What Happens Next?
Sean looked around the lunch room, then went and sat across from his friend Eric. “Hey, Sean,” Eric said, holding up a paperback book. “I just finished reading this book, The Boy at the End of the World. It’s about this time way in the future. This kid wakes up in some blown-up laboratory. Then this robot says that the kid is the last human alive. But the robot says there may be more humans stored away in pods that they can rescue—if they can find them. Then this baby mammoth starts following them around, and wanting to be friends.” Sean pointed to the cover of the book. “Is this the robot?” he asked. Eric nodded, and showed Sean another picture inside the book. “And this is the baby mammoth. The kid calls the mammoth ‘Protein.’ You want to borrow the book?” he asked. “I got it for my birthday"
What is Sean borrowed the book?
I am very flexible • I like to go to parties • I come in many colors • I come with strings attached • I like to float around • A clown turns me into animals • Kids fill me with water • I can be puffed up with air
What is a balloon?
Harold grunted as he walked into the house. He carried four paper bags in his arms, each one filled to the brim. Suddenly, he tripped and one of the bags fell, spilling oranges, a loaf of bread, and two sticks of butter onto the floor. “At least I didn’t drop the eggs!” he exclaimed. Where was Harold before he got home?
What is the supermarket?
Mr. Johnson looked up at the sky. It was clear as far as the eye could see, except for the cruel sun. The insatiable sun drained the land of all moisture. He cursed the sun. Mr. Johnson ran his fingers through one of the rows of dirt and grabbed a handful. It was bone dry, almost powdery. He let the dirt sift through his fingers and it turned to dust in the wind. Mr. Johnson put his hands on his hips and surveyed the field. It was well seeded, that he knew. He had seeded it himself, yet nothing sprang from the dirt. "Well, there's only one thing left to do," he said to himself. Mr. Johnson headed to church. What does Mr. Johnson do for a living?
What is farming?
"Nico!" Erin shouted at the top of her lungs as she bounded through the meadow, "Come back, Nico!" She was nearly out of breath but she kept running through the tall grass. "Nico, come on, boy! It's time to go home!" Erin continued shouting, her voice hoarse from shouting similar expressions all day. Then she stumbled over the leash that she was carrying, "Whoa… Come on Nico!" Erin shouted, regaining her balance. Who is Nico?
What is Nico is a dog?
Zack and Andy were building a spaceship from a kit Zack got for his birthday. There were lots of small pieces spread out all over the table. “That’s a lot of pieces!” Andy said. Zack unfolded the paper that had the directions. It had pictures to show how to put the spaceship together, step by step. He showed the paper to Andy. “Look,” said Zack. “It starts with four of these long thin pieces.
What is Zack and Andy looked for four of the long thin pieces?
I can be dangerous • I might blow my top • I am part of the Earth • Mount Fuji is one of me • I can be hot • I can be Explosive • I can be found in Hawaii • I can erupt suddenly • I create lava
What is a volcano?
Patrick arrived home from school with a grin. He burst through the front door and ran into the living room where he saw boxes wrapped in shiny paper and balloons tied to a chair. On the counter sat a chocolate cake with eleven candles. He reached for a taste of the frosting, but his mother scolded, “We have to sing to you before eating the cake!” What is Patrick celebrating?
What is his birthday?
Warren pushed the back door open with his elbow. He was dragging a heavy black plastic sack behind him. Thud, thud, thud. The bag thumped each stair Warren descended. Thud, thud, rip, drip, drip. The bag had gotten caught on a nail and a foul, odorous juice poured out, splashing Warren's leg. "Ew... gross!" Warren shouted as he adjusted the bag. He walked out to the alley and deposited the bag in a large plastic container, closing the lid behind him as he left, still muttering about his pants. What is Warren doing?
What is taking out the garbage?
