To deceive someone in a playful way by making them think something is true. A synonym for pulling my leg.  

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• deceive
• someone
  • Phrases
    • freeze someone out
    • Guardian – someone who takes care of another
    • someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
    • 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
    • make a monkey out of someone 
    • Isolate socially or to leave someone out
    • You can’t remember what someone just told you
    • Borrow -- to use someone else's item
    • What I like to read or have someone read with me
    • Zoned out after someone asked you a question
    • someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
    • wind someone up 
    • To tell someone to stop talking
    • Listening to someone else speak while feeling distracted
    • You have something to say but someone else is talking
    • someone who is no longer alive
    • pulled one over on someone 
    • someone injured or killed in an accident
    • Address – to talk to someone, refer to
    • Meeting someone new
    • someone close to you died
    • To welcome someone to join an activity
  • Sentences
    • Find the page where someone is eating a piece of pizza.
    • Someone said, “May the 4th be with you” to me. I was excited they are also a Star Wars Fan.
    • What would you do if you forgot to get someone a gift and they bought you one?
    • To be successful in playing a deceptive joke on someone. 
    • How do you know that someone is listening to you?
    • What would you say to let someone know you care?
    • What do you feel in your body when you think someone is not listening to you?
    • How do you show someone you are listening?
    • "Someone is breaking into my house."
    • "Someone is hurt."
    • What do you do when someone else is talking?
    • A good friend is someone who is always there for you, no matter what.
    • Why would you tell someone you care about them?
    • Where would you make a Valentine’s Day reservation to eat out with your special someone?
  • Paragraphs
    • To cause someone to look very foolish as a joke.  
    • 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.
    • My name is ____________ and I like to keep my personal space private. When someone invades my personal space
    • 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?
    • To tease or annoy someone.  
    • 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?
    • What gifts do you want to give to someone this year? Why?
• playful
• making
  • Phrases
    • making the size or importance of things bigger than they actually are
    • power of making choices unconstrained by external agencies
    • making the size or importance of things smaller than they actually are
    • Making the size or importance of things bigger than they actually are
    • Making plans to see a friend
    • making overly broad statements from a single or a few events
    • making statements about what you should be doing or not doing
    • building a snowman, making snow angels, making snow cream
    • making a statement or interpretation about something without evidence backing it up
    • making a shopping list
    • Making the size or importance of things smaller than they actually are
    • making predictions about the future as if they'll come true, without evidence backing it up
    • 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
    • Now you know how to help with breakfast making and cleaning.
    • Santa and his elves were busy making presents at the North Pole when suddenly there was an explosion....
    • 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.
    • I’m making dinner.
    • The actors saved the local theatre money by making costumes themselves.
    • Making overly broad statements from a single or a few events.
  • Paragraphs
    • 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.
    • On Christmas morning, I heard a strange noise coming from my chimney. I went downstairs to see what was making the noise....
• them
  • Phrases
    • I want to share snow cream with my family, let me count them
    • show me two hands and then clap them
    • A: You can always count on them
  • Sentences
    • Express your appreciation for your friend and tell them why you value their friendship.
    • It is a great opportunity for them to socialize with other children.
    • Step 11: Serve alfalfa sprouts on a salad or a sandwich or enjoy them with lemon and salt or a little salad dressing.
    • A is for arm swings do them while crossing the midline.
    • Would you rather play sports or watch them?
    • Picture Ordering: Learners are given a set of pictures and have to put them in the correct order to form a coherent story.
    • Give your child plenty of time to eat, and try not to rush them.
    • Sentence Building: Learners are given a set of words or phrases and have to arrange them into grammatically correct sentences.
    • Do not confront your friend; instead, communicate your feelings to them in a private message or in person.
    • Step 2: Keeping the Oreos in the sleeve, smash them with your hands.
    • Let your friend know how their actions made you feel and ask them to avoid doing it in the future.
    • Doctor Matilda takes care of her patients in order to keep them healthy.
    • My grandma and I planted flowers, and we watered them every day.
    • Jennifer does chores herself because she doesn't trust others to do them right.
    • Can you spell the name of one of them?
    • Ask your friend if you can sit next to them.
    • Set your clocks ahead one hour in the spring for daylight saving time, and move them back one hour in fall, at the end of daylight-saving time.
    • Have you ever seen them in concert?
    • I told them to wait their turn on the swings.
    • It helps them develop a sense of independence.
    • Why would you tell someone you care about them?
  • Paragraphs
    • The family had been camping and fishing all day, and they were all hungry. They gathered sticks and started a fire to make s'mores. The parents lit the fire, and the kids gathered the ingredients. They put the chocolate and the marshmallows on the sticks, and they roasted them over the fire. When they were done, they put them in their mouths and enjoyed the sweet, gooey goodness. It was a fun day, and they all enjoyed themselves.
    • As I got older, I realized that there were other people in the world and that my actions affected them. I started to think about the consequences of my choices and how they would affect other people.
    • Rudolf, Dancer, and Prancer were playing tag outside of Santa's workshop. Comet and Cupid were mad that Rudolf didn't ask them to play....
