Bear Cave
Synonym Category Location
Kody packed his swim trunks, snorkels, and sand bucket. Mom packed the sunscreen, and towels. They couldn't wait to get to their sunny destination and relax.
Where are they going? How do you know?
The Beach
Clues: Swim trunks; snorkels; Sand bucket; Sunscreen; Towels
Bonus: How are ocean - beach related?
It was her 16th birthday and she was so excited! She ran out the front door and saw the huge ribbon tied around her present. It was so awesome! It even had a sunroof just like she wanted.
What did the girl get for her birthday? How do you know?
A car.
Clues: 16th birthday; Ran out the door; Huge ribbon tied around it; Sunroof
How are sunroof - car related?
Lemon and Fruit
Antonym Function Category
Category
Ruben made a mental checklist: Do laundry. Go to supermarket. Clean house. Fix hallway light. Change the bed sheets in guest room. Wrap the presents. Put up the tree lights. His parents were coming in the morning and he didn't know how he would get everything done.
What time of year was it? How do you know?
Christmas time.
Clues: Parents coming; Wrap presents; Tree lights
How are Christmas - holiday related?
Cold Freezing
Antonym Synonym Function
Synonym
Dad tapped his fingers on the table. His stomach growled as he looked at his watch. Mom fiddled with her straw and watched the food at the other table. The kids were fighting and whining. There was a loud, crashing noise and suddenly the waiter appeared and said, "I'm so sorry!"
Where are they? What happened? How do you know?
At a restaurant. The waiter dropped their food.
Clues: Dad's stomach growled; Mom watched food at other table; Loud crashing noise; Waiter apologized.
Bonus: How are waiter - restaurant related?
When they entered the gate, the woman gave them a wristband. They looked around at all the rides and shops and couldn't decide which one to go to first. Their mom yelled, "Look, there's Mickey!" They saw his mouse ears from a mile away.
Where are they? How do you know?
Disney World or Disneyland
Clues: Wristband, Rides and shops; Mickey; Mouse ears
How are Disney World - Florida related?
Wheel and Bicycle
Synonym Category Part-Whole
Part-Whole
Tim was home in bed when the phone rang. It was his friend, Susan. "Come on! You don't know what you're missing," Susan shouted into the phone over the loud music and people yelling and laughing in the background. of
"Nah, I'm too tired," Tim said.
What did Susan want Tim to do? How do you know?
Go to a party.
Clues: You don't know what you're missing; Loud music; People yelling and laughing in background.
How are tired - sleepy related?
Sour Lemon
Characteristic Function Location
Characteristic
Julie and her mom were at the department store. Julie really wanted new lipstick but her mother said she couldn't get any today. Julie's mom went to the clothing section while Julie stayed by the makeup. When it was time for them to leave, Julie was nervous. She was clutching her purse tightly hoping not to set off the alarms.
Why was Julie nervous? How do you know?
Julie stole the lipstick.
Clues: Julie was nervous; Clutching her purse tightly; Hoped she didn't set off alarms.
bonus: How are lipstick - makeup related?
Elizabeth was so proud of her garden. She planted the seeds early in the spring and watered the plants every morning. Last Friday, Elizabeth's mom called and asked her to come over for the week because she was feeling sick. When Elizabeth came back home, her plants were bent and drooping.
Why were the plants drooping? How do you know?
She had not watered them for a week.
Clues: Elizabeth watered plants every morning; She went to her mom's house for a week and couldn't water them.
How are plants - flowers related?
Ring Jewelry
Category Function Antonym
Category
Carrie was walking home alone at night. She heard footsteps behind her. The hairs on the back of her neck stood up. She began walking faster. The footsteps behind her started moving faster too. Finally, Carrie started running. She ran so fast, she didn't see where she was going. She ran right into a man with a gun and baton. Then she breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Thank God!"
Who did Carrie run into? How do you know?
A police officer or Cop
Clues: Gun and baton; Breathed a sigh of relief.
How are police offer - cop related?
Cotton Soft
Part-whole Characteristic Location
Characteristic
Lots of white flakes fell from the sky and covered the roads. Lucy woke up and crawled out of bed to peek out the window. She immediately turned on the news. Her eyes lit up and she smiled when she saw her school listed. Then she crawled back to bed and threw the covers over her head.
What did Lucy find out when she saw the news? How do you know?
Snow Day or School was closed because of the snow.
Clues: Lots of white flakes fell from the sky; She turned on the news; She saw her school listed; She went back to bed.
How are Snow -- white related?
We watched as the engines roared, but they remained still. They were all lined up in a straight line waiting to accelerate. Each believing that they could win. A man stood close to the track waving a flag and off they went.
Where are they? How do you know?
Race Track
Clues: Engines roared; lined up in a straight line'; Believe they can win; Close to the track waving a white flag; Off they went.
How are engine - car related?
Sweet Sour
Antonym Synonym Part-Whole
Antonym
The light turned red and Jim did not stop. Next, there was a huge crashing sound. Jim got out of the car to inspect the damage. Police sirens were blaring in the distance.
What happened? How do you know?
Jim was in an accident.
Clues: Ran the red light; Crashing sound; Inspect the damage; Police sirens
How are siren - police car related?
Pen Write
Function Location Synonym
Function
"Ooooohhh, Aaaaahh!" said the boys. As another one sparkled in the sky, they jumped up with excitement. "Boom! Boom!" They waited patiently for the grand exit when all the colors zoomed across the sky and loud noises filled the air. Afterwards, they gathered their belongings and walked to their car.
Where were they? How do you know?
A fireworks show.
Clues: Boom; Colors in the sky; Noises filled the air.
How are loud and noisy related?
I should have studied harder. My palms are sweating; my heart is racing; and my pencil broke! I raised my hand, hoping not to disrupt the other students. I looked back and forth from the clock to my paper. Time seemed to be racing by. I had to do my best!
What am I doing? How do you know?
Taking a test or quiz.
Clues: Should have studied harder; Sweaty palms; Heart racing; Pencil broke; Disturb other students; Time raced by: Had to do my best
Bonus: How are racing - speeding related?
Scissors Cut
Part-whole Function Antonym
Function
Amy was beaming as she walked down the aisle with her father by her side. All the guests were smiling at her, but she could only see the handsome man ahead. The event ended with a kiss.
Where is Amy? How do you know?
At her wedding.
Clues: Beaming: Walking down the aisle with her father; Guests smiling; Handsome man ahead; Event; Kiss
How are beaming and smiling related?