Quiet Please, Owen McPhee
Subtraction Action
NJ State Symbols
Nouns, Adjectives, and Verbs
Silly Riddles
100

What was Owen McPhee's problem in the story?

He talked more than he listened!

100

What is the rhyme we use when we subtract?

More on top? No need to stop! More on the floor? Go next door!

100

Where do we live (town, state, and county)?

Hamilton, NJ in Mercer County
100

A noun is a person, place, or ______.

thing
100

Why did they stop giving tests at the zoo?

There was too many CHEETAHS!
200

What does it mean to have laryngitis? 

Laryngitis means you lose your voice!

200

Subtract:

543-289

254

200

What is our state nickname?

The Garden State!

200

True or False:

An adjective is a describing word.

TRUE

200

Why did the Iphone go to the dentist?

It had a blue tooth!

300

What happened in Science class?

Owen wasn't listening and so he did not follow directions. He blew up his volcano!

300

Subtract 752-484

268

300

What is the name of the NJ State Bird?

The Eastern Goldfinch!

300

Which word is the verb in this sentence?

Mr. V. ran to catch the school bus!

ran

300

What does a pumpkin that is broken need?

A pumpkin patch!

400

How did Owen communicate when he lost his voice?

He wrote everything down on a piece of paper!

400

Subtract 563-248

315

400

What is the NJ state flower?

The violet!

400

Give me an example of a noun!

Answers will vary!

400

How does the ocean say hello?

It waves!

500

What did Isabella ask Owen to do after he apologized to her?

She asked him to help her rebuild the bridge!

500

Subtract 3692-1795

1897

500

What are the state colors?

Yellow and buff!

500
Give me three adjectives to describe a pumpkin!

Orange, bumpy, hard, big, small, smooth, round...

500

Why did the golfer wear two pairs of pants?

Just in case he got "a hole in one"!

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