Stories, Stories, Stories 1
Kamkwamba
Sacagawea.
Maneuver means...
To move!
Which country first started the tradition of Christmas trees?
(Hint: It's in Europe)
Germany
How many bones are in the human body?
*Closest answer wins!*
206 bones.
In "Wheelchair Dealer," what job did Dr. Ludwig Guttmann have before helping soldiers get better?
He was a brain surgeon.
Where in which country was the underground garden we read about located in?
(Extra 100 points for the CITY!)
Tokyo, Japan
What does it mean to scrawl?
To write something down quickly.
Santa Clause was originally called...
St. Nick or St. Nicholas!
What was Mr. Lee's first video game console ever?
The Playstation 2 OR Nintendo DS.
What was Mary doing in the beginning of "A Secret Garden" before the robin got her attention?
She was using a jump-rope.
What was the name of the mountain/volcano that exploded in the Philippines during our reading?
Mount Pinatubo.
To look over or stretch your neck to look at something.
What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?
"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby.
Over 100 million copies sold!
Which U.S. state has the most people living in it?
California.
Who designed the "Sky Farm" that was built in Toronto, Canada?
Hint: Starts with G!
Gordon Graff.
How many categories of hurricanes are there?
5.
Give me an example of a homograph.
Student answers may vary.
*Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings!*
What is the name of the creature that kidnaps and devours naughty kids during Christmas season?
Krampus
What did we have for lunch on Friday November 14th, 2025?
Bean burritos & chicken tenders.
9 family members.
What was the name of the road that pioneers took to travel across the Louisiana Territory?
The Oregon Trail.
A refrain is...
A verse or a line repeated in a song or poem.
"All I want for Christmas is youuu!"
How do you say "Merry Christmas" in Hawaiian?
Mele Kalikimaka!
In which year did American astronauts land on the moon for the first time in human history?
1961.