My family and I went to cut down our very first Christmas tree. We hiked for hours until we found the perfect tree. Then, we realized we didn't have a saw to cut it down....

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• family
  • Phrases
    • Ancestor – people in your family, from who you descended
    • I want to share snow cream with my family, let me count them
    • Kikis family bringed kiki some presence
    • Games you may play with your family or friends
    • i thankful for me family
    • yesterday I build a snowman with my family
    • gather at the table as a family
    • Share with family
    • The transportation you may use to visit family or friends
    • family gathering
    • Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, Addams Family Values, Garfield’s Thanksgiving
  • Sentences
    • My family likes to eat lunch together.
    • Kiki’s family ____ the breakfast.
    • 3. How will his family support him?
    • Does everyone in your family eat the same thing?
    • Games you play with family or friends.
    • Yesterday I built a snowman with my family.
    • 15. Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and food.
    • Despite the long hours of work, the family still made time to have dinner together every night.
    • Kiki’s family _______.
    • Family makes the best, most supportive fans at sport games.
    • The holiday season is a time to be together with family.
    • Watermelon is a member of the Cucurbit family which also includes cucumbers, zucchini, and pumpkin.
    • How do you buy gifts for your family?
    • Samantha thought should would have to drop out of school when her family was moving, but she just had to start at a new one.
    • Our family will sit around the table to eat breakfast.
    • Who usually cooks for your family?
    • We eat meals at the table with the family.
    • Does your family have any traditions?
    • Kiki’s family _____ after breakfast.
    • I am thankful for my family.
    • Although it was a cold day, the family decided to go on a picnic.
    • Every summer Noah's family takes a family vacation to the beach.
    • Draw a picture of each family member.
    • My family celebrates with special traditions.
    • What does your family usually eat together?
    • Once the storm had passed, the family ventured outside to explore the aftermath.
  • Paragraphs
    • Do you celebrate Thanksgiving? I celebrate it with my family. We will have a turkey with all the trimmings. This year, we are going to my grandparents’ house. We will use three modes of transportation to get to Grandma’s house.
    • Thanksgiving is a homecoming for many people. All of our family comes together. I love a Thanksgiving get-together.
    • The family had been camping and fishing all day, and they were all hungry. They gathered sticks and started a fire to make s'mores. The parents lit the fire, and the kids gathered the ingredients. They put the chocolate and the marshmallows on the sticks, and they roasted them over the fire. When they were done, they put them in their mouths and enjoyed the sweet, gooey goodness. It was a fun day, and they all enjoyed themselves.
    • It is almost time for the final race. Everyone sings the "Star Spangled Banner" and Josef hops into his race car. Next, the announcer says, "Drivers, start your engines!" After a short click, click, click, the engine fires to life with a loud VROOM. The pace car leads the pack as the cars warm up and make sure everything is safe. As Josef slowly drives around he sees his family cheering him on. The pace car pulls into the pit lane and the green flag waves to start the race.
    • The family had been camping and fishing all day and were hungry. So, they gathered sticks and started a campfire to make s'mores. The parents lit the fire, and the kids gathered ingredients. They put the chocolate and marshmallows on the sticks and roasted them over the fire. Also, they boiled the water in a kettle. When they were done, they enjoyed the sweet, gooey goodness. It was a fun day at the campsite.
    • Josef sees his chance to use his sleek push-to-pass feature as he shoots to the front. He has to stay in front if he wants a shot at winning. Is it possible for Josef to catch the 2 cars in front of him and win? There is only 1 lap left and the fans are on their feet cheering. That's when he catches his family out of the corner of his eye. They are screaming and cheering loudly for him.
    • Of course, your family can come over. The more the merrier.
    • 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. 
    • Christina is leaving for her family's beach vacation tomorrow. How do you think Christina feels?
    • My family and friends were coming to visit for the holiday that occurs every November in the fall. My mom and dad spent all day cooking and cleaning. The food was going to be finished a little after everyone arrived. Everyone was arriving around dusk to celebrate together. Just as everyone arrived, there was heavy rain and lightning. Suddenly everything went dark in the house. When my mom checked the food in the oven, the food had not finished cooking. We got out all of our candles and flashlights then started playing card games as my mom called many restaurants to see if she could order food. We ended up sharing what we were thankful for as we ate pizza together. It was a holiday I will always remember!
• went
  • Phrases
    • Both went
  • Sentences
    • They were sleeping when the alarm went off.
    • Nate ate his sandwich, and then he went outside.
    • Jim and Bob went to the pool together.
    • What would you do if your electricity went out at your house?
    • The queen went for a swim.
    • Alex rode my bike to the park, and then she went back home.
    • I went into my neighbor's house.
    • I went to-I went to-I went to the store today.
    • I went to the store, but I couldn't find what I was looking for.
    • Scared and confused, the wolf went to confront the bear.
    • Mr. Smith went to the store yesterday.
    • Jessica went to the park, so she could walk along the pathway.
    • It was raining cats and dogs when I went to the store.
    • I went down the slide at recess.
    • I woke up on Christmas morning, went outside and saw a reindeer in my yard....
  • Paragraphs
    • Talk to your teammates. What went well? What didn't go well? What can everyone do to improve next time? This can help you pinpoint where you went wrong and what you need to work on.
