Santa and his elves were busy making presents at the North Pole when suddenly there was an explosion....

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• were
  • Phrases
    • The breakfast were cooked quick
    • He were excited to watch the thanksgiving parade
    • The kids were monkeys on the jungle gym
  • Sentences
    • They were painting the front door.
    • Inferencing Opportunity: Who were the strongest animals millions of years ago?
    • They were not interested in going to the concert.
    • I thought you were no, I knew you weren't feeling well.
    • What would you do if you woke up and saw 50 presents under the tree and they were all for you (none for your brother/sister)?
    • Although we had brought umbrellas, we were still drenched by the sudden rainstorm.
    • They were sleeping when the alarm went off.
    • The wind was howling, but the trees were still standing.
    • It seemed like you were not interested in buying the product.
    • What do you think they were thankful for?
    • Richard relished raspberries on his breakfast roll, but didn't realize they were his rabbit's favorite treat!
    • Were there Peeps in your Easter basket?
    • The rolling hills were ___.
    • The red and white lights indicate the cars were ___.
    • In the dead of winter, the plants were not growing.
    • What would you do if you were Kiki?
    • Despite the worries that come with starting a new grade, the third graders were excited to show off their knowledge.
    • Talk about a time you were scared.
    • We were going to see our friend, Jack.
    • They were trimming the tree when we arrived.
    • You were supposed to bring me a snack.
    • The ripples were ___.
    • After the blizzard, there were icicles and everything was frozen.
    • There were 7 Kinara candles for the 7 Kwanzaa principles.
    • Were you able to pick up the milk from the store?
    • There were several ___ trees in the forest.
    • The clouds were ___ but there was a glimmer of light.
    • Who were the characters in this story?
    • What would you do if you woke up and saw 50 presents under the tree but they were all for your brother/sister?
    • The pencils were sharpened until they were ___.
    • You were very responsible and smart to pick the clean snow.
    • We were not excited to eat our vegetables.
    • Who were the first people to celebrate Thanksgiving in America?
    • Last week we were painting the house.
    • Although temperatures were unseasonably cold, the third graders managed to brave the outdoors for their morning recess.
    • 6. The Pilgrims were the first Europeans to celebrate Thanksgiving.
    • The clouds were ___ in the sky.
    • The sun was shining brightly, and the birds were singing.
    • The palm trees were ___.
    • Despite the long day and the challenging tasks the third graders faced, they were excited to show off their projects at the science fair.
    • What were Robo and Kiki playing?
    • They were late to the party.
    • They were painting the front door while I was cooking dinner.
    • Point to the really hot mountain and tell me about a time when you were really hot.
  • Paragraphs
    • Past progressive tense denotes actions in the past that had a duration. It uses the "to be" verb "was/were" and ends the main verb in "-ing." The tense commonly denotes a duration, an interrupted action, or actions that took place at the same time.
    • What were Robo and Kiki playing? Hide and go seek.
    • The family had been camping and fishing all day, and they were all hungry. They gathered sticks and started a fire to make s'mores. The parents lit the fire, and the kids gathered the ingredients. They put the chocolate and the marshmallows on the sticks, and they roasted them over the fire. When they were done, they put them in their mouths and enjoyed the sweet, gooey goodness. It was a fun day, and they all enjoyed themselves.
    • As I got older, I realized that there were other people in the world and that my actions affected them. I started to think about the consequences of my choices and how they would affect other people.
    • Rudolf, Dancer, and Prancer were playing tag outside of Santa's workshop. Comet and Cupid were mad that Rudolf didn't ask them to play....
    • The Christmas Party was fun. I saw the Nutcracker ballet that night, so I was running late. Nevertheless, they were still trimming the tree when we arrived. He was hanging mistletoe (with care) beside a beautiful red poinsettia. The tinsel icicles made a mess last year, so they used tinsel garland this year. We brought some Frankincense incense that we bought online. I tried the eggnog latte and the gingerbread. He ate the head on the gingerbread person! The nativity scene at the house was elaborate. This was a December to remember.
    • We hear a lot about Christmas in December, but some families celebrate Kwanzaa or Hanukkah instead. I have been to a Kwanzaa celebration. There were 7 kinara candles for the 7 Kwanzaa principles. Most celebrations have lighting traditions. For instance, a Hanukkah menorah has 9 candles. I know a few Hanukkah traditions. My grandma makes delicious potato latkes. Do you know the song about the spinning dreidel? I like to learn about different December traditions, but I hope I never see Krampus with his horns. Let’s hope Krampus isn’t real.
