Add-a-thought Comment
Sally said: "Yesterday was my 16th birthday. No one in my family remembered."
Add a thought to Sally's situation.
Example: You must have been really upset. I felt that way when my mom forgot about my award ceremony.
**friend is crying in the hallway**
Ex) What's wrong?
Jake says, "I hate girls, all they care about are themselves and they think they're so much better than boys."
Ex) Maybe you just had a bad experience. I have a lot of great friends that are girls.
Someone crosses her arms, turns her head to the side, and squeezes her mouth shut.
What might be happening?
She's not going to tell someone something
EX) A teacher is asking her to tell her who was the student who wrote a bad word on the board
I'm slithery and may contain poisonous venom. What am I?
A snake.
Bob said, "I just won $20.00 on this scratch-off card!"
Add a thought.
Example: If I won $20.00 I would buy a new video game.
Stranger looks very panicked, is sweating and running around looking for something
EX) Are you lost?
An 18-year old boy has decided to join the army and fight in a war; his parents strongly disagree with his decision.
Ex) I think he is being very brave and he has the right to make his own decision; but I also feel very badly for his parents. I think it's a tough call.
Someone's jaw drops open wide, they widen their eyes and lift their eyebrows
What might have happened?
They're shocked
EX) They saw a bad car crash
A synonym for "RESCUED"
Saved
Karen and Sarah are laughing at a 3rd grader whose jacket is caught in his locker.
Add a thought.
Example: Those girls aren't being very nice, if that were me I would want someone to help. Maybe I should go and help him...
Sam says, "I just finished my new comic! I worked so hard on it and I really want people to see it!"
Ex) "Can I see your comic book?"
The principal accidentally announced the wrong name when giving away the award for achieving the highest grade.
Ex) That person must feel so embarrassed. The principal probably feels worse.
Katie said, "Oh, I'm just thrilled to go with you."
What's going on?
She's not really excited to go
Turning around in a circle quickly
Spinning
Chris said, "I failed my science test, but I thought it was super easy! Something is not right!"
Add a thought.
Example: I actually thought it was easy too, maybe something went wrong with the grading. I should go and compare my answers with his.
There was a fire that struck across half of town. Many houses were ruined in the fire. You are sitting in a classroom with your peers whose houses were damaged.
Ex) How are you holding up?
Is there anything I can do to help?
Do you want to talk about it?
Some students think the school day should be from 9am-4pm, some think it should be from 7am-2pm.
EX) I think it should be from 9am-4pm so we can sleep late.
Dad said, "Are you sure you didn't get your report card today?"
Jimmy said, "mhmmm" (high pitch)
What does he really mean?
he's lying
A synonym for "REFUGE"
Shelter
Lucy said, "No one chose me as their lab partner. What's wrong with me?
Add a thought
Example: "Don't worry Lucy, no one chose me for the volleyball team, I think it was because I'm so short."
You and your class hear on the announcements that there has been a devastating hurricane that has destroyed a town nearby.
EX) Where do you think the people will live?
A student pulled a prank on the teacher and put crazy glue all over the door lock. The students were stuck in the room for 3 periods and some missed an important test. The principal is deciding what action to take.
Ex) I think the student should get a week's detention and have to write apologies to all of the teachers involved.
Mr. Bruno taps his wrist 3 times while raising his eyebrows at Tom during the test.
What's going on?
Mr. Bruno is telling Tom he's running out of time.
Name 3 words that start with "Shi"
shine, shin, shingle, shirt,