Multiple Meaning
Past Tense Verbs
Vocabulary
Similarities/Differences
Why Questions
100

See

Seeing with your eyes

The ocean is also called the sea

100

Today, I jump.

Yesterday, I ______.

Jumped

100

The Pilgrims made a new SETTLEMENT near the river where they built the homes and farms.

A community or village: A place where people establish a new home or community, like when Pilgrims or explorers move to a new land and build homes.

100

Give me two similarities and two differences:

Apple/Banana

They are both fruits and they are both healthy

They do not look the same and they taste different

100

Lily ran down the street, her shoes tapping quickly on the pavement. She glanced at her watch and noticed the time. "I’m going to be late for the bus!" she said, her heart racing. She quickly turned the corner and saw the bus at the end of the street, waiting for the last few students to climb aboard.

Why do you think Lily is in a hurry?

She was late for school.

200

New

I got a new toy.

I knew the answer.

200

Today, I eat.

Yesterday, I ______.

Ate

200

I caught a GLIMPSE of the rainbow before it disappeared.

A glimpse is a quick or brief look at something.

200

Two similarities and two differences

nose/mouth

On your face, senses

One is for smelling, one is for seeing, they look different

200



Short Story:

One afternoon, Mia was walking home from school when she saw a big puddle in the street. She wanted to stay dry, so she stepped carefully around it. As she got closer to her house, she noticed her dog, Max, sitting at the door, wagging his tail. Mia smiled and said, "I think Max is ready for his walk!" She grabbed the leash and put it on him, and they went for a fun walk around the block.

Why did Mia step carefully around the puddle?

She wanted to stay dry.

300

Shake

I ordered a shake from McDonalds.

The wind made the building shake.

300
Today, I catch.

Yesterday, I ______.

Caught

300

The puppy was full of MISCHIEF, chewing on shoes and toys.

Mischief means playful or troublesome behavior that might cause harm or trouble, but usually in a fun or silly way.

300

Two similarities and two differences

chalkboard/whiteboard

Used for writing, in a classroom

Different writing utensils, different colors

300

One afternoon, Mia was walking home from school when she saw a big puddle in the street. She wanted to stay dry, so she stepped carefully around it. As she got closer to her house, she noticed her dog, Max, sitting at the door, wagging his tail. Mia smiled and said, "I think Max is ready for his walk!" She grabbed the leash and put it on him, and they went for a fun walk around the block.

How did Mia know that Max wanted a walk?

Max was sitting at the door and wagging his tail

400

Tail

The animal has a tail.

Another word for a story is a tale.

400

Today, I buy.

Yesterday, I ______.

Bought

400

They found ANCIENT pottery buried in the ground.

very old or from a long time ago

400

Two similarities and two differences

Letters/numbers

Related to learning, have an order

One is math, one is writing, they do not look the same 

400

Tom was in the kitchen, looking at the clock. It was almost dinner time. He set the table with plates, forks, and spoons, and then went to the fridge. He pulled out a big pot of soup his mom had made earlier. As he began to heat it up, he heard footsteps behind him. "Smells good," his sister Lucy said as she walked into the kitchen. Tom smiled and said, "I think Mom's going to be happy we’re ready for dinner!" Just then, their mom walked in with a loaf of fresh bread.

Why did Tom set the table?

It was almost dinner time, and he was getting ready for the meal.

500

Threw

I threw the ball.

I walked through the door.

500

Today, I throw.

Yesterday, I ____.

Threw

500

The magician’s tricks always FASCINATE the audience.

to attract or hold the attention of someone in an interesting way

500

Two similarities and two differences 

Soap/toothpaste

Used for cleaning, in the bathroom

One is for teeth, one is for body, different scents

500

Lily walked into the living room, looking tired after a long day at school. She dropped her backpack on the floor and flopped onto the couch. Her little brother, Jack, ran up to her with a big grin. "Guess what, Lily! I finished my puzzle!" he said, holding up a picture of a colorful dinosaur. Lily smiled and said, "That's awesome, Jack! You’ve been working on that for days!" Jack nodded proudly, and Lily gave him a high-five. "Now, let’s see if I can solve my homework before Mom calls us for dinner," she said, grabbing her notebook from the table.

Why was Lily tired when she walked into the living room?

She had a long day at school.