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!

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• like
  • Phrases
    • names of real animals that sound like a joke
    • dropping something on the floor (or a hard surface) like a lego
    • sounds like a parrot
    • like a bird in a cage
    • March: In like a lion, out like a lamb
    • This game is just like a maze
    • You feel like you need to interrupt
    • I eat like to doughnuts
    • 3 things you can feel (like your feet in your shoes, your bum on a chair, your heartbeat)
    • What I like to read or have someone read with me
    • real jobs that sound like a job
    • Eat like a bird
    • growing like a weed
    • Slither like a snake to something YELLOW
    • fancy like
    • Light up like a Christmas tree
    • Skip like a horse to something BLUE
    • become like one's environment
    • Crawl like a crab to something RED
    • Make your arms fly like a bird, at the same time
  • Sentences
    • They like the ___.
    • Do you like cheese?
    • Do you like bananas?
    • Who did Kiki want to fly like?
    • Do you like fruits?
    • Do you like to go to bed early?
    • I like to eat ________, please.
    • Do you like pineapple?
    • How about trying some shapes like triangles and squares?
    • Do you like chicken?
    • Why did they like the snow they made more than the snow outside?
    • What does Santa like to eat?
    • Her perfume smells like flowers.
    • What would you need if you wanted to dress up like a mummy?
    • Do you like apples?
    • I like to collect shells at the beach.
    • I like to ride jet skis.
    • She’s growing like a weed.
    • Do you like to eat ____ for breakfast?
    • I like to meet my friends at school.
    • It seemed like you were not interested in buying the product.
    • Do you like carrots?
    • What would you need if you wanted to dress up like a queen/king?
    • 3 Do you like to swim?
    • That dog does not like taking a bath.
    • What do you like to do when it's spring?
    • Do you like to watch TV?
    • What would you need if you wanted to dress up like a clown?
    • Do you like cucumbers?
    • Do you like to listen to music?
    • Do you like turkey?
    • What do you like to do in Spring?
    • What do you like to do when you get home from school?
    • Do you like sweet foods?
    • Yes, What would you like on your pizza?
    • He’s got a lot of money, but he’s like a bird in a cage.
    • I like the cake's frosting.
    • Do you like to play video games?
    • I do not like to eat _______, please.
    • The ground was wet, and the air smelled like rain.
    • Those cookies didn’t turn out like he planned, but I’ll give him an A for effort!
    • What do dogs like to chew on?
    • Do you like to eat jello?
    • Do you like to read books?
    • I do not like ________.
    • Do you like meat?
    • Do you like broccoli?
    • Through the raging wind, Rachel heard the rustling of leaves, like a familiar lullaby.
    • Do you like spinach?
    • Do you like to eat candy?
    • Do you like sour foods?
    • She does not like to eat pancakes.
    • The was a lot of variability in the weather in a 24-hour period, making it feel like Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall happened in a 24-hour period.
    • Do you like vegetables?
    • What season do you like better Summer or Winter?
    • What do you like to eat for breakfast?
    • Do you like to eat a lot of food?
    • Do you like savory foods?
    • I like ketchup on my hotdog.
    • Patriotic music – songs like America the Beautiful, the Star Spangled Banner, etc.
    • Name something like this item.
    • I like to drink hot chocolate.
    • I like to eat vegetables.
    • What does it feel like to feel heard and understood?
    • They like to play fun games together.
    • I like the ___.
    • Do you like yogurt?
    • Busy working hard, like a bee would be when pollinating flowers.
    • Do you like to go to the park?
    • What do you like to do in the summer?
    • The tofu tastes like chicken.
    • I like to go swimming in the pool.
    • Do you like strawberries?
    • Do you like to play sports?
    • Why do you like fall?
    • She ate like a bird because she did not like the food.
    • Do you like salty foods?
    • When her mom surprised her with a gift, she lit up like a Christmas tree.
    • Do you like tomatoes?
    • What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?
    • I like to eat jellybeans.
    • Do you like to get a lot of sleep?
    • Many people like to eat hamburgers and cheeseburgers.
    • What costume would you like to wear for Halloween?
    • I am new to this pool, but it looks like a lot of fun!
    • Do you like to stay up late?
    • What would you need if you wanted to dress up like a superhero?
    • The light looked like a Christmas tree.
    • Does the moon like the same every night?
  • Paragraphs
    • Pick a number from 1-5 to tell me how much you like to talk. 1 means you don't like to talk at all, 5 means you love to talk.
    • That person looked funny at me when I was talking. They must not like me.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • My name is ____________ and I like to keep my personal space private. When someone invades my personal space
    • Winter is my favorite season because I like snowy weather and winter sports. Do you like to go skiing or sledding?
    • 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.
    • I like to drink hot chocolate to stay warm. I also think that soup or stew will warm you up!
    • 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.
    • Do you like to play out in the snow? What kind of things do you like to do on a snow day?
    • How do you think snow cream tastes? Sweet like ice cream.
    • Why did they like the snow they made more than the snow outside? It was not cold .
    • What does it look like? Is it a human? Find another human.
• amusement
• parks
• well
  • Sentences
    • I thought you were no, I knew you weren't feeling well.
  • Paragraphs
    • Talk to your teammates. What went well? What didn't go well? What can everyone do to improve next time? This can help you pinpoint where you went wrong and what you need to work on.
    • 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.
• sure
  • Phrases
    • hang something upside down (be sure to find something that won’t make a mess when you hang it upside down)
  • Sentences
    • Doctor's Office: "Sure. What type of appointment would you like?"
    • Be sure to wear a jacket in the winter, so you don’t catch a cold.
    • Vets take care of our pets and make sure they are happy and healthy.
    • First-aid kit: Make sure your child has a first-aid kit in case of any emergencies.
    • When you're finished using the bathroom, be sure to wash your hands in the sink.
    • I make sure I am not forgetting anything because I...
    • "Sure, what type of appointment are you looking for?"
    • If you need to wash your hands, be sure to use the soap.
    • When you're finished using the toilet, be sure to flush it.
  • Paragraphs
    • Step 1: Gather all of your supplies: a cutting board, knife, paper towels, plate, and fork. Make sure you have access to running water. You will also need your ingredients: strawberries, Angel Food Cake, and canned whipped cream. Ask an adult to supervise.
    • 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.
    • Step 1: Gather your supplies: a knife for cutting strawberries and the cake, cutting board, paper towels, and a plate and fork for eating. Make sure you have access to running water. Gather your ingredients: Angel Food Cake, canned whipped cream, and strawberries. Ask an adult to supervise.
    • 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 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.
    • 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.
    • I am writing a story in the first person and I want the protagonist's thoughts to be reflected in the reflexive pronouns. However, I am not sure how to make sure the reflexive pronouns reflect the thoughts of the protagonist and not just my own thoughts. Can someone help?
    • 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 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.
• amuse
• myself
  • Sentences
    • I was in a hurry, so I washed the car myself.
    • I took it upon myself to help my sister with chores.
  • 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.
    • That person asked me to repeat myself. They must think I don't know how to talk.
• went
  • Phrases
    • Both went
  • Sentences
    • They were sleeping when the alarm went off.
    • Nate ate his sandwich, and then he went outside.
    • Jim and Bob went to the pool together.
    • What would you do if your electricity went out at your house?
    • The queen went for a swim.
    • Alex rode my bike to the park, and then she went back home.
    • I went into my neighbor's house.
    • I went to-I went to-I went to the store today.
