An American businessperson was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisher docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellowfin tunas. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them. The Mexican replied, that it only took a little while. The American then asked why he did not stay out longer and catch more fish. The Mexican said he had enough to support his family's immediate needs. 

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• american
  • Phrases
    • Americana items – items that represent American culture
    • Native American
  • Sentences
    • The American then asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?" 
    • The American laughed and said, "That's the best part. When the time is right you would announce an IPO and sell your company stock to the public and become extraordinarily rich, you would make millions." 
    • The American said, "Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos." 
    • To which the American replied, "Fifteen or twenty years." 
    • Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman to become a licensed pilot in the United States.
  • Paragraphs
    • The American scoffed. "I am a Wharton MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat. With the proceeds from the bigger boat, you could buy several boats. Eventually, you would have a fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman, you would sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You would control the product, processing, and distribution. You would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA, and eventually NYC where you will run your expanding enterprise." 
• businessperson
• pier
• small
  • Phrases
    • Delicate -- very small and breakable
    • -a small creature that has six legs and three body parts
    • Large vs Small
    • small part of the problem
    • a small or moderate or token amount
    • design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
    • Tiny -- small
    • Miniature – something very small
    • I bit off a small bite of the cookie
    • coal, small toys, fruit
    • small – smaller - smallest
    • small kettle
    • Pack a small amount
  • Sentences
    • What is an animal that flies, is small, and chirps?
    • A small amount (usually a coin) of money, kept for good luck.
    • Put a small, red bow on top of the green present.
    • -sizes (big, small, short, tall, fat, thin, etc.)
    • Cut food into small pieces.
    • What animal is small, hops, and eats carrots?
    • Praise your child for any effort they make to feed themselves, no matter how small.
    • What is a small cart with a wheel at the front used to carry loads of materials?
    • First put the small box of apples next to the barn, then put the turkey with colorful feathers on top of the barn, and last put the scarecrow next to the apples.
    • Are the lily of the valley flowers big or small?
    • 1st grade: Colors (pink, purple, blue, etc.), textures (bumpy, soft, smooth, etc.), shapes (round, square, circle, etc.), weather (sunny, rainy, cloudy, etc.), numbers (one, two, many, few, etc.), emotions (happy, sad, mad, etc.), sizes (big, small, tall, short, etc.).
    • The American said, "Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos." 
    • Put the small box of apples to the right of the barn.
    • Put the small start on the top of the tree.
    • Is the lily flower big or small?
    • The Stegosaurus had small plates on its back.
    • Pour a small amount of the juice into your mouth.
    • Stack small or large blocks.
    • First put the turkey with the hat on top of the large box of apples then put the turkey without a hat on top of the small box of apples.
  • Paragraphs
    • Jigsaw Reading: Learners work in small groups to read different sections of a text. They then share their information with the group to develop a complete understanding of the text.
    • She told her famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when she heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. She wondered what was out in the woods when she decided to go investigate the situation. She began to walk away from her tent when she saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. She continued to see what broke the branch. As she was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, she saw something large with hair running past her. While she was walking her foot stepped into what seemed like a small depression in the earth when she suddenly saw the shadow of the large creature in the distance. She quickly realized that she had stepped in the large foot-like tracks from the monster.
    • It is round, can be big or small, can be rolled or thrown, and is used in sports. What is it?
    • It is small and is used to take pictures. What is it?
    • Step 1. Draw 1 large circle with a small circle halfway inside of it
    • You wish to know all about my grandfather. Well, he is nearly ninety- three years old. He dresses himself in an ancient black frock coat usually minus several buttons yet he still thinks as swiftly as ever. A long flowing beard clings to his chin giving those who observe him a pronounced feeling of the utmost respect. When he speaks his voice is just a bit cracked and quivers a trifle. Twice each day he plays skillfully and with zest upon our small organ. Except in the winter when the ooze or snow or ice prevents, he slowly takes a short walk in the open air each day. We have often urged him to walk more and smoke less but he always answers “banana oil.” Grandfather likes to be modern in his language.
    • The American scoffed. "I am a Wharton MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat. With the proceeds from the bigger boat, you could buy several boats. Eventually, you would have a fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman, you would sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You would control the product, processing, and distribution. You would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA, and eventually NYC where you will run your expanding enterprise." 
    • Step 2. Draw 2 small circles inside of the small circle for eyes. Draw one medium circle with two lines for the nose
    • It has small pieces that fit together to show a picture. What is it?
• coastal
  • Sentences
    • The American said, "Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos." 
  • Paragraphs
    • The American scoffed. "I am a Wharton MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat. With the proceeds from the bigger boat, you could buy several boats. Eventually, you would have a fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman, you would sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You would control the product, processing, and distribution. You would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA, and eventually NYC where you will run your expanding enterprise." 
• mexican
  • Sentences
    • The Mexican fisher asked, "But señor, how long will this all take?" 
    • The Mexican fisher said, "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take siesta with my wife Maria, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine and play guitar with my amigos. I have a full and busy life, señor." 
• village
  • Phrases
    • Village -- group of people living together
  • Sentences
    • The American said, "Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos." 
    • The Mexican fisher said, "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take siesta with my wife Maria, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine and play guitar with my amigos. I have a full and busy life, señor." 
  • Paragraphs
    • The American scoffed. "I am a Wharton MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat. With the proceeds from the bigger boat, you could buy several boats. Eventually, you would have a fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman, you would sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You would control the product, processing, and distribution. You would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA, and eventually NYC where you will run your expanding enterprise." 
• when
  • Phrases
    • hang something upside down (be sure to find something that won’t make a mess when you hang it upside down)
    • all done plate/bowl for when done with certain foods
    • things you need when the weather is cold
    • strikeout - when the batter strikes out
    • things you do when you have a snow day
    • caught stealing - when the defense catches a base runner trying to steal a base
    • Things you unpack when you get home from school
    • when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator
    • strike - when the pitcher throws the ball and the batter does not hit it
    • The first things I take out of my backpack when I get home
    • When would want to live in an igloo
    • Cover your mouth when you cough
    • Cover your mouth when you sneeze
    • things you want when you are sick
  • Sentences
    • When do you wake up?
    • Scott uses an umbrella when it is raining.
    • When I was younger, I thought that the world revolved around me. I was the center of the universe and nothing else mattered.
    • When will dinner be ready?
    • Supermoon is when a full moon positions closest to Earth in its orbit.
    • When will breakfast be ready.
    • When do you say "trick-or-treat?"
    • I would wear shorts when...
    • When is Thanksgiving?
    • When do you eat turkey?
    • Name 3 or more items we wear outside when it's cold.
    • When do we go see a doctor?
    • When did this story take place?
    • Cover your mouth when you cough!
    • I was walking my dog outside when suddenly a red sleigh crashed into a tree....
    • They were sleeping when the alarm went off.
    • When do you use a band-aid?
    • When do you brush your teeth?
    • When do we wear a seatbelt?
    • When do you sleep?
    • When does Santa come?
    • I would wear sunglasses when...
    • I always consider hibernation when I am shivering under a blanket.
    • 4. Complete story grammar (who, what, where, when) with younger kids
    • When do we use a bandaid?
    • What do you like to do when it's spring?
    • What happens to a snowman when the sun comes out?
    • Why do you need to use a shovel when it snows?
    • When do you wear pajamas?
    • When do we sleep?
    • When do we use an umbrella?
    • When do we brush our teeth?
    • Why do we hold our breath when we go under water?
    • When do you go to school?
    • When do we take a bath?
    • They were trimming the tree when we arrived.
    • What do we need when it rains to keep us dry?
    • When there is lightening outside, it is important for you to get inside for your safety.
    • What do you like to do when you get home from school?
    • What do you say when you need help in class?
    • Why was Rosa sad when she looked outside?
    • When is this activity done?
    • When do flowers bloom?
    • He stood up and roared with pride and joy when he reached the top of the mountain.
    • Gabby cuts her fingernails when they get long so she does not scratch her friends when she gives hugs.
    • When do you carve a pumpkin?
    • Who did Robo and Kiki see when they walked back inside?
    • When do you trick-or-treat?
    • Who will clean when we finish?
    • When does The Hunter’s Full Moon occur?
    • What do you wear when you go to sleep?
    • When is Christmas?
    • When do you eat lunch?
    • When the phone rang, he was writing a paper.
    • Samantha thought should would have to drop out of school when her family was moving, but she just had to start at a new one.
    • The first thing I do when I wake up is...
    • We'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
    • The Buck Supermoon marks the time when the antlers of the male dear (bucks) are fully grown.
    • When it snowed for the 10th day this month, I was reminded of the expression, “March: In like a lion, out like a lamb.”
    • When did Kiki's mom say Kiki should eat something?
    • The American laughed and said, "That's the best part. When the time is right you would announce an IPO and sell your company stock to the public and become extraordinarily rich, you would make millions." 
    • When do we eat breakfast?
    • When do we wear a helmet?
    • What items would you use when you came out of the shower?
    • What do you feel in your body when you think someone is not listening to you?
    • When do you eat your candy?
    • I eat bananas and apples when it’s raining.
    • Santa and his elves were busy making presents at the North Pole when suddenly there was an explosion....
    • When will we find the eggs?
    • When does it snow?
    • What do you do to stay warm when it is cold outside?
    • When does the Buck Supermoon occur?
    • Who do we go see when we're sick?
    • Who fixes cars when they break?
    • When she opened the door, she heard a loud crash coming from inside.
    • I am going to dine with friends when we land.
    • When do you get dressed?
    • I am traveling light when I go to grandma’s for the holidays.
    • Sam was baking a cake when I got home.
    • What did Rosa put on when she got dressed?
    • Close the gate when you leave.
    • When do you need to wear a coat?
    • What do we wear on our feet when we go outside?
    • When do you go on a hayride?
    • Why does a snowman melt when sun comes out?
    • Use a light pencil touch when tracing the maze path.
    • What are some things we wear outside when it's cold?
    • When do we pack a suitcase?
    • When is Halloween?
    • Put the coin in the slot - The music starts playing - When the music starts playing you dance.
    • We play outside when it’s not raining.
    • When you're finished using the bathroom, be sure to wash your hands in the sink.
    • I don't like getting wet when it's raining.
    • What do you do when someone else is talking?
    • Name 3 or more items we wear outside when it's hot.
    • When something grows at a fast rate.
    • When is Easter this year?
    • Hannah wants to be an astronaut when she gets older and go to Venus.
    • When do you take medicine?
    • 2. When did Kara see the invitation?
    • Busy working hard, like a bee would be when pollinating flowers.
    • When do we need to wear gloves, warm hat, and snow boots?
    • It was raining cats and dogs when I went to the store.
    • If I make a mistake when I talk, I'm going to fail, and no one will understand what I'm saying.
    • The dog says woof when he wants a treat.
    • When did Neil Armstrong place the U.S. flag on the moon?
    • We'll cross that ____ when we come to it.
    • I count to 30 when I wash my hands with soap.
    • When do you build a snowman?
    • 1. What do you think Josef will do when he faces a challenge?
    • What do you say when you knock on people’s doors?
    • When do you eat breakfast?
    • When her mom surprised her with a gift, she lit up like a Christmas tree.
    • Who do you think of when you hear Valentine’s Day?
    • He was writing a paper when the phone rang.
    • Why is school sometimes cancelled when it snows?
    • When do you go trick-or-treating?
    • Who gives you medicine when you are sick?
    • When do bears hibernate?
    • When do we use a flashlight?
    • When you're finished using the toilet, be sure to flush it.
    • When is your birthday?
    • Point to the really hot mountain and tell me about a time when you were really hot.
  • Paragraphs
    • it makes me feel uncomfortable. I need some space to myself when I'm feeling overwhelmed or stressed. Thank you for understanding my need for personal space.
    • Kara was almost asleep when she heard a buzz and looked over to see her screen light up. The notification said "You're Invited!". Kara opened the text and saw all the event details. This was going to be so fun! She loved celebrating with her friends, and was especially excited to celebrate her best friend. When she got home from school, Kara asked her mom if they could stop at the mall later to buy something to take to the party. She didn't want to show up empty handed! Her mom said they would have to wait until it wasn't a school day. A few days later, they rushed and got to the mall as soon as it opened so that they could beat the crowds. But when Kara got inside, she wasn't even sure which store she wanted to look in first. She ended up buying something she thought would go with a lot of the clothes Jamie liked. Plus, Jamie had only gotten her ears peirced the month before so she would be excited to add to her new collection.
    • The family had been camping and fishing all day, and they were all hungry. They gathered sticks and started a fire to make s'mores. The parents lit the fire, and the kids gathered the ingredients. They put the chocolate and the marshmallows on the sticks, and they roasted them over the fire. When they were done, they put them in their mouths and enjoyed the sweet, gooey goodness. It was a fun day, and they all enjoyed themselves.
    • That person looked funny at me when I was talking. They must not like me.
    • The Christmas Party was fun. I saw the Nutcracker ballet that night, so I was running late. Nevertheless, they were still trimming the tree when we arrived. He was hanging mistletoe (with care) beside a beautiful red poinsettia. The tinsel icicles made a mess last year, so they used tinsel garland this year. We brought some Frankincense incense that we bought online. I tried the eggnog latte and the gingerbread. He ate the head on the gingerbread person! The nativity scene at the house was elaborate. This was a December to remember.
    • It is a crystal of snow that falls from the sky when the weather is very cold. What is it?
    • When I came downstairs on Christmas morning, I saw a red and green present that was 6 feet tall!....
    • She told her famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when she heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. She wondered what was out in the woods when she decided to go investigate the situation. She began to walk away from her tent when she saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. She continued to see what broke the branch. As she was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, she saw something large with hair running past her. While she was walking her foot stepped into what seemed like a small depression in the earth when she suddenly saw the shadow of the large creature in the distance. She quickly realized that she had stepped in the large foot-like tracks from the monster.
    • Playing: Stay inside or go outdoors to play. Do activities you enjoy, such as playing games with a friend, sports, drawing, or playing an instrument. When you are finished playing, put away any toys or equipment you used. Wash your hands.
    • I always consider hibernation when I am shivering under a blanket, but I must go out today. I am going to wear a turtleneck and mittens outside.
    • Many complicated ideas about the rainbow have been formed. The difference in the rainbow depends considerably upon the size of the drops and the width of the colored band increases as the size of the drops increases. The actual primary rainbow observed is said to be the effect of super imposition of a number of bows. If the red of the second bow falls upon the green of the first the result is to give a bow with an abnormally wide yellow band since red and green light when mixed form yellow. This is a very common type of bow one showing mainly red and yellow with little or no green or blue.
    • My name is ____________ and I like to keep my personal space private. When someone invades my personal space
    • He told his famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when he heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. He wondered what was out in the woods when he decided to go investigate the situation. He began to walk away from his tent when he saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. He continued to see what broke the branch. As he was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, he saw something with fur run past him. He continued when he saw the face of the monster. The human-like monster stood on its hind legs and howled with its large teeth showing.
    • The family had been camping and fishing all day and were hungry. So, they gathered sticks and started a campfire to make s'mores. The parents lit the fire, and the kids gathered ingredients. They put the chocolate and marshmallows on the sticks and roasted them over the fire. Also, they boiled the water in a kettle. When they were done, they enjoyed the sweet, gooey goodness. It was a fun day at the campsite.
    • Josef sees his chance to use his sleek push-to-pass feature as he shoots to the front. He has to stay in front if he wants a shot at winning. Is it possible for Josef to catch the 2 cars in front of him and win? There is only 1 lap left and the fans are on their feet cheering. That's when he catches his family out of the corner of his eye. They are screaming and cheering loudly for him.
    • When Sarah saw Lynn coming, she was surprised. "Thanks for returning my iPod!" she said. "I was really worried about it".
    • When the sunlight strikes raindrops in the air they act as a prism and form a rainbow. The rainbow is a division of white light into many beautiful colors. These take the shape of a long round arch with its path high above and its two ends apparently beyond the horizon. There is according to legend a boiling pot of gold at one end. People look but no one ever finds it. When a man looks for something beyond his reach his friends say he is looking for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
    • Wake up: Take a deep breath and when you exhale, sit up in bed. Swing your legs over the side of the bed and place your feet flat on the floor. Stand up carefully.
    • walk - when the batter receives 4 pitches the umpire calls as balls. The batter is rewarded by advancing to first base.
    • You wish to know all about my grandfather. Well, he is nearly ninety- three years old. He dresses himself in an ancient black frock coat usually minus several buttons yet he still thinks as swiftly as ever. A long flowing beard clings to his chin giving those who observe him a pronounced feeling of the utmost respect. When he speaks his voice is just a bit cracked and quivers a trifle. Twice each day he plays skillfully and with zest upon our small organ. Except in the winter when the ooze or snow or ice prevents, he slowly takes a short walk in the open air each day. We have often urged him to walk more and smoke less but he always answers “banana oil.” Grandfather likes to be modern in his language.
