Vocabulary
Eric Won't Do It:
What do you call it when you stand inside a potato sack and hop to the finish line, inside the sack.
It is a potato sack race.
Eric Won't Do It:
What's the setting of Eric Won't Do It?
It's set in a sports field.
Eric Won't Do It:
Eric can't join in because...
His leg is broken.
Eric Won't Do It:
How does Eric support Roberto?
He gives Roberto a hand.
Eric Won't Do It:
List one sporting event from the story!
Bend to touch toes.
Running Race./Run to the finish line.
Jump into the sand./Long jump
Potato Sack Race
Rock and Daisy Go Home:
What do we call it when we go somewhere for a short while?
visit
Rock and Daisy Go Home:
Name at least three characters from the story.
Rocky, Daisy, Owen, Mom, Dad.
Rock and Daisy Go Home:
Why did the family notice Rocky and Daisy?
They other dogs were very noisy and they sat quietly.
Rock and Daisy Go Home:
How are Rocky and Daisy different from each other?
Rocky is silly and loud. Daisy is sweet and quiet.
Rock and Daisy Go Home:
What does Owen do with Rocky and Daisy?
Takes them for a walk, gives them treats, teaches them tricks.
Rock and Daisy Go Home:
What do we call it when we choose a cat or a dog to live with our family?
adopt
Rock and Daisy Go Home:
What was Rocky and Daisy's problem?
No one wanted to adopt them.
Rock and Daisy Go Home:
Why did they decided to get both dogs?
It would not be fair to just adopt one. They didn't want to be apart.
Rock and Daisy Go Home:
How would you describe Owen's personality?
Kind, caring, thoughtful etc.
Rock and Daisy Go Home:
Name one thing that Rocky likes to do and name one thing that Daisy likes to do.
Rocky likes:
Chasing squirrels, playing with other dogs, chewing things, running with Owen when he rides his bike.
Daisy likes:
Playing ball, listening to stories, resting on the furniture, eating yummy treats.
Save the Animals:
What do we call the natural home or environment of an animal?
habitat
Save the Animals:
What is the genre of the story?
Nonfiction
Save the Animals:
What puts polar bears in danger of extinction?
The changing climate.
Less time to hunt for food.
Save the Animals:
Name three animals that are extinct.
elephants, leopards, bears, macaws and ferrets
Save the Animals:
Eating seals makes polar bears very __________ .
fat
Save the Animals:
A word used to describe animals that are going extinct.
endangered
Save the Animals:
What text element does the author use to help the reader understand?
The author uses images.
Save the Animals:
How are people helping ferrets?
They are raising them in captivity.
Save the Animals:
Which bird was named as extinct in the story?
Macaws
Save the Animals:
The first step in helping endangered animals is_______.
... to count how many there are.