    • I went to the store, but I couldn't find what I was looking for.
    • Scared and confused, the wolf went to confront the bear.
    • Mr. Smith went to the store yesterday.
    • Jessica went to the park, so she could walk along the pathway.
    • It was raining cats and dogs when I went to the store.
    • I went down the slide at recess.
    • I woke up on Christmas morning, went outside and saw a reindeer in my yard....
  • Paragraphs
    • Talk to your teammates. What went well? What didn't go well? What can everyone do to improve next time? This can help you pinpoint where you went wrong and what you need to work on.
    • Learn from your mistakes. What went wrong in the game? What could you have done differently?
    • 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....
    • On Christmas morning, I heard a strange noise coming from my chimney. I went downstairs to see what was making the noise....
    • 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!
• twice
  • Paragraphs
    • 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.
• last
  • Phrases
    • last supper
    • Last Day of School
    • All I Want for Christmas is You, Last Christmas, Christmas in Hollis
    • Last Supper
    • last day of school and first day of school
    • Plans change last minute
  • Sentences
    • 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.
    • Leave the last gift alone.
    • I haven’t seen him since the last day of school.
    • 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.
    • Put a reindeer on top of the last house.
    • Last week we were painting the house.
    • First give the boy a turkey leg, then give him mashed potatoes, and last give him the corn.
    • Are there any famous people with your first or last name?
    • The tinsel icicles made a mess last year, so we used tinsel garland this year.
    • Put one ghost in the last window on the right of the first floor.
    • Joanne and Yolanda had a sleepover last night at Yolanda's house.
  • Paragraphs
    • 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.
    • a. Look back at their drawing from last session
    • 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...
• spring
  • Phrases
    • the month of july is spring
    • spring have sprung
    • Spring forward, Fall back
    • Spring months
    • Spring holidays
    • Spring sports
    • things to do over spring break
    • prom, graduation, spring break
    • do spring crafts, go on a picnic, take a vacation
    • Spring at school
    • Spring activities
    • spring cleaning
    • Spring and Fall
  • Sentences
    • What is your favorite thing about Spring?
    • Where was the spring party?
    • What do you like to do when it's spring?
    • Spring has sprung.
    • What do you like to do in Spring?
    • The was a lot of variability in the weather in a 24-hour period, making it feel like Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall happened in a 24-hour period.
    • 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.
    • The month of July is not in Spring.
  • Paragraphs
    • Don’t forget! This weekend it is time to do the spring forward in spring forward, fall back.
• most
  • Phrases
    • expensive - more expensive - most expensive
    • beautiful - more beautiful - most beautiful
    • intelligent – more intelligent – most intelligent
    • tired - more tired - most tired
    • difficult - more difficult - most difficult
    • interesting - more interesting - most interesting
  • Sentences
    • Family makes the best, most supportive fans at sport games.
    • The thing I look forward to most about school is...
    • Q: Which letter of the alphabet has the most water?
    • What are some things you can do to make the most of the summer?
  • Paragraphs
    • 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'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.
    • 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.
    • To form the plural of most nouns in English, simply add the suffix -s to the end of the noun. For example:
• memorable
• moment
  • Sentences
    • We are discussing the project at the moment.
    • Name/point/type five things you can see at this very moment.
• riding
  • Phrases
    • Red Riding Hood
    • horseback riding
  • Sentences
    • Tell me one thing about riding a bike.
    • Ryan ran as fast as he could, riding his rusty red rocket of a racecar.
    • Riding a school bus is a fun experience for kindergartener.
  • Paragraphs
    • 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.
• caterpillar
  • Phrases
    • -a case in which a caterpillar turns into a butterfly or moth
• which
  • Phrases
    • an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
    • any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
    • of the condition in which an organism can resist disease
    • -a case in which a caterpillar turns into a butterfly or moth
    • the period of time during which something continues
    • that which is inherited
    • complex system of paths in which it is easy to get lost
    • the speed at which a composition is to be played
    • a mammal the female of which has a pouch carrying the young
    • pitcher's mound - the raised mound from which the pitcher pitches
    • the territory within which power can be exercised
  • Sentences
    • Which items would you use to brush your teeth?
    • Q: Which school supply is king of the classroom?
    • Let's switch sides because I want to see which one is easier for you to copy from.
    • C is for cross crawls which helps both core strength and crossing the midline.
    • S is for skipping which improves coordination.
    • Watermelon is a member of the Cucurbit family which also includes cucumbers, zucchini, and pumpkin.
    • The world's largest beetle is the Hercules beetle, which can grow up to 5 inches in length.
    • Q: Which dinosaur had the best vocabulary?
    • R is for reach and pull which will build upper extremity strength.
    • Q: Which letter of the alphabet has the most water?
    • C is to crab walk which will help with your coordination and core strength.
    • Which items would you use to wash your face?
    • Role Playing: Learners act out scenarios or engage in conversations in which they use the target language.
    • To which the American replied, "Fifteen or twenty years." 
    • Which items would you use on your nails?
  • 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.
    • 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.
    • For people in the northern hemisphere, which includes the United States, winter is the season of darker and colder days. Winter solstice marks the first official day of winter in the northern hemisphere.
    • 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.
• gigantic
  • Phrases
    • Gigantic – huge, very big
• rollercoaster
• high
  • Phrases
    • High school/adult clients
    • Give a high five
    • high school and elementary school
    • having high compaction or concentration
    • give me a high five and then give me a high ten
    • high water
    • High knees for 1 minute
    • high chair
    • marked by exuberance and high spirits
    • high - higher - highest
    • give me a high five
  • Sentences
    • Max jumped high, so he could touch the ceiling.
    • Why do you think that Kiki could not fly as high as the butterfly?
    • The dragon flys high in the sky.
    • The fan is on high.
  • Paragraphs
    • 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.
• above
  • Phrases
    • above or below
    • wave your arms above your head for twenty-one seconds
    • gift above
    • Sammy above
  • Sentences
    • 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.
    • Color only the dots on the gift above Sammy (whatever color you choose).
    • It is above the table.
    • Twist your body so one arm is in the air above you and the other arm is touching the floor.
    • Put a bat above the monster.
    • The stars shine above the earth.
    • Put a piece of candy above the pumpkin.
    • Put two bats above the gate.
    • Circle the window above the door then put an X on the window beside the door.
  • 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.
    • 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.
• ground
  • Sentences
    • The ground was extremely ___.
    • The ground was wet, and the air smelled like rain.
    • Why was Kiki stuck on the ground?
  • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
• 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.
    • 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. 
    • 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?
    • 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.
• high
  • Phrases
    • High school/adult clients
    • Give a high five
    • high school and elementary school
    • having high compaction or concentration
    • give me a high five and then give me a high ten
    • high water
    • High knees for 1 minute
    • high chair
    • marked by exuberance and high spirits
    • high - higher - highest
    • give me a high five
  • Sentences
    • Max jumped high, so he could touch the ceiling.
    • Why do you think that Kiki could not fly as high as the butterfly?
    • The dragon flys high in the sky.
    • The fan is on high.
  • Paragraphs
    • 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.
• caterpillar
  • Phrases
    • -a case in which a caterpillar turns into a butterfly or moth
• rose
• into
  • Phrases
    • come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
    • pass into a solution
    • -a case in which a caterpillar turns into a butterfly or moth
    • summon into action or bring into existence
    • make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
    • only taking into account negative things about a situation and leaving out the positive things
    • -the process of turning organic waste into compost
  • Sentences
    • He fell into the lake.