    • The next year, the Wampanoag, a Native American tribe, taught the colonists how to grow crops. The Native Americans taught the pilgrims or colonists what food grows well in the area including potatoes, corn, tomatoes, cacao, peppers, papaya, pumpkin, and avocados. Once the crops were ready to be harvested in the fall, they had a feast for 3 days to celebrate the good harvest. This is considered to be the first Thanksgiving.
    • I woke up to another day. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. I got out of bed and started my day. I decided to go for a walk. The fresh air felt good. I saw a squirrel and I started to chase it. I ran so fast that I got a stitch in my side. I quickly stopped and caught my breath. As I was catching my breath, I saw my friend Sally on the swings at the nearby playground. She had her dog with her. As I approached her, she also saw the squirrel run up in the tree, and her dog began to bark. We was so close, but couldn't catch it. I laughed with Sally and we went home to grab snacks and lemonade to talk about our adventure.
    • I love the chocolate eggs you find at Easter. Were there Peeps in your Easter basket? I had peeps and pastel-colored M&M’s. My mom thinks pastel colors are beautiful.
    • Once upon a time, there was a kingdom where the people were ruled by a fair and just queen. The queen had a son who was the apple of her eye, and she loved him more than anything in the world. However, the queen soon fell ill and died. Her son was heartbroken and mourned her death for many years. One day, he decided to go on a journey to find a cure for his sadness. He traveled to many different countries and met many people, but he still could not find a way to heal his broken heart. Finally, he came to a kingdom where the people were ruled by a wicked queen. The queen was very mean to her subjects and made them do all the hard work. The prince was so tired of being treated badly that he decided to stay in the kingdom and overthrow the queen. He took control of the kingdom and made it a place where the people were treated fairly and with respect. Finally, he was able to heal his broken heart and live happily ever after.
    • The family had been camping and fishing all day and were hungry. So, they gathered sticks and started a campfire to make s'mores. The parents lit the fire, and the kids gathered ingredients. They put the chocolate and marshmallows on the sticks and roasted them over the fire. Also, they boiled the water in a kettle. When they were done, they enjoyed the sweet, gooey goodness. It was a fun day at the campsite.
    • The first few days were wonderful, but by the third week, Lynn was getting a little antsy. She had read all of the books she had brought with her, and her friends were busy with their own lives. Lynn didn't want to be a bother, so she spent most of her time alone.
    • An American businessperson was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisher docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellowfin tunas. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them. The Mexican replied, that it only took a little while. The American then asked why he did not stay out longer and catch more fish. The Mexican said he had enough to support his family's immediate needs. 
    • There was a faint cool breeze that rustled through the forest. The warmth of the bonfire was felt by the group and the light from the fire, full moon, and the stars provided light. The smell of chocolate, smoke, and pine was in the air. There were the sounds of the crackling of the wood on the fire and the crunching of s’mores. The nights were beginning to get longer, and the leaves were changing to beautiful hues of red, yellow, and orange as they fell. After some time around the bonfire, it was time for the storytelling to occur.
    • In 1920, a group of people known as colonists traveled to America by boat, known as the Mayflower. They arrived during winter with little to no food. There were no grocery stores and the people had to grow their own food and hunt. Only half of the people lived through the dangerous winter.
    • 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!
    • Once upon a time, I was playing on the playground with my friends. We were all having fun when one of my friends started being mean to me. She would push me, call me names, and steal my toys. I was so sad and didn't know what to do.
    • The morning of the party, Kara checked the ivitation again to make sure she would be at the right place at the right time. She didn't want to show up late! Before she left, she pulled on her coat and boots and told her mom she would be home before the street lights turned on. When she got to the party, she found her friends waiting at the ticket booth, shivering. Kara looked out at the ice and was instantly glad she brought her coat! Once they paid, the employee asked "What size do you need?". Kara sat down to put on her rented footwear. She was glad the blades were sharp, because dull blades could make you slip on the ice when you rounded the rink. Kara and her friends had a blast, and they made sure to sing to Jamie before the night was over.