    • Pick a number from 1-10 to tell me how much choice you feel you have when talking. 1 means you don't feel like you have any choice (the stuttering picks everything you say or don't say), 10 means you have all the choice over what you say.
    • Winter Solstice is when half of Earth is tilted the farthest away from the sun. It usually occurs on December 21 or 22. Winter solstice is known as the shortest day of the year due to the least amount of sunlight. On the winter solstice, if you stand outside at noon and look at your shadow, it will be the longest shadow you cast the entire year.
    • Who did Robo and Kiki see when they walked back inside? Robo’s mom.
    • Have you played hide and go seek? Tell me about it! Who did you play with, where, when, where would you hide, etc.
    • Do chores: Get the supplies you need to do your chores. Do one chore at a time, step by step. You might clean your room. Do your laundry. Sweep the floor. When you are done, check with an adult to make sure you did your chores correctly. Put away the supplies you used. Wash your hands.
    • The butterfly flapped her wings when she landed on the yellow daffodils. Do you prefer yellow daffodils or the ones with orange and white? I think yellow is my favorite color. Don’t you have a yellow raincoat?
    • Do you like amusement parks? Well I sure do. To amuse myself I went twice last spring. My most memorable moment was riding on the Caterpillar which is a gigantic rollercoaster high above the ground. When I saw how high the Caterpillar rose into the bright blue sky, I knew it was for me. After waiting in line for thirty minutes I made it to the front where the man measured my height to see if I was tall enough. I gave the man my coins asked for change and jumped on the cart. Tick tick tick the Caterpillar climbed slowly up the tracks. It went so high I could see the parking lot. Boy was I scared. I thought to myself there's no turning back now. People were so scared they screamed as we swiftly zoomed fast fast and faster along the tracks. As quickly as it started the Caterpillar came to a stop. Unfortunately, it was time to pack the car and drive home. That night I dreamt of the wild ride on the Caterpillar. Taking a trip to the amusement park and riding on the Caterpillar was my most memorable moment ever!
    • My family and friends were coming to visit for the holiday that occurs every November in the fall. My mom and dad spent all day cooking and cleaning. The food was going to be finished a little after everyone arrived. Everyone was arriving around dusk to celebrate together. Just as everyone arrived, there was heavy rain and lightning. Suddenly everything went dark in the house. When my mom checked the food in the oven, the food had not finished cooking. We got out all of our candles and flashlights then started playing card games as my mom called many restaurants to see if she could order food. We ended up sharing what we were thankful for as we ate pizza together. It was a holiday I will always remember!
    • Once upon a time, I was playing on the playground with my friends. We were all having fun when one of my friends started being mean to me. She would push me, call me names, and steal my toys. I was so sad and didn't know what to do.
    • One afternoon, Lynn decided to take a walk around the neighborhood. As she turned the corner, she saw her friend Sarah in the yard next door, sunbathing. Lynn waved, but Sarah didn't see her. Lynn was about to go back home when she noticed that Sarah's iPod was lying on the ground next to her chair.
    • The morning of the party, Kara checked the ivitation again to make sure she would be at the right place at the right time. She didn't want to show up late! Before she left, she pulled on her coat and boots and told her mom she would be home before the street lights turned on. When she got to the party, she found her friends waiting at the ticket booth, shivering. Kara looked out at the ice and was instantly glad she brought her coat! Once they paid, the employee asked "What size do you need?". Kara sat down to put on her rented footwear. She was glad the blades were sharp, because dull blades could make you slip on the ice when you rounded the rink. Kara and her friends had a blast, and they made sure to sing to Jamie before the night was over.
    • Homework: Get your homework from your backpack. Gather all the supplies you need to do your homework, such as pens, pencils, rulers, or other items. Find a comfortable place to sit or stand. Begin working on your homework. Get up and take a break if needed. When you finish your homework, put it back in your backpack.
    • Pick a number from 1-10 to tell me how confident you feel when talking. 1 means you don't feel confident at all, 10 means you feel super confident to talk.
• small
  • Phrases
    • Delicate -- very small and breakable
    • -a small creature that has six legs and three body parts
    • Large vs Small
    • small part of the problem
    • a small or moderate or token amount
    • design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
    • Tiny -- small
    • Miniature – something very small
    • I bit off a small bite of the cookie
    • coal, small toys, fruit
    • small – smaller - smallest
    • small kettle
    • Pack a small amount
  • Sentences
    • What is an animal that flies, is small, and chirps?
    • A small amount (usually a coin) of money, kept for good luck.
    • Put a small, red bow on top of the green present.
    • -sizes (big, small, short, tall, fat, thin, etc.)
    • Cut food into small pieces.
    • What animal is small, hops, and eats carrots?
    • Praise your child for any effort they make to feed themselves, no matter how small.
    • What is a small cart with a wheel at the front used to carry loads of materials?
    • First put the small box of apples next to the barn, then put the turkey with colorful feathers on top of the barn, and last put the scarecrow next to the apples.
    • Are the lily of the valley flowers big or small?
    • 1st grade: Colors (pink, purple, blue, etc.), textures (bumpy, soft, smooth, etc.), shapes (round, square, circle, etc.), weather (sunny, rainy, cloudy, etc.), numbers (one, two, many, few, etc.), emotions (happy, sad, mad, etc.), sizes (big, small, tall, short, etc.).
    • The American said, "Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos." 
    • Put the small box of apples to the right of the barn.
    • Put the small start on the top of the tree.
    • Is the lily flower big or small?
    • The Stegosaurus had small plates on its back.
    • Pour a small amount of the juice into your mouth.
    • Stack small or large blocks.
    • First put the turkey with the hat on top of the large box of apples then put the turkey without a hat on top of the small box of apples.
  • Paragraphs
    • Jigsaw Reading: Learners work in small groups to read different sections of a text. They then share their information with the group to develop a complete understanding of the text.
    • She told her famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when she heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. She wondered what was out in the woods when she decided to go investigate the situation. She began to walk away from her tent when she saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. She continued to see what broke the branch. As she was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, she saw something large with hair running past her. While she was walking her foot stepped into what seemed like a small depression in the earth when she suddenly saw the shadow of the large creature in the distance. She quickly realized that she had stepped in the large foot-like tracks from the monster.
    • It is round, can be big or small, can be rolled or thrown, and is used in sports. What is it?
    • It is small and is used to take pictures. What is it?
    • Step 1. Draw 1 large circle with a small circle halfway inside of it
    • You wish to know all about my grandfather. Well, he is nearly ninety- three years old. He dresses himself in an ancient black frock coat usually minus several buttons yet he still thinks as swiftly as ever. A long flowing beard clings to his chin giving those who observe him a pronounced feeling of the utmost respect. When he speaks his voice is just a bit cracked and quivers a trifle. Twice each day he plays skillfully and with zest upon our small organ. Except in the winter when the ooze or snow or ice prevents, he slowly takes a short walk in the open air each day. We have often urged him to walk more and smoke less but he always answers “banana oil.” Grandfather likes to be modern in his language.
    • The American scoffed. "I am a Wharton MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat. With the proceeds from the bigger boat, you could buy several boats. Eventually, you would have a fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman, you would sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You would control the product, processing, and distribution. You would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA, and eventually NYC where you will run your expanding enterprise." 
    • Step 2. Draw 2 small circles inside of the small circle for eyes. Draw one medium circle with two lines for the nose
    • It has small pieces that fit together to show a picture. What is it?
• boat
  • Phrases
    • boat and pool tube
    • boat pose
    • sail boat and motor boat
  • Sentences
    • I rowed the boat's oar.
    • The sailor was floating on a suitcase instead of a boat.
  • Paragraphs
    • There is a little girl swimming on the page. Do you think she saw the shark's fin before she jumped in the water from the boat?
    • Why do you think that? How can you tell she jumped in the water from the boat?
    • In 1920, a group of people known as colonists traveled to America by boat, known as the Mayflower. They arrived during winter with little to no food. There were no grocery stores and the people had to grow their own food and hunt. Only half of the people lived through the dangerous winter.
    • The American scoffed. "I am a Wharton MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat. With the proceeds from the bigger boat, you could buy several boats. Eventually, you would have a fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman, you would sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You would control the product, processing, and distribution. You would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA, and eventually NYC where you will run your expanding enterprise." 
• with
  • Phrases
    • fill or cover completely, usually with water
    • angel with a horn
    • showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
    • act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
    • all done plate/bowl for when done with certain foods
    • the face of a deer with antlers
    • treat with contemptuous disregard
    • A conversation with multiple people
    • marked by precise accordance with details
    • I want to share snow cream with my family, let me count them
    • Take it with a grain of salt
    • angel with a halo
    • colors associated with Valentine’s Day
    • Vision -- image or having to do with eyesight
    • contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
    • One fun fact with details about the insects:
    • wreath with a bow
    • Games you may play with your family or friends
    • sit up straight with back supported
    • dont leev me behind iwant to go with you to go trick or treating
    • Santa with a bag of gifts
    • wreath with ribbon and a bow
    • Painting with a brush
    • Drawing with crayons
    • With target words:
    • potion in a round bottle with a cork
    • overfull as with blood
    • move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
    • in accordance with accepted standards or principles
    • reindeer with antlers
    • move with or as if with a rushing sound
    • you're sick with a cold/fever/stomach virus
    • disposed to treat guests and strangers with generosity
    • What I like to read or have someone read with me
    • decorated Christmas tree with a star on top
    • touch with fingers
    • Wit -- quick with jokes, clever
    • things associated with February
    • refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization
    • pass with flying colors
    • yesterday I build a snowman with my family
    • deer with antlers
    • baseball - a game played with a bat and ball
    • touch with utensil/preferred object
    • Pick up your pencil with your right hand; change the pencil to your left hand
    • May the 4th be with You
    • cloud with snow
    • color the heart with a Valentine’s Day color
    • Cutting with child-safe scissors
    • Share with family
    • things associated with Easter
    • Loyal -- trustworthy, sticking with
    • two candles with holly
    • yellow cake with chocolate icing: 545 calories per slice
    • overwhelmed with gratefulness
    • put the stamp in the upper right corner, seal the envelope, seal with a kiss
    • with the upper or anterior part of the body foremost
    • causing or fraught with or showing nervousness
    • crash together with violent impact
    • Ingredients and Supplies: a glass jar with a lid, heavy cream (35% whipping cream)
    • an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
    • Building towers with blocks
    • things associated with Cupid
    • Touch your head with your hands; gently pull your right ear
    • ornament with a snowflake
    • come to terms with
    • bunt - to hit the ball lightly with the bat in an effort to make it travel more slowly and thus increase the chance of making a hit
    • overcome with amazement
    • Draw a triangle and then reach up with both hands
    • separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
    • be okay with messy eating
    • To decorate the tree with decorations and lights
    • a densely wooded tropical area with heavy precipitation
    • Playing with dough
    • a closed plane curve with an oval shape
    • thickly covered with ingrained dirt
  • Sentences
    • I spy with my little eye on five things to eat.
    • Sometimes my brother plays games with me.
    • It is a great opportunity for them to socialize with other children.
    • I had a lot of fun talking with my friends, but that doesn't matter.
    • Put two spiders on the cupcake with pink icing.
    • The clown had to fill the balloon with air to do the trick.
    • Do you want fries with your burger?
    • Clare likes to eat toast with butter for breakfast each morning.
    • 4. Spit the suds into the sink and rinse your mouth and toothbrush with water
    • R is to run in place and help with coordination.
    • Do you prefer yellow daffodils or the ones with orange and white?
    • I was mad about what my sister said, but my dad told me to take it with a grain of salt.
    • Who do celebrate Thanksgiving with?
    • I play with toys.
    • Someone said, “May the 4th be with you” to me. I was excited they are also a Star Wars Fan.
    • Touch an ornament, a cloud with snow, and a mitten.
    • He opened the window, and the room filled with fresh air.
    • The kids built a sandcastle out of sand with a shovel and a bucket.
    • Now you know how to help with breakfast making and cleaning.
    • Compare and contrast breakfast items with dinner items.
    • Games you play with family or friends.
    • Step 11: Serve alfalfa sprouts on a salad or a sandwich or enjoy them with lemon and salt or a little salad dressing.
    • My grandmother Jane cheers me on with signs and pom poms every Saturday at my tennis games.
    • I spy with my little eye three scary things.
    • She decked the halls with lots of colorful lights, Christmas trees, and ornaments.
    • Snow White made friends with dwarves.
    • 4. Complete story grammar (who, what, where, when) with younger kids
    • Provide a spoon or fork with a long handle, if needed.
    • Who do you play with at school?
    • Start by standing with your feet hip-width apart and your arms spread out to the sides.
    • You: "An appointment with the doctor for a check-up."
    • I spy with my little eye four round things.
    • Find the page in the book where there is a truck with two oranges on the side.
    • The American then asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?" 
    • Yesterday I built a snowman with my family.
    • He likes to build things with blocks.
    • Many countries around the world celebrate this day with different traditions.
    • Increasing communicative functions (e.g. asking wh-questions, responding with yes/no)
    • Jolene brushes her teeth with toothpaste and a toothbrush.
    • Despite the worries that come with starting a new grade, the third graders were excited to show off their knowledge.
    • L is for leg swings from side to side to help with lower extremity strength.
    • What adjectives could you use to describe the cupcake with the blue and white icing?
    • Show me the cupcake with the blue icing.
    • Name a category associated with this item.
    • Build a house with legos.
    • Step 3: Dry strawberries with a paper towel.
    • S is for supermans to help with upper extremity strength.
    • Step 2: Keeping the Oreos in the sleeve, smash them with your hands.
    • Many people are overwhelmed with gratefulness at Thanksgiving.
    • Before you put the turkey with the hat on the barn, put the two boxes of apples next to the ladder on the barn.
    • He stood up and roared with pride and joy when he reached the top of the mountain.
    • The toy house was so ___ he held it with two fingers.
    • Samantha was not happy with the results.
    • Stand upright with your feet together.
    • The holiday season is a time to be together with family.
    • Who do you celebrate Thanksgiving with?
    • What is a small cart with a wheel at the front used to carry loads of materials?
    • Jonathan brought a beach ball to play volleyball on the beach with his friends.
    • After the storm had passed, the cheerful birds once again filled the air with their joyful songs.
    • First put the small box of apples next to the barn, then put the turkey with colorful feathers on top of the barn, and last put the scarecrow next to the apples.
    • What colors are associated with Valentine’s Day?
    • What animal is a fuzzy creature with bushy tail and black mask of fur around the eye area?
    • Cut the sandwich with a knife.
    • Would you rather play with a friend or your siblings?
    • Let us run around the rock and roll with delight.
    • A is for ankle pumps to help with lower extremity strength.
    • We eat meals at the table with the family.
    • The American said, "Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos." 
    • E is for eagle crunches to help with core strength.
    • Step 3: Place the lid, with the cheesecloth, on the jar and let it soak for 8 to 10 hours (up to 24 hours).
    • I took it upon myself to help my sister with chores.
    • I am going to dine with friends when we land.
    • Though she was tired, the runner finished the race with a personal best time.
    • What are they going to do with the baking soda and shaving cream?
    • A dog with big brown ears is sleeping.
    • Nathan washes his face in the sink with soap and water.
    • Do you associate it with Thanksgiving?
    • With the holidays quickly approaching, third graders are eagerly awaiting the end of the year.
    • Nicole sets the table for dinner with plates, forks, spoons, knives, and cups.
    • The Mexican fisher said, "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take siesta with my wife Maria, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine and play guitar with my amigos. I have a full and busy life, señor." 
    • Do you know anyone else with your first name?
    • The sky was bright with the neon ___.
    • As the sun set, the fireworks lit up the night sky, dazzling everyone with its brilliance.
    • Kelly brushes her hair with her hairbrush.
    • C is to crab walk which will help with your coordination and core strength.
    • I spy with my little eye three orange things.
    • Julie prefers orange juice over apple juice in the morning with her breakfast.
    • My family celebrates with special traditions.
    • Who plays with you?
    • Eric must have studied so long, because he passed that exam with flying colors.
    • 3. Create sentences with older kids
    • I love to play outside with my friends.
    • Who do you spend your Holiday with?
    • Allow your child to feed themselves with their hands, if they are able.
    • Athletes need water bottles with water to stay hydrated during the game.
    • She is playing with her friends.
    • I hope I never see Krampus with his horns.
    • What do you associate it with?
    • My mother gets along well with yours.
    • I count to 30 when I wash my hands with soap.
    • Are there any famous people with your first or last name?
    • I love to play with my dog.
    • Draw a square around an ornament, a cloud with snow, and then a mitten.
    • Pick up the glass with your hand.
    • Word Association: Learners associate a word in the target language with a related word or concept in their native language.
    • The boy played with the ___ substance.
    • Step 7: Top the cake with strawberries.
    • The sturdy man wrote a rhyme, with red words on a grime.
    • Who does Rosa want to have a playdate with?
    • When her mom surprised her with a gift, she lit up like a Christmas tree.