    • What do you carve a face into that is orange?
    • 4. Spit the suds into the sink and rinse your mouth and toothbrush with water
    • Step 5: Cut the strawberries into bite-sized pieces.
    • I was walking my dog outside when suddenly a red sleigh crashed into a tree....
    • Take the bowl off of the bag and pour the popcorn into the bowl.
    • The process of harvesting a crop includes harvesting the crops, packing the crops into containers, and loading the containers onto a truck.
    • Step 5: Cut larger strawberries into bite-size pieces.
    • The planets can be divided into two categories: inner planets and outer planets.
    • Simulations: Learners participate in simulations of real-world situations, such as ordering food at a restaurant or checking into a hotel.
    • Cut food into small pieces.
    • Translation: Learners translate sentences or paragraphs from their native language into the target language.
    • Sentence Building: Learners are given a set of words or phrases and have to arrange them into grammatically correct sentences.
    • Nah, I’m more into almonds.
    • I went into my neighbor's house.
    • The ____ are differentiated into two types: terrestrial planets and gas giants.
    • In 1982, Coleman was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame.
    • Step 1: Pour the seeds into the jar. 
    • "Someone is breaking into my house."
    • Pour the juice into the cup.
    • 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." 
    • Sam can't wait to get into his pajamas and sleep in his bed.
    • The planets are differentiated into two types: terrestrial planets and gas giants.
    • We jumped off the bridge and into the lake.
    • Despite his fear of water, the boy bravely jumped into the swimming pool.
    • Pour a small amount of the juice into your mouth.
    • Sweep the eye into the hat with the broom.
    • The planets can be divided into two categories: inner planets and outer ____.
  • Paragraphs
    • Step Five: Start shaking again and shake until you hear sloshing. The cream has turned into buttermilk!
    • 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.
    • Go to bed: Set your alarm clock to the time you want to wake up in the morning. Turn off any lights or electronics in your room. Pull back the covers of your bed. Sit on the edge of the bed, lift your legs into bed, and lie down. Get in a comfortable position. Pull the covers up. Close your eyes and go to sleep.
    • 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.
    • Dinner: Sit down at the dinner table. Place the napkin in your lap. Look at the food on your plate. Use your fork and knife to cut the food into smaller pieces. Eat the food one piece at a time. Once you are finished, push your chair back from the table and thank the the person who cooked dinner. Take your plate and utensils to the sink or dishwasher.
    • Into the woods he roamed, searching to complete his mission. It was a dragon rumored to watch over these woods. After hours of searching and setting traps, the hunter finally found something. Below the tallest tree in the forest, sat an injured dragon protecting her nest of eggs. The dragon could not retreat nor fight. It was not the hunter who injured this dragon. That remained to be unknown. Cruelty was not the way of this hunter. Instead of attacking the injured beast, he worked all day repairing the dragon’s wounds. The hunter would spend the next few weeks ensuring no harm came to the dragon or her nest. After the hatching of the eggs, the dragon and her offspring left the forest, returning often to visit the hunter.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Step Four: Stop shaking and take a look. After a few minutes, the cream will turn into whipped cream.
• bright
  • Phrases
    • bright - brighter- brightest
    • Bright and early
  • Sentences
    • The building looked bright in the ___ sky.
    • The sun is so bright out that Harry gets a sun tan.
    • I woke up bright and early on Christmas day to see what Santa brought.
    • The sky was bright with the neon ___.
• blue
  • Phrases
    • blue, green, yellow, red
    • blue whale
    • blue, red, yellow, green,
    • blue, red, yellow, green, purple,
    • yellow and blue striped fish
    • blue – bluer - bluest
    • Skip like a horse to something BLUE
  • Sentences
    • Draw a blue circle around Sammy.
    • Pass the blue marker.
    • Draw a blue square around the flowers.
    • -colors (red, blue, green, pink, purple, white, etc.)
    • What adjectives could you use to describe the cupcake with the blue and white icing?
    • Show me the cupcake with the blue icing.
    • Draw a blue triangle around the tire.
    • The doghouse is painted blue and red.
    • 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 rising sun was ___ against the blue sky.
    • The sky is blue.
    • My favorite colors are blue and red.
    • The blue ___ was shimmering.
    • He is wearing a blue and red backpack.
    • Draw a blue circle around the butterfly.
    • The blue car was ___.
  • Paragraphs
    • 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.
    • We played in the snow all day and even made a snowman. The snowman’s nose was NOT a carrot, it was a piece of coal! The heater was broken so it was cold at the house! We couldn’t use the fire because we needed a chimney sweep. Thankfully, the red mittens kept my hands warm. I also had a blue toboggan. Do you think of a toboggan as a hat or a sled?
• knew
  • Phrases
    • She knew the new student from church
    • The Wind-- it surely ['new' or 'knew']-- FOR--
    • Do you knew the vernel equinox
  • Sentences
    • I thought you were no, I knew you weren't feeling well.
  • Paragraphs
    • 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.
• after
  • Phrases
    • Point to all the months after you touch your nose
    • After you point to the picnic basket, draw a circle around it
    • maybe we can played after we ate breakfast
    • To feel very full after eating a lot of food
    • Draw a line under a flower after you circle the dolphin
    • Zoned out after someone asked you a question
    • Favorite games to play after school
    • After you put a dot on all the eggs, raise your hand
    • The leisure activities you do after school
    • Write your name at the top of the paper after you circle the duckling
    • United States author (born in Canada) whose novels influenced American literature after World War II (1915-2005)
  • Sentences
    • After feeling scared, the child was able to find courage to continue the journey.
    • 13. Cyber Monday is the Monday after Thanksgiving and is the busiest online shopping day of the year.
    • After you put Santa in front of the fireplace, give him a plate of cookies.
    • Sandra uses a towel to dry her body after her bath.
    • Joe wears a robe after his shower.
    • Walk the dog after dinner.
    • After you put the coffee next to the milk, put the sugar next to the coffee.
    • Carrie uses a towel and brush to manage her hair after a shower.
    • This house is ours after we sign the paperwork.
    • After the blizzard, there were icicles and everything was frozen.
    • After he told his friend’s secret, the group froze him out.
    • Step 5: After soaking, drain the water through the cheesecloth.
    • After the storm had passed, the cheerful birds once again filled the air with their joyful songs.
    • I go home after school.
    • What season comes after fall?
    • 12. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving and is traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year.
    • I made a fort, but it collapsed shortly after.
    • After leaving school at the age of 14, Coleman worked as a laundress before traveling to France to become a pilot.
    • Circle the candle before circling the pine tree branch, but after circling the snowflake.
    • There is a crater on the moon named after Amelia Earhart.
    • Santa Claus live after the north pole.
    • I told my brother to stuff it after he was mean to me.
    • Talie used a towel to dry herself off after a swim in the ocean.
    • August is after July.
    • She’ll write the paper after lunch.
    • After we have dinner, we can have dessert.
    • They became the dominant terrestrial vertebrates after the Triassic–Jurassic extinction event 3 million years ago; their dominance continued through the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
    • Kiki’s family _____ after breakfast.
    • I tried to talk to my brother after my argument, but he was giving me the cold shoulder.
    • The trophy was theirs after they won the race.
    • Touch the candle before touching the pine tree branch, but after touching the snowflake.
    • The Sturgeon Moon is named after the Sturgeon because this giant fish is most active in August.
    • After he replied, the teacher asked him to explain his answer further.
