10 Reading Comprehension Card Games G3-5

Reproducible, Easy-to-Play Card and Board Games That BoostKids Reading Skills and Help Them Succeed on Tests

NEW YORK TORONTO LONDON AUCKLAND SYDNEYMEXICO CITY NEW DELHI HONG KONG BUENOS AIRES

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DedicationThese games are dedicated to:

all the children who worked with me over the past 20 years to acquire good comprehension skills;

my three grandchildrenKatie, Sam, and Jakewho played these games with me just for the fun of it;

the teachers, tutors, and parents dedicated to helping every student achieve to the highest;

Andrea and Mark for their patient and indispensable computer tutoring;

and, of course, to Jack, for his patience, advice, and encouragement.

Scholastic Inc. grants teachers permission to photocopy the game boards and cards from this book for classroom use.No other part of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted

in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without writtenpermission of the publisher. For information regarding permission, write to Scholastic Inc.,

557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012.

Cover and interior design by Holly GrundonIllustrations by Kelly Kennedy

ISBN 0-439-62922-5Copyright 2005 by Elaine Richard

All rights reserved.Printed in the U.S.A.

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Whats What? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Whats Not? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Same/Different . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Cause or Effect? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Perplexed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Dont Mention It! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Heres the Answer! (Whats the Question?) . . . . . . 41Do They Mean the Same Thing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Sometimes, Always, Never . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Stop the Flood! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Game Board A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Game Board B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Possible Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Contents

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Introduction

E veryone agrees that the best way to build childrens readingcomprehension is to have them read, read, read. But that doesnt mean its the only way. Enter 10 Reading Comprehension CardGames! The games in this book help boost and reinforce essential readingskillsby giving students the kind of practice theyll enjoy doing over and over again.

As students play these super-fun games, they gain an understanding ofmain idea and plot, making inferences, sequencing, logical reasoning, drawingconclusions, cause and effect, and much more. Honing these skills leads tobetter comprehension, which is the cornerstone of successful reading,understanding, and studying skills.

Setting Up the Games

M ost of the games require nothing more than the cards provided. Simply photocopythe game cards on cardstock, cut them apart,and store them in a plastic zipper bag alongwith a copy of the game instructions. Labelthe bag with the name of the game and storethe bag in a filing box for easy access.

For a slightly more competitive twist, we also provide two generic game boards that canbe used with any of the card games. Let studentsdecide which game board to use for a particulargame. (You might even invite students to create theirown game boards.) Photocopy the game boards onregular copy paper then glue the pages to the inside of a manila folder,carefully aligning both sides of the game board. You could also photocopythe game board on cardstock and tape the two sides together. Considerlaminating the game boards or covering them with clear plastic to keepthem clean and sturdy for repeated use.

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6Playing the Games

T he games in this book are designed for two to four players. A few canalso be played at the board in a whole-class setting or in teams. Youmay want to establish some simple rules when you first introduce thegames to avoid potential conflicts later on. For example, a quick solution tothe question of who goes first is to have the youngest player always go firstin a game, then play can move in a clockwise direction. A more traditionalmethod would be to have players throw a number cube (or die) and theplayer with the highest number goes first. Then play continues in a clockwisedirection.

Students might also play a game as solitaire. In this case, the playerwrites the answers on a sheet of paper and hands it to you when he or sheis finished. This could serve as an assessment tool to give you insight intothe students understanding.

Consider making the games part of the reading center or offering them asa choice during free time. You might also select a game to play with smallreading groups, supervising the game to ensure appropriate answers. (Mostof the games are open-ended and dont require exact answers. We providepossible answers for most games at the back of this book. You canphotocopy the answer keys and give them to players to use for reference.Remind students that these are only possible answers. Accept anyreasonable answers as long as players can justify them.)

Perhaps more effective than any of these options is to play the games ina one-on-one setting with an adult and a student, especially if the studentneeds extra help in any of the reading skills. A parent, teacher, or tutor canmodel more precise or interesting answers than peers might. Considersending home copies of the games so students can play them with theirfamiliesanother great way to strengthen the homeschool connection.

However you decide to use the games in this book, theyre sure toprovide lots of fun and learning. Enjoy!

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Given four words, players name the category in which they belong. In some cases, there may be more than one correct answer.

Whats What?

How to Play1. Shuffle the Whats What? cards and stack them facedown between the players.

2. Players take turns picking a card from the pile. On each turn, a player reads aloud the fourwords on the card and decides in which category the words belong. For example, if thewords on the card are desk, bed, chair, table, a correct answer might be furniture.

3. If the player answers correctly, he keeps the card. If not, the next player can try to guessthe answer. If she answers correctly, she keeps the card and takes another turn.

4. Continue taking turns until no cards are left. Players then count how many cards theyvecollected. The player with the most cards at the end of the game wins.

Playing With a Game BoardEach player places a marker on START. Play the game as described above. If a playeranswers correctly, he rolls the number cube to see how many spaces to move along theboard. If the player doesnt answer correctly, he cannot move. Place used cards in a discardpile. The next player takes a turn. The first player to reach FINISH wins.

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ObjectiveTo help students understand main ideaand generalization, and use expressivelanguage to describe categories

Players1 to 4 players (Single players can writetheir answers on a sheet of paper.)

