Vocabulary
What does “sinister” mean in the sentence “Better look out for the Overtoad!”?
hilarious
enthusiastic
threatening
loud
Threatening
Compares two things USING the words "like" and "as"
simile
What is a synonym for dwindled?
decreased
increased
descended
remained
decreased
What does “as the crow flies” mean?
looking from high above
going the most direct way
making a terrible noise
gathering in large groups
Going the most direct way
Who is Ben’s science teacher in Night of the Spadefoot Toads?
Mrs. Tibbets
Which word is an antonym for “sinister”?
unhappy
soothing
overweight
serious
Soothing
Compares two things WITHOUT using like or as.
What type of character is Mrs. Tibbets?
A. Mean and selfish
B. Quiet but caring
C. Loud and strict
D. Lazy and forgetful
B. Quiet but caring
Read the definition of the word. Then, use the base words below and the suffix -ly to write the missing word.
careful gentle happy quick usual
Definition: In a speedy way
She ran across the field as ____ as she could.
quickly
Why did Ben move to Massachusetts?
His dad's job took them there.
What does “biomes” mean in “We’ve been studying different ecosystems and biomes”?
habitats
animals
weather
vegetation
Habitats
What is an idiom?
A. A type of animal found in nature
B. A phrase whose meaning is different from the words themselves
C. A sentence that describes someone’s feelings
D. A word that sounds the same as another word
B. A phrase whose meaning is different from the words themselves
Frankie
Read the definition of the word. Then, use the base words below and the suffix -ly to write the missing word.
careful gentle happy quick usual
Definition: In a cheerful way
He smiled ____ at his grandmother.
happily
What lesson does Ben learn by the end of the story?
A. That school is more fun than he thought.
B. That friends aren’t important.
C. That caring for nature and others can help you feel at home.
D. That toads are cool.
C. That caring for nature and others can help you feel at home.
The prefix “bio-” can be added to which base to make a real word?
-vision
-motion
-graphy
-graphy
What type of figurative language is used in the phrase “as the crow flies”?
simile
metaphor
hyperbole
idiom
idiom
Read the definition of the word. Then, use the base words below and the suffix -ly to write the missing word.
careful gentle happy quick usual
Definition: Most of the time
I ____ wake up before eight o’clock.
usually
Read the definition of the word. Then, use the base words below and the suffix -ly to write the missing word.
careful gentle happy quick usual
Definition: In a cautious way
The nurse took the splinter out very ____.
carefully
What are spadefoot toads known for?
Possible answers:
They live underground and come out only during heavy rains to breed in vernal pools.
or
Their shovel-like feet that they use to burrow/dig in the ground.
What does “dwindled” mean in “Their numbers have really dwindled”?
gone up
gone down
stayed the same
changed
Gone down
When Ben says that Mrs. Tibbets’s backyard is a jungle, what kind of figurative language is that?
metaphor
DAILY DOUBLEEE!!!!
This character, despite their initial skepticism, becomes a key supporter to save the spadefoot toads.
Who is Ben?
Read the definition of the word. Then, use the base words below and the suffix -ly to write the missing word.
careful gentle happy quick usual
Definition: With care or tenderness
Carry the fragile vase ____.
gently
What is a main theme in Night of the Spadefoot Toads?
Possible answers:
Appreciating nature is important
Saving nature is important
Small creatures can play important roles in nature
Personal growth is a good thing