    • Learn from your mistakes. What went wrong in the game? What could you have done differently?
    • On Christmas morning, I heard a strange noise coming from my chimney. I went downstairs to see what was making the noise....
    • Do you like amusement parks? Well I sure do. To amuse myself I went twice last spring. My most memorable moment was riding on the Caterpillar which is a gigantic rollercoaster high above the ground. When I saw how high the Caterpillar rose into the bright blue sky, I knew it was for me. After waiting in line for thirty minutes I made it to the front where the man measured my height to see if I was tall enough. I gave the man my coins asked for change and jumped on the cart. Tick tick tick the Caterpillar climbed slowly up the tracks. It went so high I could see the parking lot. Boy was I scared. I thought to myself there's no turning back now. People were so scared they screamed as we swiftly zoomed fast fast and faster along the tracks. As quickly as it started the Caterpillar came to a stop. Unfortunately, it was time to pack the car and drive home. That night I dreamt of the wild ride on the Caterpillar. Taking a trip to the amusement park and riding on the Caterpillar was my most memorable moment ever!
    • My family and friends were coming to visit for the holiday that occurs every November in the fall. My mom and dad spent all day cooking and cleaning. The food was going to be finished a little after everyone arrived. Everyone was arriving around dusk to celebrate together. Just as everyone arrived, there was heavy rain and lightning. Suddenly everything went dark in the house. When my mom checked the food in the oven, the food had not finished cooking. We got out all of our candles and flashlights then started playing card games as my mom called many restaurants to see if she could order food. We ended up sharing what we were thankful for as we ate pizza together. It was a holiday I will always remember!
• down
  • Phrases
    • hang something upside down (be sure to find something that won’t make a mess when you hang it upside down)
    • hold back, impede, or weigh down
    • point down and then sit down
    • Jump up and down 10 times
    • point down, point up and then sit down
    • spin around one time and then sit down
    • lay down
    • sit down
  • Sentences
    • Jump up and down for one minute.
    • Do you think the girl who is swimming will be able to swim down to get the treasure?
    • Please sit down.
    • Please sit down in the gray chair.
    • I took out my notebook, and I jotted down some ideas.
    • What do you ride on to go down a snowy hill?
    • The ___ elephant walked down the path.
    • What are some things you can do to cool down in the summer?
    • It is down.
    • He sleighed down the hill.
    • Sarah pulled out my notebook, and she wrote down some ideas.
    • Yesterday he sledded down the hill.
    • I went down the slide at recess.
    • Get in line to go down the slide.
    • Dictation: Learners listen to a passage being read aloud and write down what they hear.
  • 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.
    • It is made out of wood, and it is used to slide down on the snow. What is it?
• very
  • Phrases
    • lasting a very short time
    • a very boastful and talkative person
    • Listening to a very long conversation
  • Sentences
    • The toy was theirs from the very beginning.
  • 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.
    • Training a dragon is a very tricky task. The first thing that you’ll need is a dragon. Not just any dragon will do. The bond between the person and dragon must be strong. Dragons are dangerous creatures so if the bond is not strong it can result in harm. Once a bond is formed between person and dragon, the training can begin.
    • 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.
    • 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.
• first
  • Phrases
    • The first letters of the planets are: M V E M J S U N
    • to get to know people or speak first
    • last day of school and first day of school
    • Primary -- main, first
    • The first things I take out of my backpack when I get home
    • first baseman
    • bases - the first, second, and third bases
    • First: "This is an emergency,"
    • First Day of School
  • Sentences
    • She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
    • Put the medium-sized kettle first, then the biggest in the middle, and the smallest kettle last.
    • Color the first gift, on the top row red.
    • First put the cookie under the boy, then put the milk above the girl, and last put the butter on the bread.
    • First give me a turkey, then put a box of apples on top of the barn.
    • A diverse group of reptiles first appeared during the Triassic period, between 243 and 23 million years ago, although the exact origin and timing of the evolution of dinosaurs is the subject of active research.
    • First put the scarecrow next to barn then put a turkey on the barn.
    • Amelia Earhart was a highly accomplished aviator and one of the first female pilots in the world.
    • Before you give the chocolate to the boy, give him the turkey leg and corn first.
    • Who was the first person to step foot on the moon?
    • First put a circle around the birds in the sky then put an X on the fox.
    • The first thing I do to get ready for school is...
    • The first thing I do when I wake up is...
    • First put the small box of apples next to the barn, then put the turkey with colorful feathers on top of the barn, and last put the scarecrow next to the apples.
    • He ran quickly, so he reached the finish line first.
    • The Buck Supermoon is the first full moon in the month of July.
    • Do you remember the first time you tried your favorite food?
    • What does the first baseman do?
    • First put the bacon on the table, then put the eggs on top of the bacon.
    • Why is the first full moon in October called The Hunter’s Moon?
    • 3. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621.
    • Who were the first people to celebrate Thanksgiving in America?
    • Do you know anyone else with your first name?
    • 6. The Pilgrims were the first Europeans to celebrate Thanksgiving.
    • The first person ever to step on the moon was Neil Armstrong, and the second person was Buzz Aldrin.
    • Before you put the bread on the table, put the doughnuts on the table first.
    • First give the milk to the girl then give the chocolate to the boy.
    • First give the boy a turkey leg, then give him mashed potatoes, and last give him the corn.
