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The frigid water made Elizabeth’s teeth chatter.
Valentine's Day.
Hearts, candy, chocolate, cupid, red & pink, February 14th
I was allowed to push the cart. The front left wheel was broken, so the cart wobbled down each aisle.
Mother put various packages and boxes in the cart, but I didn’t notice. I was trying to keep the cart going straight as it got heavier and heavier.
Grocery Store
What does the idiom 'tie the knot' mean?
Police Officer & Pilot
Police Officer: carries a weapon, drives a cop car, stays on land
Pilot: flies a plan, stays in air
Both: have a partner, help people's lives/keeps them safe, wear uniforms.
When I fell off the trampoline, I fractured my arm and wore a cast.
broke
February
Groundhog's Day, President's Day, Abraham Lincoln's birthday, Valentine's Day, Black History Month, 28 days, Leap Year
The water felt so good on such a hot day. I heard the other children laughing and yelling across the way.
The concrete was wet from a group of teenagers splashing each other in the corner. The lifeguard watched closely to keep children from running.
Pool
What does the idiom 'broken heart' mean?
Pencil & Paper
Paper: used to write on, flat, white, sometimes lined
Pencil: used to write with, rounded, pointy
Both: school supplies, used for writing
Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street
Groundhog's Day
spring, winter, February 2nd, groundhog, Phil
As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time
Candy Shop
What does the idiom 'Couch Potato' mean?
Lazy
Ants & Bees
Ants: find food, live in ground
bees: make food, live in hive
both: have queen, live in colony, have 6 legs, are insects, and hatch from eggs
Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers
out-dated
Black History Month
Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks, Oprah Winfrey, Harriett Tubman, Barack Obama
It felt wonderful to be outside, even if only for a little while! All the swings were already taken, and a group was playing softball on the diamond. Casey and I decided use the monkey bars until the teacher called us.
What does the idiom 'green thumb' mean?
Good at gardening/good with plants
Apple & Orange
Apple: smooth, variety of colors, shiny, orchard, can eat peel
Orange: bumpy, orange, grove, must peel
Both: fruit, healthy snack
Slavery was abolished in the U.S. after the Civil War.
Outlawed
President's Day
George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, George W. Bush, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Barack Obama
As we entered, a large blast of water hit the windshield. Huge flopping sponges began to slap at the hood as we slowly moved forward. Soon, there were suds spilling over the sides. I was glad the windows were rolled up!
Car Wash
What does the idiom 'green with envy' mean?
Frogs & Toads
Frogs: smooth skin, live near water
Toads: Bumpy skin, live on land
Both: lay eggs, amphibians