Find the Signal Words for Chronological Order
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Compare and Contrast
Cause and Effect
Just for Fun
100
After we went to the store we went home. Then we set up for the party. Finally, we cooked food and waited for the people to arrive.
What is after, then, finally
100
James practiced very hard for the baseball team. As a result, he made the cut to be on the team.
As a result
100
Give two comparisons between elementary students and middle school students.
Accept reasonable answers that tell how they are similar; NOT different.
100
Give the effect: Joey doesn't do his homework.
Joey will have to stay in for recess. He will get a poor grade.
100

Name 3 villains from The Avengers

Thanos, Ultron, Loki

200
When I wake up in the morning, I brush my teeth and then wash my face. Next, I get dressed. After that I put makeup on and eat breakfast before I leave.
What is when, next, after, before
200
Megan's hair was a mess because it had gum in it. The only way to fix her hair was to cut the gum out.
Fix
200
Give two contrasts between elementary students and middle school students.
Accept reasonable answers that tell how they are different; NOT similar.
200
Give a possible cause for the following effect: The baseball player was met by his cheering team as he crossed home plate at the end of the game.
The baseball player hit a home run which ended the game.
200

Name 3 colleges/Universities in Springfield, MO

Missouri State, Evangel, Drury, OTC

300
In 1977 I was born in op florida. I graduated high school in 1995 and then college in 1999. I began teaching in 2004.
What is 1977, 1995, then, 1999, 2004
300
The astronauts of Apollo 13 were in grave danger. They knew the only way to resolve their problem was to remain calm.
Resolve their problem
300

Compare and contrast America and England

Accept reasonable answers. For example: Compare: English is primary language. Contrast:Different system of government. In different continents

300
List the cause and the effect of this sentence: Because the dog chewed up his owner's shoes, the dog had to stay in his kennel.
Cause: The dog chewed up his owner's shoes. Effect: The dog had to stay in his kennel.
300

How many feet are in a yard?

3

400
If your car overheats while driving, first pull over to the side of the road. Once you are parked, open the hood. When the car cools off, you may drive again.
What is 1st, once, when
400
The solution to the math question just popped into my head!
Solution
400

In a Venn diagram, what does the center part that overlaps tell you about the two items?

The center part of a Venn diagram tells how the two items are similar.

400
List the cause and the effect of this sentence: The zebra had to flee for his life because the lion was chasing after him.
Cause: The lion was chasing the zebra. Effect: The zebra had to flee for his life.
400

Pokemon is short for what?

Pocket Monsters

500
Anne was born in 1915. Shortly after, her family moved to France where they began feeding poor families. She began school on 1920 and graduated at the age of 16. After graduating, she married her husband in 1933. Once her children were grown, she started a charity foundation in 1955.
What is 1915, after, 1920, after, 1933, once, 1955
500
The issue was that nobody was listening to Sam. So she just kept her opinions to herself.
Issue
500

Compare and contrast baseball and softball

compare: Similar field & basic game play

contrast: size of ball and underhand pitching

500
List the cause and the effect of the following sentence: A tornado blew the roof off the house, and as a result, the family had to find another place to live.
Cause: A tornado blew the roof off the house. Effect: The family had to find another place to live.
500

How old do you have to be to become president?

35

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