Cause and Effect
The surface of the Earth is divided into pieces called “tectonic plates.” These plates move. When the plates rub against each other, they do not move smoothly. When the plates do not move smoothly, earthquakes result.
Complete the cause section.
When: ????
Then: plates do not move smoothly.
What is.. When the plates rub against each other
The surface of the Earth is divided into pieces called “tectonic plates.” These plates move. When the plates rub against each other, they do not move smoothly. When the plates do not move smoothly, earthquakes result.
What is the topic of this paragraph?
What is... tectonic plates
Once upon a time there was an old mother pig who had three little pigs and not enough food to feed them. So when they were old enough, she sent them out into the world to seek their fortunes.
The first little pig was very lazy. He didn't want to work at all and he built his house out of straw. The second little pig worked a little bit harder but he was somewhat lazy too and he built his house out of sticks. Then, they sang and danced and played together the rest of the day.
What is the theme topic of this passage?
A- Family
B- Work Hard
C- Trust
What is... B.. Work Hard
A rest period, to stop what you are doing briefly To destroy something, to snap apart
Break
cheap and expensive
Are these words:
A. Synonyms
B. Antonyms
B. antonyms (opposites)
Have you ever wondered how mountain bikes can ride so smoothly on rough surfaces? The reason for this is that mountain bikes have suspension systems. Suspension systems keep the wheels in continuous contact with the ground.
Complete the cause section.
When: ????
Then: Mountain bikes can ride smoothly on rough surfaces.
What is... mountain bikes have suspension systems.
Have you ever wondered how mountain bikes can ride so smoothly on rough surfaces? The reason for this is that mountain bikes have suspension systems. Suspension systems keep the wheels in continuous contact with the ground.
What is the topic of this passage?
What is... mountain bikes
Mrs. Smith was doing a unit on healthy living with her students. All week she taught her students about eating the correct foods like fruits and vegetables. Over the weekend, some of Mrs. Smith's students were at the mall and saw her eating pizza, a milkshake, and candy. Mrs. Smith's student Molly was going to order a salad, but now decided to order junk food too. What is the theme?
A Actions speak louder than words
B Never eat pizza at the mall
C Vegetables are good for you
A.) Actions speak louder than words
To go back and forth in a chair; pebble or stone
Rock
Cute and lovely
Are these words:
A. Synonyms
B. Antonyms
A. synonyms (same)
Have you ever had an ice-cream headache? That’s when a painful sensation resonates in your head after eating something cold (usually ice-cream) on a hot day. This pain is produced by the dilation of a nerve center in the roof of your mouth. The nerve center is overreacting to the cold by trying to heat your brain. Ice-cream headaches have turned many smiles to frowns.
Complete the effect section.
When: the nerve system is overreacting to the cold by trying to heat your brain
Then: ???
What is... an ice cream headache
Have you ever had an ice-cream headache? That’s when a painful sensation resonates in your head after eating something cold (usually ice-cream) on a hot day. This pain is produced by the dilation of a nerve center in the roof of your mouth. The nerve center is overreacting to the cold by trying to heat your brain. Ice-cream headaches have turned many smiles to frowns.
What is the topic and main idea of this passage?
What is ... the topic is ice cream headaches.
What is... the main idea is what causes ice cream headaches to occur.
Growing up, Sally was always in the shadow of her older sister Mary. Mary always got better grades, was better at sports, and seemed to even be prettier. Sally spent a lot of time in the family's garden feeling sorry for herself. Then one day Mary needed help on a science project about plants. Due to all of her time in the garden, Sally knew a lot about plants and was able help Mary with the project. Sally was shocked that she was better at something than her sister.
What is the theme?
A- Accept yourself for who you are.
B- Sports are not important
C- You can learn a lot from plants.
A.) Accept yourself for who you are.
Walking motion, part of stairs
Step
Guess What???
You get 300 Points.. AND you get to choose one group to get 300 points too! :)
Under no circumstances will firecrackers be allowed in school. They are not educational and they are dangerous. Any student caught with firecrackers will receive a ten-day suspension. If you see any student possessing firecrackers, report them to the principal immediately or you will receive a suspension as well. Exercise good judgment or face the consequences.
Complete the cause section.
When: ???
Then: you will receive a suspension.
What is... when you see any students possessing firecrackers and you don't report them to the principal immediately.
Guess What???
You get to take away 400 points from any team! :) hahahaha
All other groups: CONTROL THE CONTROLLABLES!
The Monkey and the Cookies A monkey put his hand into the jar of cookies. He grasped as many as he could possibly hold, but when he tried to pull his hand, he was prevented from doing so by the neck of the cookie jar. Unwilling to lose the cookies, and yet unable to withdraw his hand, he burst into tears and cried bitterly.
What is the theme?
A- Eating cookies can be dangerous.
B- If you are greedy, you might get nothing.
C- Don't put your hand in a jar.
B.) If you are greedy, you might get nothing.
The closing of an envelope; a sea animal with flippers
Seal
century and 100 years
Are these words:
A. Synonyms
B. Antonyms
A. Synonym
Guess What?????
You get 500 points :)
Tomatoes are a great addition to your garden. They come in many types, from tiny tomatoes the size of marbles to huge ones the size of grapefruits. They also come in different colors, from the usual red to green, purple, yellow, orange, and even striped! Tomato plants need some care to grow, but even a new gardener can grow a crop.
What is the main idea?
What is tomatoes are a good addition to a vegetable garden.
One winter, a monkey found a snake stiff and frozen. The monkey felt sorry for the snake and so he picked the snake up and held it to his chest to try to warm it. The snake was quickly revived by the warmth, and because of its instincts, bit the monkey with all its might.
What is the theme?
A- Even though you have good intentions, others may not
B- Don't hold snakes close to your chest.
C- Snakes are dangerous.
A.) Even though you have good intentions, others may not
A group of coins; when something becomes different.
Change
A decade and ten years
Are these words:
A. Synonyms
B. Antonyms
A. Synonyms