    • Timothy needs to sit on the bench to rest after playing for half of the game.
    • We are going to dinner after the big game.
    • Nikki uses the bathroom after she wakes up.
    • After helping out a lost bird, the young girl was rewarded with a great sense of accomplishment.
    • Martha needs her hair dryer to dry her hair after her bath.
    • After all the hard work, the students finally earned the grade they deserved.
    • After you put the green beans beside the cranberry sauce, put the cheese on the bread then give it to the girl.
    • What do you say after you knock on a door?
    • After you put the corn beside green beans, give the cookie to the girl.
  • Paragraphs
    • It is the season after fall, starts in December and ends in March, and it usually snows in this season. What is it?
    • 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.
    • Into the woods he roamed, searching to complete his mission. It was a dragon rumored to watch over these woods. After hours of searching and setting traps, the hunter finally found something. Below the tallest tree in the forest, sat an injured dragon protecting her nest of eggs. The dragon could not retreat nor fight. It was not the hunter who injured this dragon. That remained to be unknown. Cruelty was not the way of this hunter. Instead of attacking the injured beast, he worked all day repairing the dragon’s wounds. The hunter would spend the next few weeks ensuring no harm came to the dragon or her nest. After the hatching of the eggs, the dragon and her offspring left the forest, returning often to visit the hunter.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Step Four: Stop shaking and take a look. After a few minutes, the cream will turn into whipped cream.
    • 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!
    • 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.
    • That afternoon Josef accelerates from the start and sets the fastest lap he can in qualifying. After qualifying in 9th position, Josef's competitive side comes out. He will need to accelerate faster through the turns if he is going to have a chance to be the champion.
• waiting
  • Phrases
    • Waiting to for your turn to speak
    • Waiting on line at the grocery store
  • Paragraphs
    • 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.
• line
  • Phrases
    • left-pointing squiggly line
    • Just follow the line and you'll succeed
    • right-pointing squiggly line
    • Draw a line under a flower after you circle the dolphin
    • your friend skips you in line
    • Walk on Line
    • March -- to walk in a line
    • Waiting on line at the grocery store
    • Before you draw a line over the bee, place a dot on the dress
    • zip line
    • Before you draw an X on the baseball, put a line through the birdfeeder
  • Sentences
    • Color the right-pointing squiggly line and then the bow.
    • Don’t touch Santa’s sleigh or the left-pointing squiggly line.
    • I stand in line.
    • I will draw a line on the right side, and you will draw the same line on the left.
    • Follow the maze line closely, but do not touch or cross it.
    • Get in the back of the line.
    • He ran quickly, so he reached the finish line first.
    • If you touch the maze line, go back to the middle and keep going.
    • Put a single line through each candle.
    • Touch the right-pointing squiggly line and then the bow.
    • I stand in the line.
    • Now I will click the beacon on the two dots, and you will draw a line.
    • Get in line to go down the slide.
    • Don’t do anything to Santa’s sleigh or the left-pointing squiggly line.
• thirty
• minutes
  • Phrases
    • set timed goal for meal to be finished (usually 30 minutes)
  • Sentences
    • Time to make: 2 minutes to rinse and drain each day.
    • Prep time: 5 minutes.
    • It will keep for about 5 minutes.
    • It takes about 2 to 3 minutes to make the recipe.
    • Cook the popcorn for 3 minutes.
    • The time it takes to make is about 2 to 3 minutes.
    • 3. Rub the bristles around all of your teeth, using circular, back-and-forth, and up-and-down motions, for two minutes
    • Okay, we will have that pizza ready for you in about 30 minutes.
  • Paragraphs
    • 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.
    • Step Three: Start shaking. Shake for __ minutes.
    • Step Four: Stop shaking and take a look. After a few minutes, the cream will turn into whipped cream.
    • 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.
    • Step Two: Leave the jar on the counter to let the milk warm to room temperature. About 25 minutes.
• made
  • Phrases
    • Burrow – hole made by animals
    • design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
  • Sentences
    • She made me some delicious cookies.
    • Why did they like the snow they made more than the snow outside?
    • It made me very angry that the bus was late.
    • Ben loves to laugh at jokes made by his friend Nolan.
    • I made beef tacos for dinner.
    • The sucker made my tongue blue.
    • Snow White made friends with dwarves.
    • The chef made a great dinner.
    • Who made a shortcake in the story?
    • The breakfast we made has something for everyone.
    • Let your friend know how their actions made you feel and ask them to avoid doing it in the future.
    • My mother made me a snack to take to school.
    • I made a fort, but it collapsed shortly after.
    • The movie made me laugh.
    • The cheese puff made my finger orange.
    • The tinsel icicles made a mess last year, so we used tinsel garland this year.
  • Paragraphs
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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 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.
    • It is something you drink, made from chocolate and milk, and it usually has marshmallows on top. What is it?
    • Why did they like the snow they made more than the snow outside? It was not cold .
    • It is a house made of ice that people live in very cold areas. What is it?
• front
  • Phrases
    • let the bear pass in front of you
    • gift in front
    • smile for seventeen seconds and then touch one of your front teeth
    • in front of
  • Sentences
    • Put a gingerbread man in front of the largest house.
    • What do you hang on your front door?
    • They were painting the front door.
    • Repeat these steps, walking forward as you move your right foot in front of your left.
    • After you put Santa in front of the fireplace, give him a plate of cookies.
    • Put two bats in front of the brown mummy.
    • Put a piece of candy below the front door.
    • What is at the front of a house that you walk through?
    • Wait until the friend in front of you finishes sliding before you start.
    • Lift your right foot and place it in front of your left foot.
    • What is a small cart with a wheel at the front used to carry loads of materials?
    • Put two turkeys to the left of the barn and one box of apples in front of the barn.
    • The animals are in front of the tree.
    • Give the friend in front of you some space.
    • Put the bread in front of the girl and then put the cheese beside her.
    • Put the large box of apples in front of the turkey.
    • Put a toy in front of the reindeer.
    • They were painting the front door while I was cooking dinner.
  • 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.
    • I spy Kiki ____ the Easter bunny. [in front of/behind]
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • I spy Kiki ____ Frost the Snowman. [in front of/behind]
    • Reading: Sit down in a comfortable position. Open the book. Hold the book in your hands or place it on a surface in front of you. Turn the pages as you continue reading. Finish reading the book and close it. Place the book back in your backpack.
    • I spy Kiki ____ the green dinosaur. [in front of/behind]
• where
  • Phrases
    • a dispute where there is strong disagreement
    • Home is where the heart is
    • Local -- to stay close to where you are from
    • tell your therapist where you could go to mail your letter
    • a vast treeless plain where subsoil is permanently frozen
    • 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:
    • base - one of the four corners of a diamond-shaped infield where a runner must advance to score a run
  • Sentences
    • Where do you put your candy?
    • Where is the pitcher on the field?
    • Where do you play?
    • A type of joke where the listener thinks the person is going to do one thing but ends up doing another.
    • Where do we go to check out books?
    • Find the page where someone is eating a piece of pizza.
    • Where is Rosa at the beginning of the story?
    • Name a holiday where you go door to door asking for treats?
    • Where is the center fielder on the field?
    • Where do you buy gifts?
    • Where do you cook food?
    • Where to you get dressed?
    • Where do you go to see your teacher and learn new things?
    • Where do you live?
    • Where did Kiki dance enjoying the warm sun?
    • Where do you brush your teeth?
    • Where do you keep your toys?