    • The first item you’ll need is a saddle. This will allow you to ride the dragon as it flies through the air. Make sure not to forget your helmet. Training your dragon to spit fireballs can be very dangerous, so make sure you have a fire extinguisher nearby. Dragons are very intelligent so training them can be quite easy if the trust is there. They love food. each dragon is different though. They say that a dragons favorite food is the same as the person they’re bonded with. Grab your favorite food item, a helmet, some armor and head out to find your dragon.
    • Finally, be patient and understanding. Remember that your parents are only looking out for you, and that it may take some time for them to come around to your point of view. Be prepared to answer their questions and address their concerns.
    • Say goodnight: Find your parents or guardians. Give them a hug and say goodnight. Then, say goodnight to your siblings. Go to your room to go to bed.
    • Step 1: Gather all of your supplies and ingredients. The supplies include a ½ pint mason jar with a lid and spoon to use for layering the pudding/cookies and eating. The ingredients include a 6-pack of Oreos (keep them in the pack), 4 ounces of chocolate pudding, and 2 or 3 gummy worms.
    • Check the weather and get dressed: Check the weather outside or the forecast for the day. Based on the weather, decide what clothes to wear. Get the clothes you will wear and place them on your bed or a chair. Put on your underwear and pants. Put on your shirt. Put on your socks and shoes. Put on a jacket, hat, or other item if needed before leaving your home.
    • If your parents are still not comfortable with the idea, try to build up your case by highlighting your responsible behavior. Show them that you are capable of handling more freedom and responsibility, and that you are willing to take on the extra responsibility that comes with it.
    • Once upon a time, there was a kingdom where the people were ruled by a fair and just queen. The queen had a son who was the apple of her eye, and she loved him more than anything in the world. However, the queen soon fell ill and died. Her son was heartbroken and mourned her death for many years. One day, he decided to go on a journey to find a cure for his sadness. He traveled to many different countries and met many people, but he still could not find a way to heal his broken heart. Finally, he came to a kingdom where the people were ruled by a wicked queen. The queen was very mean to her subjects and made them do all the hard work. The prince was so tired of being treated badly that he decided to stay in the kingdom and overthrow the queen. He took control of the kingdom and made it a place where the people were treated fairly and with respect. Finally, he was able to heal his broken heart and live happily ever after.
    • The family had been camping and fishing all day and were hungry. So, they gathered sticks and started a campfire to make s'mores. The parents lit the fire, and the kids gathered ingredients. They put the chocolate and marshmallows on the sticks and roasted them over the fire. Also, they boiled the water in a kettle. When they were done, they enjoyed the sweet, gooey goodness. It was a fun day at the campsite.
    • Get dressed: Choose your pajamas and lay them out on a bed or chair. Take off your clothes. Pull the top of the pajamas over your head. Put your arms through the sleeves. Put on the bottoms of the pajamas by stepping into them and pulling them up.
    • 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. 
    • Eat breakfast: Get the food you will eat for breakfast. If you need to prepare the food, follow the instructions. Place the food on a plate or in a bowl and put it on the table. Get a napkin, drink, and the utensils you need and place them on the table. Sit down at the table or counter. Eat your breakfast.
    • If your parents are resistant to the idea, try to come up with a plan that will give them peace of mind. Offer to stay in touch with them regularly, let them know where you are going and who you are with, or agree to check in with them at specific times during the day.
• think
  • Phrases
    • Examine -- to look at, think about
    • Reflect -- to think about something
    • Wonder -- to think
    • think / thinking / thought
    • Curious -- to think about
  • Sentences
    • 7. What do you think Kara bought to take to the party?
    • Do you think oranges grow in the city in this picture?
    • Do you think the girl who is swimming will be able to swim down to get the treasure?
    • I think I am going to need someone’s help cooking.
    • Why do you think an airplane was used on this page?
    • Why do you think they need a cooler if it is cold outside?
    • What do you think they were thankful for?
    • What food do you think they cooked for this holiday?
    • Why do you think the truck has pictures of fruit on the side?
    • 5. What information do you think the invitation included?
    • 4. How do you think Josef will feel at the end of the race?
    • Why do you think Kiki's mom wanted her to eat before she went outside to play?
    • 4. Story grammar: Draw a picture about what you think will happen/what you remember
    • Why do you think that Kiki could not fly as high as the butterfly?
    • Do you think English is difficult?
    • What do you feel in your body when you think someone is not listening to you?
    • How do you think snow cream tastes?
    • What season do you think it was?
    • 1. What do you think Josef will do when he faces a challenge?
    • What do you think the weather was outside?
    • They said the snow was as hard as rocks and bricks, think of something else that is hard.
    • Who do you think of when you hear Valentine’s Day?
    • Do you think video games are exciting?
    • What time do you think everyone arrived?
  • Paragraphs
    • Joe's brother jumped out of the closet dressed as a ghost! How do you think he feels?
    • Scott just ran 10 miles and comes home sweaty and feeling sleepy. How do you think he feels?
    • Read what the page says. What do you think that means?
    • 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.
