the period of time during which something continues

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• period
  • Phrases
    • period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages
  • Sentences
    • 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.
    • The fossil record indicates that birds evolved from theropod dinosaurs during the Jurassic period, around 150–200 million years ago.
    • 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.
• time
  • Phrases
    • Time is money
    • Hobby -- activity to do in free time
    • night time
    • walk to the right, spin around one time, and then walk to the left
    • lasting a very short time
    • relating to or arranged according to the order of time
    • And it's time to begin
    • an arrangement of events in time
    • introduce one new food at a time
    • time for reflection
    • Just take your time and don't rush ahead
    • the property of having lived for a considerable time
    • spending time together
    • wasting time
    • Occasion – a time, an event
    • uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
    • Tradition -- something that is done every time
    • Draw a little rectangle next to the circle and jump one time
    • time for gratitude
    • spin around one time and then sit down
    • Things you do at Christmas time
    • moving in time or space without interruption
    • Make your arms fly like a bird, at the same time
  • Sentences
    • What is your lead time?
    • Time to make: 2 minutes to rinse and drain each day.
    • Thanksgiving can also be a time for reflection.
    • Prep time: 5 minutes.
    • What time is the soccer game?
    • Long time no ____.
    • My grandpa is retired from work and spends his time gardening.
    • Prep time is about 1 minute.
    • It's time to face your fears.
    • Glenn sets his alarm before bed so he can wake up on time in the morning.
    • Doctor's Office: "Okay, we have some openings for doctor's appointments tomorrow. What time are you looking for?"
    • 5. Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks for the blessings of the year.
    • The American then asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?" 
    • Make breakfast before it's time for work.
    • 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.
    • Talk about a time you were scared.
    • Give your child plenty of time to eat, and try not to rush them.
    • It is time to start overeating!
    • My friend played hooky one time but it was too bad because she missed a really fun field trip!
    • Though he had already finished the book, he read it a second time because he enjoyed it so much.
    • The holiday season is a time to be together with family.
    • The Buck Supermoon marks the time when the antlers of the male dear (bucks) are fully grown.
    • The Buck Supermoon marks what time?
    • Step 10: Once sprouts are fully grown, rinse one more time.
    • 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." 
    • The time it takes to make is about 2 to 3 minutes.
    • Do you remember the first time you tried your favorite food?
    • Though she was tired, the runner finished the race with a personal best time.
    • Scott likes grapes for snack time.
    • We took a walk in the park, and we had a great time.
    • Time to go back to school.
    • Scott likes snack time.
    • Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude.
    • Take your time and enjoy the process.
    • What do you do in your free time?
    • Set your clocks ahead one hour in the spring for daylight saving time, and move them back one hour in fall, at the end of daylight-saving time.
    • The page says, "More often, though, they move quickly, so use your time well. It will be gone before you know it."
    • Long time no see.
    • It is time to go.
    • 10. What time would Kara be getting back from the party?
    • 6. What time did Kara go to the mall?
    • What do you do at the time change?
    • Tom and Sheila had to leave early to make it to the concert on time.
    • Why do we change the time?
    • What time will we begin?
    • What time do you think everyone arrived?
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Finally, be patient and understanding. Remember that your parents are only looking out for you, and that it may take some time for them to come around to your point of view. Be prepared to answer their questions and address their concerns.
    • Take some time to process the loss. It's okay to feel upset or frustrated after a game.
    • 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.
    • 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 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.
    • Don’t forget! This weekend it is time to do the spring forward in spring forward, fall back.
    • A joke that is funny and clever at the same time.  
    • There was a faint cool breeze that rustled through the forest. The warmth of the bonfire was felt by the group and the light from the fire, full moon, and the stars provided light. The smell of chocolate, smoke, and pine was in the air. There were the sounds of the crackling of the wood on the fire and the crunching of s’mores. The nights were beginning to get longer, and the leaves were changing to beautiful hues of red, yellow, and orange as they fell. After some time around the bonfire, it was time for the storytelling to occur.