    • Are there any famous people with your first or last name?
    • First put the butter on the slice of bread then put the cheese on the mashed potatoes.
    • Where is the first baseman on the field?
    • Put one ghost in the last window on the right of the first floor.
    • Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman to become a licensed pilot in the United States.
    • First put the turkey with the hat on top of the large box of apples then put the turkey without a hat on top of the small box of apples.
    • I was glad she came to talk to me first to break the ice.
  • Paragraphs
    • With Josef's newly found acceleration, he glides past several cars during the first few laps. Suddenly, a car spins on the track. Josef looses a few spots as he slows down and swerves to avoid hitting the other car.
    • Kara was almost asleep when she heard a buzz and looked over to see her screen light up. The notification said "You're Invited!". Kara opened the text and saw all the event details. This was going to be so fun! She loved celebrating with her friends, and was especially excited to celebrate her best friend. When she got home from school, Kara asked her mom if they could stop at the mall later to buy something to take to the party. She didn't want to show up empty handed! Her mom said they would have to wait until it wasn't a school day. A few days later, they rushed and got to the mall as soon as it opened so that they could beat the crowds. But when Kara got inside, she wasn't even sure which store she wanted to look in first. She ended up buying something she thought would go with a lot of the clothes Jamie liked. Plus, Jamie had only gotten her ears peirced the month before so she would be excited to add to her new collection.
    • The 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.
    • Training a dragon is a very tricky task. The first thing that you’ll need is a dragon. Not just any dragon will do. The bond between the person and dragon must be strong. Dragons are dangerous creatures so if the bond is not strong it can result in harm. Once a bond is formed between person and dragon, the training can begin.
    • 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.
    • For people in the northern hemisphere, which includes the United States, winter is the season of darker and colder days. Winter solstice marks the first official day of winter in the northern hemisphere.
    • 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?
    • The first few days were wonderful, but by the third week, Lynn was getting a little antsy. She had read all of the books she had brought with her, and her friends were busy with their own lives. Lynn didn't want to be a bother, so she spent most of her time alone.
    • walk - when the batter receives 4 pitches the umpire calls as balls. The batter is rewarded by advancing to first base.
    • (Explanation: The first two errors? The extra E in “three” and the missing R in “error.” The third error? The fact that there are only two errors.) 
    • Gabby just won first place in the science fair. How do you think she feels?
• tree
  • Phrases
    • a plant occurring in crusty patches on tree trunks or rocks
    • abstract Christmas tree
    • decorated Christmas tree
    • lined Christmas tree
    • pine tree branch
    • old-timey Christmas tree
    • painted Christmas tree
    • bushy tree
    • caroling, tree trimming, building a snowman
    • decorated Christmas tree with a star on top
    • big Christmas tree
    • car freshener Christmas tree
    • snow-capped Christmas tree
    • lacy Christmas tree
    • trimming the tree
    • Squirrels scrabbling around the tree
    • Trim the tree
    • Christmas tree
    • traditional Christmas tree
    • triangle-shaped Christmas tree
    • Light up like a Christmas tree
    • To decorate the tree with decorations and lights
    • wreath and tree
    • tree house
    • Christmas Tree and Wreath
    • a tropical tree cultivated for its juicy edible fruits
  • Sentences
    • 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)?
    • What color are the flowers on the tree?
    • I was walking my dog outside when suddenly a red sleigh crashed into a tree....
    • The girl is next to the tree.
    • The presents are under the tree.
    • I got all the decorations out so we can trim the tree!
    • How do you decorate a Christmas tree?
    • They were trimming the tree when we arrived.
    • Santa is behind the tree.
    • Color the tallest tree green.
    • What would you do if you woke up and saw 50 presents under the tree but they were all for your brother/sister?
    • Color the tree on the left then put an X on the trees on the right.
    • Draw a yellow triangle around the tree.
    • What do you put on your Christmas tree?
    • Circle the candle before circling the pine tree branch, but after circling the snowflake.
    • The animals are in front of the tree.
    • Cross out a tree.
    • The leaves fall off the tree.
    • He is decorating the tree.
    • What do you put on the top of the tree?
    • Put the small start on the top of the tree.
    • Color the tallest tree green, then the smoke gray.
    • The star is on top of the tree.
    • Touch the candle before touching the pine tree branch, but after touching the snowflake.
    • What is part of a tree trunk use to start a fire?
    • Put two presents inside of the bag then put the rest of the presents beside the tree.
    • The tree was ___.
    • He decorating the tree.
    • The tree is between the candy canes.
    • When her mom surprised her with a gift, she lit up like a Christmas tree.
    • Put a soccer ball to the left of the tree.
    • Put a tall tree to the left of Santa.
    • The leaf fell from the tree.
    • The light looked like a Christmas tree.
  • Paragraphs
    • The Christmas Party was fun. I saw the Nutcracker ballet that night, so I was running late. Nevertheless, they were still trimming the tree when we arrived. He was hanging mistletoe (with care) beside a beautiful red poinsettia. The tinsel icicles made a mess last year, so they used tinsel garland this year. We brought some Frankincense incense that we bought online. I tried the eggnog latte and the gingerbread. He ate the head on the gingerbread person! The nativity scene at the house was elaborate. This was a December to remember.
    • 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.