Youll Need! Whats What? cards (pages 813)

Optional Materials! Game board (choose one from

pages 6467)

! Game markers (buttons or coinswork well)

! Number cube (die)

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Whats What? Whats What?




play opera

ballet concert

love anger

joy worry

giggle titter

roar howl

violin cello

bass viola

storm thunder

lightning hail

peek ogle

stare glance

music static

chimes drums

clock sundial

hourglass watch

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elbow knee

hip shoulder

actor professor

chemist athlete

dog cat

canary gerbil

liter pint

gallon quart

dictionary thesaurus

encyclopedia Internet

ounce pound

ton gram

teeth palate

gums tongue

telephone smoke signal

telegram computer

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weak frail

infirm feeble

ruler pencils

desk blackboard

tennis badminton

volleyball ping-pong

Dough Eggs

Milk Flour

ankle arch

heel toe

pail mop

vacuum broom

grab seize

snatch hold

soap sink

towel tub

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taste see

smell hear

bus plane

boat car

ball mitt

bases bat

sun moon

lamp candle

floor ceiling

wall door

zipper snap

hook button

gloves hat

scarf boots

needle thread

spool pins

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runway baggage

security gate

keys lipstick

wallet comb

top bottom

left right

Army Navy

Air Force Coast Guard

jar box

cage vase

scream shout

yell holler

back front

right side left side

veal steak

chicken pork chop

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tickets screen

seats popcorn

pasta pizza

scampi scallopini

brakes steering wheel

seats ignition

fish shells

seaweed coral

scissors knife

saw hatchet

sunscreen swimsuit

umbrella blanket

tacos tortillas

burritos fajitas

scooter bicycle

roller skates tricycle

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ObjectiveTo help students differentiate betweenlike and unlike objects, and useexpressive language to explain logic

Players1 to 4 players (Single players can writetheir answers on a sheet of paper.)

Youll Need! Whats Not? cards (pages 1520)


pages 6467)


! Number cube (die)

Players decide which word (out of four words) on a card does not belong and why.

Whats Not?

How to Play1. Shuffle the Whats Not? cards and stack them facedown between the players.

2. Players take turns picking a card from the pile. On each turn, a player reads aloud thefour words on the card and decides which three words belong together. She thenexplains why the fourth word doesnt belong. For example, if the words on the card arepie, cookies, cake, ice cream, a correct answer might be ice cream because even thoughall the words are desserts, ice cream is the only one that is not baked.

3. If the player answers correctly, she keeps the card. If not, the next player can try to guessthe answer. If he answers correctly, he keeps the card and takes another turn.


Playing With a Game BoardEach player places a marker on START. Play the game as described above. If a playeranswers correctly, she rolls the number cube to see how many spaces to move along theboard. If the player doesnt answer correctly, she cannot move. Place used cards in adiscard pile. The next player takes a turn. The first player to reach FINISH wins.

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west east

south both

towel sheet

dress notebook

copper rubber

bronze silver

chain shoelace

ribbon rope

ear heel

ankle knee

concert chorus

orchestra jury

bee butterfly

ant hawk

glass water

window mirror

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bike coffeemaker

blender toaster

pen book

newspaper magazine

juice soda

coffee crayon

crayon pencil

chalk door

forty sixth

tenth fourth

bat mitt

sponge ball

harbor bay

river island

desk table

bowl bed

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Mars Earth

Venus Metro

Tuesday Birthday

Wednesday Saturday

belt bracelet

necklace ring

bus coat

car airplane

flu sprain

measles chicken pox

yo-yo doll

ball green

peas squash

bananas carrots

dog cat

squirrel gerbil

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elephant canary

lion tiger

brick ice

popsicle snowman

hop skip

clap jump

jar funnel

vase pitcher

raft ferry

canoe log

ink perfume

paint pencil

fork hammer

wrench screwdriver

veal cheddar

steak hamburger

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person group

club team

fog smile

tornado sleet

circle diamond

house rectangle

spider firefly

mosquito crow

cookies soup

crackers chips

shoe boat

life preserver cork

sailor artist

librarian woman

brick anchor

sponge rock

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tent bicycle

helicopter train

fish whale

seaweed cabin

cake decorations

candles cottage

fairy tales fables

biographies tall tales

dishwasher slide

seesaw monkey bars

hat gloves

crown helmet

house moon

ball pearl

daffodil tulip

tree orchid

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Same/Different

How to Play1. Shuffle the Same/Different cards and stack them facedown next to the game board.

Each player places a marker on START.

2. On each turn, a player picks a card and rolls the cube. If the player rolls an S sheexplains how the two words on the card are alike. If she rolls a D she explains how thewords are different. If she rolls an S/D she explains how the words are the same anddifferent. For instance, say the words are sun and lamp. The words are the same in thatthey both give light. They are different in that one is in the sky and the other is in a house.

3. If the player had rolled an S or D and answers correctly, she may move the numberof spaces written on the card. If she had rolled an S/D and answers correctly, shemoves twice the number of spaces on the card. If the player doesnt answer correctly,she doesnt move. The next player takes a turn.

4. The first player to reach FINISH wins.

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S/DS

S/DD

SD

Players decide how two words on a card are the same and/or different.

ObjectiveTo give students practice in comparing and contrasting two words

Players2 to 4 players

Youll Need! Same/Different cards (pages 2225)

! Game board (choose one from pages 6467)

! Game markers (buttons or coins)

! Same/Different cube* (right)

* You can also write S, D, and S/D on small stickers and place them on a regular die.

Fold on thesolid lines.

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wool satin

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hill mountain

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Same/Different Same/Different

Sunday January

(2)

carrot radish

(1)


excited anxious

(3)

cottage mansion

(2)


president king

(2)

sometimes always

(2)


ankle wrist

(1)

ladder stairs

(1)


toy game

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harbor ocean

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brook river

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sundial hourglass

(2)


smoke steam

(2)

photograph poster

(2)


basketball soccer

(1)

collar scarf

(1)


silent calm

(2)

escalator elevator

(1)


zookeeper veterinarian

(2)

postcard letter

(1)


waiter chef

(2)

string beans lettuce

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fence wall

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glue nail

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banana peanut

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orchestra band

(2)


bread toast

(1)

skiing ice-skating

(2)


generous selfish

(3)

box bag

(1)


telephone e-mail

(1)

thermometer speedometer

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guitar cello

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encyclopedia dictionary

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trumpet violin

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disappointment excitement

(2)


smile laugh

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computer brain

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lawyer judge

(3)

wonder question

(3)


sip gulp

(1)

canary eagle

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annoyed angry

(2)

pancake cupcake

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boat raft

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vacation recess

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Players decide which of two statements on eachcard is the cause and which is the effect.

Cause or Effect?

How to Play1. Shuffle the Cause or Effect? cards and stack them facedown between the players.

2. Players take turns picking a card from the pile. On each turn, a player reads the twostatements on the card aloud. The player decides which statement is the cause and which isthe effect. For example, say the card reads: The lights went out. There was a power failure.The second sentence is the cause and the first sentence is the effect. (HINT: If you can saybecause in front of one choice, that statement is the cause.)