    • After helping out a lost bird, the young girl was rewarded with a great sense of accomplishment.
    • Step One: Fill your jar halfway with cream.
    • Chris smells the flowers with his nose.
    • Ali will help you with your homework.
    • Step 2: Soak the seeds with at least one inch of water.
    • Mom said, “Cool your heels and wait for your brother to be finished with the game.”
    • Clean with the new rag.
    • Sweep the eye into the hat with the broom.
    • We will have a turkey with all the trimmings.
    • Start standing with your feet together and your arms at your sides.
    • He was hanging Mistletoe with care.
    • Where would you make a Valentine’s Day reservation to eat out with your special someone?
    • First put the turkey with the hat on top of the large box of apples then put the turkey without a hat on top of the small box of apples.
  • Paragraphs
    • Do you celebrate Thanksgiving? I celebrate it with my family. We will have a turkey with all the trimmings. This year, we are going to my grandparents’ house. We will use three modes of transportation to get to Grandma’s house.
    • The weather in March can be unpredictable. The month often begins with bad weather but finishes with better weather. This could also mean something wild and unpredictable will eventually calm down.
    • Don't leave me behind. I would like to go trick or treating with you.
    • With Josef's newly found acceleration, he glides past several cars during the first few laps. Suddenly, a car spins on the track. Josef looses a few spots as he slows down and swerves to avoid hitting the other car.
    • Kara was almost asleep when she heard a buzz and looked over to see her screen light up. The notification said "You're Invited!". Kara opened the text and saw all the event details. This was going to be so fun! She loved celebrating with her friends, and was especially excited to celebrate her best friend. When she got home from school, Kara asked her mom if they could stop at the mall later to buy something to take to the party. She didn't want to show up empty handed! Her mom said they would have to wait until it wasn't a school day. A few days later, they rushed and got to the mall as soon as it opened so that they could beat the crowds. But when Kara got inside, she wasn't even sure which store she wanted to look in first. She ended up buying something she thought would go with a lot of the clothes Jamie liked. Plus, Jamie had only gotten her ears peirced the month before so she would be excited to add to her new collection.
    • Stand on one foot with the other leg bent in front of you, then slowly lift the bent leg off the ground. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat ____ times.
    • Jigsaw Reading: Learners work in small groups to read different sections of a text. They then share their information with the group to develop a complete understanding of the text.
    • The Christmas Party was fun. I saw the Nutcracker ballet that night, so I was running late. Nevertheless, they were still trimming the tree when we arrived. He was hanging mistletoe (with care) beside a beautiful red poinsettia. The tinsel icicles made a mess last year, so they used tinsel garland this year. We brought some Frankincense incense that we bought online. I tried the eggnog latte and the gingerbread. He ate the head on the gingerbread person! The nativity scene at the house was elaborate. This was a December to remember.
    • We hear a lot about Christmas in December, but some families celebrate Kwanzaa or Hanukkah instead. I have been to a Kwanzaa celebration. There were 7 kinara candles for the 7 Kwanzaa principles. Most celebrations have lighting traditions. For instance, a Hanukkah menorah has 9 candles. I know a few Hanukkah traditions. My grandma makes delicious potato latkes. Do you know the song about the spinning dreidel? I like to learn about different December traditions, but I hope I never see Krampus with his horns. Let’s hope Krampus isn’t real.
    • It is almost time for the final race. Everyone sings the "Star Spangled Banner" and Josef hops into his race car. Next, the announcer says, "Drivers, start your engines!" After a short click, click, click, the engine fires to life with a loud VROOM. The pace car leads the pack as the cars warm up and make sure everything is safe. As Josef slowly drives around he sees his family cheering him on. The pace car pulls into the pit lane and the green flag waves to start the race.
    • Alone in the woods stood a cabin. The early morning lights filtered in through the old wooden walls. The cabin’s sole inhibitor was already awake. Before the break of day, a hunter had already been up, preparing for his expedition. Armed with a crossbow and bait, the hunter began his journey.
    • She told her famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when she heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. She wondered what was out in the woods when she decided to go investigate the situation. She began to walk away from her tent when she saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. She continued to see what broke the branch. As she was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, she saw something large with hair running past her. While she was walking her foot stepped into what seemed like a small depression in the earth when she suddenly saw the shadow of the large creature in the distance. She quickly realized that she had stepped in the large foot-like tracks from the monster.
    • Playing: Stay inside or go outdoors to play. Do activities you enjoy, such as playing games with a friend, sports, drawing, or playing an instrument. When you are finished playing, put away any toys or equipment you used. Wash your hands.
    • The first item you’ll need is a saddle. This will allow you to ride the dragon as it flies through the air. Make sure not to forget your helmet. Training your dragon to spit fireballs can be very dangerous, so make sure you have a fire extinguisher nearby. Dragons are very intelligent so training them can be quite easy if the trust is there. They love food. each dragon is different though. They say that a dragons favorite food is the same as the person they’re bonded with. Grab your favorite food item, a helmet, some armor and head out to find your dragon.
    • There is more than one page with an airplane. Can you find a page with an airplane?
    • Brush teeth: Go to the sink and turn on the faucet. Wet your toothbrush in water. Apply toothpaste to the toothbrush. Rub the bristles of the toothbrush against your teeth in a circular motion. Rinse your mouth with water and spit out the suds. Turn off the faucet. Dry your mouth with a towel.
    • I wish she would stop being mean to me, but she doesn't seem to want to. I don't know why she is doing this, but it hurts me a lot. I just want to be able to play with my friends without her making me feel sad.
    • Stay on the page with the scene under the sea. Do you see a treasure box on this page?
    • Are you still on the page with 3 mountains? What is land on this page?
    • Originally, the expression was “like a bird in a guilded cage.” It often means someone has a lot of something that you would think is a good thing (like money or fame), but with it comes a loss of freedom.
    • The table is always set beautifully for the holidays. There is usually a centerpiece with beautiful flowers. The flowers are chrysanthemums. There is also cornucopia, which is a symbol of abundance and nourishment.
    • What are they going to do with the baking soda and shaving cream? Make snow.
    • an exceedingly long story with many details, often extraneous, that is finished without a clear punchline. A shaggy-dog story is funny because the listener has expectations that are not met at the end of the story. A shaggy-dog story is also called a yarn. 
    • The Christmas tree looked so beautiful with all of the twinkling lights until my cat thought one of the bird decorations was a real!....
    • Many complicated ideas about the rainbow have been formed. The difference in the rainbow depends considerably upon the size of the drops and the width of the colored band increases as the size of the drops increases. The actual primary rainbow observed is said to be the effect of super imposition of a number of bows. If the red of the second bow falls upon the green of the first the result is to give a bow with an abnormally wide yellow band since red and green light when mixed form yellow. This is a very common type of bow one showing mainly red and yellow with little or no green or blue.
    • Step 1: Gather all of your supplies and ingredients. The supplies include a ½ pint mason jar with a lid and spoon to use for layering the pudding/cookies and eating. The ingredients include a 6-pack of Oreos (keep them in the pack), 4 ounces of chocolate pudding, and 2 or 3 gummy worms.
    • If your parents are still not comfortable with the idea, try to build up your case by highlighting your responsible behavior. Show them that you are capable of handling more freedom and responsibility, and that you are willing to take on the extra responsibility that comes with it.
    • I woke up to another day. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. I got out of bed and started my day. I decided to go for a walk. The fresh air felt good. I saw a squirrel and I started to chase it. I ran so fast that I got a stitch in my side. I quickly stopped and caught my breath. As I was catching my breath, I saw my friend Sally on the swings at the nearby playground. She had her dog with her. As I approached her, she also saw the squirrel run up in the tree, and her dog began to bark. We was so close, but couldn't catch it. I laughed with Sally and we went home to grab snacks and lemonade to talk about our adventure.
    • Once upon a time, there was a kingdom where the people were ruled by a fair and just queen. The queen had a son who was the apple of her eye, and she loved him more than anything in the world. However, the queen soon fell ill and died. Her son was heartbroken and mourned her death for many years. One day, he decided to go on a journey to find a cure for his sadness. He traveled to many different countries and met many people, but he still could not find a way to heal his broken heart. Finally, he came to a kingdom where the people were ruled by a wicked queen. The queen was very mean to her subjects and made them do all the hard work. The prince was so tired of being treated badly that he decided to stay in the kingdom and overthrow the queen. He took control of the kingdom and made it a place where the people were treated fairly and with respect. Finally, he was able to heal his broken heart and live happily ever after.
    • Stand on one foot with the other leg straight out to the side, then slowly lift the straight leg off the ground. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat ____ times.
    • He told his famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when he heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. He wondered what was out in the woods when he decided to go investigate the situation. He began to walk away from his tent when he saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. He continued to see what broke the branch. As he was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, he saw something with fur run past him. He continued when he saw the face of the monster. The human-like monster stood on its hind legs and howled with its large teeth showing.
    • Say 3 words that rhyme with each of the words in the list. Words can be real or made up as long as they have the same sound.
    • The first few days were wonderful, but by the third week, Lynn was getting a little antsy. She had read all of the books she had brought with her, and her friends were busy with their own lives. Lynn didn't want to be a bother, so she spent most of her time alone.
    • Step 4: Prolonged phonation exercise. The goal of the task is to sustain the "ol" sound (at the end of knoll) for as long as possible with a soft voice and focused tone with no breathiness.
    • Stand on one foot with the other leg crossed in front of you, then slowly lift the lifted leg off the ground. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat ____ times.
    • When the sunlight strikes raindrops in the air they act as a prism and form a rainbow. The rainbow is a division of white light into many beautiful colors. These take the shape of a long round arch with its path high above and its two ends apparently beyond the horizon. There is according to legend a boiling pot of gold at one end. People look but no one ever finds it. When a man looks for something beyond his reach his friends say he is looking for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
    • There is a page in the book with a city scene. Can you find the page?
    • Wash: Gather everything you need before you start the shower, including soap, shampoo, a towel, and a washcloth. Turn on the water and adjust the temperature. Enter the shower and use support for balance if needed. Wet your hair and body with the shower water. Apply soap to your body, and use the washcloth to create suds. Apply shampoo to your hair and create suds with your hands. Rinse your body and hair with water. Turn off the shower and step out carefully. Dry yourself off with a towel.
    • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, then slowly squat down until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat ____ times.
    • This is a fantastic pasta dish with cheese and basil. The flavors work together so well and it's really tasty.
    • Stay on the page with 3 mountains. Do you see any rocks on this page?
    • Step 1. Draw 1 large circle with a small circle halfway inside of it
    • School buses are a common means of transportation for children to and from school. Though riding in a school bus may seem scary to some children, they are actually very safe. School buses are equipped with safety features, such as seat belts, that help keep children safe. In addition, school buses are driven by professional drivers who are trained in safety procedures.
    • Put the skull on the cupcake with brown icing. Then put a spider on the cupcake. Next put a pumpkin on the cupcake.
    • You wish to know all about my grandfather. Well, he is nearly ninety- three years old. He dresses himself in an ancient black frock coat usually minus several buttons yet he still thinks as swiftly as ever. A long flowing beard clings to his chin giving those who observe him a pronounced feeling of the utmost respect. When he speaks his voice is just a bit cracked and quivers a trifle. Twice each day he plays skillfully and with zest upon our small organ. Except in the winter when the ooze or snow or ice prevents, he slowly takes a short walk in the open air each day. We have often urged him to walk more and smoke less but he always answers “banana oil.” Grandfather likes to be modern in his language.
    • In the movie Star Wars, the characters say, “May the Force Be with You.” Since “May the 4th" sounds like “May the Force,” the 4th of May is considered to be Star Wars Day.
    • Have you played hide and go seek? Tell me about it! Who did you play with, where, when, where would you hide, etc.
    • There is a page in the book with 3 mountains on it. Can you find the page?
    • In 1920, a group of people known as colonists traveled to America by boat, known as the Mayflower. They arrived during winter with little to no food. There were no grocery stores and the people had to grow their own food and hunt. Only half of the people lived through the dangerous winter.
    • Do chores: Get the supplies you need to do your chores. Do one chore at a time, step by step. You might clean your room. Do your laundry. Sweep the floor. When you are done, check with an adult to make sure you did your chores correctly. Put away the supplies you used. Wash your hands.
    • Rosa woke up in her room on Saturday morning feeling so excited to meet her friend Marta at the park. She sprang out of bed and ran to the closet to get dressed. Then she quickly ran downstairs for some breakfast so they could leave quickly for the playground, however, as soon as she looked out the window and saw the weather, she became very sad. Rosa was disappointed but decided to ask her father if she could invite Marta over to her house instead of going to the park. Her dad agreed and they called Marta’s mother together to ask if she could come over. 30 minutes later, Marta’s mom dropped her off at Rosa’s house and they spent the afternoon playing hide and seek around the house. Rosa was happy that she could still spend time with her friend, even if they weren’t able to go to the park as planned.
    • The butterfly flapped her wings when she landed on the yellow daffodils. Do you prefer yellow daffodils or the ones with orange and white? I think yellow is my favorite color. Don’t you have a yellow raincoat?
    • Go to school: Pack your backpack with the items you need for school. Put on your backpack and leave your home. Walk, take the school bus, or ride in a car with your parent or guardian to school.
    • The American scoffed. "I am a Wharton MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat. With the proceeds from the bigger boat, you could buy several boats. Eventually, you would have a fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman, you would sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You would control the product, processing, and distribution. You would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA, and eventually NYC where you will run your expanding enterprise." 
    • Step 2. Draw 2 small circles inside of the small circle for eyes. Draw one medium circle with two lines for the nose
    • Once upon a time, I was playing on the playground with my friends. We were all having fun when one of my friends started being mean to me. She would push me, call me names, and steal my toys. I was so sad and didn't know what to do.
    • If your parents are resistant to the idea, try to come up with a plan that will give them peace of mind. Offer to stay in touch with them regularly, let them know where you are going and who you are with, or agree to check in with them at specific times during the day.
    • Find a page with a ship. What kind of ship do you see?
    • Balance on one foot with the other leg bent behind you, then slowly lift the bent leg off the ground. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat ____ times.
    • I spy Kiki ____ of the mug with the hearts. [in/out]
    • After a long day of work, Lynn was looking forward to her summer vacation. She was going to spend the next six weeks lounging by the pool, reading books, and sharing lazy afternoons with her friends.
    • But really, Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and reflection. Many people are overwhelmed with gratefulness at Thanksgiving. I want to show my appreciation for you.
• just
  • Phrases
    • This game is just like a maze
    • Just follow the line and you'll succeed
    • Just keep your cool and you'll win
    • You can’t remember what someone just told you
    • Just take your time and don't rush ahead
  • Sentences
    • Josef thinks this is just what he needs to find more speed for qualifying.
    • My Very Educated Mom Just Served Us Nachos.
    • Samantha thought should would have to drop out of school when her family was moving, but she just had to start at a new one.
    • My Violent Evil Monster Just Scared Us Nuts.
    • The dog barked loudly, yet the cat just stared at him.
    • Don’t cry, it’s just a joke.
    • My Very Excellent Mom Just Served Us Noodles.
  • Paragraphs
    • Scott just ran 10 miles and comes home sweaty and feeling sleepy. How do you think he feels?
    • She told her famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when she heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. She wondered what was out in the woods when she decided to go investigate the situation. She began to walk away from her tent when she saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. She continued to see what broke the branch. As she was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, she saw something large with hair running past her. While she was walking her foot stepped into what seemed like a small depression in the earth when she suddenly saw the shadow of the large creature in the distance. She quickly realized that she had stepped in the large foot-like tracks from the monster.
    • True or False: Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur. (True)
    • Training a dragon is a very tricky task. The first thing that you’ll need is a dragon. Not just any dragon will do. The bond between the person and dragon must be strong. Dragons are dangerous creatures so if the bond is not strong it can result in harm. Once a bond is formed between person and dragon, the training can begin.
    • I had trouble saying those few words just now. I'm really bad at talking.
    • Once upon a time, there was a kingdom where the people were ruled by a fair and just queen. The queen had a son who was the apple of her eye, and she loved him more than anything in the world. However, the queen soon fell ill and died. Her son was heartbroken and mourned her death for many years. One day, he decided to go on a journey to find a cure for his sadness. He traveled to many different countries and met many people, but he still could not find a way to heal his broken heart. Finally, he came to a kingdom where the people were ruled by a wicked queen. The queen was very mean to her subjects and made them do all the hard work. The prince was so tired of being treated badly that he decided to stay in the kingdom and overthrow the queen. He took control of the kingdom and made it a place where the people were treated fairly and with respect. Finally, he was able to heal his broken heart and live happily ever after.
    • Knock, knock! Who’s there? Boo. Boo who? Don’t cry, it’s just a joke 
    • If you have difficulty getting started, try doing just your arms and then just your feet. As you gain confidence, put the moves together.