    • The Christmas tree looked so beautiful with all of the twinkling lights until my cat thought one of the bird decorations was a real!....
    • I woke up to another day. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. I got out of bed and started my day. I decided to go for a walk. The fresh air felt good. I saw a squirrel and I started to chase it. I ran so fast that I got a stitch in my side. I quickly stopped and caught my breath. As I was catching my breath, I saw my friend Sally on the swings at the nearby playground. She had her dog with her. As I approached her, she also saw the squirrel run up in the tree, and her dog began to bark. We was so close, but couldn't catch it. I laughed with Sally and we went home to grab snacks and lemonade to talk about our adventure.
    • 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.
    • Don’t put an “x” on the tree. Put an “x” on the stocking.
    • Don’t touch the tree. Touch the stocking.
• hiked
• hours
  • Sentences
    • Despite the long hours of work, the family still made time to have dinner together every night.
    • Step 3: Place the lid, with the cheesecloth, on the jar and let it soak for 8 to 10 hours (up to 24 hours).
  • Paragraphs
    • 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.
• until
  • Sentences
    • Although the teacher asked difficult questions, the students persisted until they found the answers.
    • Wait until the friend in front of you finishes sliding before you start.
    • The pencils were sharpened until they were ___.
    • Until the third grade year comes to an end, the students need to remain focused and not give up on their assignments.
    • I can’t wait until the new book comes out.
  • Paragraphs
    • Step Five: Start shaking again and shake until you hear sloshing. The cream has turned into buttermilk!
    • Kara was almost asleep when she heard a buzz and looked over to see her screen light up. The notification said "You're Invited!". Kara opened the text and saw all the event details. This was going to be so fun! She loved celebrating with her friends, and was especially excited to celebrate her best friend. When she got home from school, Kara asked her mom if they could stop at the mall later to buy something to take to the party. She didn't want to show up empty handed! Her mom said they would have to wait until it wasn't a school day. A few days later, they rushed and got to the mall as soon as it opened so that they could beat the crowds. But when Kara got inside, she wasn't even sure which store she wanted to look in first. She ended up buying something she thought would go with a lot of the clothes Jamie liked. Plus, Jamie had only gotten her ears peirced the month before so she would be excited to add to her new collection.
    • The Christmas tree looked so beautiful with all of the twinkling lights until my cat thought one of the bird decorations was a real!....
    • 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!
    • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, then slowly squat down until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat ____ times.
• found
  • Phrases
    • I found a…
    • She found a…
    • He found a…
  • Sentences
    • Although the teacher asked difficult questions, the students persisted until they found the answers.
    • What would you do if you found a reindeer in your yard?
  • Paragraphs
    • With Josef's newly found acceleration, he glides past several cars during the first few laps. Suddenly, a car spins on the track. Josef looses a few spots as he slows down and swerves to avoid hitting the other car.
    • 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.
    • My little brother wanted a rare video game for Christmas. I finally found it at the store. I ran to grab it and another kid picked up the last one...
• perfect
  • Phrases
    • BBQ grill – the perfect way to cook up some patriotic BBQ
    • Practice makes perfect
  • Sentences
    • Describe your perfect snow day!
• tree
  • Phrases
    • a plant occurring in crusty patches on tree trunks or rocks
    • abstract Christmas tree
    • decorated Christmas tree
    • lined Christmas tree
    • pine tree branch
    • old-timey Christmas tree
    • painted Christmas tree
    • bushy tree
    • caroling, tree trimming, building a snowman
    • decorated Christmas tree with a star on top
    • big Christmas tree
    • car freshener Christmas tree
    • snow-capped Christmas tree
    • lacy Christmas tree
    • trimming the tree
    • Squirrels scrabbling around the tree
    • Trim the tree
    • Christmas tree
    • traditional Christmas tree
    • triangle-shaped Christmas tree
    • Light up like a Christmas tree
    • To decorate the tree with decorations and lights
    • wreath and tree
    • tree house
    • Christmas Tree and Wreath
    • a tropical tree cultivated for its juicy edible fruits
  • Sentences
    • 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)?
    • What color are the flowers on the tree?
    • I was walking my dog outside when suddenly a red sleigh crashed into a tree....
    • The girl is next to the tree.
    • The presents are under the tree.
    • I got all the decorations out so we can trim the tree!
    • How do you decorate a Christmas tree?
    • They were trimming the tree when we arrived.
    • Santa is behind the tree.
    • Color the tallest tree green.
    • What would you do if you woke up and saw 50 presents under the tree but they were all for your brother/sister?
    • Color the tree on the left then put an X on the trees on the right.
    • Draw a yellow triangle around the tree.
    • What do you put on your Christmas tree?
    • Circle the candle before circling the pine tree branch, but after circling the snowflake.
    • The animals are in front of the tree.
    • Cross out a tree.
    • The leaves fall off the tree.
    • He is decorating the tree.
    • What do you put on the top of the tree?
    • Put the small start on the top of the tree.
    • Color the tallest tree green, then the smoke gray.
    • The star is on top of the tree.
    • Touch the candle before touching the pine tree branch, but after touching the snowflake.
    • What is part of a tree trunk use to start a fire?
    • Put two presents inside of the bag then put the rest of the presents beside the tree.
    • The tree was ___.
    • He decorating the tree.
    • The tree is between the candy canes.