3. If the player answers correctly, he keeps the card. If not, he puts the card in a discardpile. The next player takes a turn.



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ObjectiveTo develop logical reasoning, sequencing,and understanding of plot


Youll Need! Cause or Effect? cards

(pages 2730)


pages 6467)


! Number cube (die)

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illness

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Cause or Effect? Cause or Effect?1 7

celebration

anniversary

destruction

fire


vote

election

teamwork

victory


good grades

studying

carelessness

accident


fireplace

warmth

flood

rain


sunrise

daylight

laughter

jokes


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Dinner got cold.

Our guests arrived late.

We are late.

Lets take a taxi.


I played tennis all day.

I was too tired to watch TV.

We called the repairman.

The dishwasher broke.


It was cold outside.

I wore my jacket.

He hurt my feelings.

I felt angry.


Mother bought new crayons.

We drew pictures all day.

We felt tired but healthy.

We ran two miles.


We enjoyed the holiday.

Grandmother made a great turkey.

We were disappointed.

It rained at the picnic.


He couldnt believe his luck.

He won first prize!

The road was slippery.

Snow was turning to ice.


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The milk spilled.

We mopped the floor.

I left my math book at school.

I couldnt do my homework.


We needed to find facts for our research paper.

We went to the library.

They were lost.

They asked the police for directions.


Everyone cheered.

The rocket was successfully launched.

The dog ate my book report.

I cant hand in my report.


She looked ecstatic!

She rode her new two-wheeler for the first time.

She had a stomachache.

She ate candy, popcorn, pizza, and soda.


There was an eclipse of the sun.

Everything became dark during the day.

He wants to buy a present for his friend.

Hes saving his allowance.


Fred is the new boy in our class.

I'll try to make friends with Fred.

The elephants were on parade.

The circus is coming.


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Shes not my best friend anymore.

She tells all my secrets.

The baby woke up and cried.

The telephone rang loudly.


I love the outdoors and sports.

I want to go to sleep-away camp next summer.

He got a suntan.

He spent the day at the beach.


I like to read before bedtime.

Reading is very relaxing.

He was worried.

He hadnt studied for the test.


I want to go out for dinner on my birthday.

Restaurants make me feel grown-up.

She was excited!

Her uncle gave her a dog.


I came home late.

Mother was very worried.

We called the police.

There was an accident down the street.


Popcorn is our favorite treat.

We bought popcorn at the movies.

The storyline was really funny.

We enjoyed the movie.


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ObjectiveTo broaden students understanding of richlanguage and metaphor in reading; toencourage creative thinking that goes beyondthe concrete; to enhance the use of morecolorful language in speaking and writing

Players1 or more players (Single players can writetheir answers on a sheet of paper. This gamecan also be played in a whole-class setting,with the teacher writing responses on the board.)

Youll Need! Perplexed cards (pages 3235)


pages 6467)

! Game markers (buttons or coins work well)

! Number cube (die)

Players try to name something that a card describes.

Perplexed

How to Play1. Shuffle the Perplexed cards and stack them facedown between the players.

2. Players take turns picking a card from the pile. On each turn, a player reads thestatement on the card aloud. The player tries to name what the statement describes.

3. If the players answer makes sense, she keeps the card. If not, the next player can try tocome up with a better answer. If he does, he keeps the card and takes another turn.

4. Continue taking turns until no cards are left. Players then count how many cardstheyve collected. The player with the most cards at the end of the game wins.


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Perplexed Perplexed1 7






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Name something that

can be heard but cannot be seen.

Name something that

grows but does not get taller.

Name something that

is a liquid that you cannot drink.

Name something that

closes but does not lock.

Name something that

is tough but not hard.

Name something that

flies but does not walk.

Name something that

can be heard but not spoken.

Name something that

melts but is not frozen.

Name something that

floats but is not light.

Name something that

has bark but has no bite.

Name something that

is rough but not hard.

Name something that smells good but would

not taste good.

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Name something that

can be brushed but not combed.

Name something that

is long but not thin.

Name something that

can be felt but not seen.

Name something that

breaks but is not glass.

Name something that

is expensive but not big.

Name something that

bends but is not rubber.

Name something that

can be seen but not touched.

Name something that

moves but is not alive.

Name something that

plays but does not have fun.

Name something that

can be caught but not thrown.

Name something that

runs but cannot walk.

Name something that

is round but does not roll.

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Name something that cannot count but makes

you a year older.

Name something that

is big but not heavy.

Name something that

has two hands but no feet.

Name something that

is heavy but not big.

Name something that

has wrinkles but cannot be ironed.

Name something that

is sharp but not pointed.

Name something that

hurts but does not bruise.

Name something that

tastes sweet but is not sugar.

Name something that

growls but is not an animal.

Name something that has four suits but you wouldnt

hang them in a closet.

Name something that

lights up but isnt a bulb.

Name something that

whistles but is not a person.

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Name something that goes into your mouth but is not swallowed.

Name something that is a horse you can ride

but cant feed.

Name something that

has feet but no hands.

Name something that

is a bird but cant fly.

Name something that

has teeth but cannot bite.

Name something that is time off from school

that isnt vacation.

Name something that

jumps but does not run.

Name something that

has waves but isnt the ocean.

Name something that you play with but are not

friends with.

Name something that is something you need to know

before you give the right answer.

Name something that

grows down, not up.

Name something that can be jumbo or extra large but

whose name means small.

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ObjectiveTo give students practice in makinginferences, drawing conclusions, andusing expressive language

Players2 to 4 players (best for two players)

Youll Need! Dont Mention It! cards

(pages 3740)

! Game board (choose one frompages 6467)


Players take turns giving each other clues about the words or phrase on the cardwithout saying any of the words.

Dont Mention It!

How to Play1. Shuffle the Dont Mention It! cards and stack them facedown next to the game

board. Players place their markers on START.

2. Players take turns being the clue giver and the guesser. (If there are more than twoplayers, the guesser is the person to the right of the clue giver.) The clue giverpicks up a card, reads it silently, and places it facedown on a discard pile. He thengives the guesser clueswithout using the words on the cardto help her guess theword or phrase on the card. Clues may describe, give examples, and so on.

