How does Mr. Tanen feel at the BEGINNING of the story?
sad
What happens BEFORE Kaylee and Alex give Mr. Tanen the jar?
Mr. Tanen talks on the phone with Mr. Apple.
What does the word received mean in the sentence?
Jim received a letter from his uncle today.
got, was given
What change should be made in the sentence below?
Workers wanted to build a road through the forest. Them planned to cut down trees.
change them to they
Which word rhymes with fanned?
4. sand
Which BEST describes Mr. Tanen's problem?
A) No one wants to buy his ties.
B) His playground was too crowded.
C) He has about one thousand crazy ties.
D) There isn't enough money for a new playground.
D) There isn't enough money for a new playground.
How does Mr. Tanen feel when Kaylee and Alex give him the jar of money?
sad that there is not enough money in the jar to build the playground.
What does the word staring mean in the sentence below?
The can is staring at the goldfish in the bowl.
looking hard at something
What change should be made in the sentence below?
Miss Bird did not want a road through the forest. Her thought of a plan.
change her to she
How many syllables are in the word tricked?
1
Which word BEST describes Kaylee and Alex?
A) afraid
B) helpful
C) mean
D) thankful
B) helpful
What happens after Mr. Tanen puts up signs?
The whole town comes to Mr. Tanen's auction.
What does the word repeated mean in the sentence below?
Dad did not hear Sara at first, so Sara repeated her question.
said again, did something again
What change should be made in the sentence below?
Miss Bird told the other animals about her plan. "Him just might work!" said Miss Bird.
change Him to It
How many syllables are in the word wanted?
2
Why does Mr. Tanen keep his Blue Ribbon Tie?
It was a present to him for being a good principal.
How does Mr. Tanen feel AFTER the auction?
Sad that his closet is empty.
What does the word fly mean in the sentence below?
This toy airplane can really fly.
move through the air
What change should be made in the sentence below?
The animals liked the plan. Together the animals said, "Her will help!"
change Her to We
Which word BEST completes the sentence below?
The car ______ when the light was red.
stop, stopped, stopping, stopps
stopped
What does Mr. Tanen do right BEFORE the ribbon-cutting ceremony?
makes his way through the crowd
At the END of the story, why does everyone give the ties they bought back to Mr. Tanen?
They want to thank Mr. Tanen.
What does the word bark mean in the sentence below?
The tree had shiny leaves and smooth bark.
the outside of a tree trunk
What change should be made in the sentence below?
The animals had a party. Mr. Bear made a special cake all by themselves.
change themselves to himself
Which word BEST completes the sentence below?
Pam is ______ the pinecones in paint for the project.
dip, dipped, dipping, dips
dipping