    • When her mom surprised her with a gift, she lit up like a Christmas tree.
    • Put a soccer ball to the left of the tree.
    • Put a tall tree to the left of Santa.
    • The leaf fell from the tree.
    • The light looked like a Christmas tree.
  • Paragraphs
    • The Christmas Party was fun. I saw the Nutcracker ballet that night, so I was running late. Nevertheless, they were still trimming the tree when we arrived. He was hanging mistletoe (with care) beside a beautiful red poinsettia. The tinsel icicles made a mess last year, so they used tinsel garland this year. We brought some Frankincense incense that we bought online. I tried the eggnog latte and the gingerbread. He ate the head on the gingerbread person! The nativity scene at the house was elaborate. This was a December to remember.
    • 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.
    • The Christmas tree looked so beautiful with all of the twinkling lights until my cat thought one of the bird decorations was a real!....
    • I woke up to another day. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. I got out of bed and started my day. I decided to go for a walk. The fresh air felt good. I saw a squirrel and I started to chase it. I ran so fast that I got a stitch in my side. I quickly stopped and caught my breath. As I was catching my breath, I saw my friend Sally on the swings at the nearby playground. She had her dog with her. As I approached her, she also saw the squirrel run up in the tree, and her dog began to bark. We was so close, but couldn't catch it. I laughed with Sally and we went home to grab snacks and lemonade to talk about our adventure.
    • 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.
    • Don’t put an “x” on the tree. Put an “x” on the stocking.
    • Don’t touch the tree. Touch the stocking.
• then
  • Phrases
    • pucker your lips and then smile fifteen times
    • say "ha" twelve times and then say, "hello"
    • walk to the right, spin around one time, and then walk to the left
    • smile for eighteen seconds and then say, "I am smiling"
    • walk to the right and then walk to the left
    • lift your knee sixteen times and then lift your other knee 16 times
    • scratch your head for thirteen seconds and then clap your hands once
    • show four fingers and then show me four fingers on the other hand
    • touch your nose eleven times and then touch one of your earlobes once
    • point to a body part that you only have one of and then point to one that you have two of
    • show me two hands and then clap them
    • take ten deep breaths and then hold your breath for 5 seconds
    • point up and then stand up
    • give me a high five and then give me a high ten
    • pucker your lips and then smile fifteen times then make a frowny face
    • wiggle for nine seconds and then raise your hands
    • point down and then sit down
    • flap your arms while standing on one foot, then switch to the other foot
    • point up, point down, and then stand up
    • count to twenty (do not use your fingers) and then count backward from 5
    • jump three times and then do a squat
    • point down, point up and then sit down
    • spin around one time and then sit down
    • Draw a triangle and then reach up with both hands
    • smile for seventeen seconds and then touch one of your front teeth
    • rub your belly for nineteen seconds and then pat your head 3 times
  • Sentences
    • Color the right-pointing squiggly line and then the bow.
    • Put the medium-sized kettle first, then the biggest in the middle, and the smallest kettle last.
    • First put the cookie under the boy, then put the milk above the girl, and last put the butter on the bread.
    • wave your arms above your head for twenty-one seconds, then shake your left foot.
    • First give me a turkey, then put a box of apples on top of the barn.
    • Nate ate his sandwich, and then he went outside.
    • Put all of the ghosts in the house, then give me two ghosts.
    • Color the rabbit purple, then the fox pink.
    • Put the butter on the toast, and then give it to Kiki.
    • First put the scarecrow next to barn then put a turkey on the barn.
    • The American then asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?" 
    • Put the ketchup next to the grape jelly, and then put the pancakes next to the sausage.
    • Alex rode my bike to the park, and then she went back home.
    • Color the wheelbarrow brown then the door orange.
    • Put three presents next to Santa then put the rest beside the reindeer.
    • First put a circle around the birds in the sky then put an X on the fox.
    • "But what then, señor?" 
    • Color the tree on the left then put an X on the trees on the right.
    • Leo finished his chores, and then he asked his mother for dessert.
    • Whole Sentence Comprehension: Learners listen to or read a complete sentence and then identify the main idea or key details of the sentence.
    • Put the pancakes next to the waffles, and then put the coffee beside the juice.
    • First put the small box of apples next to the barn, then put the turkey with colorful feathers on top of the barn, and last put the scarecrow next to the apples.
    • "Millions, señor? Then what?" 
    • Put one ghost in the yard then put one on the roof.
    • Doctor's Office: "_____, is it? Okay, I have an opening at 10 a.m. tomorrow for a doctor's appointment. Would you like to come in then?"
    • First put the bacon on the table, then put the eggs on top of the bacon.
    • Put the car stamp on the roof then put a penguin stamp beside the rabbit.
    • The American said, "Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos." 
    • Color the roof blue then the wreath red.
    • Decorate a cupcake and then describe it to me.
    • Color the jug in the wheelbarrow red then color the chimney brown.
    • Put the bread in front of the girl and then put the cheese beside her.
    • Color the tallest tree green, then the smoke gray.
    • Touch the right-pointing squiggly line and then the bow.
    • Put two presents inside of the bag then put the rest of the presents beside the tree.
    • First give the milk to the girl then give the chocolate to the boy.
    • The dog barked loudly, and then it chased the cat.
