Vocabulary
Sight Words
Comparing and Contrasting
Main Idea and Support Details
Hillside
100

What is another word that means "friendly"?

Nice, kind, likable 

100

Read the sight word correctly. 

about 

about

100

What does compare mean?

Alike, similar

100

What does main idea mean?

a. alike, similar

b. different

c. the most important part of the story.

c. the most important part of the story.

100

Who is the principal of Hillside?

Dr. Anglin

200

Give an example of an animal that is "fierce".

Examples: lions, tigers, bears (oh my!)

200
Read the sight word correctly.


better

better 

200

What does contrast mean?

different, not the same

200

What is a supporting detail?

a. the point of the story.

b. a detail that supports the main idea.

c. the title

b. a detail that supports the main idea.

200

What town is Hillside in?

Montclair

300

Give an example of a "predator".

Examples: lions, tigers, bears (oh my!)

300
Use the sight word in a sentence.


bring 

Example:  I like to bring doughnuts to class.

300

Compare a policeman and fireman.

Example: They both help people.

300

True or False:  Looking at pictures will help you find the main idea of a story.

True!

300

How many grades are in Hillside?

3 (third, fourth and fifth)

400

Use the word "avoid" in a sentence.

Example:  I will not avoid doing my classwork.

400

Use the sight word in a sentence. 

carry

Example: I will carry the groceries into the house.

400

How are policemen and firemen different?

A policeman can arrest people for not following laws.  A fireman can save people and buildings from fires.

400

True or False:  Rereading the story will help you find the main idea.

True!
400

Name 3 aesthetics taught at Hillside.

Gym, gymnastics, dance, choir, drums, art, science, technology...

500

Use the word "confused" in a sentence.

Example:  I will ask my teachers for help if I am confused.

500

Give an example of the sight word.

clean

Example:  I can clean the dishes.

500

Compare AND contrast trees and flowers.

Trees and flowers are similar because they both plants that grow outside.  Trees and flowers are different because trees are often much bigger than flowers.  Flowers are often more colorful than trees. 

500

True or False: Supporting details are not important to the story.

False!

500

What is Hillside's mascot?

a. bear

b. eagle

c. wolf

eagle