    • Where did Kiki's mom get the whipped cream?
    • Where do you find a Halloween costume?
    • Where does Santa live?
    • Where do you hang colorful lights during the Holidays?
    • Where was the spring party?
    • Where are you from?
    • Where do dragons come from?
    • Where did Kiki put the dirt and seeds?
    • 4. Complete story grammar (who, what, where, when) with younger kids
    • Where do we go swimming?
    • Find the page in the book where there is a truck with two oranges on the side.
    • Where does a whale live?
    • Where do you hang stockings?
    • Where was the cake?
    • Where do we go to buy food?
    • Where do you buy food to cook on Thanksgiving?
    • 11. Where did the party take place?
    • 1. Where did Kara get her invitation?
    • Where do you eat breakfast?
    • Where do you buy presents?
    • Where did Kiki see the cake she smelled?
    • Where do we keep milk and butter?
    • Planet earth is where all human being live.
    • Where do you sleep?
    • Where did Robo look for Kiki?
    • Where do turkeys live?
    • Where did Kiki get the whipped cream from?
    • 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." 
    • Where do you put a wreath?
    • Where do you put ornaments?
    • Where does Santa's sleigh land?
    • Where will we put all the tools and supplies for the snow cream activity?
    • Where do we plant seeds?
    • 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." 
    • Where do you go trick-or-treating?
    • Where would you find the relief pitcher?
    • Where do you wash your hair?
    • Where is the right fielder on the field?
    • Where do you see scarecrows?
    • Where do horses, pigs, and sheep live?
    • Where is the left fielder on the field?
    • Click on the seat where you want to sit.
    • Where do you go ice skating?
    • Where do you see clouds?
    • Where do you keep your clothes?
    • Where is the third baseman on the field?
    • Where is my sock?
    • Where is the shortstop on the field?
    • Where can you see the Easter Bunny?
    • Where is the catcher on the field?
    • Where does this belong?
    • Where do you get a pumpkin?
    • Are there any places in your body where you feel these things?
    • Where do you put the presents?
    • Where does milk come from?
    • Where do you keep the milk?
    • Where is the first baseman on the field?
    • Where do you eat?
    • Where is the second baseman on the field?
    • Where does Rosa want to go at the beginning of the story?
    • Where would you make a Valentine’s Day reservation to eat out with your special someone?
    • Where do bats live?
    • Where did the story take place?
  • Paragraphs
    • Can you see any rocks? Where are you likely to see rocks in real life?
    • Where did Robo look for Kiki? Behind the curtains and under the bed.
    • Talk to your teammates. What went well? What didn't go well? What can everyone do to improve next time? This can help you pinpoint where you went wrong and what you need to work on.
    • 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.
    • Have you played hide and go seek? Tell me about it! Who did you play with, where, when, where would you hide, etc.
    • 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." 
    • 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 where someone is sitting on a cooler. Can you find that page?
• measured
• height
  • Sentences
    • Lean your body forward slightly and raise your arms to shoulder height.
• tall
  • 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
    • tall – taller - tallest
    • potion in a tall bottle
  • Sentences
    • Put the potion that is in a tall bottle to the right of the frog.
    • -sizes (big, small, short, tall, fat, thin, etc.)
    • The baby raccoon crawled across the road, rummaging through the tall, green rushes of grass.
    • 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.).
    • Put a tall tree to the left of Santa.
  • Paragraphs
    • When I came downstairs on Christmas morning, I saw a red and green present that was 6 feet tall!....
• 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
    • 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. 
• gave
  • Sentences
    • My teacher gave me a sticker.
    • Even though the student failed the exam, he never gave up and kept studying to do better.
    • Each of the students gave it their best try.
• coins
  • Sentences
    • Pick up coins and see how many you can hold in one hand before dropping any.
• 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.
    • 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. 
• change
  • Phrases
    • jingling change
    • without change, in every case
    • a change or alteration in form or qualities
    • Pick up your pencil with your right hand; change the pencil to your left hand
    • liable to sudden unpredictable change
    • a sudden violent change in the earth's surface
    • Plans change last minute
    • make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
  • Sentences
    • What do you do at the time change?
    • Do you have any change?
• jumped
  • Sentences
    • Max jumped high, so he could touch the ceiling.
    • They jumped over the puddle.
    • The puppy jumped out of the box.
    • My very energetic monkey jumped sideways, up, now.
    • We jumped off the bridge and into the lake.
    • Despite his fear of water, the boy bravely jumped into the swimming pool.
  • Paragraphs
    • Why do you think that? How can you tell she jumped in the water from the boat?
• cart
  • Sentences
    • What is a small cart with a wheel at the front used to carry loads of materials?
• tick
  • Phrases
    • t t t t t t tick
• tick
  • Phrases
    • t t t t t t tick
• tick
  • Phrases
    • t t t t t t tick
• caterpillar
  • Phrases
    • -a case in which a caterpillar turns into a butterfly or moth
• climbed
  • Sentences
    • He climbed up the ladder.
    • I climbed across the park's monkey bars.
• slowly
  • Phrases
    • Gradual -- slowly
    • Doze -- slowly fall asleep
    • 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
    • The slimy slug is moving slowly.
  • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
• tracks
  • 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.
• went
  • Phrases
    • Both went
  • Sentences
    • They were sleeping when the alarm went off.
    • Nate ate his sandwich, and then he went outside.
    • Jim and Bob went to the pool together.
    • What would you do if your electricity went out at your house?
    • The queen went for a swim.
    • Alex rode my bike to the park, and then she went back home.
    • I went into my neighbor's house.
    • I went to-I went to-I went to the store today.
    • I went to the store, but I couldn't find what I was looking for.
    • Scared and confused, the wolf went to confront the bear.
    • Mr. Smith went to the store yesterday.
    • Jessica went to the park, so she could walk along the pathway.
    • It was raining cats and dogs when I went to the store.
    • I went down the slide at recess.
    • I woke up on Christmas morning, went outside and saw a reindeer in my yard....
  • Paragraphs
    • Talk to your teammates. What went well? What didn't go well? What can everyone do to improve next time? This can help you pinpoint where you went wrong and what you need to work on.
    • Learn from your mistakes. What went wrong in the game? What could you have done differently?
    • 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....
    • On Christmas morning, I heard a strange noise coming from my chimney. I went downstairs to see what was making the noise....
    • 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!
• high
  • Phrases
    • High school/adult clients
    • Give a high five
    • high school and elementary school
    • having high compaction or concentration
    • give me a high five and then give me a high ten
    • high water
    • High knees for 1 minute
    • high chair
    • marked by exuberance and high spirits
    • high - higher - highest
    • give me a high five
  • Sentences
    • Max jumped high, so he could touch the ceiling.
    • Why do you think that Kiki could not fly as high as the butterfly?
    • The dragon flys high in the sky.
    • The fan is on high.
  • Paragraphs
    • 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.
• could
  • Phrases
    • tell your therapist where you could go to mail your letter
    • The outcome could be very bad
  • Sentences
    • 14. What could the title of this story be?
    • 8. What store could Kara have bought the present from?
    • She walked around the block, so she could stretch her legs.
    • Ryan ran as fast as he could, riding his rusty red rocket of a racecar.
    • Max jumped high, so he could touch the ceiling.
    • We had a picnic in the backyard, so we could enjoy the nice weather.
    • What adjectives could you use to describe the cupcake with the blue and white icing?
    • Why do you think that Kiki could not fly as high as the butterfly?