    • "The kids are singing." The subjects (the kids) sing at the time the sentence takes place and likely started before. It is a continuous action.
    • 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.
    • 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." 
    • 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.
    • Maureen's sister Judy stole her favorite sweater for the second time this week. How do you think Maureen feels?
    • 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.
    • We will have a Butterball Turkey. I want the turkey drumstick! Thanksgiving is the time we start the holiday overeating!
    • But really, Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and reflection. Many people are overwhelmed with gratefulness at Thanksgiving. I want to show my appreciation for you.
• during
  • Phrases
    • We used our computers during math class
    • belonging to or active during the night
  • Sentences
    • 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.
    • What do you do during the holidays?
    • Not only do third graders need to focus during class, but they also need to practice good behavior at all times.
    • Where do you hang colorful lights during the Holidays?
    • The fossil record indicates that birds evolved from theropod dinosaurs during the Jurassic period, around 150–200 million years ago.
    • I ate popcorn during the movie.
    • What animals did hunters look for during October?
    • Condiments you use during breakfast.
    • My sister and I love to search for shells on the beach each morning during our vacation.
    • Athletes need water bottles with water to stay hydrated during the game.
    • Who will be responsible for damage or loss during shipping?
    • The pianist had to stay quiet during one part of the song.
  • 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.
    • 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.
    • If your parents are resistant to the idea, try to come up with a plan that will give them peace of mind. Offer to stay in touch with them regularly, let them know where you are going and who you are with, or agree to check in with them at specific times during the day.
• which
  • Phrases
    • an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
    • any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
    • of the condition in which an organism can resist disease
    • -a case in which a caterpillar turns into a butterfly or moth
    • that which is inherited
    • complex system of paths in which it is easy to get lost
    • the speed at which a composition is to be played
    • a mammal the female of which has a pouch carrying the young
    • pitcher's mound - the raised mound from which the pitcher pitches
    • the territory within which power can be exercised
  • Sentences
    • Which items would you use to brush your teeth?
    • Q: Which school supply is king of the classroom?
    • Let's switch sides because I want to see which one is easier for you to copy from.
    • C is for cross crawls which helps both core strength and crossing the midline.
    • S is for skipping which improves coordination.
    • Watermelon is a member of the Cucurbit family which also includes cucumbers, zucchini, and pumpkin.
    • The world's largest beetle is the Hercules beetle, which can grow up to 5 inches in length.
    • Q: Which dinosaur had the best vocabulary?
    • R is for reach and pull which will build upper extremity strength.
    • Q: Which letter of the alphabet has the most water?
    • C is to crab walk which will help with your coordination and core strength.
    • Which items would you use to wash your face?
    • Role Playing: Learners act out scenarios or engage in conversations in which they use the target language.
    • To which the American replied, "Fifteen or twenty years." 
    • Which items would you use on your nails?
  • Paragraphs
    • Kara was almost asleep when she heard a buzz and looked over to see her screen light up. The notification said "You're Invited!". Kara opened the text and saw all the event details. This was going to be so fun! She loved celebrating with her friends, and was especially excited to celebrate her best friend. When she got home from school, Kara asked her mom if they could stop at the mall later to buy something to take to the party. She didn't want to show up empty handed! Her mom said they would have to wait until it wasn't a school day. A few days later, they rushed and got to the mall as soon as it opened so that they could beat the crowds. But when Kara got inside, she wasn't even sure which store she wanted to look in first. She ended up buying something she thought would go with a lot of the clothes Jamie liked. Plus, Jamie had only gotten her ears peirced the month before so she would be excited to add to her new collection.
    • The table is always set beautifully for the holidays. There is usually a centerpiece with beautiful flowers. The flowers are chrysanthemums. There is also cornucopia, which is a symbol of abundance and nourishment.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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!
