Idioms
Fact or Opinion
Making Inferences
Evidence & Point of View
Grammar
100
My brother was too old for a pacifier.  My mom took it COLD TURKEY.  He never saw it again. What does COLD TURKEY mean?

What is... right away, immediately, etc.

100

They should have served pumpkin pie at the first Thanksgiving.  Fact or Opinion?

What is... opinion

100

I am a thick meaty, sauce.  You pour me on your meal.  I'm great on mashed potatoes.  What am I?

What is... gravy

100

I am thankful for the weather that produced such a bountiful crop this year.  This point of view belongs to:

a. a turkey

b. a farmer

c. a teacher

What is... B - a farmer

100

FIX the sentence:

Me and LeBron James plan to eat all the turkey.

What is... LeBron James and I plan to eat all the turkey.

200

We had a surprise party planned for Chris, but Skyler SPILLED THE BEANS.  What does SPILLED THE BEANS mean?

What is... to tell a secret

200

The Pilgrims were hard working people.  Fact or opinion?

What is... opinion

200

You can peel off my skin and boil me in a pot.  Mash, mash, mash, me up!  Add butter and serve me hot!  What am I?

What is... mashed potatoes! 

200

I am thankful for beautiful weather during recess, hardworking students, and a nice school.  The point of view belongs to:

a. a turkey

b. a farmer

c. a teacher

What is... C - a teacher

200

Ms. Mitchel always brings pecan pie. They makes the best in town!

What is... 

Ms. Mitchel always brings pecan pie. She makes the best in town!

300

This Thanksgiving, I intend to PIG OUT on turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie.  What does PIG OUT mean?

What is... to eat a lot of something
300

The Pilgrims were from England.  Fact or opinion?

What is... a fact

300

When you peel my outer husk, you'll see my kernels of gold.  Eat me on the cob or from the can.  I'm best served warm.  What am I?

What is... corn

300

I am thankful if I'm not chosen to join everyone for dinner.  What point of view am I?

a. a turkey

b. a farmer

c. a teacher

What is... A - a turkey

300

Ms. Huggins placed a special dessert between the girls and we.

What is... 

Ms. Huggins placed a special dessert between the girls and us.

400

Eating lots of Thanksgiving food makes me so tired.  I usually HIT THE HAY right after dessert.  What does HIT THE HAY mean?

What is... go to sleep or take a nap

400

In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims celebrated their first harvest.  Fact or opinion?

What is... a fact

400

I am a tasty treat for a squirrel.  I come from an oak tree.  I'm a smooth oval nut.  Outside is where you'll find me.  What am I?

What is... an acorn

400

In the year 1620, a group of 102 people left their homes in England.  These people wanted to pray in their own way, but they were not allowed to.  

Why did 102 people leave their homes in England?

What is... they wanted to pray in their own way or freedom of religion

400

Could us and Mr. Zollinger eat the rest of your mashed potatoes?

What is... 

Could we and Mr. Zollinger eat the rest of your mashed potatoes?

500

Aunt Wendy is planning to EAT LIKE A BIRD this Thanksgiving, because she is on a diet. What does EAT LIKE A BIRD mean?

What is... not eat a lot or eat very little

500

It isn't fair that the Pilgrims could only bring a few things on the Mayflower.  Fact or opinion?

What is... an opinion

500

I'm used in a fun fall sport.  You throw me through the sky.  I'm brown, and I have laces.  You'll have to fun to try to catch me.  What am I?

What is... a football

500

Life on the Mayflower was very difficult.  The Pilgrims lived under the deck of the ship.  It was very crowded and damp.  It was also very dark and smelly down there.  Many Pilgrims got seasick and threw up!  There was no fresh water for baths or drinking.  The trip lasted 66 days.

What is TEXT EVIDENCE that proves life was very difficult for the Pilgrims?

What is... It was very crowded and damp.  It was also very dark and smelly.  Many Pilgrims got seasick.  There was no fresh water.

500

Coach Gore and us need someone to help us eat all of this pumpkin cheesecake.

What is... 

Coach Gore and we need someone to help us eat all of this pumpkin cheesecake.