Define
Compare/Contrast
Describe
Inference
Random
100

statement 

a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing

100

apple/orange

apple: red, yellow, green; has a stem

orange: orange; has thicker skin 

BOTH: fruits 

100

candle

made of wax 

may see it on a birthday cake 

has a flame 

different colors and sizes 

100

Sam fell off of the monkey bars and heard a *snap*.

What might have happened? What will happen next? 

She may have broken a bone; she will go to the hospital 

100

What is the capital of New York? 

Albany 

200

social


relating to human society, the interaction of the individual and the group

200

USA/England

USA: located in North America

England: located in Europe 

BOTH: countries; speak English 

200

pizza

round when in its full form

can be cut into triangular pieces 

can have many different toppings 

cheesy 

a type of food 

200

The power goes out during Molly's wedding.

What will happen next? 

Everyone freaks out; bride and groom are very upset; the staff works hard to use the generator to turn the power back on 

200

Where can you go if you need to get a passport? 

post office 

300

union

the action or fact of joining or being joined

300

jog/sprint

jog: slow run

spring: fast run

BOTH: body is in motion; faster than a walk 

300

state

made up of cities and towns 

there are 51 of them in our country 

populated by people 

all different  sizes 

300

I will read you your Miranda Rights and I carry a baton.

Who am I? 

Police officer 

300

What is a synonym for "jealousy"? 

envy

400

bonus 

something welcome and often unexpected that accompanies and enhances something that is itself good.

400

president/principal 

president: rules a country 

Principal: in control of a school

BOTH: have very important jobs; in charge of a lot of people 

400

earth

round; enormous; made of water and land; we live there

400

I walk in and my jaw drops open wide! I cannot believe what I see, there are decorations everywhere and all of my friends are here! 

What might be going on? 

Surprise Party 

400

What is an antonym for "normal"?

abnormal; odd; weird; different; unique 

500

firm

another word for "hard" 

500

kid/adult

kid: under the age of 18

adult: can own a house 

BOTH: humans 

500

experiment

you may do it in science class;

you need a HYPOTHESIS;

you need a PROCEDURE;

you can solve a question 

you need to take DATA 

500

It is time to pick teams for the PE volleyball game. Jake slinks down into his seat and tells the PE teacher he has a stomach ache. 

What is going on? 

He may have gotten picked last for the team last year; or he is really bad at volleyball 

500

What are 5 ways you can "describe" something? 

color, size, shape, function, where you can find it, who uses it, when you use it, how it makes someone feel, etc.