    • First give the boy a turkey leg, then give him mashed potatoes, and last give him the corn.
    • Draw a square around an ornament, a cloud with snow, and then a mitten.
    • First put the butter on the slice of bread then put the cheese on the mashed potatoes.
    • First put the turkey with the hat on top of the large box of apples then put the turkey without a hat on top of the small box of apples.
    • After you put the green beans beside the cranberry sauce, put the cheese on the bread then give it to the girl.
    • Circle the window above the door then put an X on the window beside the door.
  • Paragraphs
    • Stand on one foot with the other leg bent in front of you, then slowly lift the bent leg off the ground. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat ____ times.
    • Jigsaw Reading: Learners work in small groups to read different sections of a text. They then share their information with the group to develop a complete understanding of the text.
    • Say goodnight: Find your parents or guardians. Give them a hug and say goodnight. Then, say goodnight to your siblings. Go to your room to go to bed.
    • Stand on one foot with the other leg straight out to the side, then slowly lift the straight leg off the ground. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat ____ times.
    • Lynn picked up the iPod and started to walk away, but then she reconsidered. She knew that Sarah would be really upset if her iPod was stolen, so Lynn decided to return it.
    • If you have difficulty getting started, try doing just your arms and then just your feet. As you gain confidence, put the moves together.
    • Stand on one foot with the other leg crossed in front of you, then slowly lift the lifted leg off the ground. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat ____ times.
    • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, then slowly squat down until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat ____ times.
    • 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. 
    • Put the skull on the cupcake with brown icing. Then put a spider on the cupcake. Next put a pumpkin on the cupcake.
    • Rosa woke up in her room on Saturday morning feeling so excited to meet her friend Marta at the park. She sprang out of bed and ran to the closet to get dressed. Then she quickly ran downstairs for some breakfast so they could leave quickly for the playground, however, as soon as she looked out the window and saw the weather, she became very sad. Rosa was disappointed but decided to ask her father if she could invite Marta over to her house instead of going to the park. Her dad agreed and they called Marta’s mother together to ask if she could come over. 30 minutes later, Marta’s mom dropped her off at Rosa’s house and they spent the afternoon playing hide and seek around the house. Rosa was happy that she could still spend time with her friend, even if they weren’t able to go to the park as planned.
    • The American scoffed. "I am a Wharton MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat. With the proceeds from the bigger boat, you could buy several boats. Eventually, you would have a fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman, you would sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You would control the product, processing, and distribution. You would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA, and eventually NYC where you will run your expanding enterprise." 
    • My family and friends were coming to visit for the holiday that occurs every November in the fall. My mom and dad spent all day cooking and cleaning. The food was going to be finished a little after everyone arrived. Everyone was arriving around dusk to celebrate together. Just as everyone arrived, there was heavy rain and lightning. Suddenly everything went dark in the house. When my mom checked the food in the oven, the food had not finished cooking. We got out all of our candles and flashlights then started playing card games as my mom called many restaurants to see if she could order food. We ended up sharing what we were thankful for as we ate pizza together. It was a holiday I will always remember!
    • Put the candy on the roof. Then put the ghost on the roof.
    • Balance on one foot with the other leg bent behind you, then slowly lift the bent leg off the ground. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat ____ times.
• realized
  • Sentences
    • I realized we are missing ingredients.
    • As soon as she realized her mistake, she apologized to her teacher.
  • Paragraphs
    • As I got older, I realized that there were other people in the world and that my actions affected them. I started to think about the consequences of my choices and how they would affect other people.
• have
  • Phrases
    • you have a test
    • You can't have your cake and eat it too
    • spring have sprung
    • To have a gut feeling
    • you have to eat a food you don't like
    • point to a body part that you only have one of
    • 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
    • Collect -- have many things of the same type
    • point to a body part that you only have one of and then point to one that you have two of
    • What I like to read or have someone read with me
    • pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not have
    • your plans have to change
    • things you do when you have a snow day
    • have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
    • refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization
    • have room for; hold without crowding
    • Here are some examples of single-syllable words that have a "k" or "g" sound where you can substitute the "k" or "g" for a "t" or "d" and still form a real word:
    • The class chose to have a pizza party
    • You have something to say but someone else is talking
    • you have to stop what you're doing (your favorite activity) to go eat dinner
    • you have to do chores/clean your room
  • Sentences
    • Can I have a large soda?
    • Do you have any allergies?
    • Sturgeons have not changed their look much, so they are called “living fossils.”
    • Do you have a pet?
    • Would you rather have a computer or a tablet?
    • Do you have any pets?
    • Do you have a job?
    • I have one movie ticket.
    • Do you have a boyfriend?
    • What would you do if you didn't have enough money to buy your mom/day the $100 gift they wanted?
    • I have never ever swam in a pool.
    • Can I have more _____.
    • Do you have any _________?
    • Have you ever seen the TV show, “Is it cake?”
    • Drinks you have at breakfast.
    • Do baseball teams have mascots?
    • 8. What store could Kara have bought the present from?
    • Name a costume that would have a cape.
    • Do you have a car?
    • I have two pets.
    • Being kind can have a snowball effect.
    • Sentence Transformation: Learners are given a sentence and have to rewrite it using a given word or phrase to change the meaning.
    • Do you have any medical conditions?
    • I have never ever been to Mars.
    • I have never ever eaten cheese.