• something
  • Phrases
    • inform somebody of something
    • angered at something unjust or wrong
    • hang something upside down (be sure to find something that won’t make a mess when you hang it upside down)
    • a fervent and even militant proponent of something
    • dropping something on the floor (or a hard surface) like a lego
    • come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
    • the act of beginning something new
    • Lack -- needing something
    • Opposite -- something completely different
    • Access – to be able to use something
    • something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
    • adapt something wild to the environment
    • Invent -- create something
    • Past -- something that happened before
    • Achieve – to do something successfully
    • Gaze -- to look at something
    • Frog leap to something GREEN
    • regard something as probable or likely
    • Reflect -- to think about something
    • do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
    • blaming yourself or taking responsibility for something that isn't completely your fault, or blaming someone else for something that you do have some responsibility for
    • Additional -- something extra
    • believing that because you are feeling something, what you're thinking must be true
    • Something good happened
    • Clear -- something you can see through
    • Hop on one foot to something ORANGE
    • To eat something very quickly
    • Homonym – words that sound or look alike but mean something else
    • write a letter and say something kind
    • Outstanding -- something important
    • Doubt -- to question something
    • making a statement or interpretation about something without evidence backing it up
    • be undecided about something
    • Dangerous -- something that is unsafe
    • Miniature – something very small
    • informed about something secret or not generally known
    • an outward semblance misrepresenting the nature of something
    • something for everyone
    • a predisposition in favor of something
    • Notice -- to see something
    • the state of being dependent on something
    • You have something to say but someone else is talking
    • Tradition -- something that is done every time
    • Cause -- the outcome of something
    • Detect – to find out something
    • Point at something green and draw a thick oval
    • learn (something) by heart
    • not genuine; imitating something superior
    • Slither like a snake to something YELLOW
    • Walk backwards to something VIOLET
    • Edible – something that you can eat
    • Habit -- something done very often
    • the act of putting something somewhere
    • Skip like a horse to something BLUE
    • Modern -- something that is up to date
    • Crawl like a crab to something RED
    • Couple -- two of something
    • To immediately stop doing something
  • Sentences
    • What is something that you can take trick-or-treating to help you see at night?
    • Apologize to your friend if you lashed out or said something hurtful.
    • Name something different than this item.
    • Sometimes you have to endure something hard to get to something beautiful.
    • The breakfast we made has something for everyone.
    • Between you and me, something smells.
    • Name something that is NOT a breakfast item.
    • When did Kiki's mom say Kiki should eat something?
    • Name something like this item.
    • You make an action - This causes the toy to do something - Your behavior can change the effect.
    • When something grows at a fast rate.
    • They said the snow was as hard as rocks and bricks, think of something else that is hard.
    • Describe something that is scary.
    • Name something that is slimy.
  • Paragraphs
    • The weather in March can be unpredictable. The month often begins with bad weather but finishes with better weather. This could also mean something wild and unpredictable will eventually calm down.
    • Kara was almost asleep when she heard a buzz and looked over to see her screen light up. The notification said "You're Invited!". Kara opened the text and saw all the event details. This was going to be so fun! She loved celebrating with her friends, and was especially excited to celebrate her best friend. When she got home from school, Kara asked her mom if they could stop at the mall later to buy something to take to the party. She didn't want to show up empty handed! Her mom said they would have to wait until it wasn't a school day. A few days later, they rushed and got to the mall as soon as it opened so that they could beat the crowds. But when Kara got inside, she wasn't even sure which store she wanted to look in first. She ended up buying something she thought would go with a lot of the clothes Jamie liked. Plus, Jamie had only gotten her ears peirced the month before so she would be excited to add to her new collection.
    • What did you find? What is it used for? Find something similar.
    • She told her famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when she heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. She wondered what was out in the woods when she decided to go investigate the situation. She began to walk away from her tent when she saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. She continued to see what broke the branch. As she was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, she saw something large with hair running past her. While she was walking her foot stepped into what seemed like a small depression in the earth when she suddenly saw the shadow of the large creature in the distance. She quickly realized that she had stepped in the large foot-like tracks from the monster.