• busy
  • Phrases
    • busy – busier - busiest
    • busy as a bee
    • Busy vs Lazy
  • Sentences
    • I was busy as a bee all day today.
    • 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." 
    • Busy working hard, like a bee would be when pollinating flowers.
  • Paragraphs
    • 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.
• making
  • Phrases
    • making the size or importance of things bigger than they actually are
    • power of making choices unconstrained by external agencies
    • making the size or importance of things smaller than they actually are
    • Making the size or importance of things bigger than they actually are
    • Making plans to see a friend
    • making overly broad statements from a single or a few events
    • making statements about what you should be doing or not doing
    • building a snowman, making snow angels, making snow cream
    • making a statement or interpretation about something without evidence backing it up
    • making a shopping list
    • Making the size or importance of things smaller than they actually are
    • making predictions about the future as if they'll come true, without evidence backing it up
    • bunt - to hit the ball lightly with the bat in an effort to make it travel more slowly and thus increase the chance of making a hit
  • Sentences
    • Now you know how to help with breakfast making and cleaning.
    • 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....
• presents
  • Sentences
    • What would you do if you didn't get any presents on Christmas?
    • My mom told my dad, “I have wrapped presents all night. I am calling it a night.”
• north
  • Phrases
    • any of several evergreen plants of the genus Yucca having usually tall stout stems and a terminal cluster of white flowers; warmer regions of North America
    • North star
    • North Pole and Tennessee
    • North Pole
  • Sentences
    • Santa Claus live after the north pole.
    • Santa Claus lives at the North pole.
• pole
  • Phrases
    • fishing pole
    • North Pole and Tennessee
    • North Pole
  • Sentences
    • Santa Claus live after the north pole.
    • Santa Claus lives at the North pole.
• when
  • Phrases
    • hang something upside down (be sure to find something that won’t make a mess when you hang it upside down)
    • all done plate/bowl for when done with certain foods
    • things you need when the weather is cold
    • strikeout - when the batter strikes out
    • things you do when you have a snow day
    • caught stealing - when the defense catches a base runner trying to steal a base
    • Things you unpack when you get home from school
    • when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator
    • strike - when the pitcher throws the ball and the batter does not hit it
    • The first things I take out of my backpack when I get home
    • When would want to live in an igloo
    • Cover your mouth when you cough
    • Cover your mouth when you sneeze
    • things you want when you are sick
  • Sentences
    • When do you wake up?
    • Scott uses an umbrella when it is raining.
    • When I was younger, I thought that the world revolved around me. I was the center of the universe and nothing else mattered.
    • When will dinner be ready?
    • Supermoon is when a full moon positions closest to Earth in its orbit.
    • When will breakfast be ready.
    • When do you say "trick-or-treat?"
    • I would wear shorts when...
    • When is Thanksgiving?
    • When do you eat turkey?
    • Name 3 or more items we wear outside when it's cold.
    • When do we go see a doctor?
    • When did this story take place?
    • Cover your mouth when you cough!
    • I was walking my dog outside when suddenly a red sleigh crashed into a tree....
    • They were sleeping when the alarm went off.
    • When do you use a band-aid?
    • When do you brush your teeth?
    • When do we wear a seatbelt?
    • When do you sleep?
    • When does Santa come?
    • I would wear sunglasses when...
    • I always consider hibernation when I am shivering under a blanket.
    • 4. Complete story grammar (who, what, where, when) with younger kids
    • When do we use a bandaid?
    • What do you like to do when it's spring?
    • What happens to a snowman when the sun comes out?
    • Why do you need to use a shovel when it snows?
    • When do you wear pajamas?
    • When do we sleep?
    • When do we use an umbrella?
    • When do we brush our teeth?
    • Why do we hold our breath when we go under water?
    • When do you go to school?
    • When do we take a bath?
    • They were trimming the tree when we arrived.
    • What do we need when it rains to keep us dry?
    • When there is lightening outside, it is important for you to get inside for your safety.
    • What do you like to do when you get home from school?
    • What do you say when you need help in class?
    • Why was Rosa sad when she looked outside?
    • When is this activity done?
    • When do flowers bloom?
    • He stood up and roared with pride and joy when he reached the top of the mountain.
    • Gabby cuts her fingernails when they get long so she does not scratch her friends when she gives hugs.
    • When do you carve a pumpkin?
    • Who did Robo and Kiki see when they walked back inside?