3. If the guesser guesses correctly, the clue giver moves the number of spaces writtenon the card. If not, the clue giver doesnt move and the next player takes a turn.

4. The first player to reach FINISH wins.

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Things that are sticky

(2)

Dont Mention It!

Grandparents

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Dont Mention It!

Things used for cooking

(1)

Dont Mention It!

A soccer game

(2)

Dont Mention It!

Things that fly

(1)

Dont Mention It!

Things at an amusement park

(2)

Dont Mention It!

Things that make music

(1)

Dont Mention It!

Things you must keep in the refrigerator

(2)

Dont Mention It!

Things you can eat raw

(2)

Dont Mention It!

A movie theater

(3)

Dont Mention It!

Setting the table

(2)

Dont Mention It!

Things that are baked

(2)

Dont Mention It!

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Things at the beach

(2)

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Things that have sharp points

(3)

Dont Mention It!

Thanksgiving dinner

(1)

Dont Mention It!

Things you write with

(2)

Dont Mention It!

Things in the daytime sky

(2)

Dont Mention It!

Things you can win

(3)

Dont Mention It!

Noisy things

(2)

Dont Mention It!

Summer sports

(2)

Dont Mention It!

Things made of glass

(2)

Dont Mention It!

Things that are furry

(2)

Dont Mention It!

Things on a globe

(2)

Dont Mention It!

A classroom

(1)

Dont Mention It!

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Things that can hang on the wall

(3)

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Things you need tickets for

(3)

Dont Mention It!

Things that you see in the city

(2)

Dont Mention It!

Things with a bell

(2)

Dont Mention It!

Things you can wear on your feet

(2)

Dont Mention It!

Melting ice cream

(2)

Dont Mention It!

Things that you see at a farm

(2)

Dont Mention It!

Apple pie la mode

(3)

Dont Mention It!

Things people save

(3)

Dont Mention It!

Things on a bus

(2)

Dont Mention It!

A bicycle

(2)

Dont Mention It!

Food at a barbecue

(1)

Dont Mention It!

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Things that have numbers on them

(3)

Dont Mention It!

A canoe

(2)

Dont Mention It!

Clothing you wouldnt wear outside the house

(3)

Dont Mention It!

A fence

(2)

Dont Mention It!

Things at a party

(1)

Dont Mention It!

Computer keyboard

(2)

Dont Mention It!

Supermarket jobs

(2)

Dont Mention It!

Bacon and eggs

(2)

Dont Mention It!

A catchers mitt

(2)

Dont Mention It!

Green vegetables

(2)

Dont Mention It!

A birthday present

(1)

Dont Mention It!

Types of hats

(2)

Dont Mention It!

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ObjectiveTo encourage plot development by givingstudents practice in making assumptions,creating situations, and describing solutions


Youll Need! Heres the Answer! cards (pages 4245)


pages 6467)

! Game markers (buttons or coins work well)

! Number cube (die)

Players think of a question that is appropriate to the answer given on each card.

Heres the Answer! (Whats the Question?)

How to Play1. Shuffle the Heres the Answer! cards and stack them facedown between the players.

2. Players take turns picking a card from the pile. On each turn, a player reads the answeron the card aloud. She then thinks of a question that can be answered by the words onthe card. For example, say the card reads: A present. An appropriate question could be:What do you get on your birthday?

3. If the others agree that the question is appropriate, the player can keep the card. If theothers disagree, she puts the card in a discard pile. The next player takes a turn.



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To see better

Heres the Answer!

Because it is hot

Heres the Answer!

June, July, August

Heres the Answer!

At a dock

Heres the Answer!

At a picnic

Heres the Answer!

At dawn

Heres the Answer!

In the refrigerator

Heres the Answer!

A thermos

Heres the Answer!

At school

Heres the Answer!

A lifeguard

Heres the Answer!

A Frisbee

Heres the Answer!

So it will melt

Heres the Answer!

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A passenger

Heres the Answer!

Toothpaste

Heres the Answer!

She cried

Heres the Answer!

Every day

Heres the Answer!

An umpire

Heres the Answer!

To the zoo

Heres the Answer!

Grapes

Heres the Answer!

We cheered

Heres the Answer!

An usher

Heres the Answer!

Because they dont have wings

Heres the Answer!

A king

Heres the Answer!

The man in the moon

Heres the Answer!

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Mustard and ketchup

Heres the Answer!

Peanut butter and jelly

Heres the Answer!

A detective

Heres the Answer!

Hot soup

Heres the Answer!

A bird

Heres the Answer!

We called a locksmith.

Heres the Answer!

At night

Heres the Answer!

We missed the bus.

Heres the Answer!

Because its snowing

Heres the Answer!

A plumber

Heres the Answer!

Because its raining

Heres the Answer!

An electrician

Heres the Answer!

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A carpenter

Heres the Answer!

Markers

Heres the Answer!

A pharmacist

Heres the Answer!

An eraser

Heres the Answer!

A tailor

Heres the Answer!

We stopped at the gas station.

Heres the Answer!

A pilot

Heres the Answer!

I was so-o-o-o hungry.

Heres the Answer!

At a birthday party

Heres the Answer!

We planned a surprise.

Heres the Answer!

A calendar

Heres the Answer!

He had a bad cold.

Heres the Answer!

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ObjectiveTo increase accuracy and inference in readingcomprehension

Players1 to 4 players (Single players can write theiranswers on a sheet of paper.)

Youll Need! Do They Mean the Same Thing? cards

(pages 4752)

Players decide whether or not the two sentences on a card have the same meaning, and why they think so.

Do They Mean the Same Thing?

How to Play1. Shuffle the Do They Mean the Same Thing? cards and stack them facedown

between the players.

2. Players take turns picking a card from the pile. On each turn, a player reads the twosentences on the card aloud. The player then decides whether or not the twosentences mean the same thing. For example, these two sentences mean the same:

He finished in first place.

He won the race.

These next two sentences do NOT:

Only he went to the dentist. (No one else went to the dentist.)

He only went to the dentist. (He didnt go anywhere else.)