    • Into the woods he roamed, searching to complete his mission. It was a dragon rumored to watch over these woods. After hours of searching and setting traps, the hunter finally found something. Below the tallest tree in the forest, sat an injured dragon protecting her nest of eggs. The dragon could not retreat nor fight. It was not the hunter who injured this dragon. That remained to be unknown. Cruelty was not the way of this hunter. Instead of attacking the injured beast, he worked all day repairing the dragon’s wounds. The hunter would spend the next few weeks ensuring no harm came to the dragon or her nest. After the hatching of the eggs, the dragon and her offspring left the forest, returning often to visit the hunter.
    • Keep going, now let's create new shapes. Let's see how many dots we can connect to make something interesting?
    • At least 3 people on this page are wearing something that indicates their religion. Find one of those people.
    • Originally, the expression was “like a bird in a guilded cage.” It often means someone has a lot of something that you would think is a good thing (like money or fame), but with it comes a loss of freedom.
    • He told his famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when he heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. He wondered what was out in the woods when he decided to go investigate the situation. He began to walk away from his tent when he saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. He continued to see what broke the branch. As he was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, he saw something with fur run past him. He continued when he saw the face of the monster. The human-like monster stood on its hind legs and howled with its large teeth showing.
    • To deceive someone in a playful way by making them think something is true. A synonym for pulling my leg.  
    • When the sunlight strikes raindrops in the air they act as a prism and form a rainbow. The rainbow is a division of white light into many beautiful colors. These take the shape of a long round arch with its path high above and its two ends apparently beyond the horizon. There is according to legend a boiling pot of gold at one end. People look but no one ever finds it. When a man looks for something beyond his reach his friends say he is looking for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
    • What did the left eye say to the right eye? Between you and me, something smells.
    • It is something you drink, made from chocolate and milk, and it usually has marshmallows on top. What is it?
    • To trick someone to think something that is untrue is true as a joke. A synonym for pulling someone’s chain. 
• continues
• period
  • Phrases
    • period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages
  • Sentences
    • 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.
    • The fossil record indicates that birds evolved from theropod dinosaurs during the Jurassic period, around 150–200 million years ago.
    • 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.
• time
  • Phrases
    • Time is money
    • Hobby -- activity to do in free time
    • night time
    • walk to the right, spin around one time, and then walk to the left
    • lasting a very short time
    • relating to or arranged according to the order of time
    • And it's time to begin
    • an arrangement of events in time
    • introduce one new food at a time
    • time for reflection
    • Just take your time and don't rush ahead
    • the property of having lived for a considerable time
    • spending time together
    • wasting time
    • Occasion – a time, an event
    • uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
    • Tradition -- something that is done every time
    • Draw a little rectangle next to the circle and jump one time
    • time for gratitude
    • spin around one time and then sit down
    • Things you do at Christmas time
    • moving in time or space without interruption
    • Make your arms fly like a bird, at the same time
  • Sentences
    • What is your lead time?
    • Time to make: 2 minutes to rinse and drain each day.
    • Thanksgiving can also be a time for reflection.
    • Prep time: 5 minutes.
    • What time is the soccer game?
    • Long time no ____.
    • My grandpa is retired from work and spends his time gardening.
    • Prep time is about 1 minute.
    • It's time to face your fears.
    • Glenn sets his alarm before bed so he can wake up on time in the morning.
    • Doctor's Office: "Okay, we have some openings for doctor's appointments tomorrow. What time are you looking for?"
    • 5. Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks for the blessings of the year.
    • The American then asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?" 
    • Make breakfast before it's time for work.
    • 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.
    • Talk about a time you were scared.
    • Give your child plenty of time to eat, and try not to rush them.
    • It is time to start overeating!
    • My friend played hooky one time but it was too bad because she missed a really fun field trip!
    • Though he had already finished the book, he read it a second time because he enjoyed it so much.
    • The holiday season is a time to be together with family.