    • He told his famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when he heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. He wondered what was out in the woods when he decided to go investigate the situation. He began to walk away from his tent when he saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. He continued to see what broke the branch. As he was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, he saw something with fur run past him. He continued when he saw the face of the monster. The human-like monster stood on its hind legs and howled with its large teeth showing.
    • Did you hear about the claustrophobic astronaut? He just needed a little space.
    • My family and friends were coming to visit for the holiday that occurs every November in the fall. My mom and dad spent all day cooking and cleaning. The food was going to be finished a little after everyone arrived. Everyone was arriving around dusk to celebrate together. Just as everyone arrived, there was heavy rain and lightning. Suddenly everything went dark in the house. When my mom checked the food in the oven, the food had not finished cooking. We got out all of our candles and flashlights then started playing card games as my mom called many restaurants to see if she could order food. We ended up sharing what we were thankful for as we ate pizza together. It was a holiday I will always remember!
    • Gabby just won first place in the science fair. How do you think she feels?
    • Talking to my friend was really challenging just now. We had a great conversation, but that doesn't matter.
• docked
• inside
  • Phrases
    • Draw a smaller rectangle inside the big rectangle and color it red
  • Sentences
    • What do you decorate inside your house?
    • Put a grey cat inside the box on the back of Santa’s car.
    • When there is lightening outside, it is important for you to get inside for your safety.
    • Who did Robo and Kiki see when they walked back inside?
    • The fifty fit athletes swim in the pool inside the arena.
    • And one thing you can taste, even if it's just the inside of your mouth or a sip of cold water.
    • Step 4: Add 10 spots inside of the body.
    • Carry the grocery bag inside.
    • Put two presents inside of the bag then put the rest of the presents beside the tree.
  • Paragraphs
    • Kara was almost asleep when she heard a buzz and looked over to see her screen light up. The notification said "You're Invited!". Kara opened the text and saw all the event details. This was going to be so fun! She loved celebrating with her friends, and was especially excited to celebrate her best friend. When she got home from school, Kara asked her mom if they could stop at the mall later to buy something to take to the party. She didn't want to show up empty handed! Her mom said they would have to wait until it wasn't a school day. A few days later, they rushed and got to the mall as soon as it opened so that they could beat the crowds. But when Kara got inside, she wasn't even sure which store she wanted to look in first. She ended up buying something she thought would go with a lot of the clothes Jamie liked. Plus, Jamie had only gotten her ears peirced the month before so she would be excited to add to her new collection.
    • Playing: Stay inside or go outdoors to play. Do activities you enjoy, such as playing games with a friend, sports, drawing, or playing an instrument. When you are finished playing, put away any toys or equipment you used. Wash your hands.
    • Step 1. Draw 1 large circle with a small circle halfway inside of it
    • Who did Robo and Kiki see when they walked back inside? Robo’s mom.
    • Step 2. Draw 2 small circles inside of the small circle for eyes. Draw one medium circle with two lines for the nose
• small
  • Phrases
    • Delicate -- very small and breakable
    • -a small creature that has six legs and three body parts
    • Large vs Small
    • small part of the problem
    • a small or moderate or token amount
    • design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
    • Tiny -- small
    • Miniature – something very small
    • I bit off a small bite of the cookie
    • coal, small toys, fruit
    • small – smaller - smallest
    • small kettle
    • Pack a small amount
  • Sentences
    • What is an animal that flies, is small, and chirps?
    • A small amount (usually a coin) of money, kept for good luck.
    • Put a small, red bow on top of the green present.
    • -sizes (big, small, short, tall, fat, thin, etc.)
    • Cut food into small pieces.
    • What animal is small, hops, and eats carrots?
    • Praise your child for any effort they make to feed themselves, no matter how small.
    • What is a small cart with a wheel at the front used to carry loads of materials?
    • First put the small box of apples next to the barn, then put the turkey with colorful feathers on top of the barn, and last put the scarecrow next to the apples.
    • Are the lily of the valley flowers big or small?
    • 1st grade: Colors (pink, purple, blue, etc.), textures (bumpy, soft, smooth, etc.), shapes (round, square, circle, etc.), weather (sunny, rainy, cloudy, etc.), numbers (one, two, many, few, etc.), emotions (happy, sad, mad, etc.), sizes (big, small, tall, short, etc.).
    • The American said, "Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos." 
    • Put the small box of apples to the right of the barn.
    • Put the small start on the top of the tree.
    • Is the lily flower big or small?
    • The Stegosaurus had small plates on its back.
    • Pour a small amount of the juice into your mouth.
    • Stack small or large blocks.
    • First put the turkey with the hat on top of the large box of apples then put the turkey without a hat on top of the small box of apples.
  • Paragraphs
    • Jigsaw Reading: Learners work in small groups to read different sections of a text. They then share their information with the group to develop a complete understanding of the text.
    • She told her famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when she heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. She wondered what was out in the woods when she decided to go investigate the situation. She began to walk away from her tent when she saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. She continued to see what broke the branch. As she was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, she saw something large with hair running past her. While she was walking her foot stepped into what seemed like a small depression in the earth when she suddenly saw the shadow of the large creature in the distance. She quickly realized that she had stepped in the large foot-like tracks from the monster.
    • It is round, can be big or small, can be rolled or thrown, and is used in sports. What is it?
    • It is small and is used to take pictures. What is it?
    • Step 1. Draw 1 large circle with a small circle halfway inside of it
    • You wish to know all about my grandfather. Well, he is nearly ninety- three years old. He dresses himself in an ancient black frock coat usually minus several buttons yet he still thinks as swiftly as ever. A long flowing beard clings to his chin giving those who observe him a pronounced feeling of the utmost respect. When he speaks his voice is just a bit cracked and quivers a trifle. Twice each day he plays skillfully and with zest upon our small organ. Except in the winter when the ooze or snow or ice prevents, he slowly takes a short walk in the open air each day. We have often urged him to walk more and smoke less but he always answers “banana oil.” Grandfather likes to be modern in his language.
    • The American scoffed. "I am a Wharton MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat. With the proceeds from the bigger boat, you could buy several boats. Eventually, you would have a fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman, you would sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You would control the product, processing, and distribution. You would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA, and eventually NYC where you will run your expanding enterprise." 
    • Step 2. Draw 2 small circles inside of the small circle for eyes. Draw one medium circle with two lines for the nose
    • It has small pieces that fit together to show a picture. What is it?
• boat
  • Phrases
    • boat and pool tube
    • boat pose
    • sail boat and motor boat
  • Sentences
    • I rowed the boat's oar.
    • The sailor was floating on a suitcase instead of a boat.
  • Paragraphs
    • There is a little girl swimming on the page. Do you think she saw the shark's fin before she jumped in the water from the boat?
    • Why do you think that? How can you tell she jumped in the water from the boat?
    • In 1920, a group of people known as colonists traveled to America by boat, known as the Mayflower. They arrived during winter with little to no food. There were no grocery stores and the people had to grow their own food and hunt. Only half of the people lived through the dangerous winter.
    • The American scoffed. "I am a Wharton MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat. With the proceeds from the bigger boat, you could buy several boats. Eventually, you would have a fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman, you would sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You would control the product, processing, and distribution. You would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA, and eventually NYC where you will run your expanding enterprise." 
• were
  • Phrases
    • The breakfast were cooked quick
    • He were excited to watch the thanksgiving parade
    • The kids were monkeys on the jungle gym
  • Sentences
    • They were painting the front door.
    • Inferencing Opportunity: Who were the strongest animals millions of years ago?
    • They were not interested in going to the concert.
    • I thought you were no, I knew you weren't feeling well.
    • What would you do if you woke up and saw 50 presents under the tree and they were all for you (none for your brother/sister)?
    • Although we had brought umbrellas, we were still drenched by the sudden rainstorm.
    • They were sleeping when the alarm went off.
    • The wind was howling, but the trees were still standing.
    • It seemed like you were not interested in buying the product.
    • What do you think they were thankful for?
    • Richard relished raspberries on his breakfast roll, but didn't realize they were his rabbit's favorite treat!
    • Were there Peeps in your Easter basket?
    • The rolling hills were ___.
    • The red and white lights indicate the cars were ___.
    • In the dead of winter, the plants were not growing.
    • What would you do if you were Kiki?
    • Despite the worries that come with starting a new grade, the third graders were excited to show off their knowledge.
    • Talk about a time you were scared.
    • We were going to see our friend, Jack.
    • They were trimming the tree when we arrived.
    • You were supposed to bring me a snack.
    • The ripples were ___.
    • After the blizzard, there were icicles and everything was frozen.
    • There were 7 Kinara candles for the 7 Kwanzaa principles.
    • Were you able to pick up the milk from the store?
    • There were several ___ trees in the forest.
    • The clouds were ___ but there was a glimmer of light.
    • Who were the characters in this story?
    • What would you do if you woke up and saw 50 presents under the tree but they were all for your brother/sister?
    • Santa and his elves were busy making presents at the North Pole when suddenly there was an explosion....
    • The pencils were sharpened until they were ___.
    • You were very responsible and smart to pick the clean snow.
    • We were not excited to eat our vegetables.
    • Who were the first people to celebrate Thanksgiving in America?
    • Last week we were painting the house.
    • Although temperatures were unseasonably cold, the third graders managed to brave the outdoors for their morning recess.
    • 6. The Pilgrims were the first Europeans to celebrate Thanksgiving.
    • The clouds were ___ in the sky.
    • The sun was shining brightly, and the birds were singing.
    • The palm trees were ___.
    • Despite the long day and the challenging tasks the third graders faced, they were excited to show off their projects at the science fair.
    • What were Robo and Kiki playing?
    • They were late to the party.
    • They were painting the front door while I was cooking dinner.
    • Point to the really hot mountain and tell me about a time when you were really hot.
  • Paragraphs
    • Past progressive tense denotes actions in the past that had a duration. It uses the "to be" verb "was/were" and ends the main verb in "-ing." The tense commonly denotes a duration, an interrupted action, or actions that took place at the same time.
    • What were Robo and Kiki playing? Hide and go seek.
    • The family had been camping and fishing all day, and they were all hungry. They gathered sticks and started a fire to make s'mores. The parents lit the fire, and the kids gathered the ingredients. They put the chocolate and the marshmallows on the sticks, and they roasted them over the fire. When they were done, they put them in their mouths and enjoyed the sweet, gooey goodness. It was a fun day, and they all enjoyed themselves.
    • As I got older, I realized that there were other people in the world and that my actions affected them. I started to think about the consequences of my choices and how they would affect other people.
    • Rudolf, Dancer, and Prancer were playing tag outside of Santa's workshop. Comet and Cupid were mad that Rudolf didn't ask them to play....
    • The Christmas Party was fun. I saw the Nutcracker ballet that night, so I was running late. Nevertheless, they were still trimming the tree when we arrived. He was hanging mistletoe (with care) beside a beautiful red poinsettia. The tinsel icicles made a mess last year, so they used tinsel garland this year. We brought some Frankincense incense that we bought online. I tried the eggnog latte and the gingerbread. He ate the head on the gingerbread person! The nativity scene at the house was elaborate. This was a December to remember.
    • We hear a lot about Christmas in December, but some families celebrate Kwanzaa or Hanukkah instead. I have been to a Kwanzaa celebration. There were 7 kinara candles for the 7 Kwanzaa principles. Most celebrations have lighting traditions. For instance, a Hanukkah menorah has 9 candles. I know a few Hanukkah traditions. My grandma makes delicious potato latkes. Do you know the song about the spinning dreidel? I like to learn about different December traditions, but I hope I never see Krampus with his horns. Let’s hope Krampus isn’t real.
    • The next year, the Wampanoag, a Native American tribe, taught the colonists how to grow crops. The Native Americans taught the pilgrims or colonists what food grows well in the area including potatoes, corn, tomatoes, cacao, peppers, papaya, pumpkin, and avocados. Once the crops were ready to be harvested in the fall, they had a feast for 3 days to celebrate the good harvest. This is considered to be the first Thanksgiving.
    • I woke up to another day. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. I got out of bed and started my day. I decided to go for a walk. The fresh air felt good. I saw a squirrel and I started to chase it. I ran so fast that I got a stitch in my side. I quickly stopped and caught my breath. As I was catching my breath, I saw my friend Sally on the swings at the nearby playground. She had her dog with her. As I approached her, she also saw the squirrel run up in the tree, and her dog began to bark. We was so close, but couldn't catch it. I laughed with Sally and we went home to grab snacks and lemonade to talk about our adventure.
    • I love the chocolate eggs you find at Easter. Were there Peeps in your Easter basket? I had peeps and pastel-colored M&M’s. My mom thinks pastel colors are beautiful.
    • Once upon a time, there was a kingdom where the people were ruled by a fair and just queen. The queen had a son who was the apple of her eye, and she loved him more than anything in the world. However, the queen soon fell ill and died. Her son was heartbroken and mourned her death for many years. One day, he decided to go on a journey to find a cure for his sadness. He traveled to many different countries and met many people, but he still could not find a way to heal his broken heart. Finally, he came to a kingdom where the people were ruled by a wicked queen. The queen was very mean to her subjects and made them do all the hard work. The prince was so tired of being treated badly that he decided to stay in the kingdom and overthrow the queen. He took control of the kingdom and made it a place where the people were treated fairly and with respect. Finally, he was able to heal his broken heart and live happily ever after.
    • The family had been camping and fishing all day and were hungry. So, they gathered sticks and started a campfire to make s'mores. The parents lit the fire, and the kids gathered ingredients. They put the chocolate and marshmallows on the sticks and roasted them over the fire. Also, they boiled the water in a kettle. When they were done, they enjoyed the sweet, gooey goodness. It was a fun day at the campsite.
    • The first few days were wonderful, but by the third week, Lynn was getting a little antsy. She had read all of the books she had brought with her, and her friends were busy with their own lives. Lynn didn't want to be a bother, so she spent most of her time alone.
    • There was a faint cool breeze that rustled through the forest. The warmth of the bonfire was felt by the group and the light from the fire, full moon, and the stars provided light. The smell of chocolate, smoke, and pine was in the air. There were the sounds of the crackling of the wood on the fire and the crunching of s’mores. The nights were beginning to get longer, and the leaves were changing to beautiful hues of red, yellow, and orange as they fell. After some time around the bonfire, it was time for the storytelling to occur.
    • In 1920, a group of people known as colonists traveled to America by boat, known as the Mayflower. They arrived during winter with little to no food. There were no grocery stores and the people had to grow their own food and hunt. Only half of the people lived through the dangerous winter.
    • Do you like amusement parks? Well I sure do. To amuse myself I went twice last spring. My most memorable moment was riding on the Caterpillar which is a gigantic rollercoaster high above the ground. When I saw how high the Caterpillar rose into the bright blue sky, I knew it was for me. After waiting in line for thirty minutes I made it to the front where the man measured my height to see if I was tall enough. I gave the man my coins asked for change and jumped on the cart. Tick tick tick the Caterpillar climbed slowly up the tracks. It went so high I could see the parking lot. Boy was I scared. I thought to myself there's no turning back now. People were so scared they screamed as we swiftly zoomed fast fast and faster along the tracks. As quickly as it started the Caterpillar came to a stop. Unfortunately, it was time to pack the car and drive home. That night I dreamt of the wild ride on the Caterpillar. Taking a trip to the amusement park and riding on the Caterpillar was my most memorable moment ever!
    • My family and friends were coming to visit for the holiday that occurs every November in the fall. My mom and dad spent all day cooking and cleaning. The food was going to be finished a little after everyone arrived. Everyone was arriving around dusk to celebrate together. Just as everyone arrived, there was heavy rain and lightning. Suddenly everything went dark in the house. When my mom checked the food in the oven, the food had not finished cooking. We got out all of our candles and flashlights then started playing card games as my mom called many restaurants to see if she could order food. We ended up sharing what we were thankful for as we ate pizza together. It was a holiday I will always remember!
    • Once upon a time, I was playing on the playground with my friends. We were all having fun when one of my friends started being mean to me. She would push me, call me names, and steal my toys. I was so sad and didn't know what to do.
    • The morning of the party, Kara checked the ivitation again to make sure she would be at the right place at the right time. She didn't want to show up late! Before she left, she pulled on her coat and boots and told her mom she would be home before the street lights turned on. When she got to the party, she found her friends waiting at the ticket booth, shivering. Kara looked out at the ice and was instantly glad she brought her coat! Once they paid, the employee asked "What size do you need?". Kara sat down to put on her rented footwear. She was glad the blades were sharp, because dull blades could make you slip on the ice when you rounded the rink. Kara and her friends had a blast, and they made sure to sing to Jamie before the night was over.
• several
  • Phrases
    • any of several evergreen plants of the genus Yucca having usually tall stout stems and a terminal cluster of white flowers; warmer regions of North America
  • Sentences
    • There were several ___ trees in the forest.
    • They brought us several outfits to try on.
  • Paragraphs
    • With Josef's newly found acceleration, he glides past several cars during the first few laps. Suddenly, a car spins on the track. Josef looses a few spots as he slows down and swerves to avoid hitting the other car.