    • When do you trick-or-treat?
    • Who will clean when we finish?
    • When does The Hunter’s Full Moon occur?
    • What do you wear when you go to sleep?
    • When is Christmas?
    • When do you eat lunch?
    • When the phone rang, he was writing a paper.
    • Samantha thought should would have to drop out of school when her family was moving, but she just had to start at a new one.
    • The first thing I do when I wake up is...
    • We'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
    • The Buck Supermoon marks the time when the antlers of the male dear (bucks) are fully grown.
    • When it snowed for the 10th day this month, I was reminded of the expression, “March: In like a lion, out like a lamb.”
    • When did Kiki's mom say Kiki should eat something?
    • The American laughed and said, "That's the best part. When the time is right you would announce an IPO and sell your company stock to the public and become extraordinarily rich, you would make millions." 
    • When do we eat breakfast?
    • When do we wear a helmet?
    • What items would you use when you came out of the shower?
    • What do you feel in your body when you think someone is not listening to you?
    • When do you eat your candy?
    • I eat bananas and apples when it’s raining.
    • When will we find the eggs?
    • When does it snow?
    • What do you do to stay warm when it is cold outside?
    • When does the Buck Supermoon occur?
    • Who do we go see when we're sick?
    • Who fixes cars when they break?
    • When she opened the door, she heard a loud crash coming from inside.
    • I am going to dine with friends when we land.
    • When do you get dressed?
    • I am traveling light when I go to grandma’s for the holidays.
    • Sam was baking a cake when I got home.
    • What did Rosa put on when she got dressed?
    • Close the gate when you leave.
    • When do you need to wear a coat?
    • What do we wear on our feet when we go outside?
    • When do you go on a hayride?
    • Why does a snowman melt when sun comes out?
    • Use a light pencil touch when tracing the maze path.
    • What are some things we wear outside when it's cold?
    • When do we pack a suitcase?
    • When is Halloween?
    • Put the coin in the slot - The music starts playing - When the music starts playing you dance.
    • We play outside when it’s not raining.
    • When you're finished using the bathroom, be sure to wash your hands in the sink.
    • I don't like getting wet when it's raining.
    • What do you do when someone else is talking?
    • Name 3 or more items we wear outside when it's hot.
    • When something grows at a fast rate.
    • When is Easter this year?
    • Hannah wants to be an astronaut when she gets older and go to Venus.
    • When do you take medicine?
    • 2. When did Kara see the invitation?
    • Busy working hard, like a bee would be when pollinating flowers.
    • When do we need to wear gloves, warm hat, and snow boots?
    • It was raining cats and dogs when I went to the store.
    • If I make a mistake when I talk, I'm going to fail, and no one will understand what I'm saying.
    • The dog says woof when he wants a treat.
    • When did Neil Armstrong place the U.S. flag on the moon?
    • We'll cross that ____ when we come to it.
    • I count to 30 when I wash my hands with soap.
    • When do you build a snowman?
    • 1. What do you think Josef will do when he faces a challenge?
    • What do you say when you knock on people’s doors?
    • When do you eat breakfast?
    • When her mom surprised her with a gift, she lit up like a Christmas tree.
    • Who do you think of when you hear Valentine’s Day?
    • He was writing a paper when the phone rang.
    • Why is school sometimes cancelled when it snows?
    • When do you go trick-or-treating?
    • Who gives you medicine when you are sick?
    • When do bears hibernate?
    • When do we use a flashlight?
    • When you're finished using the toilet, be sure to flush it.
    • When is your birthday?
    • Point to the really hot mountain and tell me about a time when you were really hot.
  • Paragraphs
    • it makes me feel uncomfortable. I need some space to myself when I'm feeling overwhelmed or stressed. Thank you for understanding my need for personal space.
    • Kara was almost asleep when she heard a buzz and looked over to see her screen light up. The notification said "You're Invited!". Kara opened the text and saw all the event details. This was going to be so fun! She loved celebrating with her friends, and was especially excited to celebrate her best friend. When she got home from school, Kara asked her mom if they could stop at the mall later to buy something to take to the party. She didn't want to show up empty handed! Her mom said they would have to wait until it wasn't a school day. A few days later, they rushed and got to the mall as soon as it opened so that they could beat the crowds. But when Kara got inside, she wasn't even sure which store she wanted to look in first. She ended up buying something she thought would go with a lot of the clothes Jamie liked. Plus, Jamie had only gotten her ears peirced the month before so she would be excited to add to her new collection.
