Grammar
Find ONE error in this sentence: I can't wait to go to arizona in April!
*Arizona needs to be capitalized
What is another word for apparel?
Clothing
How did Penn get his name?
His great-grandfather named him after the Penn Relays
Where is the one place in the world where lemurs live? (natural habitat)
Madagascar
What popular children's "winter" movie features a talking snowman and an ice castle?
Frozen
Find TWO errors in this sentence: Mrs. Dabney's famous cookie recipe requires ingredients such as sugar eggs chocolate chips and flour.
Mrs. Dabney's famous cookie recipe requires ingredients such as sugar, eggs, chocolate chips and flour.
The view of the ocean and the sound of the waves made Ms. Finnerman feel serene.
peaceful, calm
List TWO of Scooter's talents.
Story-telling, cooking
Why did most people NOT buy bananas at first?
They were expensive and rare
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6
Find THREE errors in this sentence: Ms. Finnerman's sister is too years younger Her name is jenny.
Ms. Finnerman's sister is two years younger. Her name is Jenny.
When winter comes, the flowers eventually wither and die. What does "wither" mean?
to dry up
What is Abby most passionate about?
Nature, animals
What evidence did scientists find that proved people long ago had cats as pets?
They found human fossils buried with cat fossils, cats were painted in ancient paintings and sculptures
How many siblings does Ms. Finnerman have?
Three
Find FOUR errors in this sentence: ms. Finnerman's literacy class is the best The students work so hard and there so polite
Ms. Finnerman's literacy class is the best. The students work so hard and they're so polite.
What does "diversity" mean?
difference, variety
Give TWO examples of how Crash changed from the beginning of the book to the end.
He became friends with Penn, he let Penn win the race, he was kind to his sister Abby, he no longer enjoyed pranking Penn and being mean to Jane
Explain how scientists teach lemurs how to do "math".
They teach them the desired skill and every time the lemur does that skill they get rewarded with a sugar pill.
What month is Ms. Finnerman's birthday?
March
Find FIVE errors in this sentence: Why is our teacher making us think today i think she is trying to torture us! Someone should tell Ms finnerman that it's Friday before break
Why is our teacher making us think today? I think she is trying to torture us! Someone should tell Ms. Finnerman that it's Friday before break.
Use the word "vow" in your own sentence.
Answers will vary.
Name one example of "gender bias" the book mentions.
only girls can be cheerleaders, all cheerleaders are pretty, boys are better with math,
What is one benefit of studying small migrating creatures such as bats, birds, and insects?
Answers may vary.
About what percent of people in the world have never seen snow in person?
50%