crate. The lady at the desk talked to a man with who was buying medicine.
Veterinarian Office
I am big and green but not mean. I carry a torch for freedom. I can stand in water, but I cannot swim. People travel from miles around to visit me. What am I?
The Statue of Liberty
Sarah's face was bright red. She'd been daydreaming again. The teacher was standing right next to her and all her classmates were laughing. Sarah felt like crawling under her desk to hide. How does Sarah feel? What are the clues?
Embarrassed
face red
classmates laughing
wanted to crawl under her desk
Jeremiah is walking down the road dressed entirely in black. There are no lights on anywhere and no moon. A car with no lights comes down the road and manages to avoid him. How?
It's daytime.
The room was dark and quiet. We heard Ryan and his mother come in the front door talking. I heard two girls in the corner giggle nervously. Another girl told them to be quiet. I hid behind the table where the cake and presents were set out. The tension in the room grew as we waited for them to open the door.
A surprise birthday party
What goes around the world and stays in a corner?
A postage stamp
Cequan's hands were shaking. He took some slow, deep breaths and tried to ignore the butterflies in his stomach, before going on stage. How does Cequan feel? What are the clues?
Nervous
hands shaking
deep breaths
butterflies in his stomach
A father and son are in an auto accident. The father dies and the son is rushed to the hospital in critical condition. The doctor looks at the boy and says, “I can’t work on him, he’s my son.” How can this be?
The doctor is the boy's mother.
The line stretched forever. People put their bags on the floor and inched them forward. My father and I removed our shoes. There was an announcement about a gate change and a delay on an arrival from Chicago.
Airport
Give it food and it will live; give it water and it will die.
A fire
Naz sighed and slumped down in his chair. He looked at the clock again. The hands had barely moved, but he felt like he'd been waiting forever at the recruiting office. He wished he'd brought a book to read to help pass the time. How does he feel? What are the clues?
Bored
sighed and slumped down
looked at clock
felt like forever
wish he had brought a book
You are in a cabin with four walls all facing south. There is a bear outside. What color is the bear?
You are on the north pole. The bear is white (polar bear).
Tay arrived early for her appointment. The place was busy and smelled of chemicals. She found a place to sit and wait. The lady next to her had a towel around her head. I heard a blow dryer in the distance. It was loud over the music that was playing.
Hair Salon
I am not a magician, but I make things disappear. I come in all shapes and sizes, but am most often found in pink. I can be a writer's best friend. What am I?
An Eraser
Archer's hands trembled as they turned the doorknob of the old dilapidated house. Their heart was pounding so hard, it felt like it might pop out of their chest. As the door swung open, Archer's eyes grew wide and they started to breathe in short, little gasps. How does Archer feel? What are the clues?
Frightened/scared
hands trembled
heart pounding
eyes grew wide
short, little gasps
Mariela walked into a room with only one match. She must light a lantern, a gas stove, the pilot light of a water heater and a fire in a fire place. What should she light first?
The match.
As Colhony entered the door, she thought this was a great way to end the day. The chalkboard menu had a list of specialties, like sundaes and banana splits. She looked at all the flavors. Chocolate is her favorite, but peppermint sounded good, too.
Ice Cream Shop
I have keys, but no locks. I have pedals, but don't move. I make noise when you touch me. Tickle my keys to make me move.
A Piano