    • The family had been camping and fishing all day, and they were all hungry. They gathered sticks and started a fire to make s'mores. The parents lit the fire, and the kids gathered the ingredients. They put the chocolate and the marshmallows on the sticks, and they roasted them over the fire. When they were done, they put them in their mouths and enjoyed the sweet, gooey goodness. It was a fun day, and they all enjoyed themselves.
    • That person looked funny at me when I was talking. They must not like me.
    • The Christmas Party was fun. I saw the Nutcracker ballet that night, so I was running late. Nevertheless, they were still trimming the tree when we arrived. He was hanging mistletoe (with care) beside a beautiful red poinsettia. The tinsel icicles made a mess last year, so they used tinsel garland this year. We brought some Frankincense incense that we bought online. I tried the eggnog latte and the gingerbread. He ate the head on the gingerbread person! The nativity scene at the house was elaborate. This was a December to remember.
    • It is a crystal of snow that falls from the sky when the weather is very cold. What is it?
    • When I came downstairs on Christmas morning, I saw a red and green present that was 6 feet tall!....
    • She told her famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when she heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. She wondered what was out in the woods when she decided to go investigate the situation. She began to walk away from her tent when she saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. She continued to see what broke the branch. As she was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, she saw something large with hair running past her. While she was walking her foot stepped into what seemed like a small depression in the earth when she suddenly saw the shadow of the large creature in the distance. She quickly realized that she had stepped in the large foot-like tracks from the monster.
    • Playing: Stay inside or go outdoors to play. Do activities you enjoy, such as playing games with a friend, sports, drawing, or playing an instrument. When you are finished playing, put away any toys or equipment you used. Wash your hands.
    • I always consider hibernation when I am shivering under a blanket, but I must go out today. I am going to wear a turtleneck and mittens outside.
    • Many complicated ideas about the rainbow have been formed. The difference in the rainbow depends considerably upon the size of the drops and the width of the colored band increases as the size of the drops increases. The actual primary rainbow observed is said to be the effect of super imposition of a number of bows. If the red of the second bow falls upon the green of the first the result is to give a bow with an abnormally wide yellow band since red and green light when mixed form yellow. This is a very common type of bow one showing mainly red and yellow with little or no green or blue.
    • My name is ____________ and I like to keep my personal space private. When someone invades my personal space
    • He told his famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when he heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. He wondered what was out in the woods when he decided to go investigate the situation. He began to walk away from his tent when he saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. He continued to see what broke the branch. As he was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, he saw something with fur run past him. He continued when he saw the face of the monster. The human-like monster stood on its hind legs and howled with its large teeth showing.
    • The family had been camping and fishing all day and were hungry. So, they gathered sticks and started a campfire to make s'mores. The parents lit the fire, and the kids gathered ingredients. They put the chocolate and marshmallows on the sticks and roasted them over the fire. Also, they boiled the water in a kettle. When they were done, they enjoyed the sweet, gooey goodness. It was a fun day at the campsite.
    • Josef sees his chance to use his sleek push-to-pass feature as he shoots to the front. He has to stay in front if he wants a shot at winning. Is it possible for Josef to catch the 2 cars in front of him and win? There is only 1 lap left and the fans are on their feet cheering. That's when he catches his family out of the corner of his eye. They are screaming and cheering loudly for him.
    • When Sarah saw Lynn coming, she was surprised. "Thanks for returning my iPod!" she said. "I was really worried about it".
    • When the sunlight strikes raindrops in the air they act as a prism and form a rainbow. The rainbow is a division of white light into many beautiful colors. These take the shape of a long round arch with its path high above and its two ends apparently beyond the horizon. There is according to legend a boiling pot of gold at one end. People look but no one ever finds it. When a man looks for something beyond his reach his friends say he is looking for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
    • An American businessperson was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisher docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellowfin tunas. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them. The Mexican replied, that it only took a little while. The American then asked why he did not stay out longer and catch more fish. The Mexican said he had enough to support his family's immediate needs. 
    • Wake up: Take a deep breath and when you exhale, sit up in bed. Swing your legs over the side of the bed and place your feet flat on the floor. Stand up carefully.
