The Shining Apple
Why does Joe feel pleased with himself after he eats an apple in front of the boy?
A. He thinks what he did was right.
B He Thinks what he did was brave.
C. He thinks what he did was clever.
D. He thinks what he did was hilarious.
C. He thinks what he did was clever.
This adverb describes doing something secretly or in a sneaky way, often to avoid being noticed.
Furtively
This green, grumpy creature steals presents but learns the true meaning of Christmas in the end.
The Grinch
This adjective describes someone who is determined and firm in their decisions or actions, not easily swayed.
Resolute
What is 8 × 6?
48
Which statement best expresses a central idea of the story?
A. People who are hungry need to steal food.
B. People who own stores might face hardship.
C. People who are unhappy might be cruel to others.
D. People who own stores need to watch out for thieves.
C. People who are unhappy might be cruel to others.
To make someone want something they can’t have is to do this to them.
Tantalize
This large mammal is known for its trunk.
Elephant
This word describes the feeling of extreme pain or suffering.
Agony
These are hints or information in the surrounding text that help define an unknown word.
How does Joe's wife most likely feel when she notices that an apple is missing from the pile?
A. Suspicious
B. Stubborn
C. Distracted
D. Depressed
A. Suspicious
When you really enjoy a special treat, you do this with it.
Relish
If a bear wanted to start a business, it would probably sell this, because bears love honey!
Honeycomb
This adjective describes someone who uses clever but sometimes dishonest methods to get what they want.
Cunning
If a penguin were writing a letter to a friend, what would they probably write about?
Sliding on ice
He knew the kid would be there looking up and down the street furtively
What is the antonym for the word furtively?
A. Angrily
B. Boldy
C. Nervously
D. Slowly
B. Boldy
When someone cannot sit still or keeps moving because they are uneasy or anxious, they feel this.
Restless
This princess is known for having long, magical hair that can heal people and glow when she sings.
Rapunzel (from Tangled)
This nutrient, found in foods like meat, eggs, and beans, helps build muscles and repair tissues.
Protein
This word means "to make an educated guess based on available information."
Infer
At the end of the story, why does Joe yell? " You can have it!" as the boy runs away? Pg 127
Joe let the boy have the apple because he felt bad that the boy couldn't get the apple first.
( I'll accept any answers that are close to this.)
Someone who is completely honest, with no deceit or trickery, would be called this.
Guileless
This is the name of the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth, keeping us grounded.
Gravity
This is the value of x in the equation: 3(x + 4) = 21.
3
This is when an author directly or indirectly reveals information about a character through actions, thoughts, speech, or how others react to the character.
Characterization