Plurals
Change to the plural form: I have 1 tooth loose in my mouth --> now I have two ______ loose.
Answer: TEETH
Tell me two different meanings for the words: Ring & Roll (hint: think of the different parts of speech)
Ring: type of jewelry (noun - something you wear), a phone rings (action/sound), doorbell rings, boxing ring (noun)
Roll: sandwich roll/hot dog roll (type of bread - noun); roll the ball (action)
Tell me a sentence in the present (Today) and past tense (Yesterday) using the following verbs: THROW & GROW
Ex. Today I am throwing the football; Yesterday I threw the football
Ex. Today I am growing vegetables; Yesterday I grew vegetables
Compare: They both are balls, used for sports, both are round, both are hard, both are made of air and rubber
Contrast: One is orange and the other is white/black; One you bounce and shoot and the other one you kick into a goal; One is used on the soccer field and the other is used on a basketball court
Name as many animals as you can in 1 minute.
AWESOME!
EX: zoo animals, farm animals, sea animals, pets, etc.
Change to the plural form: One child was waiting in line but now four _______ are waiting in line.
Answer: CHILDREN
Tell me two different meanings for the words: Punch & Foot
PUNCH: fruit punch (noun); punch a bag (action - verb)
FOOT: body part (noun); measurement (adjective - length)
Tell me a sentence in the present (Today) and past tense (Yesterday) using the following verbs: DRIVE & DRINK
AWESOME!
Tell me 2 similarities (compare) and 2 differences (contrast) between the following: Milk and Juice
CONTRAST: One is white/chocolate, and the other isn't; One is transparent and the other is opaque; One is sweeter than the other; One comes from a cow and the other comes from fruit
Name as many snacks as you can in 1 minute.
Nice!
EX: Doritos, popcorn, carrots, yogurt, fruit, goldfish, cookies, etc.
Change to the plural form: 1 person --> 5 ________
Answer: PEOPLE
Tell me two different meanings for the words: BARK & WATCH
BARK: tree bark (noun); a dog barks (action - verb)
WATCH: an apple watch (noun - wear it); Watch TV (action - verb)
Tell me a sentence in the present (Today) and past tense (Yesterday) using the following verbs: SWIM & SLEEP
YAY!
Tell me 2 similarities (compare) and 2 differences (contrast) between the following: Cake and cookies
COMPARE: They are both desserts; they are both sweet; you bake them both in the oven; found in the kitchen; can be made for a birthday party; you can eat them both
CONTRAST: One is usually bigger than the other; one has icing and candles; one is thicker than the other; one is flatter than the other; one is softer than the other
Name as many states as you can in 1 minute.
Amazing!
Ex. Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, New Jersey, Colorado, Nevada, New York, etc.
Change to the plural form: 1 mouse --> 10 ________
Answer: MICE
Tell me two different meanings for the words: LIGHT and PLAY
LIGHT: feather is light (how something feels - adjective); turn off the light (noun - thing), it is light outside (adjective)
PLAY: watch a play (noun - school play/performance); play football (action - verb)
Tell me a sentence in the present (Today) and past tense (Yesterday) using the following verbs: CATCH & BUY
NICE!
Tell me 2 similarities (compare) and 2 differences (contrast) between the following: Pizza and Cheeseburger
COMPARE: both are foods; can eat both for dinner; both can have cheese; both have dough/bread; both are round/circular; they both are served hot; eat them both with your hands
CONTRAST: One is bigger than the other and can feed more people; one has meat (primary ingredient); one has tomato sauce; found in different locations (Mcdonalds vs. Pizza Hut)
Name as many school subjects as you can in 1 minute.
NICE!!
ex. math, science, social studies, art, gym, music, technology, ELA, Reading/Writing workshop, Library, Speech, etc.
Change to the plural form: FISH & DEER
Answer: stays the same (1 fish, 5 fish; 1 deer, 10 deer)
Tell me two different meanings for the words: BLUE, BOWL, SINK
BLUE: the color (adjective); I feel blue (feel sad - emotion, adjective)
BOWL: I ate cereal in a bowl (noun - thing); I bowl at the bowling alley (action - verb)
SINK: I wash my hands in the sink (noun - thing); The boat is sinking (action - verb)
Tell me a sentence in the present (Today) and past tense (Yesterday) using the following verbs: RIDE, DRAW, FLY
AWESOME!
Tell me 2 similarities (compare) and 2 differences (contrast) between the following: Texting and writing
COMPARE: both used for communication/express thoughts; both involve words; both involve use of your hands
CONTRAST: one requires paper and the other requires a phone; one you need a pencil/pen for and the other you just need your fingers for; texting is quicker than writing usually; text your friends and write in school/school reports
Name as many instruments as you can in 1 minute.
WOOO!
EX: trumpet, trombone, flute, clarinet, saxophone, drums, guitar, cello, violin, tuba, piano