    • walk - when the batter receives 4 pitches the umpire calls as balls. The batter is rewarded by advancing to first base.
    • You wish to know all about my grandfather. Well, he is nearly ninety- three years old. He dresses himself in an ancient black frock coat usually minus several buttons yet he still thinks as swiftly as ever. A long flowing beard clings to his chin giving those who observe him a pronounced feeling of the utmost respect. When he speaks his voice is just a bit cracked and quivers a trifle. Twice each day he plays skillfully and with zest upon our small organ. Except in the winter when the ooze or snow or ice prevents, he slowly takes a short walk in the open air each day. We have often urged him to walk more and smoke less but he always answers “banana oil.” Grandfather likes to be modern in his language.
    • Pick a number from 1-10 to tell me how much choice you feel you have when talking. 1 means you don't feel like you have any choice (the stuttering picks everything you say or don't say), 10 means you have all the choice over what you say.
    • Winter Solstice is when half of Earth is tilted the farthest away from the sun. It usually occurs on December 21 or 22. Winter solstice is known as the shortest day of the year due to the least amount of sunlight. On the winter solstice, if you stand outside at noon and look at your shadow, it will be the longest shadow you cast the entire year.
    • Who did Robo and Kiki see when they walked back inside? Robo’s mom.
    • Have you played hide and go seek? Tell me about it! Who did you play with, where, when, where would you hide, etc.
    • Do chores: Get the supplies you need to do your chores. Do one chore at a time, step by step. You might clean your room. Do your laundry. Sweep the floor. When you are done, check with an adult to make sure you did your chores correctly. Put away the supplies you used. Wash your hands.
    • The butterfly flapped her wings when she landed on the yellow daffodils. Do you prefer yellow daffodils or the ones with orange and white? I think yellow is my favorite color. Don’t you have a yellow raincoat?
    • 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!
    • Once upon a time, I was playing on the playground with my friends. We were all having fun when one of my friends started being mean to me. She would push me, call me names, and steal my toys. I was so sad and didn't know what to do.
    • One afternoon, Lynn decided to take a walk around the neighborhood. As she turned the corner, she saw her friend Sarah in the yard next door, sunbathing. Lynn waved, but Sarah didn't see her. Lynn was about to go back home when she noticed that Sarah's iPod was lying on the ground next to her chair.
    • The morning of the party, Kara checked the ivitation again to make sure she would be at the right place at the right time. She didn't want to show up late! Before she left, she pulled on her coat and boots and told her mom she would be home before the street lights turned on. When she got to the party, she found her friends waiting at the ticket booth, shivering. Kara looked out at the ice and was instantly glad she brought her coat! Once they paid, the employee asked "What size do you need?". Kara sat down to put on her rented footwear. She was glad the blades were sharp, because dull blades could make you slip on the ice when you rounded the rink. Kara and her friends had a blast, and they made sure to sing to Jamie before the night was over.
    • Homework: Get your homework from your backpack. Gather all the supplies you need to do your homework, such as pens, pencils, rulers, or other items. Find a comfortable place to sit or stand. Begin working on your homework. Get up and take a break if needed. When you finish your homework, put it back in your backpack.
    • Pick a number from 1-10 to tell me how confident you feel when talking. 1 means you don't feel confident at all, 10 means you feel super confident to talk.
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  • Sentences
    • I was walking my dog outside when suddenly a red sleigh crashed into a tree....
    • Why did Kiki stop suddenly as she was trying to go outside?
  • 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.
    • She told her famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when she heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. She wondered what was out in the woods when she decided to go investigate the situation. She began to walk away from her tent when she saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. She continued to see what broke the branch. As she was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, she saw something large with hair running past her. While she was walking her foot stepped into what seemed like a small depression in the earth when she suddenly saw the shadow of the large creature in the distance. She quickly realized that she had stepped in the large foot-like tracks from the monster.
    • My 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!
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  • Phrases
    • There's a pattern that will soon be shown
    • a dispute where there is strong disagreement
    • there's a ghost
    • there is precipitation
    • the pumpkin over there
    • they is freezing because they forget there jacket
    • There's always a way to find
  • Sentences
    • "There's been a robbery."
    • The pumpkin is over there.
    • Are there any drink left over.
    • "There's been a car accident."
    • If there is precipitation, you had better put on a sweater.
    • Were there Peeps in your Easter basket?