    • Over the next few laps Josef competitively focuses on catching the race leaders. He pushes his car to the limit and regains several positions. Half way through, Josef has worked his way back to 3rd position. He is fighting hard to make a pass and knows he must get by if he's going to be the champion.
    • You wish to know all about my grandfather. Well, he is nearly ninety- three years old. He dresses himself in an ancient black frock coat usually minus several buttons yet he still thinks as swiftly as ever. A long flowing beard clings to his chin giving those who observe him a pronounced feeling of the utmost respect. When he speaks his voice is just a bit cracked and quivers a trifle. Twice each day he plays skillfully and with zest upon our small organ. Except in the winter when the ooze or snow or ice prevents, he slowly takes a short walk in the open air each day. We have often urged him to walk more and smoke less but he always answers “banana oil.” Grandfather likes to be modern in his language.
    • The American scoffed. "I am a Wharton MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat. With the proceeds from the bigger boat, you could buy several boats. Eventually, you would have a fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman, you would sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You would control the product, processing, and distribution. You would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA, and eventually NYC where you will run your expanding enterprise." 
• large
  • Phrases
    • a large alphabetic character used in writing or printing
    • Being assigned a large task
    • Large vs Small
    • kill in large numbers
    • excessively large
    • large – larger - largest
    • large kettle
    • corn: 123 calories for 1 large ear
  • Sentences
    • Can I have a large soda?
    • Put a turkey to the left of the large box of apples.
    • Put the large box of apples in front of the turkey.
    • What is a large container for liquids that has a handle and narrow opening at the top?
    • Stack small or large blocks.
    • Put the large box of apples to the left of the turkey.
    • First put the turkey with the hat on top of the large box of apples then put the turkey without a hat on top of the small box of apples.
  • Paragraphs
    • She told her famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when she heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. She wondered what was out in the woods when she decided to go investigate the situation. She began to walk away from her tent when she saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. She continued to see what broke the branch. As she was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, she saw something large with hair running past her. While she was walking her foot stepped into what seemed like a small depression in the earth when she suddenly saw the shadow of the large creature in the distance. She quickly realized that she had stepped in the large foot-like tracks from the monster.
    • He told his famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when he heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. He wondered what was out in the woods when he decided to go investigate the situation. He began to walk away from his tent when he saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. He continued to see what broke the branch. As he was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, he saw something with fur run past him. He continued when he saw the face of the monster. The human-like monster stood on its hind legs and howled with its large teeth showing.
    • Step 1. Draw 1 large circle with a small circle halfway inside of it
• yellowfin
• tunas
• american
  • Phrases
    • Americana items – items that represent American culture
    • Native American
  • Sentences
    • The American then asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?" 
    • The American laughed and said, "That's the best part. When the time is right you would announce an IPO and sell your company stock to the public and become extraordinarily rich, you would make millions." 
    • The American said, "Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos." 
    • To which the American replied, "Fifteen or twenty years." 
    • Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman to become a licensed pilot in the United States.
  • Paragraphs
    • The American scoffed. "I am a Wharton MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat. With the proceeds from the bigger boat, you could buy several boats. Eventually, you would have a fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman, you would sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You would control the product, processing, and distribution. You would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA, and eventually NYC where you will run your expanding enterprise." 
• complimented
• mexican
  • Sentences
    • The Mexican fisher asked, "But señor, how long will this all take?" 
    • The Mexican fisher said, "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take siesta with my wife Maria, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine and play guitar with my amigos. I have a full and busy life, señor." 
• quality
  • Phrases
    • special design representing a quality, type, or group
    • the quality of being kind or helpful or generous
    • rich and superior in quality
    • the quality of being coherent and easily understood
• fish
  • Phrases
    • silver-colored fish
    • pink fish
    • fish - fish
    • X - X-ray Fish, Xoloitzcuintli
    • yellow and blue striped fish
  • Sentences
    • Sturgeons are among the largest freshwater fish and can reach the length of 20 feet.
    • The American said, "Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos." 
    • My pet fish is named Fred.
    • The Mexican fisher said, "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take siesta with my wife Maria, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine and play guitar with my amigos. I have a full and busy life, señor." 
    • The Sturgeon Moon is named after the Sturgeon because this giant fish is most active in August.
• asked
  • Phrases
    • Zoned out after someone asked you a question
  • Sentences
    • The Mexican fisher asked, "But señor, how long will this all take?" 
    • Although the teacher asked difficult questions, the students persisted until they found the answers.
    • The American then asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?" 
    • Leo finished his chores, and then he asked his mother for dessert.
    • After he replied, the teacher asked him to explain his answer further.
  • Paragraphs
    • That person asked me to repeat myself. They must think I don't know how to talk.
    • Do you like amusement parks? Well I sure do. To amuse myself I went twice last spring. My most memorable moment was riding on the Caterpillar which is a gigantic rollercoaster high above the ground. When I saw how high the Caterpillar rose into the bright blue sky, I knew it was for me. After waiting in line for thirty minutes I made it to the front where the man measured my height to see if I was tall enough. I gave the man my coins asked for change and jumped on the cart. Tick tick tick the Caterpillar climbed slowly up the tracks. It went so high I could see the parking lot. Boy was I scared. I thought to myself there's no turning back now. People were so scared they screamed as we swiftly zoomed fast fast and faster along the tracks. As quickly as it started the Caterpillar came to a stop. Unfortunately, it was time to pack the car and drive home. That night I dreamt of the wild ride on the Caterpillar. Taking a trip to the amusement park and riding on the Caterpillar was my most memorable moment ever!
• long
  • Phrases
    • Listening to a very long conversation
    • uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
  • Sentences
    • The Mexican fisher asked, "But señor, how long will this all take?" 
    • It is a long drive to the beach from here.
    • Provide a spoon or fork with a long handle, if needed.
    • Despite the long hours of work, the family still made time to have dinner together every night.
    • How long can the Hercules beetle grow?
    • He is a long lasting friend of mine.
    • The Apatosaurus had a long neck.
    • Eric must have studied so long, because he passed that exam with flying colors.
    • Despite the long day and the challenging tasks the third graders faced, they were excited to show off their projects at the science fair.
    • How long have you been in business?
  • Paragraphs
    • an exceedingly long story with many details, often extraneous, that is finished without a clear punchline. A shaggy-dog story is funny because the listener has expectations that are not met at the end of the story. A shaggy-dog story is also called a yarn. 
    • Say 3 words that rhyme with each of the words in the list. Words can be real or made up as long as they have the same sound.
    • Step 4: Prolonged phonation exercise. The goal of the task is to sustain the "ol" sound (at the end of knoll) for as long as possible with a soft voice and focused tone with no breathiness.
    • When the sunlight strikes raindrops in the air they act as a prism and form a rainbow. The rainbow is a division of white light into many beautiful colors. These take the shape of a long round arch with its path high above and its two ends apparently beyond the horizon. There is according to legend a boiling pot of gold at one end. People look but no one ever finds it. When a man looks for something beyond his reach his friends say he is looking for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
    • It is a long piece of cloth that is used to keep your neck warm in the winter. What is it?
    • After a long day of work, Lynn was looking forward to her summer vacation. She was going to spend the next six weeks lounging by the pool, reading books, and sharing lazy afternoons with her friends.
• took
  • Sentences
    • I took out my notebook, and I jotted down some ideas.
    • I took pictures of the scenery, but my camera ran out of battery.
    • I took it upon myself to help my sister with chores.
    • We took a walk in the park, and we had a great time.
  • Paragraphs
    • Once upon a time, there was a kingdom where the people were ruled by a fair and just queen. The queen had a son who was the apple of her eye, and she loved him more than anything in the world. However, the queen soon fell ill and died. Her son was heartbroken and mourned her death for many years. One day, he decided to go on a journey to find a cure for his sadness. He traveled to many different countries and met many people, but he still could not find a way to heal his broken heart. Finally, he came to a kingdom where the people were ruled by a wicked queen. The queen was very mean to her subjects and made them do all the hard work. The prince was so tired of being treated badly that he decided to stay in the kingdom and overthrow the queen. He took control of the kingdom and made it a place where the people were treated fairly and with respect. Finally, he was able to heal his broken heart and live happily ever after.
• catch
  • Sentences
    • Push the button - The toy car moves forwards - You can catch or stop the car.
  • Paragraphs
    • I woke up to another day. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. I got out of bed and started my day. I decided to go for a walk. The fresh air felt good. I saw a squirrel and I started to chase it. I ran so fast that I got a stitch in my side. I quickly stopped and caught my breath. As I was catching my breath, I saw my friend Sally on the swings at the nearby playground. She had her dog with her. As I approached her, she also saw the squirrel run up in the tree, and her dog began to bark. We was so close, but couldn't catch it. I laughed with Sally and we went home to grab snacks and lemonade to talk about our adventure.
    • Josef sees his chance to use his sleek push-to-pass feature as he shoots to the front. He has to stay in front if he wants a shot at winning. Is it possible for Josef to catch the 2 cars in front of him and win? There is only 1 lap left and the fans are on their feet cheering. That's when he catches his family out of the corner of his eye. They are screaming and cheering loudly for him.
• them
  • Phrases
    • I want to share snow cream with my family, let me count them
    • show me two hands and then clap them
    • A: You can always count on them
  • Sentences
    • Express your appreciation for your friend and tell them why you value their friendship.
    • It is a great opportunity for them to socialize with other children.
    • Step 11: Serve alfalfa sprouts on a salad or a sandwich or enjoy them with lemon and salt or a little salad dressing.
    • A is for arm swings do them while crossing the midline.
    • Would you rather play sports or watch them?
    • Picture Ordering: Learners are given a set of pictures and have to put them in the correct order to form a coherent story.
    • Give your child plenty of time to eat, and try not to rush them.
    • Sentence Building: Learners are given a set of words or phrases and have to arrange them into grammatically correct sentences.
    • Do not confront your friend; instead, communicate your feelings to them in a private message or in person.
    • Step 2: Keeping the Oreos in the sleeve, smash them with your hands.
    • Let your friend know how their actions made you feel and ask them to avoid doing it in the future.
    • Doctor Matilda takes care of her patients in order to keep them healthy.
    • My grandma and I planted flowers, and we watered them every day.
    • Jennifer does chores herself because she doesn't trust others to do them right.
    • Can you spell the name of one of them?
    • Ask your friend if you can sit next to them.
    • Set your clocks ahead one hour in the spring for daylight saving time, and move them back one hour in fall, at the end of daylight-saving time.
    • Have you ever seen them in concert?
    • I told them to wait their turn on the swings.
    • It helps them develop a sense of independence.
    • Why would you tell someone you care about them?
  • Paragraphs
    • The family had been camping and fishing all day, and they were all hungry. They gathered sticks and started a fire to make s'mores. The parents lit the fire, and the kids gathered the ingredients. They put the chocolate and the marshmallows on the sticks, and they roasted them over the fire. When they were done, they put them in their mouths and enjoyed the sweet, gooey goodness. It was a fun day, and they all enjoyed themselves.
    • As I got older, I realized that there were other people in the world and that my actions affected them. I started to think about the consequences of my choices and how they would affect other people.
    • Rudolf, Dancer, and Prancer were playing tag outside of Santa's workshop. Comet and Cupid were mad that Rudolf didn't ask them to play....
    • The first item you’ll need is a saddle. This will allow you to ride the dragon as it flies through the air. Make sure not to forget your helmet. Training your dragon to spit fireballs can be very dangerous, so make sure you have a fire extinguisher nearby. Dragons are very intelligent so training them can be quite easy if the trust is there. They love food. each dragon is different though. They say that a dragons favorite food is the same as the person they’re bonded with. Grab your favorite food item, a helmet, some armor and head out to find your dragon.
    • Finally, be patient and understanding. Remember that your parents are only looking out for you, and that it may take some time for them to come around to your point of view. Be prepared to answer their questions and address their concerns.
    • Say goodnight: Find your parents or guardians. Give them a hug and say goodnight. Then, say goodnight to your siblings. Go to your room to go to bed.
    • Step 1: Gather all of your supplies and ingredients. The supplies include a ½ pint mason jar with a lid and spoon to use for layering the pudding/cookies and eating. The ingredients include a 6-pack of Oreos (keep them in the pack), 4 ounces of chocolate pudding, and 2 or 3 gummy worms.
    • Check the weather and get dressed: Check the weather outside or the forecast for the day. Based on the weather, decide what clothes to wear. Get the clothes you will wear and place them on your bed or a chair. Put on your underwear and pants. Put on your shirt. Put on your socks and shoes. Put on a jacket, hat, or other item if needed before leaving your home.
    • If your parents are still not comfortable with the idea, try to build up your case by highlighting your responsible behavior. Show them that you are capable of handling more freedom and responsibility, and that you are willing to take on the extra responsibility that comes with it.
    • Once upon a time, there was a kingdom where the people were ruled by a fair and just queen. The queen had a son who was the apple of her eye, and she loved him more than anything in the world. However, the queen soon fell ill and died. Her son was heartbroken and mourned her death for many years. One day, he decided to go on a journey to find a cure for his sadness. He traveled to many different countries and met many people, but he still could not find a way to heal his broken heart. Finally, he came to a kingdom where the people were ruled by a wicked queen. The queen was very mean to her subjects and made them do all the hard work. The prince was so tired of being treated badly that he decided to stay in the kingdom and overthrow the queen. He took control of the kingdom and made it a place where the people were treated fairly and with respect. Finally, he was able to heal his broken heart and live happily ever after.
    • The family had been camping and fishing all day and were hungry. So, they gathered sticks and started a campfire to make s'mores. The parents lit the fire, and the kids gathered ingredients. They put the chocolate and marshmallows on the sticks and roasted them over the fire. Also, they boiled the water in a kettle. When they were done, they enjoyed the sweet, gooey goodness. It was a fun day at the campsite.
    • Get dressed: Choose your pajamas and lay them out on a bed or chair. Take off your clothes. Pull the top of the pajamas over your head. Put your arms through the sleeves. Put on the bottoms of the pajamas by stepping into them and pulling them up.
    • To deceive someone in a playful way by making them think something is true. A synonym for pulling my leg.  
    • Eat breakfast: Get the food you will eat for breakfast. If you need to prepare the food, follow the instructions. Place the food on a plate or in a bowl and put it on the table. Get a napkin, drink, and the utensils you need and place them on the table. Sit down at the table or counter. Eat your breakfast.
    • If your parents are resistant to the idea, try to come up with a plan that will give them peace of mind. Offer to stay in touch with them regularly, let them know where you are going and who you are with, or agree to check in with them at specific times during the day.
• mexican
  • Sentences
    • The Mexican fisher asked, "But señor, how long will this all take?" 
    • The Mexican fisher said, "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take siesta with my wife Maria, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine and play guitar with my amigos. I have a full and busy life, señor." 
• replied
  • Sentences
    • After he replied, the teacher asked him to explain his answer further.
    • To which the American replied, "Fifteen or twenty years." 
• that
  • Phrases
    • names of real animals that sound like a joke
    • hang something upside down (be sure to find something that won’t make a mess when you hang it upside down)
    • a fire that can be seen from a distance
    • There's a pattern that will soon be shown
    • an animal or plant that lives in or on a host
    • Patriotic clothing – clothing that shows off your patriotic spirit
    • plant tissue that conducts synthesized food substances
    • I want that one
    • the branch of biology that studies animals
    • things that describe winter
    • a member of an irregular army that fights a stronger force
    • ball - a round object (made of leather, rubber, or plastic) that is hit by a bat in a game of baseball
    • a colorless gas that is a screen for ultraviolet radiation
    • something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
    • things that make you laugh
    • -a small creature that has six legs and three body parts
    • Past -- something that happened before
    • -a bee that collects nectar from flowers to make honey
    • that is my favorite candy
    • point to a body part that you only have one of
    • that which is inherited
    • do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
    • blaming yourself or taking responsibility for something that isn't completely your fault, or blaming someone else for something that you do have some responsibility for
    • a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning
    • believing that because you are feeling something, what you're thinking must be true
    • the distance that light travels in a vacuum in 1 year
    • anything that disturbs, endangers life, or is offensive
    • a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
    • point to a body part that you only have one of and then point to one that you have two of
    • Americana items – items that represent American culture
    • a protein that produces an immune response
    • a figure of speech that suggests a non-literal similarity
    • pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not have
    • Homonym – words that sound or look alike but mean something else
    • -a brightly coloured insect that usually has thin wings
    • real jobs that sound like a job
    • Dangerous -- something that is unsafe
    • sudden shock or dismay that causes confusion
    • a glove of armored leather that protects the hand
    • Diverse- (Adj)- a group or things that are made up differently from each other
    • All that glitters is not gold
    • the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation
    • Here are some examples of single-syllable words that have a "k" or "g" sound where you can substitute the "k" or "g" for a "t" or "d" and still form a real word:
    • Tradition -- something that is done every time
    • plant tissue that conducts water and dissolved nutrients
    • -a fine powder released by the male organ of a flower that fertilizes the female organ
    • You'll see the path that's leading to
    • animals that laugh
    • Nouns- champion (winner), feature (a part of detail that stands out)
    • flat structure that grows on the stem of a plant
    • things that describe winter weather
    • an untroubled state that is free from disturbances
    • Memorial Day or Veteran's Day items – items that show your support for the military
    • Edible – something that you can eat
    • an account that tells the particulars of an act or event
    • popular flowers that are given on Valentine’s Day
    • Modern -- something that is up to date
    • an animal that feeds on both animal and vegetable substances
  • Sentences
    • When I was younger, I thought that the world revolved around me. I was the center of the universe and nothing else mattered.
