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Carve a face into the pumpkin. Cut off the top and scoop out the seeds. Bring the pumpkin home. Get out a sharp knife. Pick a pumpkin from a garden or buy one at a store. Light the candle and set outside when dark. Put a candle in the pumpkin. What should have happened first?
Pick a pumpkin from a garden or buy one at a store.
Before Kaya went outside, he put on warm clothes and mittens. Then, he put on snow boots. When he was all dressed, Kaya went out into the yard. He found a flat space to build his snowman. He made three small snowballs. Then, he added more and more snow. Soon, the snowman was taller than Kaya. Finally, he added sticks and a carrot nose.
What happened before Kya went outside?
He put on warm clothes and mittens.
A necklace falling into the ocean is an example of which W.A.D.?
Plunge
Americans were forced into __________ camps, most in the desert.
Internment
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave! What is the main idea?
A) Weekends are times to travel.
B) The author enjoys spending time with her family.
C) The author's grandparents live far away.
B) The author enjoys spending time with her family.
Three witches were making a potion. First, they took out their spell book. Then, they put the ingredients into their pot. After the potion began to boil, they poured it into a bottle. Later, the witches sold the potion at the market.
What happened LAST?
The witches sold their potion.
Dara baked some fresh chocolate chip cookies. After they finished cooking, she waited for them to cool. Next, she took out a plate and a glass. When she went to pour a glass of milk, she discovered there were only a few drops left. She wanted to eat her cookies while they were hot. Dara poured herself a glass of water instead and enjoyed her cookies. Later, Dara remembered that she still needed milk. So, she went to the store to buy a carton.
What does the transition word later show?
It showed that Dara still needed milk after eating her cookies.
What part of speech is the word massive? Is it a noun, adjective, or verb?
Adjective
In the story, "Barbed Wire Baseball," which word did the author use to describe the baseball field being "in the middle of nowhere?"
Desolate
What are supporting details?
a. what the text is mostly about.
b. information from the text that supports the main idea.
c. what you think of when you read the text.
b. information from the text that supports the main idea.
What signal word could you use to show two things happening at the same time?
Meanwhile
The aliens' spaceship broke down. They made an emergency landing on the closest planet. After landing, they climbed out to find help. Soon, the aliens found a small town. They talked to many of the townspeople and asked them for help fixing the spaceship. But no one knew what was wrong with it. After a long day of searching, they were just about to give up. Suddenly, a creature came up to one of the aliens and said, "I'm a mechanic! Let me see your ship!" She fixed their ship for them. Finally, the aliens waved goodbye to their new friends and flew off.
What happened just before the aliens were about to give up?
A creature came up.
Which previous W.A.D. is an antonym for spectators?
Participant
If an airplane has to suddenly go a different direction to get to its destination, what is that an example of?
Diverted
Durell followed the footprints into the hallway. He followed them down the hall and into the bathroom. Finally, Durell saw Slippers swimming happily in the tub!
What does the transition word FINALLY show?
Durrell saw Slippers swimming in the tub!
What signal word could you use to signal something happening at the beginning of the story?
First
I declined the birthday invitation due to having a doctor's appointment.
What is an antonym (opposite) or phrase for decline?
What is another name for baseball "fans?"
Spectators
Jakub was studying for a big science test. He read his textbook to learn more about plants. Meanwhile, his sister Isabel rode her bike outside. She was only three, so she didn't have any studying to do.
Jakub read his science book at the same time that Isabel...
Rode her bike outside
Which transition word means coming immediately after?
Next
Which synonym did Mrs. Moore give for the word capable?
Competent
Maria is of Mexican descent because her grandparents were born in Mexico. What does the word descent mean?
Family background, origin, ancestors, or where you come from.