(HINT: Watch out for placement of wordslike just, even, and onlyin a sentence.)


4. Continue taking turns until no cards are left. Players then count how many cardstheyve collected. The player with the most cards at the end of the game wins.

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Tom found his glasses on his books.

On his books, Tom found his glasses.

Only Joe loves spinach.

Joe loves only spinach.

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Jim is slightly taller than Bobby.

Bobby is almost as tall as Jim.

Grandma just went to the movies.

Just grandma went to the movies.


Mary just fell asleep at 10 P.M.

Just Mary fell asleep at 10 P.M.

Most people like potato chips as much as pretzels.

Pretzels are as popular as potato chips.


Even Sally likes bowling.

Sally even likes bowling.

Mrs. Brown just helped Trisha.

Just Mrs. Brown helped Trisha.


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The new baby resembled her mother.

The new baby looked like her mother.

Daniel turned nine years old yesterday.

Daniel celebrated his ninth birthday yesterday.


After his shower, Bill went directly to bed.

Bill took a shower right before going to bed.

Hot dogs are the favorite food at ballparks.

Everyone buys hot dogs at ballparks.


Katie writes in her diary only on Saturdays.

Katie only writes in her diary on Saturdays.

The score was 21 to 7 in favor of the Giants.

The Giants were losing by 14 points.


When Sam is at bat, he usually gets a hit.

Sam gets a hit most of the time hes at bat.

The Knicks tied the score at the end of the second quarter.

The score was tied at halftime.


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We eat only healthy foods for snack at home.

We dont eat junk food for snack at home.

Jake just came home for dinner.

Jake came home just for dinner.


Although they are twins, they look very different.

They are fraternal twins, not identical.

A school break is coming up in two weeks.

In two weeks well have some time off from school.


Dad is enthusiastic about softball games.

Dad gets excited at softball games.

Mom left a note saying shed be back soon.

Moms note said she wouldnt be long.


All the biography books are on the lowest shelf.

There are no biography books on the upper shelves.

Most kids get to school by bus.

A few kids get to school by walking, biking, or riding in a car.


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Keisha had so many books, she couldnt even carry her bag.

Keisha had so many books, even Dad couldnt carry her bag.

Dads only brother is Uncle John.

Dad is Uncle Johns only brother.


The ambulance sped to the hospital, sirens screaming.

Sirens blaring, the ambulance drove to the hospital.

Michelle feels comfortable only when shes wearing pants.

When Michelle wears dresses, she feels uncomfortable.


Danny even read the newest Harry Potter book.

Even Danny read the newest Harry Potter book.

Some people are afraid only of snakes.

Only some people are afraid of snakes.


The cats drink only milk.

Only the cats drink milk.

If you leave ice cream out of the freezer, it will melt.

Melted ice cream has been left out of the freezer.


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Ken works in the garden only on weekends.

Ken works only in the garden on weekends.

Just Amelia hugged her teddy bear.

Amelia just hugged her teddy bear.


Even in the kitchen, Mark is a pro.

Mark is a pro even in the kitchen.

We didnt have time to eat dinner before the show started.

We couldnt eat earlier so we ate after the show.


Jane just keeps asking questions.

Just Jane keeps asking questions.

Jenny even stayed overnight after the party.

Even Jenny stayed overnight after the party.


Jens collection had the most stamps in it.

Jen had the most stamps in her collection.

Just as I came in the door, the phone rang.

The phone rang just as I came in the door.


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Even my parents went on the Ferris wheel.

My parents even went on the Ferris wheel.

Andrea was the only one brave enough to jump into the deep end.

Only Andrea was brave enough to jump into the deep end.


Just for fun, lets play tag.

Lets play tag just for fun.

Susan didnt even want to see that movie.

Even Susan didnt want to see that movie.


Andy only wanted to read about horses.

Andy wanted to read only about horses.

Jon won the spelling bee in his class.

Jon is the best speller in his class.


He doesnt think Kim took the toy.

He thinks Kim didnt take the toy.

Mike loves to read, especially at bedtime.

Mike loves to read only at bedtime.


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ObjectiveTo help students discriminate betweenwhat is true, partially true, and false; to understand absurdities


Youll Need! Sometimes, Always, Never cards

(pages 5457)


pages 6467)


! Number cube (die)

Players decide if the sentence on a card is sometimes, always, or never true.

Sometimes, Always, Never

How to Play1. Shuffle the Sometimes, Always, Never cards and stack them facedown between

the players.

2. Players take turns picking a card from the pile. On each turn, a player reads the sentenceon the card aloud. The player then says whether the sentence is true sometimes, all ofthe time, or never.




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Ferris wheels rotate.

Sometimes , A lways , Never

A waterfall has a rainbow.


It rains when its cloudy.


Mothers are women.


People have freckles.

Sometime s , A lways , Never

Women are mothers.


Keys open locks.


A dictionary has definitions.


Shoes have zippers.


Apples are sweet and red.


A suit comes with pants.


Bottles are made of wool.


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Ice skates have wheels.


Trains run on tracks.


Limbs grow out of trees.


Neighbors are friendly.


A TV set has a picture tube.


Kindergarten has children.


A telephone has a busy signal.


Athletes like competition.


Fish live underwater.


Arithmetic uses numbers.


Sandwiches are on bread.


Schools are closed on Mondays.


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Clocks have numbers.


Brothers are boys.


You wear socks over boots.


You can see the sun in the daytime.


You put on your coat before your shirt.


A sweater goes on over your head.


Cousins are relatives.


The army has sailors.


Grouches are happy.


You can play ball on the beach.


Girls have brothers.


Girls jump rope.


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Maps show you where countries are.


Trains are faster than jet planes.


The moon cannot be seen during the day.


Toy bears can attack people.


You can learn things from TV.


A broken vase looks the same when mended.


Pasta has sauce on it.


Eggs are perfectly round.


Chocolate tastes sour.


An elephant is faster than a horse.


Fourth graders drive cars.


Calendars tell the time of day.


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Players read aloud the word on a card quickly and accurately.

Stop the Flood!

How to Play1. Shuffle the Stop the Flood! cards and stack them facedown next to the game board.

Each player picks a side of the game board.

