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What can you infer about Ginger? What makes you think so?
Tyler's temper-tantrum was in full swing. He wailed loudly, screaming, "Mine! Mine! Mine!"
"Sorry," Mom said to the cashier, as she took the candy bar away from Tyler and put it back on the shelf, "two is such a difficult age."
Why is Tyler upset?
He did not get the candy bar.
"How on earth do people eat sushi with these things? Can't I just ask for a fork?" Matty asked.
"Try holding them like this," his father suggested. "You'll get better with practice."
What is Matty trying to do?
eat with chopsticks
Tell me if these words are synonyms (same) or antonyms (opposite).
silly | funny
synonyms (same)
Tell me if these words are synonyms (same) or antonyms (opposite).
hot | cold
antonyms (opposite)
"Oh no, my ring is missing!" said mom in a panic.
"When did you have it last?" Dad asked.
"Well," replied Mom, "I took it off and put it by the sink while I was doing the dishes, but it isn't there now."
What do you think happened to Mom's ring?
The ring went down the drain.
"I hate this stuff," Sophia complained during art class. "It gets all over everything, and the top always gets clogged so it won't come out."
"You can borrow mine, I have the stick kind."
What are Sophia and Jake talking about?
Glue
"Okay...one...two...three." Dad said.
No one moved. Dad looked at the small screen in front of him. "Pretty good, but Janie's eyes are closed. Let's try it again. Everyone ready?"
What is dad doing?
Taking a picture
Tell me if these words are synonyms (same) or antonyms (opposite).
mommy | mother
synonyms (same)
Tell me if these words are synonyms (same) or antonyms (opposite).
large | tiny
antonyms
As soon as Aleena saw the menu, she knew exactly what she wanted to drink. When her steaming cup came, she tasted a spoonful of whipped cream before taking a sip of her yummy, sweet drink.
What do you think is in Aleena's cup?
Hot chocolate
Susie had been on her feet all evening. It was Valentine's Day, so of course it was super busy. Finally, her shift was over. Susie counted her tips and headed home to take a looooooong nap.
What is Susie's job.
Waitress
RJ liked the first pair better, but they were a little uncomfortable. The second pair wasn't as cool, but they fit much better. He decided to buy the second pair because he would be wearing them nearly every day.
What do you think RJ is buying?
shoes
Tell me if these words are synonyms (same) or antonyms (opposite).
rude | polite
antonyms (opposite)
James and Cody put on their hiking boots went for a walk in the forest. Then suddenly, it began to rain. The ground was wet and muddy and soon their boots were too. When they got back home they used the hose to rinse off their boots. Good as new.
Tell me the characters, setting, problem, and solution.
James and Cody
the forest
muddy boots
hose to rinse off
"Thanks for cleaning off the whiteboard, Joey," said Mrs. Moore.
"Sure thing," Joey replied as he grabbed his backpack and headed out the door. "See you tomorrow morning."
Where do you think Joey and Mrs. Moore are?
Classroom or school
Three-year-old Emmy was crying and pointing to something in the sky. Mom looked up. "It's okay, we can get you another one," she said. "This time, I'll tie it to your wrist."
What was Emmy pointing at?
a balloon
They weren't on the hook by the phone and they weren't in her purse. Mrs. Moore checked the pockets of the jacket she'd wore the day before, but they weren't there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn't leave soon.
What is Mrs. Moore looking for?
keys
Sarah was running late for school. She ran down the stairs and accidentally knocked over a picture frame on the table. "Oh no!" Sarah thought. She rushed and got some super glue and stuck the pieces back together.
Tell me the character(s), setting, problem, and solution.
Sarah
home
broke picture frame
glued it together
Joe and Ryan walked to lunch together. Joe opened his lunch box and took out his turkey sandwich, chips, and gatorade. Then Ryan opened his lunch box and took out some grapes and a water bottle. "Aww man... I can't believe I forgot it." Right away, Joe cut his sandwich in half and gave Ryan a piece.
Tell me the characters, setting, problem, and solution.
Joe and Ryan
cafeteria
Ryan forgot his sandwich
Joe shared his sandwich
I am all dressed up, sitting here with my parents. The flowers are beautiful. The music is starting! Here she comes, walking down the aisle! Her dress is so pretty. I hope the ceremony goes quickly so I can have some cake? Where am I?
A wedding!
Tommy looked at all the people on the other side of the bars. They were all watching him. Some of them waved or called out. Then he finished his banana and climbed higher in the tree.
What can you infer about Tommy?
He's a monkey
How will I ever decide? Look at all the different types. Candy canes, m&ms, sour straws. I could get a bag and fill it up with all different types. Where am I?
It was Friday night and Maria was going to a sleepover. The girls stayed up playing games and talking until 3 am. On Saturday, Maria woke up at 11am when her mom picked her up. Maria was exhausted but she had a soccer at 1:00. Maria was so tired, but she didn't want to miss the game. Her mother suggested that she take a nap. A little while later, Maria woke up with plenty of energy and they won the game.
Tell me the characters, setting (3), problem, and solution.
1. her friend's house 2. car/her house 3. soccer field
stayed up too late
took a nap before the game
Micah hopped out the car and ran inside. He was so excited to go to SkyZone for his friend's birthday party. Micah said hello to the birthday girl and looked at all the presents on the table. He quickly dialed his mother and asked her to come back. He went out the car and grabbed the box from the backseat and thanked her before she pulled off again. Micah set the box on the table with the rest of the gifts and joined his friends jumping on the trampolines.
Tell me the character, setting, problem, solution.
Micah
SkyZone
forgot the present in the car
called his mom and she brought it