Did you really mean that? (Sarcasm)
Clint's favorite team was losing 10-0 in the first inning. Clint said, "The Metros are the best team in baseball". Do you think Clint meant what he said? Why?
No. The Metros were losing in the game, not winning.
Johnny watched the player dribble down the court and sink a three point shot.
1. Where was Johnny?
2. Why do you think Johnny cheered when the player scored?
He was at a basketball game.
He cheered because scoring a basket is a good thing.
Luna said, "I saw a great movie last night".
Ask 2 questions about this statement.
-What movie did you see?
-How did you like the movie?
Neville said, "I went shopping for new clothes this weekend".
Ask 2 questions about this statement.
-What did you buy?
-Do you like them?
Sara grabbed her black bag with her stethoscope and thermometer.
1. What was Sara's job?
2. Why does Sara need her black bag?
She is a doctor or nurse.
The black bag keeps her medical tools.
Hermione said, "There is going to be an assembly in school tomorrow."
Ask 2 questions about this statement.
-What will the assembly be about?
-Where will the assembly be?
Raymond was singing in the car and his sister told him "not to quit his day job". What does "not quit your day job" mean?
When you aren't good at something well enough to get paid for it.
Jeffery took a bite of cold, soggy french fries and said, "This lunch is delicious!" Do you think Jeffery meant what he said?
No. French fries are not supposed to be eaten cold and soggy, and likely tasted bad.
We dressed in red, white, and blue clothes while he watched the fireworks display.
1. What time of year was it?2. Why do people wear red, white, and blue on this day?
2. Red, white, and blue are USA's colors.They wore them to celebrate USA.
Harry said, "There was an accident in my neighbor hood last night".
Ask 2 questions about this statement.
-Who was involved?
-Was everyone okay?
Mom was upset with Dad because he forgot to take the garbage out. Dad said, "I'm sorry honey, I'll do it right now". Do you think Dad meant what he said?
Probably. Dad forgot to take out the garbage.
Jimmy was going on a field trip to the zoo for the 10th time. Jimmy said, "By now the monkeys know me by my name". Do you think Jimmy meant what he said?
No. The monkeys cannot not know him by name.
John went to the library, did research, and began to write.
1. What was John doing?
2. Why is it important to do all your research before you start writing?
1. He was studying.
2. Doing research, helps you learn and have ideas on what to write about.
Ron said, "I have a new cell phone".
Ask 2 questions about this statement.
-What does it look like?
-Do you like it?
You took your new notebooks and backpack with you on your first day.
1. Where were you going?
2. What else was in your backpack?
1. Likely going to school.
2. Other school supplies (pencil, markers, snack, water, etc.).
Brice yawned and closed his book. He said, "This book is really exciting". Do you think Brice meant what he said?
No. Yawning and closing the book shows he is not interested in the book.
The baby was playing with a bag of small marbles.
1. Why was this a problem?
2. Why is it okay for older children to play with marbles?
1. Marbles are a choking hazard.
2. Older children are less likely to swallow marbles.
Ginny said, "I'm joining a new after school program".
Ask 2 questions about this statement.
-What will you do?
-Where is it?
Kim was feeling a bit "under the weather" so she stayed home from school. What does it mean to feel, "under the weather"?
To feel slightly ill or sick.