Vocabulary 1
If something is __________, it is not special or different in any way.
ordinary
A _________ is a structure made of wire or heavy metal bars, in which birds or animals are kept.
cage
boost
The Mysterious Tadpole is mostly about which character(s)? Louis's mom and dad, Louis and Alphonse, Ms. Seevers, Uncle McAllister
Louis and Alphonse
How much time passes from the beginning of the story to the end of the story?
one year
When someone is _________, he or she is worried or unhappy about something.
upset
If you __________ something, such as a machine or an activity, you affect how it works.
control
Spell the spelling word that describes what a flower does when it grows
bloom
Which is the setting for part of The Mysterious Tadpole? a soccer field, a pirate ship, a school, Scotland
a school
Why does Louis pay for his parents to go on a vacation cruise?
so they won't complain about the pool construction next door
A _________ person makes good decisions based on common sense.
sensible
Spell the word that describes a place where lions, tigers, and bears may live
zoo
Provide the definition of setting.
The setting of a story is when and where it takes place.
If you feel ____________, you do not understand what is happening or what to do.
confused
When people or animals are in __________, they are practicing and learning a new skill.
training
Spell the word that is a type of soup made of usually meat, carrots, and potatoes
stew
Why does Louis tell Alphonse to pretend he is a dog?
Louis thinks the trainer won't allow a tadpole in obedience school
What does Louis receive from his uncle at the END of the story?
a stone
Think back to Lesson 25... A __________ is a part of a plant that grows down into the ground.
root
Double Jeopardy (1,000 points):Think back to Lesson 25... A ___________ is a plant that has just begun to grow.
shoot
shampoo
How does Alphonse help solve the problem of finding a place for him to live?
He retrieves enough gold to pay for a pool.
Why does Louis think Alphonse grows so quickly at the beginning of the story?
Louis is feeding him cheeseburgers