Character Traits
Barry always talks. He is a _______________person.
talkative
Tyler is afraid of dogs. When he is at the park, he tries to avoid all the dogs. Once he pet a dog, but it felt really scary. Luckily, the dog was very nice! Tyler likes cats a lot better than dogs.
What is the main idea?
Tyler is afraid of dogs.
What does this word mean?
reread
to read again
What does this word mean?
feathers
more than one feather
This word means the opposite of cold.
hot
The girl was always walking around with her head down low. She never seemed to smile. What word can be used to describe her?
(You must use a 3rd grade word!)
gloomy, depressed, etc
The Johnson family is getting ready to go on a summer trip. They go on a beach vacation every year. Last summer they went to a beach in New Jersey and this summer they are going to a beach in California. They’ve got their swimsuits packed up and ready to go!
What is the main idea?
The Johnson family loves the beach.
What does this word mean?
pretest
A test before
What does this word mean?
foxes
more than one fox
This is an antonym of asleep.
awake
Jason keeps the candy all to himself. A good word to describe him is ________________.
selfish
Friends are always there for each other. It’s wonderful to have friends. Friends like to play and talk. Friends may not always get along, but they will always work to make up. When friends are sad, they will help each other be happy. No matter what, friends are always there for each other.
What is the main idea?
Friends are always there for each other.
What does this word mean?
unclean
not clean
What does this word mean?
beautiful
full of beauty
Give a word that means the opposite of bright. As in, "The lights were very bright."
dull, dim
Jean always tells her friends what to do. They don't get to pick anything! Jean gets her way all the time. What word describes Jean?
selfish, greedy
Just like humans, plants need water and food to survive. Plant food comes in the form of nutrients. Plants get nutrients from the soil. They get water and nutrients from the soil through their roots. Plants also need sun and air in order to grow. If plants don’t have enough light, they will be weak and won’t grow. In order to live, plants need food, water, soil, sun, and air.
Plants need food, water, soil, sun, and air in order to live.
What does this word mean?
dishonest
not honest
What does this word mean?
sleepless
without sleep
What is an antonym for locking. As in "unlocking a door."
locking
During the terrible rainstorm, Mrs. Busot wasn't nervous. She sat in her chair very quietly reading a book.
calm
The Wright brothers are famous because they were inventors. Beginning at a young age, they built kites, bicycles, and other machines. That is not why they are famous, though. Orville and Wilbur Wright were not the first to experiment with building a plane. They are known for designing and building the first successful airplane. Their first flight in 1903 only lasted 12 seconds. It is still considered successful. Now, flying in an airplane is a normal way to travel. We can thank the Wright Brothers for being creative and brave. They worked hard to create the first successful flying machine.
The Wright brothers worked hard to create the first flying machine.
What does this word mean?
mishandle
to not handle properly
What does this word mean?
safely
in a safe way
What is an antonym for disrespectful?
respectful