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Fall
In fall, leaves fall from trees. In gym class, you might fall.
One leaf, two…
Today I go to the fall festival. Yesterday I…
Leaf- Leaves
Go- Went
You see someone sitting alone at the friendsgiving and they look sad. What’s the best thing to do?
Go talk to them or invite them to join you. What can you say to start a conversation?
“Grandma cooks for everyone every Thanksgiving—she really goes the extra mile to make the day special.”
What does go the extra mile mean?
To put in more effort than expected.
We baked three pumpkin pies, ___ we still weren’t sure there would be enough for everyone.
But
Season
You season your food with spices, and fall is one of the four seasons.
One child, many…
Today I eat caramel apples. Yesterday I…
Child- Children
Eat- Ate
Your cousin wants to skip helping clean up after thanksgiving, but you know you should help. What’s the responsible choice?
Stay and help, even if your cousin doesn’t.
“When Uncle Joe said he’d make five pies by himself, we told him not to bite off more than he could chew.”
What does this idiom mean?
To take on a task that is too big or difficult.
The turkey was taking longer to cook, ___ we decided to play a board game while we waited.
So
Tip
You can tip a waiter at a restaurant, or a strong wind can tip over a scarecrow.
One goose, several…
Today I take pictures of pumpkins. Yesterday I…
Goose- Geese
Take- Took
A classmate made pumpkin muffins and offers you one. You’re allergic to an ingredient. What should you say?
Politely decline and explain your allergy.
“After we finally sat down to eat, everyone was quiet—the cat got our tongues as we admired the feast.”
What does the cat got our tongues mean?
Everyone was unexpectedly silent and not speaking.
The mashed potatoes were creamy, ___ the stuffing tasted even better this year.
And
Light
You may light a pumpkin-scented candle, but a feather is also very light.
One person, many…
Today the wind blows. Yesterday it…
Person- People
Blows- Blew
A student makes a joke about your outfit and others laugh. What is a confident, kind response?
Stay calm and respond politely or walk away; don’t insult back.
“When the cousins arrived late and tried to blame traffic, Mom said, ‘Nice try, but I’m not buying it.’”
What does I’m not buying it mean?
I don’t believe what you are saying.
I helped set the table ___ my cousins were outside playing football.
While
Bear
A bear eats apples in the fall, or you can bear a difficult situation.
One foot, two…
Today I break open a piñata at the party. Yesterday I…
Break- Broke
Foot- Feet
A classmate interprets your joking comment during class as rude. They seem upset. What is the best repair strategy?
Apologize, clarify your intentions, and ask how to make things better.
“Everyone was arguing about who burned the rolls until Grandpa finally said, ‘Let’s just bury the hatchet and enjoy dinner.’”
What does bury the hatchet mean?
To stop fighting and make peace.
We had to cancel our morning parade plans ___ it started pouring rain.
Because