Inferences
Sherry's toddler is in bed upstairs. She hears a bang and crying.
Her baby fell/got hurt
How is a theme different than a summary?
A summary restates facts while a theme comes up with a main idea
As the city was developed and forests were destroyed, deer became scarce. On the other hand, there will still many squirrels throughout the city
hardly any/minimal/hard to find
What did Alex Rider's Uncle do?
He was a spy
When should we speak?
When called on
The floor is covered in shreds of newspaper, and Susan's dog has a small piece of newspaper stuck in his fur
The dog ate the newspaper
What was the theme of our lessons on having a growth midset.
Believe in yourself
The melancholy mood of the day matched the sad faces of the family members at the funeral.
Sad
How did Alex get into his uncle's office?
Jumping out the window and breaking in
When should we pack up?
When we are dismissed by the teacher
Julia works at a pet store and owns four cats, a lizard, a dog, and a rabbit
Julia loves pets
What was the theme of the article about Captain Sully?
Don't give up in the face of danger
It's important to evaluate a situation before you make a decision
Gabriel was a very fretful baby at first, but when Jonas started comforting him, he became very calm and happy.
Distressed/Nervous
Where is Alex's housekeeper originally from?
The United States
What should we do if we need help
Ask the teacher or another student if it isn't a silent work time
The birds were chirping, flowers were blooming, and the rain was a daily occurrence.
It is the start of springtime
Learn from your mistakes
His lanky arms and legs made him look like a giraffe. His knees and elbows made harsh angles and he had grown too tall for his pants.
Long
What is the name of the head of the spy agency?
Mr. Blunt
What are the 2 main things we do when we first come in the classroom?
Sit down quietly and start the warmup
Edward has a pale complexion, never eats in front of others, avoids the sun, and seems to move more quickly than is humanly possible.
Edward is a vampire
What was the theme of the Lou Gehrig speech from week 1 of school?
Be thankful for what you have
It helps to approach hard situations with a positive mindset
Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!
thoughtless/reckless
Why are they choosing Alex to go on this mission instead of a trained spy?
The enemy won't expect a kid to be a spy
What should you do as you leave the classroom?