Cinco de Mayo
What do people mistakenly think Cinco de Mayo is?
Mexican independence day
I went to the grocery story after I made my shopping list.
After
I am very sticky, but hard to see when dry. I go round and round across the page until I eventually run out. If you stick with me, in one piece you will be. What am I?
glue stick
I had a terrible headache, but taking four aspirin made the pain subside and now I feel better.
What does subside mean?
wear off, go away, lessen
Some wasps build their nests out of paper. They chew wood. They ________ it with juice in their mouths. Then they spit out the wet mixture and make their nests. The missing word is:
a). mix b). bake c). paste
mix
What is the name of the city in Mexico that celebrates Cinco de Mayo?
Puebla
Susie went to the game before she had ice cream with her friends.
before
I am not a magician, but I make things disappear. I come in all shapes and sizes, but am most often found in pink. I can be a writer's best friend. What am I?
eraser
A 6-year-old might not want to walk the mile into town, but teenagers have enough physical and intellectual stamina to appreciate going to these places.
What is stamina?
energy or strength
During a thunderstorm there may be a power __________.
a) party b)sleep c)outage
outage
Who celebrates Cinco de Mayo in the United Sates?
Americans and Mexicans.
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence. Later, people in New York City heard about the Declaration when George Washington brought it to his troops.
Later
I love to eat grass with my sharp "teeth". My home is usually in the garage. I go to sleep every fall and winter, but I work hard in the spring and summer. People push me around outside. I eat gasoline for energy. What am I?
lawn mower
The last thing Damien wanted to do was get in a fight, but he felt obliged to stand up for his friend who was surrounded by bullies.
What is obliged?
obligated, required, compelled, wanted to, want to help
I feel good because I drink a lot of water to stay _________. Water has many benefits.
a) thirsty b) hydrated c) hungry
Hydrated- to add or absorb water.
Who did Mexico defeat in the battle of Puebla?
France
Tommy liked school. He was always able to turn his work in on time and participate in his classes. His teachers enjoyed him in class. In conclusion, Tommy was a good student.
In conclusion
You will find me when you go outside. I live high above the earth. Some people say I remind them of cotton candy. When I am angry I get dark, and when I am sad I cry. You have probably felt my tears. When I cry a lot I make puddles and small ponds. What am I?
clouds
My dogs were so hungry they fought over a morsel of meat.
What is morsel?
A little piece
Shirley loves music. It always makes her feel better when she's having a bad day at work. She can't wait to get back to her car, turn on her _______, and sing along with some good songs.
radio
How do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo today?
Eat mexican food, listening to mexican music and dressing up in traditional clothes.
First, I want to eat dinner and then I want to finish my homework.
HINT- 2 transition words
First and Then
I have bristles and you put paste on me. Dentists give me away and I see the inside of your mouth. Use me so you won't get cavities. I have handles and hang around in your bathroom. What am I?
After being bit, my friend writhed in pain on the ground.
What is writhed?
thrash, roll around, squirm, move around
Mother's Day has been celebrated for a very long time. But Father's Day wasn't celebrated until 1910. Sonora Dodd got her city to honor fathers on June 19. Then 62 years later, Father's Day became a __________ holiday. The missing word is:
a). busy b). original c). national
national