    • I love that you are always so happy!
    • What is something that you can take trick-or-treating to help you see at night?
    • Serve food that is easy to chew and swallow.
    • Give a toy doll to the Santa that is dancing.
    • How did you do that?
    • I had a lot of fun talking with my friends, but that doesn't matter.
    • Identifying a conclusion or opinion that is not directly stated in a given text, drawing upon the text's evidence and implicit logic.
    • Put each piece of candy that has yellow on it in the bag.
    • What is an animal that flies, is small, and chirps?
    • Some of the equipment that is used in the process of harvesting a crop is a tractor, a combine, and a truck.
    • Honey bee a dear and get that for me, please!
    • Do you know of a place that is famous for oranges?
    • Put the potion that is in a tall bottle to the right of the frog.
    • It made me very angry that the bus was late.
    • Name a costume that would have a cape.
    • Name 3 things that can be described using the antonym of hard.
    • Darrel's dad is a scientist and says that exploring space helps us to learn more.
    • I love that you are such a kind and caring person!
    • What is the coldest season that starts in December and ends in March?
    • Put a snowman that is skiing between the two houses.
    • What is a pipe on a roof that smoke passes through from a fire?
    • Name 3 things that are also sweet.
    • The fossil record indicates that birds evolved from theropod dinosaurs during the Jurassic period, around 150–200 million years ago.
    • Find three things that you can eat.
    • Talking was really easy for this morning, but that doesn't count.
    • Name a costume that would have a mask.
    • Name a candy that is sour.
    • Despite the worries that come with starting a new grade, the third graders were excited to show off their knowledge.
    • How do you know that someone is listening to you?
    • Lisa bought a new swimsuit for the beach vacation that is pink and yellow.
    • Name a candy that is chewy.
    • Janice said that there are eight planets in the solar system.
    • What is at the front of a house that you walk through?
    • 7. The Mayflower was the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America.
    • Why is that your favorite day?
    • Is that seaweed or kelp?
    • What is a house that is made of wood?
    • I heard the sound of roaring winds that echoed through the forest.
    • Liza's friends told her that aliens live on Jupiter.
    • I love that you make friends so easily!
    • Find three things that are related to Holidays.
    • What are some of the crops that are harvested?
    • Go to the page that has lots and lots of people on it.
    • I want that piece of candy.
    • We'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
    • Name something that is NOT a breakfast item.
    • The teacher told us that there is no one who is a teacher’s pet, he likes all of us equally.
    • I love that you are always so friendly!
    • The American laughed and said, "That's the best part. When the time is right you would announce an IPO and sell your company stock to the public and become extraordinarily rich, you would make millions." 
    • Why do you think that Kiki could not fly as high as the butterfly?
    • The benefits of harvesting a crop are that it helps to provide food for people, it helps to provide jobs for people, and it helps to provide income for people.
    • The car ran smoothly along the road, to an open land that had never before been explored.
    • It was so rainy today, but I am grateful that April showers bring May flowers.
    • What is a word that means the opposite of hard?
    • Name a candy that is sticky.
    • The wind outside is so strong that is blew over my birdhouse!
    • Shift your weight forward so that your left foot is now in the air.
    • Put the black cat that is sitting down next to the frog.
    • Some crops that are harvested are wheat, corn, and soybeans.
    • Lily thinks that space is fun to learn about.
    • The fox came later that day to confront the bear.
    • Growing very quickly, the way that weeds often grow faster than grass.
    • Rumor got round that the bear kept a list of all the animals he plans to kill.
    • What are all the different shapes of the moon that are visible at differing nights?
    • What happens to water that freezes?
    • That's the last straw.
    • Put the potion that is in a round bottle and that has a cork under the broom.
    • How did you figure that out?
    • Name a costume that is scary.
    • Eric must have studied so long, because he passed that exam with flying colors.
    • I will change that.
    • Is that your dog barking?
    • What is on the top covering of a house that supports the walls?
    • I love that you are so supportive!
    • What is a large container for liquids that has a handle and narrow opening at the top?
    • A joke that plays on the double meaning of a word. 
    • We'll cross that ____ when we come to it.
    • What are some of the equipment that is used in the process of harvesting a crop?
    • Third-person singular is the pronouns – he, she, it + any name, position, or relation that describes one single person or thing.
    • Put the hat on the cat that is standing.
    • Put the turkey that is not wearing a hat on top of the barn.
    • They said the snow was as hard as rocks and bricks, think of something else that is hard.
    • Breakfast foods that can also be desserts.
    • Describe something that is scary.
    • Okay, we will have that pizza ready for you in about 30 minutes.
    • You: "Yes, that would be great."
    • Name something that is slimy.
    • Name 3 things that can be described using the antonym (soft or fuzzy).
    • That's the ____ straw.
  • Paragraphs
    • Past progressive tense denotes actions in the past that had a duration. It uses the "to be" verb "was/were" and ends the main verb in "-ing." The tense commonly denotes a duration, an interrupted action, or actions that took place at the same time.
    • Kara was almost asleep when she heard a buzz and looked over to see her screen light up. The notification said "You're Invited!". Kara opened the text and saw all the event details. This was going to be so fun! She loved celebrating with her friends, and was especially excited to celebrate her best friend. When she got home from school, Kara asked her mom if they could stop at the mall later to buy something to take to the party. She didn't want to show up empty handed! Her mom said they would have to wait until it wasn't a school day. A few days later, they rushed and got to the mall as soon as it opened so that they could beat the crowds. But when Kara got inside, she wasn't even sure which store she wanted to look in first. She ended up buying something she thought would go with a lot of the clothes Jamie liked. Plus, Jamie had only gotten her ears peirced the month before so she would be excited to add to her new collection.
    • Read what the page says. What do you think that means?
    • As I got older, I realized that there were other people in the world and that my actions affected them. I started to think about the consequences of my choices and how they would affect other people.
    • Rudolf, Dancer, and Prancer were playing tag outside of Santa's workshop. Comet and Cupid were mad that Rudolf didn't ask them to play....
    • The Christmas Party was fun. I saw the Nutcracker ballet that night, so I was running late. Nevertheless, they were still trimming the tree when we arrived. He was hanging mistletoe (with care) beside a beautiful red poinsettia. The tinsel icicles made a mess last year, so they used tinsel garland this year. We brought some Frankincense incense that we bought online. I tried the eggnog latte and the gingerbread. He ate the head on the gingerbread person! The nativity scene at the house was elaborate. This was a December to remember.
    • It is a crystal of snow that falls from the sky when the weather is very cold. What is it?
    • When I came downstairs on Christmas morning, I saw a red and green present that was 6 feet tall!....
    • She told her famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when she heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. She wondered what was out in the woods when she decided to go investigate the situation. She began to walk away from her tent when she saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. She continued to see what broke the branch. As she was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, she saw something large with hair running past her. While she was walking her foot stepped into what seemed like a small depression in the earth when she suddenly saw the shadow of the large creature in the distance. She quickly realized that she had stepped in the large foot-like tracks from the monster.
    • Get back in the groove. After a loss, it can be tough to get back in the swing of things. But it's important to remember that you're not always going to win. Practice and focus on your next game.
    • At least 3 people on this page are wearing something that indicates their religion. Find one of those people.
    • The first item you’ll need is a saddle. This will allow you to ride the dragon as it flies through the air. Make sure not to forget your helmet. Training your dragon to spit fireballs can be very dangerous, so make sure you have a fire extinguisher nearby. Dragons are very intelligent so training them can be quite easy if the trust is there. They love food. each dragon is different though. They say that a dragons favorite food is the same as the person they’re bonded with. Grab your favorite food item, a helmet, some armor and head out to find your dragon.
    • Finally, be patient and understanding. Remember that your parents are only looking out for you, and that it may take some time for them to come around to your point of view. Be prepared to answer their questions and address their concerns.
    • Originally, the expression was “like a bird in a guilded cage.” It often means someone has a lot of something that you would think is a good thing (like money or fame), but with it comes a loss of freedom.
    • Training a dragon is a very tricky task. The first thing that you’ll need is a dragon. Not just any dragon will do. The bond between the person and dragon must be strong. Dragons are dangerous creatures so if the bond is not strong it can result in harm. Once a bond is formed between person and dragon, the training can begin.
    • an exceedingly long story with many details, often extraneous, that is finished without a clear punchline. A shaggy-dog story is funny because the listener has expectations that are not met at the end of the story. A shaggy-dog story is also called a yarn. 
    • A joke that is hilarious. A synonymn for thigh slapper. 
    • Athletic shoes: Proper shoes are essential for hiking safety. Make sure your child has a sturdy pair of athletic shoes that provide good ankle support.
    • If your parents are still not comfortable with the idea, try to build up your case by highlighting your responsible behavior. Show them that you are capable of handling more freedom and responsibility, and that you are willing to take on the extra responsibility that comes with it.
    • I woke up to another day. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. I got out of bed and started my day. I decided to go for a walk. The fresh air felt good. I saw a squirrel and I started to chase it. I ran so fast that I got a stitch in my side. I quickly stopped and caught my breath. As I was catching my breath, I saw my friend Sally on the swings at the nearby playground. She had her dog with her. As I approached her, she also saw the squirrel run up in the tree, and her dog began to bark. We was so close, but couldn't catch it. I laughed with Sally and we went home to grab snacks and lemonade to talk about our adventure.
    • Throughout the centuries people have explained the rainbow in various ways. Some have accepted it as a miracle without physical explanation. To the Hebrews it was a token that there would be no more universal floods. The Greeks used to imagine that it was a sign from the gods to foretell war or heavy rain. The Norsemen considered the rainbow as a bridge over which the gods passed from earth to their home in the sky. Others have tried to explain the phenomenon physically. Aristotle thought that the rainbow was caused by reflection of the sun's rays by the rain. Since then physicists have found that it is not reflection but refraction by the raindrops which causes the rainbows.
    • Once upon a time, there was a kingdom where the people were ruled by a fair and just queen. The queen had a son who was the apple of her eye, and she loved him more than anything in the world. However, the queen soon fell ill and died. Her son was heartbroken and mourned her death for many years. One day, he decided to go on a journey to find a cure for his sadness. He traveled to many different countries and met many people, but he still could not find a way to heal his broken heart. Finally, he came to a kingdom where the people were ruled by a wicked queen. The queen was very mean to her subjects and made them do all the hard work. The prince was so tired of being treated badly that he decided to stay in the kingdom and overthrow the queen. He took control of the kingdom and made it a place where the people were treated fairly and with respect. Finally, he was able to heal his broken heart and live happily ever after.
    • Lynn picked up the iPod and started to walk away, but then she reconsidered. She knew that Sarah would be really upset if her iPod was stolen, so Lynn decided to return it.
    • He told his famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when he heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. He wondered what was out in the woods when he decided to go investigate the situation. He began to walk away from his tent when he saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. He continued to see what broke the branch. As he was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, he saw something with fur run past him. He continued when he saw the face of the monster. The human-like monster stood on its hind legs and howled with its large teeth showing.
    • Start by expressing your desire for more freedom in a respectful way. Let your parents know that you understand that they are only looking out for your safety and wellbeing, and explain why you think you are ready for a little more independence.
    • Say 3 words that rhyme with each of the words in the list. Words can be real or made up as long as they have the same sound.
    • Josef sees his chance to use his sleek push-to-pass feature as he shoots to the front. He has to stay in front if he wants a shot at winning. Is it possible for Josef to catch the 2 cars in front of him and win? There is only 1 lap left and the fans are on their feet cheering. That's when he catches his family out of the corner of his eye. They are screaming and cheering loudly for him.
    • It will last about 5 minutes, but we recommend you consume it immediately. Ingredients that are kept separately will last 4 days to 1 week in the refrigerator.
    • Do you know the Christmas poem that says, now Dasher, now Dancer, now Prancer, and Vixen. On Comet, on Cupid, on Donner, and Blitzen?
    • I have an Advent calendar, so I know there are still 10 days until Christmas... but let’s exchange gifts early! Do you know the Christmas poem that says, now Dasher, now Dancer, now Prancer, and Vixen. On Comet, on Cupid, on Donner, and Blitzen? I'll recite it while you get ready. :) Do you have a wassail recipe for carolers? They may show up early, too!
    • I like to drink hot chocolate to stay warm. I also think that soup or stew will warm you up!
    • School buses are a common means of transportation for children to and from school. Though riding in a school bus may seem scary to some children, they are actually very safe. School buses are equipped with safety features, such as seat belts, that help keep children safe. In addition, school buses are driven by professional drivers who are trained in safety procedures.
    • Why do you think that? How can you tell she jumped in the water from the boat?
    • A joke that is extremely funny. A synonym for knee slapper. 
    • A joke that is funny and clever at the same time.  
    • There was a faint cool breeze that rustled through the forest. The warmth of the bonfire was felt by the group and the light from the fire, full moon, and the stars provided light. The smell of chocolate, smoke, and pine was in the air. There were the sounds of the crackling of the wood on the fire and the crunching of s’mores. The nights were beginning to get longer, and the leaves were changing to beautiful hues of red, yellow, and orange as they fell. After some time around the bonfire, it was time for the storytelling to occur.
    • For nouns that end in an -s, -z, -x, -ch, or -sh, add the suffix -es to the end of the noun. For example:
    • It is a long piece of cloth that is used to keep your neck warm in the winter. What is it?
    • Rosa woke up in her room on Saturday morning feeling so excited to meet her friend Marta at the park. She sprang out of bed and ran to the closet to get dressed. Then she quickly ran downstairs for some breakfast so they could leave quickly for the playground, however, as soon as she looked out the window and saw the weather, she became very sad. Rosa was disappointed but decided to ask her father if she could invite Marta over to her house instead of going to the park. Her dad agreed and they called Marta’s mother together to ask if she could come over. 30 minutes later, Marta’s mom dropped her off at Rosa’s house and they spent the afternoon playing hide and seek around the house. Rosa was happy that she could still spend time with her friend, even if they weren’t able to go to the park as planned.
    • (Explanation: The first two errors? The extra E in “three” and the missing R in “error.” The third error? The fact that there are only two errors.) 
    • Do you like amusement parks? Well I sure do. To amuse myself I went twice last spring. My most memorable moment was riding on the Caterpillar which is a gigantic rollercoaster high above the ground. When I saw how high the Caterpillar rose into the bright blue sky, I knew it was for me. After waiting in line for thirty minutes I made it to the front where the man measured my height to see if I was tall enough. I gave the man my coins asked for change and jumped on the cart. Tick tick tick the Caterpillar climbed slowly up the tracks. It went so high I could see the parking lot. Boy was I scared. I thought to myself there's no turning back now. People were so scared they screamed as we swiftly zoomed fast fast and faster along the tracks. As quickly as it started the Caterpillar came to a stop. Unfortunately, it was time to pack the car and drive home. That night I dreamt of the wild ride on the Caterpillar. Taking a trip to the amusement park and riding on the Caterpillar was my most memorable moment ever!
    • My family and friends were coming to visit for the holiday that occurs every November in the fall. My mom and dad spent all day cooking and cleaning. The food was going to be finished a little after everyone arrived. Everyone was arriving around dusk to celebrate together. Just as everyone arrived, there was heavy rain and lightning. Suddenly everything went dark in the house. When my mom checked the food in the oven, the food had not finished cooking. We got out all of our candles and flashlights then started playing card games as my mom called many restaurants to see if she could order food. We ended up sharing what we were thankful for as we ate pizza together. It was a holiday I will always remember!
    • One afternoon, Lynn decided to take a walk around the neighborhood. As she turned the corner, she saw her friend Sarah in the yard next door, sunbathing. Lynn waved, but Sarah didn't see her. Lynn was about to go back home when she noticed that Sarah's iPod was lying on the ground next to her chair.
    • A joke that is no longer funny or interesting because it has been repeated so often.  
    • Now that I am an adult, I understand that I am not the only person in the world and that my actions have consequences. I try to think about how my actions will affect other people and I always try to do the right thing.
    • It has small pieces that fit together to show a picture. What is it?
    • If your parents are resistant to the idea, try to come up with a plan that will give them peace of mind. Offer to stay in touch with them regularly, let them know where you are going and who you are with, or agree to check in with them at specific times during the day.
    • There is a page that shows a scene under the sea. Can you find the page?
    • To trick someone to think something that is untrue is true as a joke. A synonym for pulling someone’s chain. 