    • Doctor's Office: "Okay, we have some openings for doctor's appointments tomorrow. What time are you looking for?"
    • I have never ever gone swimming.
    • Picture Ordering: Learners are given a set of pictures and have to put them in the correct order to form a coherent story.
    • Why do kids have snowball fights?
    • Why did Kiki not have school?
    • You have a big truck!
    • Name a costume that would have a mask.
    • Do you have some scissors?
    • Do you have a girlfriend?
    • Can I please have _______?
    • My friend didn't talk to me today because I have trouble speaking.
    • Despite the long hours of work, the family still made time to have dinner together every night.
    • We have a Butterball Turkey.
    • They have a toothless mouth and consume food by sucking it.
    • Have you ridden a bike?
    • Sometimes you have to endure something hard to get to something beautiful.
    • Sentence Building: Learners are given a set of words or phrases and have to arrange them into grammatically correct sentences.
    • Why does Kiki not have school?
    • I have an Advent calendar.
    • We are going to have to put our thinking caps on to solve this problem.
    • Have you ever lived anywhere else?
    • I have two left feet.
    • Touch the 5-point star and the crescent moon and tell me what they have in common.
    • Samantha thought should would have to drop out of school when her family was moving, but she just had to start at a new one.
    • I have never ever made a snow angel.
    • I have never ever seen a movie.
    • Do we have the ingredients to make butter?
    • Have you heard about the new Avengers movie?
    • Have you been to the beach?
    • Have you been on vacation?
    • I have never ever gone skydiving.
    • Do you have a pen?
    • Doctor's Office: "_____, is it? Okay, I have an opening at 10 a.m. tomorrow for a doctor's appointment. Would you like to come in then?"
    • You're going to have to drive yourself to school today.
    • I have never ever been to school.
    • Let's have bacon for breakfast.
    • Storytelling: Learners tell stories using the target language, incorporating vocabulary and grammar they have learned.
    • Would you rather have a pet or not have one?
    • I have never ever eaten a chicken nugget.
    • "I need to have my dog seen for a check-up."
    • Liam will have his 12th birthday party on Sunday.
    • Does your family have any traditions?
    • Do you have a computer?
    • I have never ever taken a hike.
    • After we have dinner, we can have dessert.
    • Even though the third graders have to take more difficult tests this year, they remain determined to do their best.
    • I have a pencil.
    • The Mexican fisher said, "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take siesta with my wife Maria, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine and play guitar with my amigos. I have a full and busy life, señor." 
    • I have been to a Kwanzaa celebration.
    • I'm going to have trouble talking in class whenever I speak up.
    • What does it mean to have a tradition?
    • We have given ourselves another chance to win the race.
    • I know I have all of the right things in my back because..
    • Sentence Completion: Learners are given incomplete sentences and have to fill in the missing words or phrases to make complete sentences.
    • Do you have siblings?
    • Would you rather have a boyfriend or a girlfriend?
    • I would prefer to have the ___ apple on the right.
    • Why did his mom have to call many restaurants?
    • Why do pencils have erasers?
    • Eric must have studied so long, because he passed that exam with flying colors.
    • It's great to have a friend who listens!
    • My mom told my dad, “I have wrapped presents all night. I am calling it a night.”
    • I have never ever dressed up for Halloween.
    • I have a ___.
    • Do you have a phone?
    • Can I please have _______ for breakfast?
    • Do you have a yellow raincoat?
    • Do you have a sister?
    • Have you ever seen them in concert?
    • Draw an arrow from the 5-point star to the crescent moon and tell me what they have in common.
    • How long have you been in business?
    • Yes, we have "The Catcher in the Rye" in stock.
    • They have a ___.
    • Why does a bird have wings?
    • What are some things you can do to have fun in the summer?
    • Can I have some gum?
    • Do you have a brother?
    • I will have _____, please.
    • Would you rather have a tablet or a phone?
    • Who does Rosa want to have a playdate with?
    • It's really nice to have a friend who hears me out!
    • I have never ever eaten a Christmas Cookie.
    • We will have a turkey with all the trimmings.
    • Do you have any change?
    • Do you have a wassail recipe for carolers?
    • Okay, we will have that pizza ready for you in about 30 minutes.
    • Would you rather have a sister or a brother?
    • I have never ever been to the beach.
    • Why do we have teeth?
  • Paragraphs
    • Do you celebrate Thanksgiving? I celebrate it with my family. We will have a turkey with all the trimmings. This year, we are going to my grandparents’ house. We will use three modes of transportation to get to Grandma’s house.
    • Step 1: Gather all of your supplies: a cutting board, knife, paper towels, plate, and fork. Make sure you have access to running water. You will also need your ingredients: strawberries, Angel Food Cake, and canned whipped cream. Ask an adult to supervise.
    • Kara was almost asleep when she heard a buzz and looked over to see her screen light up. The notification said "You're Invited!". Kara opened the text and saw all the event details. This was going to be so fun! She loved celebrating with her friends, and was especially excited to celebrate her best friend. When she got home from school, Kara asked her mom if they could stop at the mall later to buy something to take to the party. She didn't want to show up empty handed! Her mom said they would have to wait until it wasn't a school day. A few days later, they rushed and got to the mall as soon as it opened so that they could beat the crowds. But when Kara got inside, she wasn't even sure which store she wanted to look in first. She ended up buying something she thought would go with a lot of the clothes Jamie liked. Plus, Jamie had only gotten her ears peirced the month before so she would be excited to add to her new collection.