    • There is a little girl swimming on the page. Do you think she saw the shark's fin before she jumped in the water from the boat?
    • Kelly won the lottery this morning! How do you think Kelly feels?
    • 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.
    • Julia keeps getting her math homework answers wrong and does not know what she is doing wrong. How do you think she feels?
    • 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.
    • 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?
    • That person asked me to repeat myself. They must think I don't know how to talk.
    • I like to drink hot chocolate to stay warm. I also think that soup or stew will warm you up!
    • Why do you think that? How can you tell she jumped in the water from the boat?
    • Christina is leaving for her family's beach vacation tomorrow. How do you think Christina feels?
    • 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?
    • Maureen's sister Judy stole her favorite sweater for the second time this week. How do you think Maureen feels?
    • 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.
    • Stephanie got teased by bullies at school today. How do you think Stephanie feels?
    • How do you think snow cream tastes? Sweet like ice cream.
    • 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?
    • To trick someone to think something that is untrue is true as a joke. A synonym for pulling someone’s chain. 
    • Gabby just won first place in the science fair. How do you think she feels?
• something
  • Phrases
    • inform somebody of something
    • angered at something unjust or wrong
    • hang something upside down (be sure to find something that won’t make a mess when you hang it upside down)
    • a fervent and even militant proponent of something
    • dropping something on the floor (or a hard surface) like a lego
    • come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
    • the act of beginning something new
    • Lack -- needing something
    • Opposite -- something completely different
    • Access – to be able to use something
    • something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
    • adapt something wild to the environment
    • Invent -- create something
    • Past -- something that happened before
    • Achieve – to do something successfully
    • Gaze -- to look at something
    • the period of time during which something continues
    • Frog leap to something GREEN
    • regard something as probable or likely
    • Reflect -- to think about something
    • 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
    • Additional -- something extra
    • believing that because you are feeling something, what you're thinking must be true
    • Something good happened
    • Clear -- something you can see through
    • Hop on one foot to something ORANGE
    • To eat something very quickly
    • Homonym – words that sound or look alike but mean something else
    • write a letter and say something kind
    • Outstanding -- something important
    • Doubt -- to question something
    • making a statement or interpretation about something without evidence backing it up
    • be undecided about something
    • Dangerous -- something that is unsafe
    • Miniature – something very small
    • informed about something secret or not generally known
    • an outward semblance misrepresenting the nature of something
    • something for everyone
    • a predisposition in favor of something
    • Notice -- to see something
    • the state of being dependent on something
    • You have something to say but someone else is talking
    • Tradition -- something that is done every time
    • Cause -- the outcome of something
    • Detect – to find out something
    • Point at something green and draw a thick oval
    • learn (something) by heart
    • not genuine; imitating something superior
    • Slither like a snake to something YELLOW
    • Walk backwards to something VIOLET
    • Edible – something that you can eat
    • Habit -- something done very often
    • the act of putting something somewhere
    • Skip like a horse to something BLUE
    • Modern -- something that is up to date
    • Crawl like a crab to something RED
    • Couple -- two of something
    • To immediately stop doing something
  • Sentences
    • What is something that you can take trick-or-treating to help you see at night?
    • Apologize to your friend if you lashed out or said something hurtful.
    • Name something different than this item.
    • Sometimes you have to endure something hard to get to something beautiful.
    • The breakfast we made has something for everyone.
    • Between you and me, something smells.
    • Name something that is NOT a breakfast item.
    • When did Kiki's mom say Kiki should eat something?
    • Name something like this item.
    • You make an action - This causes the toy to do something - Your behavior can change the effect.
    • When something grows at a fast rate.
    • They said the snow was as hard as rocks and bricks, think of something else that is hard.
    • Describe something that is scary.
    • Name something that is slimy.
  • 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.
    • What did you find? What is it used for? Find something similar.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Keep going, now let's create new shapes. Let's see how many dots we can connect to make something interesting?
    • At least 3 people on this page are wearing something that indicates their religion. Find one of those people.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • What did the left eye say to the right eye? Between you and me, something smells.
    • It is something you drink, made from chocolate and milk, and it usually has marshmallows on top. What is it?
    • To trick someone to think something that is untrue is true as a joke. A synonym for pulling someone’s chain. 
• true
  • Phrases
    • declare to be true or admit the existence or reality of
    • true – truer - truest
  • Paragraphs
    • To trick someone to think something that is untrue is true as a joke. A synonym for pulling someone’s chain. 
• synonym
  • Paragraphs
    • A joke that is extremely funny. A synonym for knee slapper. 
    • To trick someone to think something that is untrue is true as a joke. A synonym for pulling someone’s chain. 
• pulling
  • Phrases
    • pulling my leg 
    • pulling on and off the cap on a pen or marker
  • Paragraphs
    • Get dressed: Choose your pajamas and lay them out on a bed or chair. Take off your clothes. Pull the top of the pajamas over your head. Put your arms through the sleeves. Put on the bottoms of the pajamas by stepping into them and pulling them up.
    • To trick someone to think something that is untrue is true as a joke. A synonym for pulling someone’s chain.