TRIPPLE POINTS
Stacy held her arms out at her sides and whirled around and around. When she stopped the room seemed to be spinning. How does she feel? What are the clues?
Dizzy
whirled around
room spinning
DAILY DOUBBLE !!
I sat on the bench while Mother and Punch went into the room. I was a little worried about Punch, but I knew that he would get good care. As I waited I watched a tiny puppy wander toward the lady with a cat in a crate. The lady at the desk talked to a man with who was buying medicine.
Veterinarian Office
DAILY DOUBLE I am big and green but not mean. I carry a torch for freedom. I can stand in water, but I cannot swim. People travel from miles around to visit me. What am I?
The Statue of Liberty
Luisa's face was bright red. She'd been daydreaming again. The teacher was standing right next to her and all her classmates were laughing. Luisa felt like crawling under her desk to hide. How does Luisa feel? What are the clues?
Embarrassed
face red
classmates laughing
wanted to crawl under her desk
The room was dark and quiet. We heard Carl and his mother come in the front door talking. I heard two girls in the corner giggle nervously. Another girl told them to be quiet. I hid behind the table where the cake and presents were set out. The tension in the room grew as we waited for them to open the door.
A surprise birthday party
I am very sticky, but hard to see when dry. I go round and round across the page until I eventually run out. If you stick with me, in one piece you will be. What am I?
A Gluestick
DAILY DOUBLEEE
Neil's hands were shaking. He took some slow, deep breaths and tried to ignore the butterflies in his stomach. How does Neil feel? What are the clues?
Nervous
hands shaking
deep breaths
butterflies in his stomach
The line stretched forever. People put their bags on the floor and inched them forward. My father and I removed our shoes. There was an announcement about a gate change and a delay on an arrival from Chicago.
Airport
What gets wetter as it dries?
A Towel
James sighed and slumped down in his chair. He looked at the clock again. The hands had barely moved, but James felt like he'd been waiting forever. He wished he'd brought a book to read to help pass the time. How does he feel? What are the clues?
Bored
sighed and slumped down
looked at clock
felt like forever
wish he had brought a book
I arrived early for my appointment. The place was busy and smelled of chemicals. I found a place to sit and wait. The lady next to me had a towel around her head. I heard a blow dryer in the distance. It was loud over the music that was playing.
Hair Salon
TRIPLEE POINTSSS
I am not a magician, but I make things disappear. I come in all shapes and sizes, but am most often found in pink. I can be a writer's best friend. What am I?
An Eraser
Susan's hands trembled as she turned the doorknob of the old deserted house. Her heart was pounding so hard, it felt like it might pop out of her chest. As the door swung open, Susan's eyes grew wide and she stated to breathe in short, little gasps. How does Susan feel? What are the clues?
Frightened/scared
hands trembled
heart pounding
eyes grew wide
short, little gasps
As I entered the door, I thought this was a great way to end the day. The chalkboard menu had a list of specialties, like sundaes and banana splits. I looked at all the flavors. Chocolate is my favorite, but peppermint sounded good, too.
Ice Cream Shop
I have keys, but no locks. I have pedals, but don't move. I make noise when you touch me. Tickle my keys to make me move.
A Piano