    • There is a page where someone is sitting on a cooler. Can you find that page?
    • It is a house made of ice that people live in very cold areas. What is it?
    • Talking to my friend was really challenging just now. We had a great conversation, but that doesn't matter.
• only
  • Phrases
    • point to a body part that you only have one of
    • point to a body part that you only have one of and then point to one that you have two of
    • only taking into account negative things about a situation and leaving out the positive things
    • only paying attention certain things in a situation
  • Sentences
    • Color only the dots on the gift above Sammy (whatever color you choose).
    • Not only do third graders need to focus during class, but they also need to practice good behavior at all times.
    • The crew chief shows him a sleek new feature, "This little button on the steering wheel is called 'push-to-pass.' It gives you a 50 horsepower boost to pass cars. You can only press it 2 times per race so use it wisely."
    • Kiki should only buy the ingredients Kiki needs.
  • Paragraphs
    • Kara was almost asleep when she heard a buzz and looked over to see her screen light up. The notification said "You're Invited!". Kara opened the text and saw all the event details. This was going to be so fun! She loved celebrating with her friends, and was especially excited to celebrate her best friend. When she got home from school, Kara asked her mom if they could stop at the mall later to buy something to take to the party. She didn't want to show up empty handed! Her mom said they would have to wait until it wasn't a school day. A few days later, they rushed and got to the mall as soon as it opened so that they could beat the crowds. But when Kara got inside, she wasn't even sure which store she wanted to look in first. She ended up buying something she thought would go with a lot of the clothes Jamie liked. Plus, Jamie had only gotten her ears peirced the month before so she would be excited to add to her new collection.
    • Finally, be patient and understanding. Remember that your parents are only looking out for you, and that it may take some time for them to come around to your point of view. Be prepared to answer their questions and address their concerns.
    • Start by expressing your desire for more freedom in a respectful way. Let your parents know that you understand that they are only looking out for your safety and wellbeing, and explain why you think you are ready for a little more independence.
    • Josef sees his chance to use his sleek push-to-pass feature as he shoots to the front. He has to stay in front if he wants a shot at winning. Is it possible for Josef to catch the 2 cars in front of him and win? There is only 1 lap left and the fans are on their feet cheering. That's when he catches his family out of the corner of his eye. They are screaming and cheering loudly for him.
    • In 1920, a group of people known as colonists traveled to America by boat, known as the Mayflower. They arrived during winter with little to no food. There were no grocery stores and the people had to grow their own food and hunt. Only half of the people lived through the dangerous winter.
    • (Explanation: The first two errors? The extra E in “three” and the missing R in “error.” The third error? The fact that there are only two errors.) 
    • I got nothing. No treats, only tricks.
• took
  • Sentences
    • I took out my notebook, and I jotted down some ideas.
    • I took pictures of the scenery, but my camera ran out of battery.
    • I took it upon myself to help my sister with chores.
    • We took a walk in the park, and we had a great time.
  • Paragraphs
    • Once upon a time, there was a kingdom where the people were ruled by a fair and just queen. The queen had a son who was the apple of her eye, and she loved him more than anything in the world. However, the queen soon fell ill and died. Her son was heartbroken and mourned her death for many years. One day, he decided to go on a journey to find a cure for his sadness. He traveled to many different countries and met many people, but he still could not find a way to heal his broken heart. Finally, he came to a kingdom where the people were ruled by a wicked queen. The queen was very mean to her subjects and made them do all the hard work. The prince was so tired of being treated badly that he decided to stay in the kingdom and overthrow the queen. He took control of the kingdom and made it a place where the people were treated fairly and with respect. Finally, he was able to heal his broken heart and live happily ever after.
• little
  • Phrases
    • Draw a little yellow square and put your hand on your head
    • To eat a little amount
    • Draw a little circle and color it yellow
    • requiring sitting or little activity
    • little – littler - littlest
    • Clap 3 times and draw a little circle
    • Draw a little rectangle next to the circle and jump one time
    • showing little or no emotion or animation
  • Sentences
    • I spy with my little eye on five things to eat.
    • Step 11: Serve alfalfa sprouts on a salad or a sandwich or enjoy them with lemon and salt or a little salad dressing.
    • The crew chief shows him a sleek new feature, "This little button on the steering wheel is called 'push-to-pass.' It gives you a 50 horsepower boost to pass cars. You can only press it 2 times per race so use it wisely."
    • I spy with my little eye three scary things.
    • I spy with my little eye four round things.
    • The American said, "Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos." 
    • The Mexican fisher said, "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take siesta with my wife Maria, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine and play guitar with my amigos. I have a full and busy life, señor." 
    • Needle little help right now!
    • I spy with my little eye three orange things.
    • Can the little boy roll the red rug?
  • Paragraphs
    • There is a little girl swimming on the page. Do you think she saw the shark's fin before she jumped in the water from the boat?
    • Many complicated ideas about the rainbow have been formed. The difference in the rainbow depends considerably upon the size of the drops and the width of the colored band increases as the size of the drops increases. The actual primary rainbow observed is said to be the effect of super imposition of a number of bows. If the red of the second bow falls upon the green of the first the result is to give a bow with an abnormally wide yellow band since red and green light when mixed form yellow. This is a very common type of bow one showing mainly red and yellow with little or no green or blue.
    • How do you make a tissue dance? Put a little boogie in it.
    • Start by expressing your desire for more freedom in a respectful way. Let your parents know that you understand that they are only looking out for your safety and wellbeing, and explain why you think you are ready for a little more independence.
    • The first few days were wonderful, but by the third week, Lynn was getting a little antsy. She had read all of the books she had brought with her, and her friends were busy with their own lives. Lynn didn't want to be a bother, so she spent most of her time alone.
    • Did you hear about the claustrophobic astronaut? He just needed a little space.
    • My little brother wanted a rare video game for Christmas. I finally found it at the store. I ran to grab it and another kid picked up the last one...
    • In 1920, a group of people known as colonists traveled to America by boat, known as the Mayflower. They arrived during winter with little to no food. There were no grocery stores and the people had to grow their own food and hunt. Only half of the people lived through the dangerous winter.
    • My family and friends were coming to visit for the holiday that occurs every November in the fall. My mom and dad spent all day cooking and cleaning. The food was going to be finished a little after everyone arrived. Everyone was arriving around dusk to celebrate together. Just as everyone arrived, there was heavy rain and lightning. Suddenly everything went dark in the house. When my mom checked the food in the oven, the food had not finished cooking. We got out all of our candles and flashlights then started playing card games as my mom called many restaurants to see if she could order food. We ended up sharing what we were thankful for as we ate pizza together. It was a holiday I will always remember!
• while
  • Phrases
    • flap your arms while standing on one foot
    • reach towards your toes seven times and count while doing so
    • Listening to someone else speak while feeling distracted
    • flap your arms while standing on one foot, then switch to the other foot
  • Sentences
    • Jump up and spread your feet apart while moving your arms out.
    • While she was working upstairs, I was preparing dinner.
    • Thanks for being patient while I was talking!
    • A is for arm swings do them while crossing the midline.
    • I was preparing dinner while she was working upstairs.
    • W is for all the windmills you will do while crossing the midline.
    • While he was writing a paper, the phone rang.
    • R is to reach out and over while crossing the midline.
    • While in the air, extend your right leg and point your toes downward.
    • The elderly farmer rounded up his sheep, while the rambunctious lambs romped around the pasture.
    • They were painting the front door while I was cooking dinner.
  • Paragraphs
    • She told her famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when she heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. She wondered what was out in the woods when she decided to go investigate the situation. She began to walk away from her tent when she saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. She continued to see what broke the branch. As she was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, she saw something large with hair running past her. While she was walking her foot stepped into what seemed like a small depression in the earth when she suddenly saw the shadow of the large creature in the distance. She quickly realized that she had stepped in the large foot-like tracks from the monster.
• american
  • Phrases
    • Americana items – items that represent American culture
    • Native American
  • Sentences
    • The American then asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?" 
    • The American laughed and said, "That's the best part. When the time is right you would announce an IPO and sell your company stock to the public and become extraordinarily rich, you would make millions." 
    • The American said, "Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos." 
    • To which the American replied, "Fifteen or twenty years." 
    • Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman to become a licensed pilot in the United States.
  • Paragraphs
    • The American scoffed. "I am a Wharton MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat. With the proceeds from the bigger boat, you could buy several boats. Eventually, you would have a fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman, you would sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You would control the product, processing, and distribution. You would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA, and eventually NYC where you will run your expanding enterprise." 
• then
  • Phrases
    • pucker your lips and then smile fifteen times
    • say "ha" twelve times and then say, "hello"
    • walk to the right, spin around one time, and then walk to the left
    • smile for eighteen seconds and then say, "I am smiling"
    • walk to the right and then walk to the left
    • lift your knee sixteen times and then lift your other knee 16 times
    • scratch your head for thirteen seconds and then clap your hands once
    • show four fingers and then show me four fingers on the other hand
    • touch your nose eleven times and then touch one of your earlobes once
    • point to a body part that you only have one of and then point to one that you have two of
    • show me two hands and then clap them
    • take ten deep breaths and then hold your breath for 5 seconds
    • point up and then stand up
    • give me a high five and then give me a high ten
    • pucker your lips and then smile fifteen times then make a frowny face
    • wiggle for nine seconds and then raise your hands
    • point down and then sit down
    • flap your arms while standing on one foot, then switch to the other foot
    • point up, point down, and then stand up
    • count to twenty (do not use your fingers) and then count backward from 5
    • jump three times and then do a squat
    • point down, point up and then sit down
    • spin around one time and then sit down
    • Draw a triangle and then reach up with both hands
    • smile for seventeen seconds and then touch one of your front teeth
    • rub your belly for nineteen seconds and then pat your head 3 times
  • Sentences
    • Color the right-pointing squiggly line and then the bow.
    • Put the medium-sized kettle first, then the biggest in the middle, and the smallest kettle last.
    • First put the cookie under the boy, then put the milk above the girl, and last put the butter on the bread.
    • wave your arms above your head for twenty-one seconds, then shake your left foot.
    • First give me a turkey, then put a box of apples on top of the barn.
    • Nate ate his sandwich, and then he went outside.
    • Put all of the ghosts in the house, then give me two ghosts.
    • Color the rabbit purple, then the fox pink.
    • Put the butter on the toast, and then give it to Kiki.
    • First put the scarecrow next to barn then put a turkey on the barn.
    • The American then asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?" 
    • Put the ketchup next to the grape jelly, and then put the pancakes next to the sausage.
    • Alex rode my bike to the park, and then she went back home.
    • Color the wheelbarrow brown then the door orange.
    • Put three presents next to Santa then put the rest beside the reindeer.
    • First put a circle around the birds in the sky then put an X on the fox.
    • "But what then, señor?" 
    • Color the tree on the left then put an X on the trees on the right.
    • Leo finished his chores, and then he asked his mother for dessert.
    • Whole Sentence Comprehension: Learners listen to or read a complete sentence and then identify the main idea or key details of the sentence.
    • Put the pancakes next to the waffles, and then put the coffee beside the juice.
    • First put the small box of apples next to the barn, then put the turkey with colorful feathers on top of the barn, and last put the scarecrow next to the apples.
    • "Millions, señor? Then what?" 
    • Put one ghost in the yard then put one on the roof.
    • Doctor's Office: "_____, is it? Okay, I have an opening at 10 a.m. tomorrow for a doctor's appointment. Would you like to come in then?"
    • First put the bacon on the table, then put the eggs on top of the bacon.
    • Put the car stamp on the roof then put a penguin stamp beside the rabbit.
    • The American said, "Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos." 
    • Color the roof blue then the wreath red.
    • Decorate a cupcake and then describe it to me.
    • Color the jug in the wheelbarrow red then color the chimney brown.
    • Put the bread in front of the girl and then put the cheese beside her.
    • Color the tallest tree green, then the smoke gray.
    • Touch the right-pointing squiggly line and then the bow.
    • Put two presents inside of the bag then put the rest of the presents beside the tree.
    • First give the milk to the girl then give the chocolate to the boy.
    • The dog barked loudly, and then it chased the cat.
    • First give the boy a turkey leg, then give him mashed potatoes, and last give him the corn.
    • Draw a square around an ornament, a cloud with snow, and then a mitten.
    • First put the butter on the slice of bread then put the cheese on the mashed potatoes.
    • First put the turkey with the hat on top of the large box of apples then put the turkey without a hat on top of the small box of apples.
    • After you put the green beans beside the cranberry sauce, put the cheese on the bread then give it to the girl.
    • Circle the window above the door then put an X on the window beside the door.
  • Paragraphs
    • Stand on one foot with the other leg bent in front of you, then slowly lift the bent leg off the ground. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat ____ times.
    • Jigsaw Reading: Learners work in small groups to read different sections of a text. They then share their information with the group to develop a complete understanding of the text.
    • Say goodnight: Find your parents or guardians. Give them a hug and say goodnight. Then, say goodnight to your siblings. Go to your room to go to bed.
    • Stand on one foot with the other leg straight out to the side, then slowly lift the straight leg off the ground. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat ____ times.
    • Lynn picked up the iPod and started to walk away, but then she reconsidered. She knew that Sarah would be really upset if her iPod was stolen, so Lynn decided to return it.
    • If you have difficulty getting started, try doing just your arms and then just your feet. As you gain confidence, put the moves together.
    • My family and I went to cut down our very first Christmas tree. We hiked for hours until we found the perfect tree. Then, we realized we didn't have a saw to cut it down....
    • Stand on one foot with the other leg crossed in front of you, then slowly lift the lifted leg off the ground. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat ____ times.
    • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, then slowly squat down until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat ____ times.
    • Put the skull on the cupcake with brown icing. Then put a spider on the cupcake. Next put a pumpkin on the cupcake.
    • Rosa woke up in her room on Saturday morning feeling so excited to meet her friend Marta at the park. She sprang out of bed and ran to the closet to get dressed. Then she quickly ran downstairs for some breakfast so they could leave quickly for the playground, however, as soon as she looked out the window and saw the weather, she became very sad. Rosa was disappointed but decided to ask her father if she could invite Marta over to her house instead of going to the park. Her dad agreed and they called Marta’s mother together to ask if she could come over. 30 minutes later, Marta’s mom dropped her off at Rosa’s house and they spent the afternoon playing hide and seek around the house. Rosa was happy that she could still spend time with her friend, even if they weren’t able to go to the park as planned.
    • The American scoffed. "I am a Wharton MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat. With the proceeds from the bigger boat, you could buy several boats. Eventually, you would have a fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman, you would sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You would control the product, processing, and distribution. You would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA, and eventually NYC where you will run your expanding enterprise." 
    • My family and friends were coming to visit for the holiday that occurs every November in the fall. My mom and dad spent all day cooking and cleaning. The food was going to be finished a little after everyone arrived. Everyone was arriving around dusk to celebrate together. Just as everyone arrived, there was heavy rain and lightning. Suddenly everything went dark in the house. When my mom checked the food in the oven, the food had not finished cooking. We got out all of our candles and flashlights then started playing card games as my mom called many restaurants to see if she could order food. We ended up sharing what we were thankful for as we ate pizza together. It was a holiday I will always remember!
    • Put the candy on the roof. Then put the ghost on the roof.
    • Balance on one foot with the other leg bent behind you, then slowly lift the bent leg off the ground. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat ____ times.
• asked
  • Phrases
    • Zoned out after someone asked you a question
  • Sentences
    • The Mexican fisher asked, "But señor, how long will this all take?" 
    • Although the teacher asked difficult questions, the students persisted until they found the answers.
    • The American then asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?" 
    • Leo finished his chores, and then he asked his mother for dessert.
    • After he replied, the teacher asked him to explain his answer further.
  • Paragraphs
    • That person asked me to repeat myself. They must think I don't know how to talk.
    • Do you like amusement parks? Well I sure do. To amuse myself I went twice last spring. My most memorable moment was riding on the Caterpillar which is a gigantic rollercoaster high above the ground. When I saw how high the Caterpillar rose into the bright blue sky, I knew it was for me. After waiting in line for thirty minutes I made it to the front where the man measured my height to see if I was tall enough. I gave the man my coins asked for change and jumped on the cart. Tick tick tick the Caterpillar climbed slowly up the tracks. It went so high I could see the parking lot. Boy was I scared. I thought to myself there's no turning back now. People were so scared they screamed as we swiftly zoomed fast fast and faster along the tracks. As quickly as it started the Caterpillar came to a stop. Unfortunately, it was time to pack the car and drive home. That night I dreamt of the wild ride on the Caterpillar. Taking a trip to the amusement park and riding on the Caterpillar was my most memorable moment ever!
• stay
  • Phrases
    • Local -- to stay close to where you are from
  • Sentences
    • Would you rather go on vacation or stay home?
    • How do you stay warm in the winter?
    • It is important to drink water to stay hydrated.
    • Would you rather go to bed early or stay up late?
    • What do you do to stay warm when it is cold outside?