    • Step 1: Gather your supplies: a knife for cutting strawberries and the cake, cutting board, paper towels, and a plate and fork for eating. Make sure you have access to running water. Gather your ingredients: Angel Food Cake, canned whipped cream, and strawberries. Ask an adult to supervise.
    • I always have trouble talking. I'm never going to talk right.
    • We hear a lot about Christmas in December, but some families celebrate Kwanzaa or Hanukkah instead. I have been to a Kwanzaa celebration. There were 7 kinara candles for the 7 Kwanzaa principles. Most celebrations have lighting traditions. For instance, a Hanukkah menorah has 9 candles. I know a few Hanukkah traditions. My grandma makes delicious potato latkes. Do you know the song about the spinning dreidel? I like to learn about different December traditions, but I hope I never see Krampus with his horns. Let’s hope Krampus isn’t real.
    • The 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.
    • True or False: Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur. (True)
    • 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.
    • Have you ever been to a haunted house? What might you see?
    • Throughout the centuries people have explained the rainbow in various ways. Some have accepted it as a miracle without physical explanation. To the Hebrews it was a token that there would be no more universal floods. The Greeks used to imagine that it was a sign from the gods to foretell war or heavy rain. The Norsemen considered the rainbow as a bridge over which the gods passed from earth to their home in the sky. Others have tried to explain the phenomenon physically. Aristotle thought that the rainbow was caused by reflection of the sun's rays by the rain. Since then physicists have found that it is not reflection but refraction by the raindrops which causes the rainbows.
    • Learn from your mistakes. What went wrong in the game? What could you have done differently?
    • If you have difficulty getting started, try doing just your arms and then just your feet. As you gain confidence, put the moves together.
    • 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.
    • Now do the same as me. Let's connect the dots and have fun.
    • 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!
    • You wish to know all about my grandfather. Well, he is nearly ninety- three years old. He dresses himself in an ancient black frock coat usually minus several buttons yet he still thinks as swiftly as ever. A long flowing beard clings to his chin giving those who observe him a pronounced feeling of the utmost respect. When he speaks his voice is just a bit cracked and quivers a trifle. Twice each day he plays skillfully and with zest upon our small organ. Except in the winter when the ooze or snow or ice prevents, he slowly takes a short walk in the open air each day. We have often urged him to walk more and smoke less but he always answers “banana oil.” Grandfather likes to be modern in his language.
    • Pick a number from 1-10 to tell me how much choice you feel you have when talking. 1 means you don't feel like you have any choice (the stuttering picks everything you say or don't say), 10 means you have all the choice over what you say.
    • Have you played hide and go seek? Tell me about it! Who did you play with, where, when, where would you hide, etc.
    • 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?
    • If there is precipitation, you had better put on a sweater under your coat. Do you have a scarf and hat? Or do you have an umbrella?
    • 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." 
    • 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.
    • We will have a Butterball Turkey. I want the turkey drumstick! Thanksgiving is the time we start the holiday overeating!
    • That afternoon Josef accelerates from the start and sets the fastest lap he can in qualifying. After qualifying in 9th position, Josef's competitive side comes out. He will need to accelerate faster through the turns if he is going to have a chance to be the champion.
• down
  • Phrases
    • hang something upside down (be sure to find something that won’t make a mess when you hang it upside down)
    • Sit down
    • point down and then sit down
    • point down
    • point up, point down, and then stand up
    • point down, point up and then sit down
  • Sentences
    • Cut down a log.
    • Maureen fluffs her pillow before she puts her head down to rest.
    • Yesterday He Sled Down the Hill.
    • Amelia Earhart was an advocate for women's rights and helped to break down many barriers for women in aviation.
    • Put the black cat that is sitting down next to the frog.
    • The ___ sun was beating down on me.
    • He sleigh down the hill.
  • Paragraphs
    • With Josef's newly found acceleration, he glides past several cars during the first few laps. Suddenly, a car spins on the track. Josef looses a few spots as he slows down and swerves to avoid hitting the other car.
    • Step 2: Pitch Glides Up. The patient glides up on open vowel words such as “knoll” to stretch the vocal folds. Step 3: Pitch Glides Down. The patient glides down on the same word (knoll) to contract the vocal folds.
    • Go to bed: Set your alarm clock to the time you want to wake up in the morning. Turn off any lights or electronics in your room. Pull back the covers of your bed. Sit on the edge of the bed, lift your legs into bed, and lie down. Get in a comfortable position. Pull the covers up. Close your eyes and go to sleep.
    • Dinner: Sit down at the dinner table. Place the napkin in your lap. Look at the food on your plate. Use your fork and knife to cut the food into smaller pieces. Eat the food one piece at a time. Once you are finished, push your chair back from the table and thank the the person who cooked dinner. Take your plate and utensils to the sink or dishwasher.
    • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, then slowly squat down until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat ____ times.
    • Reading: Sit down in a comfortable position. Open the book. Hold the book in your hands or place it on a surface in front of you. Turn the pages as you continue reading. Finish reading the book and close it. Place the book back in your backpack.
    • 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.
    • 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.