    • The Buck Supermoon marks the time when the antlers of the male dear (bucks) are fully grown.
    • The Buck Supermoon marks what time?
    • Step 10: Once sprouts are fully grown, rinse one more time.
    • 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." 
    • The time it takes to make is about 2 to 3 minutes.
    • Do you remember the first time you tried your favorite food?
    • Though she was tired, the runner finished the race with a personal best time.
    • Scott likes grapes for snack time.
    • We took a walk in the park, and we had a great time.
    • Time to go back to school.
    • Scott likes snack time.
    • Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude.
    • Take your time and enjoy the process.
    • What do you do in your free time?
    • Set your clocks ahead one hour in the spring for daylight saving time, and move them back one hour in fall, at the end of daylight-saving time.
    • The page says, "More often, though, they move quickly, so use your time well. It will be gone before you know it."
    • Long time no see.
    • It is time to go.
    • 10. What time would Kara be getting back from the party?
    • 6. What time did Kara go to the mall?
    • What do you do at the time change?
    • Tom and Sheila had to leave early to make it to the concert on time.
    • Why do we change the time?
    • What time will we begin?
    • What time do you think everyone arrived?
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Finally, be patient and understanding. Remember that your parents are only looking out for you, and that it may take some time for them to come around to your point of view. Be prepared to answer their questions and address their concerns.
    • Take some time to process the loss. It's okay to feel upset or frustrated after a game.
    • 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.
    • 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 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.
    • Don’t forget! This weekend it is time to do the spring forward in spring forward, fall back.
    • A joke that is funny and clever at the same time.  
    • There was a faint cool breeze that rustled through the forest. The warmth of the bonfire was felt by the group and the light from the fire, full moon, and the stars provided light. The smell of chocolate, smoke, and pine was in the air. There were the sounds of the crackling of the wood on the fire and the crunching of s’mores. The nights were beginning to get longer, and the leaves were changing to beautiful hues of red, yellow, and orange as they fell. After some time around the bonfire, it was time for the storytelling to occur.
    • "The kids are singing." The subjects (the kids) sing at the time the sentence takes place and likely started before. It is a continuous action.
    • 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.
    • 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." 
    • 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.
    • Maureen's sister Judy stole her favorite sweater for the second time this week. How do you think Maureen feels?
    • 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.
    • We will have a Butterball Turkey. I want the turkey drumstick! Thanksgiving is the time we start the holiday overeating!
    • But really, Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and reflection. Many people are overwhelmed with gratefulness at Thanksgiving. I want to show my appreciation for you.
• during
  • Phrases
    • We used our computers during math class
    • belonging to or active during the night
  • Sentences
    • 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.
    • What do you do during the holidays?
    • Not only do third graders need to focus during class, but they also need to practice good behavior at all times.
    • Where do you hang colorful lights during the Holidays?
    • The fossil record indicates that birds evolved from theropod dinosaurs during the Jurassic period, around 150–200 million years ago.
    • I ate popcorn during the movie.
    • What animals did hunters look for during October?
    • Condiments you use during breakfast.
    • My sister and I love to search for shells on the beach each morning during our vacation.
    • Athletes need water bottles with water to stay hydrated during the game.
    • Who will be responsible for damage or loss during shipping?
    • The pianist had to stay quiet during one part of the song.
  • 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.
    • 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.
    • If your parents are resistant to the idea, try to come up with a plan that will give them peace of mind. Offer to stay in touch with them regularly, let them know where you are going and who you are with, or agree to check in with them at specific times during the day.
• which
  • Phrases
    • an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
    • any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
    • of the condition in which an organism can resist disease
    • -a case in which a caterpillar turns into a butterfly or moth
    • that which is inherited
    • complex system of paths in which it is easy to get lost
    • the speed at which a composition is to be played
    • a mammal the female of which has a pouch carrying the young
    • pitcher's mound - the raised mound from which the pitcher pitches
    • the territory within which power can be exercised
  • Sentences
    • Which items would you use to brush your teeth?
