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• making
  • Phrases
    • 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.
    • To deceive someone in a playful way by making them think something is true. A synonym for pulling my leg.  
    • On Christmas morning, I heard a strange noise coming from my chimney. I went downstairs to see what was making the noise....
• size
  • Phrases
    • more than enough in size or scope or capacity
    • making the size or importance of things smaller than they actually are
    • Making the size or importance of things bigger than they actually are
    • the property of relative size or extent
    • decrease in size, extent, or range
    • Making the size or importance of things smaller than they actually are
  • 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.
• importance
  • Phrases
    • 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 the size or importance of things smaller than they actually are
    • having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance
• things
  • Phrases
    • things you need when the weather is cold
    • making the size or importance of things smaller than they actually are
    • Making the size or importance of things bigger than they actually are
    • Contrast -- to state how things are different
    • things that describe winter
    • 2 things you can smell (including body odors)
    • things that make you laugh
    • Decorate -- to add things, make nice
    • things you need to mail a Valentine
    • Collect -- have many things of the same type
    • 3 things you can feel (like your feet in your shoes, your bum on a chair, your heartbeat)
    • things you give on Valentine’s Day
    • only taking into account negative things about a situation and leaving out the positive things
    • Things you hang at Christmas
    • People/things I say goodnight to before going to bed
    • Things you pack in a lunchbox
    • things you do when you have a snow day
    • things to do over spring break
    • Things you unpack when you get home from school
    • things associated with February
    • only paying attention certain things in a situation
    • Making the size or importance of things smaller than they actually are
    • Diverse- (Adj)- a group or things that are made up differently from each other
    • Things you want to be for Halloween
    • The first things I take out of my backpack when I get home
    • Dozen -- twelve things
    • things associated with Easter
    • Compare -- to state how things are the same
    • Scary things
    • Things I want for Christmas
    • Feast -- to eat a lot of things
    • Things I to do to get started on my homework
    • Benefit – good things or outcomes
    • Things you pack in a backpack
    • things that describe winter weather
    • things associated with Cupid
    • Things you would find in a stocking
    • Things you do at Christmas time
    • Things in the bathroom I use before I go to sleep
    • things you want when you are sick
  • Sentences
    • What are some things you can do at the pool in the summer?
    • I spy with my little eye on five things to eat.
    • Where do you go to see your teacher and learn new things?
    • Things you find in the kitchen.
    • What are some things you can do to relax in the summer?
    • What are some things you can drink in the summer?
    • What are three things Kiki saw outside her curtains?
    • I spy with my little eye three scary things.
    • Name 3 things that can be described using the antonym of hard.
    • What are some things you can do in the summertime?
    • Friendship is one of the best things in life.
    • Name 3 things that are also sweet.
    • I spy with my little eye four round things.
    • Find three things that you can eat.
    • He likes to build things with blocks.
    • Things you find in a grocery store.
    • What are some things you can do to cool down in the summer?
    • What are some things you can eat in the summer?
    • What are some things you can wear in the summer?
    • 4 things you can hear.
    • Find all cold things.
    • Find three things that are related to Holidays.
    • What are some things you can do to enjoy the summer?
    • What are three things you need to plant flowers?
    • What are some things you can do in the summer?
    • What are some things you can do on the beach in the summer?
    • Name 5 things you might see around Halloween.
    • What are some things we wear outside when it's cold?
    • Name/point/type five things you can see at this very moment.
    • I know I have all of the right things in my back because..
    • What are some fun things to do in the summer?
    • The bagpiper waited and did not complicate things.
    • I spy with my little eye three orange things.
    • What are some things you can do to make the most of the summer?
    • What are some things you can do to have fun in the summer?
    • Are there any places in your body where you feel these things?
    • What are three things Kiki saw outside of her window?
    • Name 5 things you might see at a Halloween party.
    • Name 3 things that can be described using the antonym (soft or fuzzy).
  • Paragraphs
    • 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.
    • Why can’t you explain puns to kleptomaniacs? They always take things literally.
    • Do you like to play out in the snow? What kind of things do you like to do on a snow day?
• bigger
  • Phrases
    • Making the size or importance of things bigger than they actually are
    • Brush your teeth and draw a bigger rectangle
    • big – bigger - biggest
  • Sentences
    • Circle the bigger window.
    • 3rd grade: qualitative (dangerous, powerful, terrible, charming, etc.), comparatives (bigger, smaller, biggest, etc.)
  • Paragraphs
    • True or False: An ostrich's eye is smaller than its brain. (False - An ostrich's eyes are bigger than their brain.)
    • 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." 
• than
  • Phrases
    • more than enough in size or scope or capacity
    • making the size or importance of things smaller than they actually are
    • Making the size or importance of things bigger than they actually are
    • having wavelengths shorter than light but longer than X-rays
    • any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
    • has more than 2 colors
    • having more than one possible meaning
    • determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity
    • Making the size or importance of things smaller than they actually are
  • Sentences
    • Why did they like the snow they made more than the snow outside?
    • Your toy is better than mine.
    • Name something different than this item.
    • Although the exam was more difficult than expected, the student worked hard and was able to pass it.
    • Growing very quickly, the way that weeds often grow faster than grass.
  • 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.
    • True or False: An ostrich's eye is smaller than its brain. (False - An ostrich's eyes are bigger than their brain.)
    • There is more than one page with an airplane. Can you find a page with an airplane?
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Why did they like the snow they made more than the snow outside? It was not cold .
• they
  • Phrases
    • 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.
    • 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!
    • 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?
• actually
  • Phrases
    • 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 the size or importance of things smaller than they actually are
  • 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.