    • 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." 
    • Jessica went to the park, so she could walk along the pathway.
    • She opened the window, so she could let some fresh air in.
    • "Hi, I was wondering if I could make an appointment for my dog?"
  • Paragraphs
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Into the woods he roamed, searching to complete his mission. It was a dragon rumored to watch over these woods. After hours of searching and setting traps, the hunter finally found something. Below the tallest tree in the forest, sat an injured dragon protecting her nest of eggs. The dragon could not retreat nor fight. It was not the hunter who injured this dragon. That remained to be unknown. Cruelty was not the way of this hunter. Instead of attacking the injured beast, he worked all day repairing the dragon’s wounds. The hunter would spend the next few weeks ensuring no harm came to the dragon or her nest. After the hatching of the eggs, the dragon and her offspring left the forest, returning often to visit the hunter.
    • Learn from your mistakes. What went wrong in the game? What could you have done differently?
    • 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.
    • Hi! I was wondering if you could tell me if the book
    • 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!
    • 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.
• parking
• scared
  • Sentences
    • After feeling scared, the child was able to find courage to continue the journey.
• thought
  • 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 thought you were no, I knew you weren't feeling well.
    • 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.
    • Uh, I um thought the trip was next week.
  • Paragraphs
    • The Christmas tree looked so beautiful with all of the twinkling lights until my cat thought one of the bird decorations was a real!....
    • 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.
• myself
  • Sentences
    • I was in a hurry, so I washed the car myself.
    • I took it upon myself to help my sister with chores.
  • 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.
    • That person asked me to repeat myself. They must think I don't know how to talk.
• there
  • Phrases
    • There's a pattern that will soon be shown
    • a dispute where there is strong disagreement
    • there's a ghost
    • there is precipitation
    • the pumpkin over there
    • they is freezing because they forget there jacket
    • There's always a way to find
  • Sentences
    • "There's been a robbery."
    • The pumpkin is over there.
    • Are there any drink left over.
    • "There's been a car accident."
    • If there is precipitation, you had better put on a sweater.
    • Were there Peeps in your Easter basket?
    • Find the page in the book where there is a truck with two oranges on the side.
    • How many phases of the moon are there?
    • When there is lightening outside, it is important for you to get inside for your safety.
    • Janice said that there are eight planets in the solar system.
    • After the blizzard, there were icicles and everything was frozen.
    • The clouds were ___ but there was a glimmer of light.
    • Santa packed his sleigh full of presents but didn't realize there was a hole in the bottom of his red sack...
    • If there is a Jack-o-lantern, touch the bell.
    • "There's been a fire."
    • The teacher told us that there is no one who is a teacher’s pet, he likes all of us equally.
    • Santa and his elves were busy making presents at the North Pole when suddenly there was an explosion....
    • She arrived early, but no one else was there.
    • Before the blizzard, there was icicles and everything was frozen.
    • If there is a Jack-o-lantern, draw a heart around the bell.
    • A good friend is someone who is always there for you, no matter what.
    • Are there any famous people with your first or last name?
    • What other holidays are there in February?
    • Are there any places in your body where you feel these things?
  • Paragraphs
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Knock, knock! Who’s there? Lettuce.
    • Knock, knock! Who’s there? Honey bee.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Knock, knock! Who’s there? Boo. Boo who? Don’t cry, it’s just a joke 
    • Inferencing Opportunity: Are there still dinosaurs? Explain.
    • 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!
    • Knock, knock! Who’s there? Control Freak.
    • Knock, knock! Who’s there? Cash.
    • Knock, knock! Who’s there? Stopwatch.
    • Knock, knock! Who’s there? Boo.
    • Knock, knock! Who’s there? Says.
    • (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.) 
    • If there is precipitation, you had better put on a sweater under your coat. Do you have a scarf and hat? Or do you have an umbrella?
    • 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!
    • Knock, knock! Who’s there? An interrupting cow.
    • Knock, knock! Who’s there? Icy.
    • Knock, knock! Who’s there? Needle.
• turning
  • Phrases
    • -the process of turning organic waste into compost
  • Sentences
    • I’m turning in my english homework tomorrow morning.
• back
  • Paragraphs
    • 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.
• people
  • Phrases
    • Ancestor – people in your family, from who you descended
    • A conversation with multiple people
    • Scary people
    • people:
    • People/things I say goodnight to before going to bed
    • the way a person behaves toward other people
    • Lonely -- to miss people
    • giving labels to yourself or other people
    • to get to know people or speak first
    • person - people
    • Crowd -- a lot of people
    • Village -- group of people living together
    • people who are known to be funny
    • assuming you know what other people are thinking
  • Sentences
    • Who grows food for people to eat?
    • Many people are overwhelmed with gratefulness at Thanksgiving.
    • It is not nice to kick people.
    • Go to the page that has lots and lots of people on it.
    • Why do people drink hot chocolate in the winter?
    • 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.
    • Who were the first people to celebrate Thanksgiving in America?
    • What flowers do people typically send?
    • Are there any famous people with your first or last name?
    • Thanksgiving is a homecoming for many people.
    • Many people like to eat hamburgers and cheeseburgers.
    • What holiday(s) do people celebrate in December?
  • Paragraphs
    • Thanksgiving is a homecoming for many people. All of our family comes together. I love a Thanksgiving get-together.
    • It has wheels, a board, and people stand on it to use it. What is it?
    • What does it say on the page? Do you think the people on this page are hot or cold? Do you think they are staying warm?
    • 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.
    • At least 3 people on this page are wearing something that indicates their religion. Find one of those people.
    • For people in the northern hemisphere, which includes the United States, winter is the season of darker and colder days. Winter solstice marks the first official day of winter in the northern hemisphere.
    • 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.
    • It has wheels, says “choo choo,” and carries people or objects from place to place. What is 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Now, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November every year. On the national holiday, people all over the country come together in their homes and towns to celebrate what they are grateful for and consume different Thanksgiving meals including turkey and potatoes.
    • 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.
    • It is a house made of ice that people live in very cold areas. What is it?
• 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.
    • 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. 
    • 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.
    • 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.
• scared
  • Phrases
    • Nervous -- to be scared, unsure
    • Terrified -- to be very scared
  • Sentences
    • Talk about a time you were scared.
    • My Violent Evil Monster Just Scared Us Nuts.
• they
  • Phrases
    • making the size or importance of things bigger than they actually are
    • making the size or importance of things smaller than they actually are
    • Making the size or importance of things bigger than they actually are
    • Elbow bends: 10-15 reps (they can hold 1lb weight: simple household items can of beans, bag of 3 apples)
    • Making the size or importance of things smaller than they actually are
    • A: Because they swim in schools
    • they is freezing because they forget there jacket
    • They are two peas in a pod
  • Sentences
    • They like the ___.
    • They are thankful for ___.
    • They were painting the front door.
    • Pick two items and tell me how they are different.
    • they is caroling this year.
    • Sturgeons have not changed their look much, so they are called “living fossils.”
    • They were not interested in going to the concert.
    • Why did they like the snow they made more than the snow outside?
    • What would you do if you didn't have enough money to buy your mom/day the $100 gift they wanted?
    • 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)?
    • Someone said, “May the 4th be with you” to me. I was excited they are also a Star Wars Fan.
    • They were sleeping when the alarm went off.
    • Pick three items and tell me how they are similar.
    • They don't like it.
    • Not only do third graders need to focus during class, but they also need to practice good behavior at all times.