    • Despite the heavy rain, they managed to stay dry under their umbrellas.
    • Athletes need water bottles with water to stay hydrated during the game.
    • Drink water to stay hydrated.
    • The pianist had to stay quiet during one part of the song.
    • Do you like to stay up late?
  • Paragraphs
    • Playing: Stay inside or go outdoors to play. Do activities you enjoy, such as playing games with a friend, sports, drawing, or playing an instrument. When you are finished playing, put away any toys or equipment you used. Wash your hands.
    • Stay on the page with the scene under the sea. Do you see a treasure box on this page?
    • Once upon a time, there was a kingdom where the people were ruled by a fair and just queen. The queen had a son who was the apple of her eye, and she loved him more than anything in the world. However, the queen soon fell ill and died. Her son was heartbroken and mourned her death for many years. One day, he decided to go on a journey to find a cure for his sadness. He traveled to many different countries and met many people, but he still could not find a way to heal his broken heart. Finally, he came to a kingdom where the people were ruled by a wicked queen. The queen was very mean to her subjects and made them do all the hard work. The prince was so tired of being treated badly that he decided to stay in the kingdom and overthrow the queen. He took control of the kingdom and made it a place where the people were treated fairly and with respect. Finally, he was able to heal his broken heart and live happily ever after.
    • Josef sees his chance to use his sleek push-to-pass feature as he shoots to the front. He has to stay in front if he wants a shot at winning. Is it possible for Josef to catch the 2 cars in front of him and win? There is only 1 lap left and the fans are on their feet cheering. That's when he catches his family out of the corner of his eye. They are screaming and cheering loudly for him.
    • I like to drink hot chocolate to stay warm. I also think that soup or stew will warm you up!
    • Stay on the page with 3 mountains. Do you see any rocks on this page?
    • If your parents are resistant to the idea, try to come up with a plan that will give them peace of mind. Offer to stay in touch with them regularly, let them know where you are going and who you are with, or agree to check in with them at specific times during the day.
• longer
  • Phrases
    • having wavelengths shorter than light but longer than X-rays
    • no longer in force or use; inactive
    • someone who is no longer alive
    • long – longer - longest
  • Paragraphs
    • There was a faint cool breeze that rustled through the forest. The warmth of the bonfire was felt by the group and the light from the fire, full moon, and the stars provided light. The smell of chocolate, smoke, and pine was in the air. There were the sounds of the crackling of the wood on the fire and the crunching of s’mores. The nights were beginning to get longer, and the leaves were changing to beautiful hues of red, yellow, and orange as they fell. After some time around the bonfire, it was time for the storytelling to occur.
    • A joke that is no longer funny or interesting because it has been repeated so often.  
• catch
  • Sentences
    • Push the button - The toy car moves forwards - You can catch or stop the car.
  • Paragraphs
    • I woke up to another day. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. I got out of bed and started my day. I decided to go for a walk. The fresh air felt good. I saw a squirrel and I started to chase it. I ran so fast that I got a stitch in my side. I quickly stopped and caught my breath. As I was catching my breath, I saw my friend Sally on the swings at the nearby playground. She had her dog with her. As I approached her, she also saw the squirrel run up in the tree, and her dog began to bark. We was so close, but couldn't catch it. I laughed with Sally and we went home to grab snacks and lemonade to talk about our adventure.
    • Josef sees his chance to use his sleek push-to-pass feature as he shoots to the front. He has to stay in front if he wants a shot at winning. Is it possible for Josef to catch the 2 cars in front of him and win? There is only 1 lap left and the fans are on their feet cheering. That's when he catches his family out of the corner of his eye. They are screaming and cheering loudly for him.
• more
  • Phrases
    • more than enough in size or scope or capacity
    • The more the merrier
    • any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
    • expensive - more expensive - most expensive
    • has more than 2 colors
    • having more than one possible meaning
    • beautiful - more beautiful - most beautiful
    • intelligent – more intelligent – most intelligent
    • made more sharp
    • cause to be more favorably inclined
    • tired - more tired - most tired
    • difficult - more difficult - most difficult
    • interesting - more interesting - most interesting
    • bunt - to hit the ball lightly with the bat in an effort to make it travel more slowly and thus increase the chance of making a hit
  • Sentences
    • More, please.
    • Name 3 or more items we wear outside when it's cold.
    • Why did they like the snow they made more than the snow outside?
    • Name 3 or more winter sports/activities.
    • Can I have more _____.
    • Darrel's dad is a scientist and says that exploring space helps us to learn more.
    • A button, space, volleyball, baseball (found some more?)
    • We need more oxen.
    • More!
    • The baby grows more each day.
    • Name 3 or more winter sports.
    • Nah, I’m more into almonds.
    • Can you find some more?
    • Josef thinks this is just what he needs to find more speed for qualifying.
    • Step 10: Once sprouts are fully grown, rinse one more time.
    • Spooky eye, skeleton, spider (more?)
    • I want more to eat.
    • Although the exam was more difficult than expected, the student worked hard and was able to pass it.
    • I want more.
    • Even though the third graders have to take more difficult tests this year, they remain determined to do their best.
    • Pumpkin, basketball, and pumpkin pie (found more?)
    • Name 3 or more items we wear outside when it's hot.
    • We need more detergent.
    • Name 3 or more items we would find in a kitchen.
    • I want more to eat because I am hungry.
    • The page says, "More often, though, they move quickly, so use your time well. It will be gone before you know it."
  • Paragraphs
    • It's an exciting morning for Josef. He is doing what he loves most... Driving a race car as fast as possible! Josef and his teammates are practicing for the big race tomorrow. After practice, Josef talks to his crew chief about ways to make his car faster. He knows they can find a way to make his car accelerate and make him more competitive in the race.
    • There is more than one page with an airplane. Can you find a page with an airplane?
    • If your parents are still not comfortable with the idea, try to build up your case by highlighting your responsible behavior. Show them that you are capable of handling more freedom and responsibility, and that you are willing to take on the extra responsibility that comes with it.
    • Throughout the centuries people have explained the rainbow in various ways. Some have accepted it as a miracle without physical explanation. To the Hebrews it was a token that there would be no more universal floods. The Greeks used to imagine that it was a sign from the gods to foretell war or heavy rain. The Norsemen considered the rainbow as a bridge over which the gods passed from earth to their home in the sky. Others have tried to explain the phenomenon physically. Aristotle thought that the rainbow was caused by reflection of the sun's rays by the rain. Since then physicists have found that it is not reflection but refraction by the raindrops which causes the rainbows.
    • Once upon a time, there was a kingdom where the people were ruled by a fair and just queen. The queen had a son who was the apple of her eye, and she loved him more than anything in the world. However, the queen soon fell ill and died. Her son was heartbroken and mourned her death for many years. One day, he decided to go on a journey to find a cure for his sadness. He traveled to many different countries and met many people, but he still could not find a way to heal his broken heart. Finally, he came to a kingdom where the people were ruled by a wicked queen. The queen was very mean to her subjects and made them do all the hard work. The prince was so tired of being treated badly that he decided to stay in the kingdom and overthrow the queen. He took control of the kingdom and made it a place where the people were treated fairly and with respect. Finally, he was able to heal his broken heart and live happily ever after.
    • Start by expressing your desire for more freedom in a respectful way. Let your parents know that you understand that they are only looking out for your safety and wellbeing, and explain why you think you are ready for a little more independence.
    • Of course, your family can come over. The more the merrier.
    • Candy, salad, vegetables, turkey, apple pie. (found more?)
    • You wish to know all about my grandfather. Well, he is nearly ninety- three years old. He dresses himself in an ancient black frock coat usually minus several buttons yet he still thinks as swiftly as ever. A long flowing beard clings to his chin giving those who observe him a pronounced feeling of the utmost respect. When he speaks his voice is just a bit cracked and quivers a trifle. Twice each day he plays skillfully and with zest upon our small organ. Except in the winter when the ooze or snow or ice prevents, he slowly takes a short walk in the open air each day. We have often urged him to walk more and smoke less but he always answers “banana oil.” Grandfather likes to be modern in his language.
    • The American scoffed. "I am a Wharton MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat. With the proceeds from the bigger boat, you could buy several boats. Eventually, you would have a fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman, you would sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You would control the product, processing, and distribution. You would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA, and eventually NYC where you will run your expanding enterprise." 
    • Why did they like the snow they made more than the snow outside? It was not cold .
• fish
  • Phrases
    • silver-colored fish
    • pink fish
    • fish - fish
    • X - X-ray Fish, Xoloitzcuintli
    • yellow and blue striped fish
  • Sentences
    • Sturgeons are among the largest freshwater fish and can reach the length of 20 feet.
    • The American said, "Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos." 
    • My pet fish is named Fred.
    • The Mexican fisher said, "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take siesta with my wife Maria, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine and play guitar with my amigos. I have a full and busy life, señor." 
    • The Sturgeon Moon is named after the Sturgeon because this giant fish is most active in August.
• mexican
  • Sentences
    • The Mexican fisher asked, "But señor, how long will this all take?" 
    • The Mexican fisher said, "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take siesta with my wife Maria, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine and play guitar with my amigos. I have a full and busy life, señor." 
• said
  • Phrases
    • My teacher said “Don’t cheat on the test”
  • Sentences
    • I was mad about what my sister said, but my dad told me to take it with a grain of salt.
    • Apologize to your friend if you lashed out or said something hurtful.
    • Someone said, “May the 4th be with you” to me. I was excited they are also a Star Wars Fan.
    • Janice said that there are eight planets in the solar system.
    • The American laughed and said, "That's the best part. When the time is right you would announce an IPO and sell your company stock to the public and become extraordinarily rich, you would make millions." 
    • The American said, "Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos." 
    • The Mexican fisher said, "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take siesta with my wife Maria, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine and play guitar with my amigos. I have a full and busy life, señor." 
    • You said it because...
    • They said the snow was as hard as rocks and bricks, think of something else that is hard.
    • "I do." said the bear.
    • Mom said, “Cool your heels and wait for your brother to be finished with the game.”
  • Paragraphs
    • "Bear," said the wolf. "Do you really keep a list of all the animals you plan to kill?"
    • Kara was almost asleep when she heard a buzz and looked over to see her screen light up. The notification said "You're Invited!". Kara opened the text and saw all the event details. This was going to be so fun! She loved celebrating with her friends, and was especially excited to celebrate her best friend. When she got home from school, Kara asked her mom if they could stop at the mall later to buy something to take to the party. She didn't want to show up empty handed! Her mom said they would have to wait until it wasn't a school day. A few days later, they rushed and got to the mall as soon as it opened so that they could beat the crowds. But when Kara got inside, she wasn't even sure which store she wanted to look in first. She ended up buying something she thought would go with a lot of the clothes Jamie liked. Plus, Jamie had only gotten her ears peirced the month before so she would be excited to add to her new collection.
    • Many complicated ideas about the rainbow have been formed. The difference in the rainbow depends considerably upon the size of the drops and the width of the colored band increases as the size of the drops increases. The actual primary rainbow observed is said to be the effect of super imposition of a number of bows. If the red of the second bow falls upon the green of the first the result is to give a bow with an abnormally wide yellow band since red and green light when mixed form yellow. This is a very common type of bow one showing mainly red and yellow with little or no green or blue.
    • When Sarah saw Lynn coming, she was surprised. "Thanks for returning my iPod!" she said. "I was really worried about it".
    • "Bear," she said. "Do you really keep a list of all the animals you plan to kill?"
• enough
  • Phrases
    • more than enough in size or scope or capacity
  • Sentences
    • What would you do if you didn't have enough money to buy your mom/day the $100 gift they wanted?
    • Getting enough sleep each night is important to health and normal functioning.
  • Paragraphs
    • Do you like amusement parks? Well I sure do. To amuse myself I went twice last spring. My most memorable moment was riding on the Caterpillar which is a gigantic rollercoaster high above the ground. When I saw how high the Caterpillar rose into the bright blue sky, I knew it was for me. After waiting in line for thirty minutes I made it to the front where the man measured my height to see if I was tall enough. I gave the man my coins asked for change and jumped on the cart. Tick tick tick the Caterpillar climbed slowly up the tracks. It went so high I could see the parking lot. Boy was I scared. I thought to myself there's no turning back now. People were so scared they screamed as we swiftly zoomed fast fast and faster along the tracks. As quickly as it started the Caterpillar came to a stop. Unfortunately, it was time to pack the car and drive home. That night I dreamt of the wild ride on the Caterpillar. Taking a trip to the amusement park and riding on the Caterpillar was my most memorable moment ever!
• support
  • Phrases
    • Memorial Day or Veteran's Day items – items that show your support for the military
  • Sentences
    • Brittany loves to support her friends in good times and bad.
• family
  • Phrases
    • Ancestor – people in your family, from who you descended
    • I want to share snow cream with my family, let me count them
    • Kikis family bringed kiki some presence
    • Games you may play with your family or friends
    • i thankful for me family
    • yesterday I build a snowman with my family
    • gather at the table as a family
    • Share with family
    • The transportation you may use to visit family or friends
    • family gathering
    • Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, Addams Family Values, Garfield’s Thanksgiving
  • Sentences
    • My family likes to eat lunch together.
    • Kiki’s family ____ the breakfast.
    • 3. How will his family support him?
    • Does everyone in your family eat the same thing?
    • Games you play with family or friends.
    • Yesterday I built a snowman with my family.
    • 15. Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and food.
    • Despite the long hours of work, the family still made time to have dinner together every night.
    • Kiki’s family _______.
    • Family makes the best, most supportive fans at sport games.
    • The holiday season is a time to be together with family.
    • Watermelon is a member of the Cucurbit family which also includes cucumbers, zucchini, and pumpkin.
    • How do you buy gifts for your family?
    • Samantha thought should would have to drop out of school when her family was moving, but she just had to start at a new one.
    • Our family will sit around the table to eat breakfast.
    • Who usually cooks for your family?
    • We eat meals at the table with the family.
    • Does your family have any traditions?
    • Kiki’s family _____ after breakfast.
    • I am thankful for my family.
    • Although it was a cold day, the family decided to go on a picnic.
    • Every summer Noah's family takes a family vacation to the beach.
    • Draw a picture of each family member.
    • My family celebrates with special traditions.
    • What does your family usually eat together?
    • Once the storm had passed, the family ventured outside to explore the aftermath.
  • Paragraphs
    • Do you celebrate Thanksgiving? I celebrate it with my family. We will have a turkey with all the trimmings. This year, we are going to my grandparents’ house. We will use three modes of transportation to get to Grandma’s house.
    • Thanksgiving is a homecoming for many people. All of our family comes together. I love a Thanksgiving get-together.
    • The family had been camping and fishing all day, and they were all hungry. They gathered sticks and started a fire to make s'mores. The parents lit the fire, and the kids gathered the ingredients. They put the chocolate and the marshmallows on the sticks, and they roasted them over the fire. When they were done, they put them in their mouths and enjoyed the sweet, gooey goodness. It was a fun day, and they all enjoyed themselves.
    • It is almost time for the final race. Everyone sings the "Star Spangled Banner" and Josef hops into his race car. Next, the announcer says, "Drivers, start your engines!" After a short click, click, click, the engine fires to life with a loud VROOM. The pace car leads the pack as the cars warm up and make sure everything is safe. As Josef slowly drives around he sees his family cheering him on. The pace car pulls into the pit lane and the green flag waves to start the race.
    • The family had been camping and fishing all day and were hungry. So, they gathered sticks and started a campfire to make s'mores. The parents lit the fire, and the kids gathered ingredients. They put the chocolate and marshmallows on the sticks and roasted them over the fire. Also, they boiled the water in a kettle. When they were done, they enjoyed the sweet, gooey goodness. It was a fun day at the campsite.
    • My family and I went to cut down our very first Christmas tree. We hiked for hours until we found the perfect tree. Then, we realized we didn't have a saw to cut it down....
    • Josef sees his chance to use his sleek push-to-pass feature as he shoots to the front. He has to stay in front if he wants a shot at winning. Is it possible for Josef to catch the 2 cars in front of him and win? There is only 1 lap left and the fans are on their feet cheering. That's when he catches his family out of the corner of his eye. They are screaming and cheering loudly for him.
    • Of course, your family can come over. The more the merrier.
    • Christina is leaving for her family's beach vacation tomorrow. How do you think Christina feels?
    • My family and friends were coming to visit for the holiday that occurs every November in the fall. My mom and dad spent all day cooking and cleaning. The food was going to be finished a little after everyone arrived. Everyone was arriving around dusk to celebrate together. Just as everyone arrived, there was heavy rain and lightning. Suddenly everything went dark in the house. When my mom checked the food in the oven, the food had not finished cooking. We got out all of our candles and flashlights then started playing card games as my mom called many restaurants to see if she could order food. We ended up sharing what we were thankful for as we ate pizza together. It was a holiday I will always remember!
• immediate
• needs
  • Phrases
    • suitable to your needs
    • suited to your comfort or purpose or needs