2. On each turn, a player picks a card and immediately reads the word aloud.

3. If the player reads the word correctly, he puts the card (boulder) on his side of thegame board (dam) to prevent the FLOOD. If he reads the word incorrectly, he returnsthe card anywhere in the stack.

If the player picks a card with a letter on it, he must place the card on thecorresponding letter on his side of the board. If he picks a letter card and that letter is already covered on his side of the board, he can return the card anywhere in the stack. The next player takes a turn.

4. Players continue taking turns reading the cards and placing them on the dam. Theplayer who fills up all the boulders on his side of the board before placing the lastletter of FLOOD wins.

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ObjectiveTo help students develop automaticity inreading single words (without the help ofcontext clues) easily and smoothly

Players2 players, or 2 teams of 2 players each

Materials! Stop the Flood! cards (pages 5961)

! Game board (pages 6263)

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Go back 1 space.

Go back 4 spaces.

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Go ahead 2 spaces.

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1. Performing arts2. Synonyms for laugh3. Weather4. Sound5. Emotions6. Musical instruments7. Synonyms for look8. Things that tell time9. Parts of the body

10. Pets11. Resources (for research)12. Parts of the mouth13. Professions or jobs14. Liquid measurements15. Weights 16. Modes of communication

17. Antonyms of strong18. Ball games19. Parts of the foot20. What hands do21. Things in a classroom22. Baking ingredients23. Things for cleaning24. Things in a bathroom25. Senses26. Baseball27. Parts of a house or room28. Winter wear29. Modes of transportation30. Things that give light31. Clothes fasteners32. Sewing materials

33. Airport34. Direction words35. Containers36. Sides or directions37. Things in a womans purse38. Military39. Synonyms for speak loudly40. Meat41. Movie theater42. Parts of a car43. Sharp tools44. Mexican foods45. Italian foods46. Things in the ocean47. Things to bring to the beach48. Things on wheels

Possible Answers Whats What? (page 7)

1. Both; not a compass direction2. Rubber; not a metal3. Ear; not a part of the leg4. Hawk; not an insect 5. Notebook; not made of cloth6. Chain; not something you can tie7. Jury; not related to music8. Water; not made of glass9. Bike; not a kitchen appliance

10. Crayon; not something to drink11. Forty; not an ordinal number12. Island; not a body of water13. Pen; not something you read14. Door; not something you write with15. Sponge; not something you use to

play baseball16. Bowl; not furniture

17. Metro; not a planet18. Belt; not jewelry19. Sprain; not a disease20. Bananas; not vegetables21. Birthday; not a day of the week22. Coat; not transportation23. Green; not a toy24. Squirrel; not a pet25. Canary; not a wild animal26. Clap; not moving with legs 27. Log; not a type of boat28. Fork; not a construction tool29. Brick; not frozen30. Funnel; does not hold water31. Perfume; not something you use

with paper32. Cheddar; not meat

33. Person; not a collection of people34. House; not a shape35. Soup; not a crunchy snack36. Woman; not a profession37. Smile; not a weather phenomenon38. Spider; does not fly39. Shoe; does not float40. Sponge; does not sink41. Tent; not transportation42. Cottage; not related to birthday43. Dishwasher; not playground

equipment44. House; not round45. Cabin; not found in the ocean46. Biographies; not fiction47. Gloves; not something youd wear

on your head48. Tree; not a flower

Possible Answers Whats Not? (page 14)

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1. Sthey are types of cloth; Dwool isrough, satin is smooth

2. Sthey are in a calendar; DSunday is aday of the week, January is a month

3. Sthey are emotions; Dexcited isgenerally a positive emotion, anxious isusually negative

4. Sthey are heads of countries; Dapresident is elected by people, a kinginherits the throne

5. Sthey are joints in the body; Dankle isin the foot, wrist is in the hand

6. Sthey are related to play; Da toy is athing you play with, a game doesnthave to be a thing

7. Sthey are landforms; Da hill is muchlower than a mountain

8. Sthey are root vegetables; Da carrot issweet, a radish is tangy

9. Sthey are houses; Da cottage issmaller, less luxurious than a mansion

10. Sthey say how often somethinghappens; Dsometimes doesnt happenall the time, unlike always

11. Sthey are something you would climb;Da ladder has rungs, stairs have steps

12. Sthey are bodies of water; Da harboris much smaller than an ocean

13. Sthey are bodies of water; Da brookis smaller than a river

14. Sthey are gaseous; Dsmoke comesfrom fire, steam comes from heatedwater

15. Sthey are ball games; Dbasketball isplayed with the hands, soccer is playedwith the feet and head

16. Sthey can mean quiet; Dsilent isrelated to lack of sound, calm is relatedto feeling

17. Sthey work with animals; Dazookeeper takes care of animals in a zoo,a veterinarian is an animal doctor

18. Sthey work in a restaurant; Da waiterserves food, a chef cooks the food

19. Sthey tell time; Da sundial uses thesun and shadows, an hourglass usessand

20. Sthey show pictures; Da photographis taken by a camera, a poster is usuallya large picture you hang on a wall

21. Sthey cover the neck; Da collar is partof a shirt, a scarf is something you wraparound your neck

22. Sthey transport people up and down;Dan escalator is like moving stairs, anelevator is like a moving box or room

23. Sthey are used for correspondence;Da postcard has a picture on one sideand can be used for short notes, while aletter can be longer

24. Sthey are vegetables; Dstring beansare like long pods, lettuce are leaves

25. Sthey are barriers; Da fencesurrounds property, a wall helps hold upa house

26. Sthey can be snacks; Dbanana is soft,peanut is crunchy

27. Sthey are used for sandwiches;Dbread is soft, toast is crunchy bread

28. Sthey are characteristics of people;Dgenerous is a positive trait where aperson is kind and openhanded, whileselfish is a negative trait where a personthinks only of him- or herself

29. Sthey are ways to communicate;Dpeople speak on the telephone andwrite when they use e-mail

30. Sthey are stringed instruments; Daguitar is played with fingers andsometimes a pick, a cello is played bothwith fingers and a bow