    • Why do you think they need a cooler if it is cold outside?
    • 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!
    • They are freezing because they forgot their jacket.
    • Although the teacher asked difficult questions, the students persisted until they found the answers.
    • They learn how to behave in a public setting.
    • Pick two items and tell me how they are similar.
    • What would you do if you forgot to get someone a gift and they bought you one?
    • What food do you think they cooked for this holiday?
    • They see the ___.
    • They are running fast.
    • They have a toothless mouth and consume food by sucking it.
    • They were trimming the tree when we arrived.
    • Why did they play card games?
    • They stood below the bridge.
    • Praise your child for any effort they make to feed themselves, no matter how small.
    • Gabby cuts her fingernails when they get long so she does not scratch her friends when she gives hugs.
    • Who did Robo and Kiki see when they walked back inside?
    • Why are they your best friend?
    • They are caroling this year.
    • What would you do if you woke up and saw 50 presents under the tree but they were all for your brother/sister?
    • Touch the 5-point star and the crescent moon and tell me what they have in common.
    • They jumped over the puddle.
    • They are at the park.
    • Picture Description: Learners look at a picture and describe what they see using complete sentences.
    • They picked up the package.
    • Before they celebrated their victory, they thanked their coach.
    • The pencils were sharpened until they were ___.
    • Storytelling: Learners tell stories using the target language, incorporating vocabulary and grammar they have learned.
    • Vets take care of our pets and make sure they are happy and healthy.
    • Who fixes cars when they break?
    • They are eating sausage.
    • Despite the heavy rain, they managed to stay dry under their umbrellas.
    • What are they going to do with the baking soda and shaving cream?
    • They are so funny.
    • Even though the third graders have to take more difficult tests this year, they remain determined to do their best.
    • They became the dominant terrestrial vertebrates after the Triassic–Jurassic extinction event 3 million years ago; their dominance continued through the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
    • Compass: A compass will help your child find his or her way if they lose track of their location.
    • They are magicians.
    • They like to play fun games together.
    • Even though the kids had never played before, they worked together as a team and outsmarted their opponents.
    • The trophy was theirs after they won the race.
    • Despite the cold weather, they decided to go camping in the mountains.
    • The page says, "More often, though, they move quickly, so use your time well. It will be gone before you know it."
    • What is the "they" the author is referring to?
    • They can see the world from a different perspective.
    • Listening Comprehension: Learners listen to recordings or videos in the target language and answer questions about what they heard.
    • What holiday are they celebrating?
    • Allow your child to feed themselves with their hands, if they are able.
    • They wear jewelry.
    • They are not good at soccer.
    • Draw an arrow from the 5-point star to the crescent moon and tell me what they have in common.
    • Despite the long day and the challenging tasks the third graders faced, they were excited to show off their projects at the science fair.
    • They have a ___.
    • Role Playing: Learners act out scenarios or engage in conversations in which they use the target language.
    • Why did they use candles and flashlights?
    • They brought us several outfits to try on.
    • 13. What did they sing to Jamie?
    • They said the snow was as hard as rocks and bricks, think of something else that is hard.
    • Everyone says, “congratulations graduates” but they often spell it “congradulations.”
    • They were late to the party.
    • They want the ___.
    • They were painting the front door while I was cooking dinner.
    • After all the hard work, the students finally earned the grade they deserved.
    • Dictation: Learners listen to a passage being read aloud and write down what they hear.
  • 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.
    • What does it say on the page? Do you think the people on this page are hot or cold? Do you think they are staying warm?
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • What are they going to do with the baking soda and shaving cream? Make snow.
    • 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 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.
    • 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.
    • How are the magician and the pumpkin trick-or-treaters different? How are they the same?
    • 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.
    • Why can’t you explain puns to kleptomaniacs? They always take things literally.
    • 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!
    • 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.
    • That person asked me to repeat myself. They must think I don't know how to talk.
    • 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.
    • Who did Robo and Kiki see when they walked back inside? Robo’s mom.
    • 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.
    • The graduation will be in June. Everyone says, “congratulations graduates” but they often spell it “congradulations.” Congradulations is not a word, but a play on words.
    • 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.
    • 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 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.
    • Now, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November every year. On the national holiday, people all over the country come together in their homes and towns to celebrate what they are grateful for and consume different Thanksgiving meals including turkey and potatoes.
    • Decorate two cupcakes (one for clinician, one for client). How are they different?
    • Why did they like the snow they made more than the snow outside? It was not cold .
    • Decorate two cupcakes (one for clinician, one for client). How are they the same?
• screamed
• swiftly
  • Sentences
    • The thunder rumbled in the sky, followed swiftly by a raging rainstorm.
  • Paragraphs
    • 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.
• zoomed
• fast
  • Phrases
    • fast – faster - fastest
    • process fast and efficiently
    • I'm moving too fast
    • Swift -- quick, fast
    • fast _____
  • Sentences
    • My dog runs fast.
  • 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.
    • 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.
• fast
  • Phrases
    • fast – faster - fastest
    • process fast and efficiently
    • I'm moving too fast
    • Swift -- quick, fast
    • fast _____
  • Sentences
    • My dog runs fast.
  • 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.
    • 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.
• faster
  • Phrases
    • move faster
    • fast – faster - fastest
    • Verbs- accelerate (to go faster), qualify (to make or be fit for an activity)
  • 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.
    • That afternoon Josef accelerates from the start and sets the fastest lap he can in qualifying. After qualifying in 9th position, Josef's competitive side comes out. He will need to accelerate faster through the turns if he is going to have a chance to be the champion.
• along
  • Phrases
    • play along
  • Sentences
    • Snacks: Pack some snacks for your child to eat along the way.
    • The car ran smoothly along the road, to an open land that had never before been explored.
    • Jessica went to the park, so she could walk along the pathway.
    • The rabbit rambled along the rocky ravine in search of ripe, red raspberries.
    • My mother gets along well with yours.
• tracks
• quickly
  • Phrases
    • moving quickly and lightly
    • To eat something very quickly
  • Sentences
    • He ran quickly, so he reached the finish line first.
    • Growing very quickly, the way that weeds often grow faster than grass.
    • With the holidays quickly approaching, third graders are eagerly awaiting the end of the year.
    • The page says, "More often, though, they move quickly, so use your time well. It will be gone before you know it."
  • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
• started
  • Phrases
    • Things I to do to get started on my homework
  • Paragraphs
    • If you have difficulty getting started, try doing just your arms and then just your feet. As you gain confidence, put the moves together.
• caterpillar
  • Phrases
    • -a case in which a caterpillar turns into a butterfly or moth
• came
  • Phrases
    • Christmas came early
    • saunter back the way you came
  • Sentences
    • Christmas came early because we sold 500 chocolate bars at the fundraiser.
    • The pilgrims came to America on the mayflower.
    • What items would you use when you came out of the shower?
    • The fox came later that day to confront the bear.
    • I was glad she came to talk to me first to break the ice.
  • Paragraphs
    • When I came downstairs on Christmas morning, I saw a red and green present that was 6 feet tall!....
    • Into the woods he roamed, searching to complete his mission. It was a dragon rumored to watch over these woods. After hours of searching and setting traps, the hunter finally found something. Below the tallest tree in the forest, sat an injured dragon protecting her nest of eggs. The dragon could not retreat nor fight. It was not the hunter who injured this dragon. That remained to be unknown. Cruelty was not the way of this hunter. Instead of attacking the injured beast, he worked all day repairing the dragon’s wounds. The hunter would spend the next few weeks ensuring no harm came to the dragon or her nest. After the hatching of the eggs, the dragon and her offspring left the forest, returning often to visit the hunter.
