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By the time we arrived, the concert already started.
By the time we arrived, the concert had already started.
You’re telling a story, but your friend interrupts with their own story before you finish. What would you say?
Oh, I wanted to finish my story first then I’d love to hear yours.
The librarian handed me a pamphlet with information about the new books in the library.
What does the word pamphlet mean, and what part of speech is it?
Noun
pamphlet: a small booklet containing information
Context Clues: The word "information" and "library" help define the meaning.
You notice two friends arguing because one feels left out. They’re both upset, but neither is saying why.
What are the thoughts and feelings of each friend, and what can you suggest to help them resolve the issue?
One friend feels excluded, and the other may not realize they’ve been left out. A solution could be to suggest both talk about their feelings and come up with a plan to include each other in future activities.
The childs played with their new toys.
The children played with their new toys.
Your friends are daring you to do something that makes you uncomfortable. You don’t want to, but you also don’t want to seem rude. What would you say?
I’m not really comfortable with that. Let’s do something else instead.
He tried to ascend the steep mountain trail but couldn’t make it to the top.
What does the word ascend mean, and what part of speech is it?
Verb
Ascend means to go up
Context Clues: The word "tried" and "mountain" help suggest movement or going up.
In a group project, one student isn’t contributing, and it’s causing frustration among the others.
What are the thoughts and feelings of the group members, and how can they fix the problem?
The group members feel frustrated and may feel unsupported. The student not contributing might be feeling overwhelmed or unsure of their role. A solution could be for the group to calmly express their concerns and ask the student if they need help or a clearer assignment of tasks.
Neither of the books are missing from the shelf.
Neither of the books is missing from the shelf.
You show your drawing to a classmate, and they say, ‘Wow, that’s the best drawing I’ve ever seen,’ but they roll their eyes. What would you say?
“If you don’t like it, that’s okay, but you do not need to be rude about it"
The serene lake looked peaceful as the sun set behind the mountains.
What does the word serene mean, and what part of speech is it?
Adjective
Serene means calm and peaceful
Context Clue: The word "peaceful" helps define the meaning.
Two classmates have been assigned to work together on a project, but they keep misunderstanding each other’s ideas. One prefers to plan everything out step-by-step, while the other wants to dive right in and figure things out as they go.
What are the thoughts and feelings of each classmate, and how can they work together more effectively to complete the project?
The classmate who prefers a step-by-step approach may feel anxious and frustrated by the lack of structure, while the other may feel restricted and impatient. A solution could be for both to discuss their preferred working styles and come up with a plan that incorporates both approaches, such as setting broad goals and leaving room for flexibility in the process.
Each of the students gave their presentation to the class.
Each of the students gave his or her presentation to the class.
You accidentally call your teacher ‘Mom’ in front of the whole class, and everyone laughs. What would you say to handle the situation?
"Yep, that just happened. Moving on!"
or
"At least I didn’t call her Grandma!"
After the rain stopped, the workers began to mend the roof that had been damaged in the storm.
What does the word mend mean, and what part of speech is it?
Verb
Mend means to repair or fix
Context Clue: The word "began" and "damaged roof" help suggest an action to fix something.
A classmate is upset after another student accidentally interrupted them during a presentation, causing embarrassment.
What are the thoughts and feelings of the interrupted student, and how can the interrupter fix the situation?
The interrupted student feels embarrassed and frustrated, while the interrupter may feel apologetic but didn’t realize the impact. A solution could be for the interrupter to sincerely apologize and suggest a solution, like letting the student finish their thoughts next time.
She almost drove the car for five hours before taking a break.
She drove the car for almost five hours before taking a break.
Your friend borrowed your favorite pencil without asking, and now it’s broken. You’re upset but don’t want to fight. What would you say?
“I get that accidents happen, but I’d appreciate it if you could be more careful with my things next time.”
The city council met to discuss the dilemma of how to reduce traffic in the downtown area.
What does the word dilemma mean, and what part of speech is it?
Noun
Dilemma means a difficult situation or problem
Context Clue: The word "discuss" and "reduce traffic" suggest a problem or challenge.
During a family dinner, a sibling accuses you of taking their food. You didn’t but now they are upset.
What are the thoughts and feelings of both you and your sibling, and how can you resolve the issue?
Your sibling feels upset while you feel confused and maybe defensive. A solution could be to calmly explain you didn’t take their food, but express understanding of how they feel
Help them find where there food is.