31. Sthey are used to fasten things; Dglueis used mostly on paper, a nail is usedon wood

32. Sthey have people playing musicalinstruments; Dan orchestra is generallybigger than a band

33. Sthey are winter sports; Dskiing isdone on a snow-covered mountain, ice-skating is on a frozen pond or ice rink

34. Sthey are containers; Da box is firmand generally keeps its shape, a bag isgenerally soft and can take the shape ofwhats inside

35. Sthey are measuring instruments; Dathermometer measures temperature, aspeedometer measures speed

36. Sthey are reference books; Danencyclopedia gives more details aboutsomething, a dictionary gives definitions

37. Sthey are musical instruments; Datrumpet is a wind instrument, a violin is astring instrument

38. Sthey express happiness; Da smile isquiet, a laugh is louder

39. Sthey work in a courtroom; Da lawyereither defends or prosecutes a person, ajudge decides questions brought into acourt of law

40. Sthey describe how a liquid isswallowed; Dto sip is to drink a little ata time, to gulp is to drink a large amountat once

41. Sthey describe negative feelings;Dannoyed is bothered or irritated bysomething, angry is a much strongerfeeling than annoyed

42. Sthey are water transportation; Daboat generally has sides that come upfrom the bottom, a raft is completely flat

43. Sthey are emotions; Ddisappointmentis something you feel when you dontget what you want, excitement issomething you feel when youreexpecting something good

44. Sthey process information; Dacomputer is made by humans, the brainis inside humans

45. Sthey relate to thinking about or gettinginformation about something; Dtowonder is to be curious aboutsomething, to question is to ask aboutsomething

46. Sthey are birds; Da canary is a tameand small bird, an eagle is a wild, largebird

47. Sthey are types of food; Da pancakeis usually eaten for breakfast, a cupcakeis usually eaten for a snack

48. Sthey are breaks; Dvacation usuallytakes several days, recess takes severalminutes

Possible Answers

Same/Different (page 21)

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1. Ctry; Eachieve2. Cfire; Edestruction3. Cteamwork; Evictory4. Ccarelessness; Eaccident5. Crain; Eflood6. Cjokes; Elaughter7. Cvirus; Eillness8. Canniversary; Ecelebration9. Celection; Evote

10. Cstudying; Egood grades11. Cfireplace; Ewarmth12. Csunrise; Edaylight13. CWe are late.

ELets take a taxi.14. CThe dishwasher broke.

EWe called the repairman.15. CHe hurt my feelings.

EI felt angry.16. CWe ran two miles.

EWe felt tired but healthy.17. CIt rained at the picnic.

EWe were disappointed.18. CSnow was turning to ice.

EThe road was slippery.19. COur guests arrived late.

EDinner got cold.

20. CI played tennis all day. EI was too tired to watch TV.

21. CIt was cold outside. EI wore my jacket.

22. CMother bought new crayons.EWe drew pictures all day.

23. CGrandmother made a great turkey. EWe enjoyed the holiday.

24. CHe won first prize! EHe couldnt believe his luck.

25. CI left my math book atschool. EI couldnt do my homework.

26. CThey were lost. EThey asked the police fordirections.

27. CThe dog ate my book report.EI cant hand in my report.

28. CShe ate candy, popcorn,pizza, and soda. EShe had a stomachache.

29. CHe wants to buy a presentfor his friend. EHes saving his allowance.

30. CThe circus is coming. EThe elephants were onparade.

31. CThe milk spilled. EWe mopped the floor.

32. CWe needed to find facts for our research paper. EWe went to the library.

33. CThe rocket was successfully launched. EEveryone cheered.

34. CShe rode her new two-wheeler for the first time.EShe looked ecstatic!

35. CThere was an eclipse of the sun. EEverything became darkduring the day.

36. CFred is the new boy in our class. EIll try to make friends withFred.

37. CThe telephone rang loudly.EThe baby woke up and cried.

38. CHe spent the day at thebeach. EHe got a suntan.

39. CHe hadnt studied for thetest. EHe was worried.

40. CHer uncle gave her a dog.EShe was excited!

41. CThere was an accident downthe street. EWe called the police.

42. CThe storyline was reallyfunny. EWe enjoyed the movie.

43. CShe tells all my secrets.EShes not my best friendanymore.

44. CI love the outdoors andsports. EI want to go to sleep-awaycamp next summer.

45. CReading is very relaxing. EI like to read beforebedtime.

46. CRestaurants make me feelgrown-up. EI want to go out for dinneron my birthday.

47. CI came home late. EMother was very worried.

48. CPopcorn is our favorite treat.EWe bought popcorn at themovies.

Possible Answers Cause or Effect? (page 26)

1. hair, nails, friendship2. book, envelope, a play3. airplane, kite, balloon4. candle, butter5. tree6. perfume, flower7. wind, echo, sound8. gasoline, perfume9. meat, rubber

10. chimes, wind, thunder 11. ship, coconut12. sandpaper, Velcro13. highway, time

14. computer, car15. river, reed, road16. wind-up toy, car17. a cold18. moon, sun19. teeth20. air, wind21. diamond ring,

cell phone22. sun, cloud23. tape recorder, radio24. machine, engine25. large balloon

26. brick27. cheddar cheese, musical

note, wit28. honey, syrup29. deck of cards30. train, tea kettle31. birthday32. clock, watch33. face34. headache,

stomachache, feelings35. stomach36. candle

37. sawhorse, rocking horse38. ostrich, penguin39. recess, weekends40. hair, sound41. question42. shrimp43. bubble gum,

thermometer44. yardstick45. comb46. kangaroo, frog47. video games, toys48. plant roots

Possible Answers Perplexed (page 31)

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1. gum, glue, paste2. frying pan, pot, pan3. bird, bee, butterfly4. piano, CD, singer5. carrot, banana, celery6. placemats, plates, forks, knives7. Mom or Dads mother and father8. goalie, ball, no hands9. roller coaster, Ferris wheel, merry-go-

round10. milk, eggs, yogurt11. screen, popcorn, film, marquis12. bread, cake, cookies, pie13. sand, seashells, ocean, starfish14. turkey, yams, mashed potatoes,

sweet potato pie15. sun, clouds16. rattle, whistle, telephone, car horns17. window, bottle18. countries, oceans, compass rose

