What's happening?
Alex was in a hurry to get home to watch football. He was driving over the speed limit when suddenly, he heard a siren and saw flashing lights, "No! Please not now," he thought. What do you think is happening?
A police officer is pulling him over and he will get a speeding ticket. He will probably miss part of the football game that he wanted to watch.
As I opened the door, I felt the cold air hit my face. I started to look on the shelves for something good. I ended up grabbing a bottle of water and some grapes. Where am I?
In the kitchen opening the refrigerator
I rubbed my eyes and stretch. I reached for my alarm clock and hit snooze. The sun just started to peek through window, and I knew I had to get up and get ready for school. When is this? a) a weekend morning b) a weekend night c) a weekday morning d) a weekday night
c. a weekday morning
There is a big storm today and it's going to last until tomorrow night. Jimmy is supposed to pick up his friend Lily from the airport at 7am tomorrow morning. Jimmy's phone rings, and he sees Lily's name. He picks up the phone and says, "Okay. Just tell me when you're arriving. Take care and be safe." What do you think Lily told Jimmy?
Lily's flight got delayed and she won't be arriving until later, after the storm passes.
The sun beat down on my face. I squinted at it, then put my head back down on my chair and listened to he gentle slapping of the water on the sand. I thought, "Later, I will swim, but right now, I'm taking a nap and getting tan." Where am I?
The beach
The sun was hot and the air was thick. I looked at my watch and realized there was still hours before sunset. The days were so much longer now. I looked up and saw that the sun was directly overhead. When is it? a)fall nighttime b) a spring evening c) a winter midday d) summer midday
d) summer midday
Tia is starting to feel tired, but she told herself she could do it. She only needs to overtake one more person to win. "I can do this!" she said and pedaled faster. What is Tia doing?
Tia is in a biking or cycling race. Key words are "win" and "pedaled faster".
Elizabeth was so proud of herself. She had planted the seeds early in the spring and watered the plants every morning. Now as she sat in the center of all he beautiful colors, she knew this was her favorite place. Where is Elizabeth?
In her garden
It was pitch black all around me. I had never been in the woods at this time. As I walked, I heard crickets and owls around me. Then a bat flew overhead. What time is it. a)12pm b)3pm c) 12am d)9am
c) 12am
Beep! Beep! It was raining hard and some of the drivers were losing their patience. "I wonder why there is so much traffic," Valerie thought. As she drove, she saw an ambulance, police cars, and broken car parts in the road. What is causing the traffic?
There was a car accident and it is blocking some of the lanes in the road.
I am big and gray. I use mud to cool me down. I have a trunk but don't travel much. What am I?
Elephant
Splat! Splat! Splat! Everybody outside was using an umbrella. Though I don't like rain, I sill love the flowers it brings. I'm excited to pick the flowers once the rain stops. When is this? a) daytime/ spring b) daytime/ fall c) nighttime/ spring d) nighttime/ fall
a) daytime/ spring
Damien enjoys school, but he thinks math is too difficult. He had a final test on Wednesday. On Friday, Damien's parents took him out to dinner. His family members kept telling him they are so proud of him. Why do you think they went out to dinner?
Damien got a good grade on his math final test. His family members took him out to celebrate his good grades and congratulate him on studying hard.
I am big and green but not mean. I carry a torch for freedom. I stand in deep water, but I cannot swim. People from all over the world come to see me. What am I?
The statue of Liberty.
It was so loud that Brady couldn't hear himself think. He couldn't wait until he was on stage, although he had butterflies. As he peeked around the curtain, he still couldn't believe all these people were here to see him. Just one more song then he was up. He gripped his guitar tighter in anticipation. Where is Brady?
backstage at a concert waiting to perform
Crunch! Crunch! Crunch! As I walk the street I was so amazed with what I am seeing -- yellow, orange, red, and brown. I've never seen colorful leaves on the ground before. When is this? a) spring b) fall c) summer d) winter
Fall