    • Q: Which school supply is king of the classroom?
    • Let's switch sides because I want to see which one is easier for you to copy from.
    • C is for cross crawls which helps both core strength and crossing the midline.
    • S is for skipping which improves coordination.
    • Watermelon is a member of the Cucurbit family which also includes cucumbers, zucchini, and pumpkin.
    • The world's largest beetle is the Hercules beetle, which can grow up to 5 inches in length.
    • Q: Which dinosaur had the best vocabulary?
    • R is for reach and pull which will build upper extremity strength.
    • Q: Which letter of the alphabet has the most water?
    • C is to crab walk which will help with your coordination and core strength.
    • Which items would you use to wash your face?
    • Role Playing: Learners act out scenarios or engage in conversations in which they use the target language.
    • To which the American replied, "Fifteen or twenty years." 
    • Which items would you use on your nails?
  • Paragraphs
    • Kara was almost asleep when she heard a buzz and looked over to see her screen light up. The notification said "You're Invited!". Kara opened the text and saw all the event details. This was going to be so fun! She loved celebrating with her friends, and was especially excited to celebrate her best friend. When she got home from school, Kara asked her mom if they could stop at the mall later to buy something to take to the party. She didn't want to show up empty handed! Her mom said they would have to wait until it wasn't a school day. A few days later, they rushed and got to the mall as soon as it opened so that they could beat the crowds. But when Kara got inside, she wasn't even sure which store she wanted to look in first. She ended up buying something she thought would go with a lot of the clothes Jamie liked. Plus, Jamie had only gotten her ears peirced the month before so she would be excited to add to her new collection.
    • The table is always set beautifully for the holidays. There is usually a centerpiece with beautiful flowers. The flowers are chrysanthemums. There is also cornucopia, which is a symbol of abundance and nourishment.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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!
• something
  • Phrases
    • inform somebody of something
    • angered at something unjust or wrong
    • hang something upside down (be sure to find something that won’t make a mess when you hang it upside down)
    • a fervent and even militant proponent of something
    • dropping something on the floor (or a hard surface) like a lego
    • come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
    • the act of beginning something new
    • Lack -- needing something
    • Opposite -- something completely different
    • Access – to be able to use something
    • something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
    • adapt something wild to the environment
    • Invent -- create something
    • Past -- something that happened before
    • Achieve – to do something successfully
    • Gaze -- to look at something
    • Frog leap to something GREEN
    • regard something as probable or likely
    • Reflect -- to think about something
    • do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
    • blaming yourself or taking responsibility for something that isn't completely your fault, or blaming someone else for something that you do have some responsibility for
    • Additional -- something extra
    • believing that because you are feeling something, what you're thinking must be true
    • Something good happened
    • Clear -- something you can see through
    • Hop on one foot to something ORANGE
    • To eat something very quickly
    • Homonym – words that sound or look alike but mean something else
    • write a letter and say something kind
    • Outstanding -- something important
    • Doubt -- to question something
    • making a statement or interpretation about something without evidence backing it up
    • be undecided about something
    • Dangerous -- something that is unsafe
    • Miniature – something very small
    • informed about something secret or not generally known
    • an outward semblance misrepresenting the nature of something
    • something for everyone
    • a predisposition in favor of something
    • Notice -- to see something
    • the state of being dependent on something
    • You have something to say but someone else is talking
    • Tradition -- something that is done every time
    • Cause -- the outcome of something
    • Detect – to find out something
    • Point at something green and draw a thick oval
    • learn (something) by heart
    • not genuine; imitating something superior
    • Slither like a snake to something YELLOW
    • Walk backwards to something VIOLET
    • Edible – something that you can eat
    • Habit -- something done very often
    • the act of putting something somewhere
    • Skip like a horse to something BLUE
    • Modern -- something that is up to date
    • Crawl like a crab to something RED
    • Couple -- two of something
    • To immediately stop doing something
  • Sentences
    • What is something that you can take trick-or-treating to help you see at night?
