Character Traits
Miranda doesn't mind doing chores around the house. Sometimes, she does the dishes without even being asked. She also spends time helping her little sister with her homework, and on Saturdays, she volunteers at the community centre.
What is the best word to describe Miranda?
a) Kind
b) Helpful
c) Independent
Miranda would be best described as b) helpful.
What is another word for this word:
Exulant
Another word for exultant is Happy.
The wind whipped fiercely as the water slapped against my face. Everything around me seemed to be rocking, even the moon that hung high in the sky.
Where am I?
The ocean.
The Nelson family can hear the wind blowing outside. Tree branches are being blown against the house. The rain is pouring down. They hear the crash of thunder and for a moment, the sky is bright with lightening. Then the lights flicker.
What will happen next? Use evidence to support your prediction.
The power will go out.
Evidence: Wind blowing, trees branches blown against house and heavy rain might mean there is a storm going on outside. Thunder and a crash and the lights flicker could mean a branch has fallen on a power line.
Thomas pushed his way to the front of the line. He grabbed his lunch tray without saying "thank you" to the server. While he was eating, he talked with his mouth full, and he left a mess of crumbs when he was done.
What is the best word to describe Thomas?
A) mean
b) impatient
c) Ignorant
The best word to describe Thomas would be c) Ignorant.
Ignorant means: lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned
What is another word for this word:
Irate.
Another word for Irate is Angry.
The silence was almost deafening. Rows and rows everywhere I looked reaching practically to the ceiling. There were teenagers hunched over the tables, stacks piled high beside them while children sat on the bright coloured carpet lost in their imaginations as they listened carefully.
Where am I?
A Library.
It rained last night, and the back yard is muddy. Rover has been digging around the backyard for most of the day. Bobby let Rover into the house while Mom was on the phone.
What will happen next? Use evidence to support your prediction.
The backyard is probably muddy because it rained all day and Rover is probably covered in mud. Mom doesn't know that Bobby let him back into the house, and she will probably be upset because he will bring all the mud inside.
Ana always tells the truth. She never cheats on her tests or homework. When the check out lady at the store accidentally gave her too much change, Ana gave the extra back.
What is the best word to describe Ana?
a) honourable
b) thoughtful
c) devious
The best word to describe Ana would be a) honourable.
honour means: honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions
What is another word for this word:
Somber
Another word for Somber is Sad.
It was busier than ever, especially this time of year. The lines were incredibly long and the sweltering heat didn't make it any better. I smiled as one of my favourites, the one with the big round ears, waved and gave us all high fives as we waited.
What is Disneyland.
When Mom walked into the kitchen after work, she saw dirty dishes everywhere! The milk was out on the counter and sugar was spilled on the floor. "Jessica Margaret Smith!" she called up the stairs.
What will happen next? Use evidence to support your prediction.
Margaret made a mess in the kitchen and didn't clean it up (she was probably baking something.) Mom will probably be upset and maybe ground her.
It seems like whenever there is work to be done, Isabel is nowhere to be found. She often says that she will do a task, but then she never does. She spends most of her free time watching TV.
What is the best word to describe Isabel?
a) constant
b) fickle
c) faithful
The best word to describe Isabel is b) fickle.
Fickle means: likely to change, especially due to instability; casually changeable
What is another word for this word:
Distressed.
Another word for Distressed is tired.
The smell hit me like a ton of bricks. At first it was pleasant, but it soon became overwhelming as I walked the isles. The florescent lights didn't help, and there were just too many to choose from: apple cinnamon? Fresh laundry? Toasted marshmallow? Why were there so many different scents?
What is a candle shop.
What will happen next? use evidence to make a prediction.
Lucy's room looks like it was hit by a Tornado. There are dirty clothes all over the floor. Her desk is covered with papers, candy wrappers and soda cans. Even her bed is a mountain of clothes, pillows and stuffed animals.
What is the best word to describe Lucy?
a) systematic
b) unkempt
c) organized
The best word to describe Lucy is:
b) unkempt
Unkempt means: uncared-for or neglected; disheveled; messy
What is another word for upset.
Answers will vary.
My teeth chattered in my mouth as I huddled next to the building. Puffs of warm air filled the air as the kids ran around to stay warm. Bobby, as always, was climbing a little too high and I watched carefully to see if he'd come to his senses and climb down. I saw the moment his foot slipped and hurried over just as a group of kids swarmed around him to see if he was ok.
Teacher on a playground in winter.
Dad and Bobby were at a baseball game. "What's the score?" Bobby asked.
"Five to four," answered Dad. "It's right here on the scoreboard, can't you see it?"
Bobby looked in the direction Dad was pointing. "It's too blurry to read," Bobby replied.
Bobby might need to get glasses because he couldn't read the score board (which is very large).
Name all the books we've read (or are reading) as read alouds this year.
What is:
Because of Mr. Terupt
Let's get Invisible
COG
Keepers of the Pact