    • 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.
    • Glenn came home from school feeling bad. He had a tummy ache, a headache, and he was very tired. How do you think Glenn feels?
• stop
  • Phrases
    • To tell someone to stop talking
    • To stop what one is doing
    • you have to stop what you're doing (your favorite activity) to go eat dinner
    • To immediately stop doing something
  • Sentences
    • Push the button - The toy car moves forwards - You can catch or stop the car.
    • I need you to stop splashing me.
    • I need you to stop bothering me.
    • I need you to stop taking my inflatable.
  • 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.
    • 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.
    • Step Four: Stop shaking and take a look. After a few minutes, the cream will turn into whipped cream.
• unfortunately
• time
  • Sentences
    • We need to hit the road to get to grandma's house on time for the Holidays.
• pack
  • Phrases
    • Things you pack in a lunchbox
    • Things you pack in a backpack
  • Sentences
    • When do we pack a suitcase?
  • Paragraphs
    • 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.
• drive
  • Sentences
    • My parents and me drive around to see the christmas lights yesterday.
    • Would you rather drive or take the train?
    • You're going to have to drive yourself to school today.
    • Why do we drive carefully in the winter?
• home
  • Phrases
    • Home is where the heart is
    • of or relating to the home
    • Home, sweet home
    • camp and home
    • Things you unpack when you get home from school
    • The first things I take out of my backpack when I get home
  • Sentences
    • The Kuiper belt is home to ____ and other dwarf planets.
    • Would you rather go on vacation or stay home?
    • The Kuiper belt is home to Pluto and other dwarf planets.
    • Alex rode my bike to the park, and then she went back home.
    • What do you like to do when you get home from school?
    • The ____ ____ is home to thousands of asteroids and comets.
    • I go home after school.
    • Sam was baking a cake when I got home.
    • By a show of hands, who is taking the bus home?
    • I'm picking up some kebabs on the way home.
    • Tell me one thing about staying home.
    • He was a frequent visitor to her home.
    • The solar system is home to thousands of asteroids and comets.
  • Paragraphs
    • Scott just ran 10 miles and comes home sweaty and feeling sleepy. How do you think he feels?
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Glenn came home from school feeling bad. He had a tummy ache, a headache, and he was very tired. How do you think Glenn feels?
• 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.
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    • 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!
    • 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. 
    • 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.) 
    • 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.
• night
  • Phrases
    • night time
    • _____ night
    • Call it a night
    • He is a night owl
    • Upon ['one' or 'won'] wild and windy night--
    • you see shadows in your room in the middle of the night
    • Silent Night, Joy to the World, Jingle Bells
    • cat, bat, night
    • belonging to or active during the night
    • Saturday Night Live and Sesame Street
  • Sentences
    • What is something that you can take trick-or-treating to help you see at night?
    • Each night, Chris and his grandpa use the telescope to look at the stars in the night sky.
    • What would happen if you ate all the candy in one night?
    • Despite the long hours of work, the family still made time to have dinner together every night.
    • The piercing roars of the lions get louder at night.
    • Although he was very tired from studying, he still managed to get a good night's sleep.
    • As the sun set, the fireworks lit up the night sky, dazzling everyone with its brilliance.
    • Getting enough sleep each night is important to health and normal functioning.
    • My mom told my dad, “I have wrapped presents all night. I am calling it a night.”
    • She was sleeping all night long.
    • Joanne and Yolanda had a sleepover last night at Yolanda's house.
    • Does the moon like the same every night?
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    • 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.
    • 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.
• dreamt
• wild
  • Phrases
    • adapt something wild to the environment
    • Upon ['one' or 'won'] wild and windy night--
    • wild – wilder - wildest
  • Sentences
    • Go on a wild goose chase.
    • Go on a wild ____ chase.
  • Paragraphs
    • 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.
• ride
  • Sentences
    • What did the Pilgrims ride on to get to America?
    • Ride your bike to the park.
    • I like to ride jet skis.
    • Would you rather ride a bike or go roller skating?
    • What did the Pilgrams ride on to get to America?
    • Many students ride a yellow bus to school.
  • Paragraphs
    • 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.
    • 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.
• caterpillar
  • Phrases
    • -a case in which a caterpillar turns into a butterfly or moth
• taking
  • Phrases
    • 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
    • only taking into account negative things about a situation and leaving out the positive things
    • Kiki taking a selfie
    • Note taking
  • Sentences
    • That dog does not like taking a bath.
    • By a show of hands, who is taking the bus home?
    • Tell me one thing about taking the train.
    • I need you to stop taking my inflatable.
• trip
• amusement
• park
  • Phrases
    • park ranger
  • Sentences
    • Ride your bike to the park.
    • Tell me one thing about going to a water park.
    • I climbed across the park's monkey bars.
    • Alex rode my bike to the park, and then she went back home.
    • Would you rather play video games or go to the park?
    • They are at the park.
    • Jessica went to the park, so she could walk along the pathway.
    • We took a walk in the park, and we had a great time.
    • Would you rather go to the park or go to the mall?
    • Do you like to go to the park?
    • What did Rosa decide to do instead of going to the park?
    • Tell me one thing about going to the park.
    • Would you rather go to the pool or a water park?
  • Paragraphs
    • 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.
• riding
  • Phrases
    • Red Riding Hood
    • horseback riding
  • Sentences
    • Tell me one thing about riding a bike.
    • Ryan ran as fast as he could, riding his rusty red rocket of a racecar.
    • Riding a school bus is a fun experience for kindergartener.
  • Paragraphs
    • 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.
• caterpillar
  • Phrases
    • -a case in which a caterpillar turns into a butterfly or moth
• most
  • Phrases
    • expensive - more expensive - most expensive
    • beautiful - more beautiful - most beautiful
    • intelligent – more intelligent – most intelligent
    • tired - more tired - most tired
    • difficult - more difficult - most difficult
    • interesting - more interesting - most interesting
  • Sentences
    • Family makes the best, most supportive fans at sport games.
    • The thing I look forward to most about school is...
    • Q: Which letter of the alphabet has the most water?
    • What are some things you can do to make the most of the summer?
  • Paragraphs
    • 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'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.
    • 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.
    • To form the plural of most nouns in English, simply add the suffix -s to the end of the noun. For example:
• memorable
• moment
  • Sentences
    • We are discussing the project at the moment.
    • Name/point/type five things you can see at this very moment.
• ever
  • Sentences
    • I have never ever swam in a pool.
    • Have you ever seen the TV show, “Is it cake?”
    • I have never ever been to Mars.
    • I have never ever eaten cheese.
    • I have never ever gone swimming.
    • Have you ever lived anywhere else?
    • I have never ever made a snow angel.
    • I have never ever seen a movie.
    • I have never ever gone skydiving.
    • Describe the best costume you’ve ever seen.
    • I have never ever been to school.
    • I have never ever eaten a chicken nugget.
    • I have never ever taken a hike.
    • The first person ever to step on the moon was Neil Armstrong, and the second person was Buzz Aldrin.
    • I have never ever dressed up for Halloween.
    • Have you ever seen them in concert?
    • I have never ever eaten a Christmas Cookie.
    • I have never ever been to the beach.
  • Paragraphs
    • Have you ever been to a haunted house? What might you see?
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.