"Argh!" Amber exclaimed as she pulled off her sweater and threw it into a multicolored pile of clothes. She walked into her closet and swept her hand recklessly through the rows of hanging garments, her face reflecting her dissatisfaction. She huffed and grabbed a silver dress. She held it up to the mirror against her body for a moment, sighed, and then stepped into the dress. She gazed into the mirror, and then scowled and threw her fists down in disappointment. She heard her mother's voice through the door, "Amber, Scott's here. Are you almost ready?" Amber groaned, "OK, just tell him I'll be down in two minutes!" She slid the silver dress back off and threw it onto the ever-growing multicolored pile of clothes. What problem is Amber having? __
What is she can't find anything to wear?
Alice was carrying a large clothes basket from the bedroom down the stairs to the laundry room. She struggled under the weight of the basket. She wished her younger brothers would help her. Instead, they were playing. She had heard them throwing a baseball in the house earlier. She had told them to go outside. They had gone to the backyard, but they had left the baseball on the stairs.
What is Alice slips on the baseball and falls down the stairs?
• Humans and animals have me • I’m your body’s hardest part • You see me when you smile • You get 2 sets of me • Sometimes I wear braces • You use me to chew food • Kids have 20, adults have 32 • I am in your mouth • I’m a molar, canine or incisor
What is teeth?
Lucy sighed happily as she curled into a ball and licked her fur. After a long afternoon of laying in the sun, she was happy to be snuggled up on her soft bed. She purred contentedly as she closed her eyes, ready for a nap. Suddenly, she heard a buzzing noise. Her eyes snapped open and her ears twitched. She spotted a fly landing nearby. Lucy watched it carefully for a moment and then, POUNCE! She caught it! Who is Lucy?
What is a cat?
Pablo slowly got off the ground and wiped the dust from his pants. There were several tears in both legs. He could see blood through the holes. He picked the gravel from his wounds, wiped off the dust and looked at the motorbike. The bike was on its side, the front wheel was turned around, and the wheel was spinning. Pablo's elbow and shoulder hurt as he struggled to pull the heavy bike upright once again. He got back on his seat and headed once more for home. When he got there, he quickly grabbed the hose and sprayed the motorbike. He wiped it down with a rag from his father's garage and then parked it against the wall. He walked into his house where his mother was shocked to see him. "Oh my! By heavens, what happened to you, Pablo?" Pablo did not even hesitate, "I got attacked by a dog after school by Jalen's house. It was one of his neighbor's dogs." Why does Pablo tell his mother the story about the dog?
What is because he wasn't allowed to ride the motorbike?
Screech! Karen stomped on the gas pedal the moment the light turned green. She looked over her left shoulder and zigged past a semi-truck. She zoomed ahead and looked over her right shoulder and then zagged past a motorbike. She glanced at the clock on the console and darted into the parking lot. Whipping into a parking spot, she grabbed her suitcase and ran through the lot, up the escalator, and into the terminal. Her heavy suitcase was bumping and bouncing the whole way. Just as she entered the terminal, she heard an announcement over the loudspeaker, "Final boarding call for flight 205 to JFK..." Karen looked at her ticket and then at the line to get through the security checkpoint, which wrapped around several turnstiles and slithered like a lethargic snake. Karen sighed and then slowly walked to the customer service desk. Why does she start walking slowly at the end of the passage? _
What is because she knew she would miss her flight?
Winston stood at the store counter. It was hard to make a decision. On the one hand, he had just enough money to buy the new game he wanted so badly. However, he had come to the store to buy his mother’s birthday present. If he bought her present, he would have to wait another week to have enough money for the game. As he looked at the game, he remembered that his mother made his favorite soup when he was sick. He also thought about how proud she was when he won the relay race. His mind was made up.
What is buy his mother a birthday present?
• I have lots of animals • I travel with elephants • My people fly in the air • I often have three rings • I have a ringmaster • I am home to clowns • I am the greatest show on earth • I can come with a trapeze
What is a circus?
