What do you need to know?
Your parents tell you to pack a bag for vacation. What do you need to know before packing your bag?
Where are we going? How long will we be gone? What will the weather be like?
Dylan walked into the room. Everyone is either quietly reading a book or finding a good book. Where is Dylan?
The library
The teacher says that it is time for the math test. Kevin forgot about the test and didn’t study. What will happen next?
He will not do well on the test.
Compare and contrast a banana and a lemon.
Compare: They are both fruits. They are both yellow. They both have a peel/skin that you don't eat. They both grow on a tree.
Contrast: One is sour, one is sweet. They are different shapes.
Cold and chilly. Are these synonyms or antonyms?
Synonyms
Your teacher tells you that a report is due. What do you need to know before starting your report?
What is the report on? How long should it be? When is the report due?
The leaves are changing from green to yellow, brown, orange, and red. The weather is getting chilly. What season is it?
Fall
Carol was making a cherry pie. She put her pie in the oven, but forgot to set the timer. Then she left the kitchen and went to clean up her bedroom. What happened next?
The pie burned
Compare and contrast a dog and a cat
Compare: They are both animals. They are both pets. They both have fur/tails.
Contrast: One barks and the other meows.
Your friend asks you to come over. What do you need to know before you go?
Where is your house? What time should my parents pick me up? Do I need to bring anything?
The water felt so good on such a hot day. I heard the other children laughing and yelling across the way. The concrete was wet from a group of teenagers splashing each other in the corner. The lifeguard watched closely to keep children from running.
The pool
He dropped the plates, and they broke.
Compare and contrast a crayon and a pencil.
Compare: They are both school supplies. You can write with both of them.
Contrast: Crayons are different colors, pencils are graphite. Pencils are longer than crayons.
What are two synonyms for mad?
You get invited to a friend's party. What do you need to know about the party?
Where and when is the party? What kind of party is it?
See me during a safari. I have a long neck and love eating leaves out of the tall trees. Who am I?
A giraffe
Sally's dog pulled on the leash and barked at the other dog.
Compare and contrast a shirt and pants.
Compare: Both are clothing. You wear both.
Contrast: You wear a shirt on the top of your body. You wear pants on your legs/the bottom of your body. Pants have a zipper and button, shirts often do not.
Dirty, messy
Your teacher asks you to complete a group project. What do you need to know about the project?
How many group members? What is your part of the project? What are the directions for the project? When is it due?
Ronny sat with his mouth wide open. Ronny was always nervous about coming in for his check-up. After the check up the doctor told Ronny that he was doing a good job and gave him some floss and mouthwash to take home. Where is Ronny?
The dentist's office
Marie was a good person. She went to the store one day. While walking in, she saw a wallet in the parking lot. What did she do next?
Marie handed the wallet in to customer service.
Compare and contrast a hotdog and a cheeseburger.
Compare: You eat both. You put both on a bun.
Contrast: The shapes are different. You put cheese on a cheeseburger but not on a hot dog.
What are two antonyms cold?
Hot, warm