19. needles, pins, nails20. pen, pencil, marker21. a game, lottery, medal22. baseball, volleyball, swimming23. bear, squirrel, cat24. tables, chairs, blackboard, teacher25. paintings, pictures26. tall buildings, buses, taxis, theaters27. shoes, sandals, socks28. barn, cows, chickens, hay, apple trees29. money, souvenirs30. something you ride with two wheels31. movies, amusement-park rides, plays,

sporting events32. bicycle, trolley, church33. favorite frozen treat thats been left out

in the sun34. favorite baked dessert with fruit inside

and served with a scoop of ice cream35. driver, passengers, seats

36. hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs, chicken37. clock, telephone, calendar, calculator38. bathrobe, pajamas39. pointy hats, balloons, confetti, streamers40. cashier, delivery person, stockperson,

butcher41. for catching baseball, especially behind

home plate42. something you get on a special once-a-

year occasion43. dugout boat, especially used by Native

Americans44. something that separates your yard from

your neighbors yard45. something you type on, especially to do

homework or surf the Internet46. two things you eat for breakfast47. lettuce, peas, broccoli 48. baseball cap, beret, fez, fedora

Possible Answers Dont Mention It! (page 36)

1. Why might you wear eyeglasses?2. What are the summer months?3. Where would you eat sandwiches while

sitting on a blanket at the park?4. Where would you put milk or eggs so they

wouldnt spoil?5. Where do you learn reading, math, and

science? 6. What do you call a round disc that you can

throw back and forth with friends?7. Why did you turn on the air conditioner?8. Where would you park a boat?9. When do roosters crow?

10. Where would you keep soup to keep it hotfor lunch?

11. What do you call the person who makessure people are safe in a swimming pool?

12. Why would you leave an ice cube underthe hot sun?

13. What do you call a person who rides on abus or taxicab?

14. What did she do when she fell and gothurt?

15. What do you call the person who callsballs and strikes in a baseball game?

16. What kind of fruit grows in bunches?17. What do you call the person who shows or

takes you to your seat in a theater?18. Who is the head of a kingdom?19. What do you put on your toothbrush to

clean your teeth?20. How often do you sleep?21. Where can you go to see lions, tigers,

bears, and other wild animals?22. What did we do when our team scored?23. Why cant pigs fly?24. What do you call the face on a full moon?25. What condiments do you put on hot dogs

or hamburgers?26. What do you call a person who looks for

clues to solve mysteries?27. What flies and lives in a nest?28. When do you go to sleep?29. Why are the kids planning to build a

snowman?30. Why are you wearing galoshes and

carrying an umbrella?31. What type of sandwich do most kids like?32. What liquid can warm you up on a

cold day?

33. What happened when we locked ourselvesout of the house?

34. What happened when we arrived at thebus stop too late?

35. Who fixes leaks?36. Who can help fix electrical wiring?37. Who builds houses or makes furniture?38. Who works in a drug store?39. Who can fix clothes?40. Who flies an airplane?41. Where do you go to celebrate and bring a

present to someone who just turned ayear older?

42. What has dates on it?43. What do you use to write on chart paper?44. What do you use when you want to

remove mistakes on your paper?45. What happened when we found out that

the gas tank was almost empty?46. Why did I gulp down all my food really

quickly?47. What did we do when we wanted to have

a party for someone without him knowingabout it?

48. Why couldnt he come to school today?

Possible Answers Heres the Answer! (page 41)

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1. Sometimes2. Sometimes3. Sometimes4. Sometimes5. Sometimes6. Sometimes7. Sometimes8. Always9. Sometimes

10. Always11. Sometimes12. Never

13. Never14. Sometimes15. Sometimes16. Sometimes17. Always18. Always19. Always20. Sometimes21. Always22. Sometimes23. Always24. Sometimes

25. Sometimes26. Never27. Never28. Always29. Never30. Sometimes31. Always32. Sometimes33. Sometimes34. Never35. Sometimes36. Sometimes

37. Sometimes38. Sometimes39. Sometimes40. Sometimes41. Never42. Never43. Never44. Never45. Sometimes46. Sometimes47. Never48. Never

Possible Answers Sometimes, Always, Never? (page 53)

1. Not the same. The first sentence meansJoe is the only one who loves spinach,while the second sentence means Joedoesnt love anything else but spinach.

2. Not the same. The first sentence meansGrandma went to the movies a littlewhile ago, while the second sentencemeans Grandma was the only one whowent to the movies.

3. Same4. Not the same. The first sentence means

Mrs. Brown didnt help anyone else,while the second sentence means onlyMrs. Brown helped Trisha.

5, 6. Same7. Not the same. The first sentence means

Mary fell asleep a short time ago, whilethe second sentence means Mary wasthe only one to fall asleep at 10 P.M.

8. Not the same. The first sentence meanseveryone including Sally likes bowling,while the second sentence could meanSally likes many things including bowling.

9. Same10. Not the same. Just because hot dogs are

the favorite food at ballparks doesntmean that everyone buys hot dogs atballparks.

11. Not the same. The first sentence meansthat the Giants are leading the game,while the second sentence means theGiants are losing.

12, 13, 14. Same15. Not the same. The first sentence means

Katie doesnt write in her diary on anyother day but Saturday, while the secondsentence means Katie doesnt doanything but write in her diary onSaturdays.

16. Same17. Not the same. The first sentence means

Jake came home just a short time agofor dinner, while the second sentencemeans Jake came home only to eatdinner.

18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26. Same27. Not the same. The first sentence means

that some people are not afraid ofanything other than snakes, while thesecond sentence means that not allpeople are afraid of snakes.

28. Same29. Not the same. The first sentence says

that Keisha cant carry her own bag,while the second sentence says thateven Dad cant carry Keishas bag.

30. Not the same. The first sentence saysthe ambulance was speeding, while thesecond sentence could mean that theambulance was driving at normalspeeds.

31. Not the same. The first sentence impliesthat Danny reads a lot of books includingthe newest Harry Potter book, while thesecond sentence implies that otherpeople including Danny have read thenewest book.

32. Not the same. The first sen

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