Each day, before Renee goes to work, she puts on her brown uniform and sturdy work boots. She has to get to work early because a lot of creatures, big and small, are counting on her for their breakfast. Later in the day, she will make sure their habitats are clean. Sometimes she gets dirty at work, but she enjoys seeing all the people who come to visit, peeking through fences and windows as she works. Where does Renee work?
What is the zoo?
Virgil slammed his fist against the locker. The hallway had been packed one minute ago, but now most of the students had filed into their classes. The bell would ring shortly. Virgil looked around urgently but saw no friendly faces. He faced the locker again and started spinning the lock, first right, then left, then right. He took a deep breath and pulled the lock. It held tight. Virgil cursed under his breath at the exact moment that the bell rang. Virgil grabbed the handle of the locker and yanked it repeatedly in a fit of frustration. Then he threw his arms against the locker and burrowed his head into his arms. Finally, he pushed himself off of the locker and went to look for a custodian. Why is Virgil upset? _
What is because he can't open his lock on his locker?
Brenda reached for the box of tissue. She blew her nose with a thunderous force and then tried breathing through it again. It was still clogged. She stood up and got a head rush that almost knocked her back down to the bed, but she regained her balance. As she tottered over to the phone on her dresser, all of her muscles ached. She located the contact labeled "Work" and pressed send. A couple of rings later, a familiar voice answered the phone, "Happy Fun Land, this is Deidra speaking. How can I help you have a happy fun day?" Brenda moaned, "Oh, Deidra, it's Brenda." Deidra responded with pep, "Hey, Brenda! I can't wait to see you this afternoon." Brenda grunted and replied, "Yeah, well, actually, I need to talk to the manager." . What is Brenda going to talk about with the manager? __
What is Brenda is going to tell the manager she can't come to work today because she is sick?
It had been a beautiful sunny day. Now George saw the clouds begin to roll in. The gentle breeze of the day started blowing steadily. In the distance the blue sky was now a dark, angry purple. Far away, but coming closer, George saw something that scared him. He ran to the house to tell his mother that they needed to get into the storm cellar right away.
What is a tornado is coming?
• I am round • I am made by the government • I am made of copper • A president’s face is on me • I am lucky if you find me head’s up • I am a kind of money • People make a wish on me • I get thrown in fountains
What is a penny?
It was dawn when Colin heard the sound of a rooster crowing. That was his signal that it was time to get up. He quickly dressed and, on his way out the door, he pulled on a pair of muddy boots. Outside the smell of sweet hay filled the air. He whistled as he sprinkled handfuls of grain and corn across the dewy ground. Then, he grabbed an empty bucket and smiled to himself as he thought about the fresh milk that would soon fill it. Where does Colin live?
What is a farm?
Emilio took the cap off his head, dropped the baseball bat, and rested his elbows on the fence. It wasn't that he couldn't find the ball. It was sitting right in the middle of the lawn, just beyond the fence. The fence was not very high either. Emilio could probably get a running start, grab the top of the fence, and flip right over it. But there was a dog, a large Rottweiler with a spiked collar. He sat under an awning a few feet away from the ball. He looked at Emilio and let out a menacing growl. Archie, Scotty, and Dutch ran up to Emilio and surveyed the situation. Archie was the first to speak, "So, are you going to do it, Emilio?" Why is this problem Emilio's instead of Archie's, Scotty's, or Dutch's? _
What is because Emilio hit the ball over the fence?
"Shh…" Dale whispered to his friend Jim. Jim stopped talking mid-sentence and looked at Dale. Dale was dressed in a fluorescent orange sweater with the hood up and a camouflage vest over the sweater. He saw Dale point his rifle at the horizon and squint, and then Jim looked where the barrel was aimed. A large 10-point buck trotted about thirty meters from the bushes behind which Jim and Dale were positioned. What are Jim and Dale doing in the bushes?
What is Jim and Dale are hunting?