    • Apologize to your friend if you lashed out or said something hurtful.
    • Name something different than this item.
    • Sometimes you have to endure something hard to get to something beautiful.
    • The breakfast we made has something for everyone.
    • Between you and me, something smells.
    • Name something that is NOT a breakfast item.
    • When did Kiki's mom say Kiki should eat something?
    • Name something like this item.
    • You make an action - This causes the toy to do something - Your behavior can change the effect.
    • When something grows at a fast rate.
    • They said the snow was as hard as rocks and bricks, think of something else that is hard.
    • Describe something that is scary.
    • Name something that is slimy.
  • Paragraphs
    • The weather in March can be unpredictable. The month often begins with bad weather but finishes with better weather. This could also mean something wild and unpredictable will eventually calm down.
    • Kara was almost asleep when she heard a buzz and looked over to see her screen light up. The notification said "You're Invited!". Kara opened the text and saw all the event details. This was going to be so fun! She loved celebrating with her friends, and was especially excited to celebrate her best friend. When she got home from school, Kara asked her mom if they could stop at the mall later to buy something to take to the party. She didn't want to show up empty handed! Her mom said they would have to wait until it wasn't a school day. A few days later, they rushed and got to the mall as soon as it opened so that they could beat the crowds. But when Kara got inside, she wasn't even sure which store she wanted to look in first. She ended up buying something she thought would go with a lot of the clothes Jamie liked. Plus, Jamie had only gotten her ears peirced the month before so she would be excited to add to her new collection.
    • What did you find? What is it used for? Find something similar.
    • She told her famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when she heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. She wondered what was out in the woods when she decided to go investigate the situation. She began to walk away from her tent when she saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. She continued to see what broke the branch. As she was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, she saw something large with hair running past her. While she was walking her foot stepped into what seemed like a small depression in the earth when she suddenly saw the shadow of the large creature in the distance. She quickly realized that she had stepped in the large foot-like tracks from the monster.
    • Into the woods he roamed, searching to complete his mission. It was a dragon rumored to watch over these woods. After hours of searching and setting traps, the hunter finally found something. Below the tallest tree in the forest, sat an injured dragon protecting her nest of eggs. The dragon could not retreat nor fight. It was not the hunter who injured this dragon. That remained to be unknown. Cruelty was not the way of this hunter. Instead of attacking the injured beast, he worked all day repairing the dragon’s wounds. The hunter would spend the next few weeks ensuring no harm came to the dragon or her nest. After the hatching of the eggs, the dragon and her offspring left the forest, returning often to visit the hunter.
    • Keep going, now let's create new shapes. Let's see how many dots we can connect to make something interesting?
    • At least 3 people on this page are wearing something that indicates their religion. Find one of those people.
    • Originally, the expression was “like a bird in a guilded cage.” It often means someone has a lot of something that you would think is a good thing (like money or fame), but with it comes a loss of freedom.
    • He told his famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when he heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. He wondered what was out in the woods when he decided to go investigate the situation. He began to walk away from his tent when he saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. He continued to see what broke the branch. As he was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, he saw something with fur run past him. He continued when he saw the face of the monster. The human-like monster stood on its hind legs and howled with its large teeth showing.
    • To deceive someone in a playful way by making them think something is true. A synonym for pulling my leg.  
    • When the sunlight strikes raindrops in the air they act as a prism and form a rainbow. The rainbow is a division of white light into many beautiful colors. These take the shape of a long round arch with its path high above and its two ends apparently beyond the horizon. There is according to legend a boiling pot of gold at one end. People look but no one ever finds it. When a man looks for something beyond his reach his friends say he is looking for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
    • What did the left eye say to the right eye? Between you and me, something smells.
    • It is something you drink, made from chocolate and milk, and it usually has marshmallows on top. What is it?
    • To trick someone to think something that is untrue is true as a joke. A synonym for pulling someone’s chain. 
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