    • Find the page in the book where there is a truck with two oranges on the side.
    • How many phases of the moon are there?
    • When there is lightening outside, it is important for you to get inside for your safety.
    • Janice said that there are eight planets in the solar system.
    • After the blizzard, there were icicles and everything was frozen.
    • The clouds were ___ but there was a glimmer of light.
    • Santa packed his sleigh full of presents but didn't realize there was a hole in the bottom of his red sack...
    • If there is a Jack-o-lantern, touch the bell.
    • "There's been a fire."
    • The teacher told us that there is no one who is a teacher’s pet, he likes all of us equally.
    • She arrived early, but no one else was there.
    • Before the blizzard, there was icicles and everything was frozen.
    • If there is a Jack-o-lantern, draw a heart around the bell.
    • A good friend is someone who is always there for you, no matter what.
    • Are there any famous people with your first or last name?
    • What other holidays are there in February?
    • Are there any places in your body where you feel these things?
  • Paragraphs
    • As I got older, I realized that there were other people in the world and that my actions affected them. I started to think about the consequences of my choices and how they would affect other people.
    • The first item you’ll need is a saddle. This will allow you to ride the dragon as it flies through the air. Make sure not to forget your helmet. Training your dragon to spit fireballs can be very dangerous, so make sure you have a fire extinguisher nearby. Dragons are very intelligent so training them can be quite easy if the trust is there. They love food. each dragon is different though. They say that a dragons favorite food is the same as the person they’re bonded with. Grab your favorite food item, a helmet, some armor and head out to find your dragon.
    • Knock, knock! Who’s there? Lettuce.
    • Knock, knock! Who’s there? Honey bee.
    • Throughout the centuries people have explained the rainbow in various ways. Some have accepted it as a miracle without physical explanation. To the Hebrews it was a token that there would be no more universal floods. The Greeks used to imagine that it was a sign from the gods to foretell war or heavy rain. The Norsemen considered the rainbow as a bridge over which the gods passed from earth to their home in the sky. Others have tried to explain the phenomenon physically. Aristotle thought that the rainbow was caused by reflection of the sun's rays by the rain. Since then physicists have found that it is not reflection but refraction by the raindrops which causes the rainbows.
    • I love the chocolate eggs you find at Easter. Were there Peeps in your Easter basket? I had peeps and pastel-colored M&M’s. My mom thinks pastel colors are beautiful.
    • Once upon a time, there was a kingdom where the people were ruled by a fair and just queen. The queen had a son who was the apple of her eye, and she loved him more than anything in the world. However, the queen soon fell ill and died. Her son was heartbroken and mourned her death for many years. One day, he decided to go on a journey to find a cure for his sadness. He traveled to many different countries and met many people, but he still could not find a way to heal his broken heart. Finally, he came to a kingdom where the people were ruled by a wicked queen. The queen was very mean to her subjects and made them do all the hard work. The prince was so tired of being treated badly that he decided to stay in the kingdom and overthrow the queen. He took control of the kingdom and made it a place where the people were treated fairly and with respect. Finally, he was able to heal his broken heart and live happily ever after.
    • Knock, knock! Who’s there? Boo. Boo who? Don’t cry, it’s just a joke 
    • Inferencing Opportunity: Are there still dinosaurs? Explain.
    • I have an Advent calendar, so I know there are still 10 days until Christmas... but let’s exchange gifts early! Do you know the Christmas poem that says, now Dasher, now Dancer, now Prancer, and Vixen. On Comet, on Cupid, on Donner, and Blitzen? I'll recite it while you get ready. :) Do you have a wassail recipe for carolers? They may show up early, too!
    • Knock, knock! Who’s there? Control Freak.
    • Knock, knock! Who’s there? Cash.
    • Knock, knock! Who’s there? Stopwatch.
    • Knock, knock! Who’s there? Boo.
    • Knock, knock! Who’s there? Says.
    • (Explanation: The first two errors? The extra E in “three” and the missing R in “error.” The third error? The fact that there are only two errors.) 
    • If there is precipitation, you had better put on a sweater under your coat. Do you have a scarf and hat? Or do you have an umbrella?
    • 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!
    • Knock, knock! Who’s there? An interrupting cow.
    • Knock, knock! Who’s there? Icy.
    • Knock, knock! Who’s there? Needle.
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