SCHOL Critical Thinking Card Games PDF

Reproducible, Easy-to-Play Card and Board Games That Build
Kids’ Critical Thinking Skills — and Help Them Succeed on Tests
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10 Critical Thinking Card Games © Elaine Richard, Scholastic Teaching Resources 1

Dedication
These games are dedicated to:
all the children who worked with me over the

past 20 years to acquire good critical-thinking skills;
my three grandchildren—Katie, Sam, and Jake—

who played these games with me just for the fun of it;
the teachers, tutors, and parents dedicated to helping

every student achieve to the highest;
Andrea and Mark for their patient and indispensable computer tutoring;
and, of course, to Jack, for his patience, advice, and encouragement.
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Cover and interior design by Holly Grundon

Illustrations by Kelly Kennedy
ISBN 0-439-66542-6
Copyright © 2005 by Elaine Richard
All rights reserved.
Printed in the U.S.A.
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Think About It. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Riddle Me Silly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Play Your Hunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
How Can You Tell? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fact or Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Reading Between the Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
You’ve Got to Be Kidding! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Classified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Making Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Let’s Compare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Game Board A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Game Board B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Possible Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Introduction
T
o become truly accomplished, independent readers, children need to
move beyond decoding and word knowledge, and develop critical
thinking and reasoning skills. Honing these skills leads to better
comprehension, which is the cornerstone of successful reading,
understanding, and studying skills.
What better way to develop students’ critical thinking and reasoning skills
than through fun, easy-to-play games? Enter 10 Critical Thinking Card
Games! The games in this book help boost and reinforce essential
reasoning skills—by giving children the kind of practice they’ll enjoy doing
over and over again. As children play these games, they get practice in
making generalizations, solving riddles, predicting outcomes, distinguishing
fact from opinion, recognizing inconsistencies, drawing conclusions, and more.
Setting Up the Games
M
ost of the games require nothing more than the cards
provided. (Two games, “Think About It” and “Play Your
Hunch,” come with their own game boards.) Simply
photocopy the game cards on cardstock, cut them apart, and
store them in a plastic zipper bag along with a copy of the
game instructions. Label the bag with the name of the game
and store the bag in a filing box for easy access.
For a slightly more competitive twist, we also provide two
generic game boards that can be used with some of the card
games. Let students decide which game board to use for a
particular game. (You might even invite students to create their own
game boards.) Photocopy the game boards on regular copy paper then
glue the pages to the inside of a manila folder, carefully aligning both
sides of the game board. You could also photocopy the game board on
cardstock and tape the two sides together. Consider laminating the game
boards or covering them with clear plastic to keep them clean and sturdy
for repeated use.

Playing the Games
T
he games in this book are designed for two to four players. A few can
also be played at the board in a whole-class setting or in teams. You
may want to establish some simple rules when you first introduce the
games to avoid potential conflicts later on. For example, a quick solution to
the question of who goes first is to have the youngest player always go first
in a game, then play can move in a clockwise direction. A more traditional
method would be to have players throw a number cube (or die) and the
player with the highest number goes first. Then play continues in a clockwise
direction.
Students might also play a game as “solitaire.” In this case, the player
writes the answers on a sheet of paper and hands it to you when he or she
is finished. This could serve as an assessment tool to give you insight into
the student’s understanding.
Consider making the games part of the reading center or offering them as
a choice during free time. You might also select a game to play with small
reading groups, supervising the game to ensure appropriate answers. (Most
of the games are open-ended and don’t require exact answers. We provide
possible answers for most games at the back of this book. You can
photocopy the answer keys and give them to players to use for reference.
Remind students that these are only possible answers. Accept any
reasonable answers as long as players can justify them.)
Perhaps more effective than any of these options is to play the games in
a one-on-one setting with an adult and a student, especially if the student
needs extra help in any of the skills. A parent, teacher, or tutor can model
more precise or interesting answers than peers might. Consider sending
home copies of the games so students can play them with their families—
another great way to strengthen the home–school connection.
However you decide to use the games in this book, they’re sure to
provide lots of fun and learning. Enjoy!

Think About It!
Given open-ended questions, players try to come
up with as many logical answers as possible.
Objective You’ll Need

To give students practice in drawing ● 8 Think About It cards (choose from
conclusions, using experience and pages 8–11)
logical thinking ● Think About It game board
(pages 12–13)
Players
● Paper and pencil for each player
2 to 4 players
● Number cube (die)
● Timer (optional)
How to Play
1. Place one card on each cabin on the game board. Distribute paper and pencils
to each player.
2. Starting at the first cabin, a player rolls the number cube to determine how many
answers to give for the question. For example, if a player rolls a 5, each player must
list five possible answers to the question. (You may want to use a timer and set a time
limit, like 30 seconds or 1 minute.)
3. Play continues as players move to the next cabin and repeat step 2.
4. After everyone has gone through all the cabins, players compare answers for each
question. Cross out any answers that are the same as other players’. Decide as a group
which of the remaining answers are logical and count them. The player with the most
number of logical answers wins.

1 T h i n k A b out I t 7 T h i n k A b out I t
What can you

What job could keep
do in winter but
you in good shape?
not in summer?
What do ice and What costs less

steam have today than it did
in common? 10 years ago?
What can you do on

What is sometimes too
the weekend but not
short for a tall person?
on a school day?
What do you
What do you swallow
always have more
but not chew?
than one of?
Who can you recognize What can you identify

from very far away? by its smell?
What can a person

What can you identify
do only once or
by its shape?
twice in his life?

What food tastes better What should be done

fresh than canned? very carefully?
What would you like to What should be cooked

keep all your life? before it is eaten?
What looks different

What can
when it is wet than
change shape?
when it is dry?
What would you

What has a right side
not wash in a
and a wrong side?
washing machine?
What gets loaded What is easy

and unloaded? to remember?
What would you

What is difficult
put at the bottom
to remember?
of a grocery bag?

What does a
What are some things
stew have that a steak
money cannot buy?
doesn’t have?
What should you not do What can a person do

with dirty hands? that a dog cannot do?
How is a doctor
What can a dog do
different
better than a person?
from a nurse?
What can a How is a college

computer do that a different from a
person cannot do? high school?
How is a kitchen
How are a watch and
different from a
a clock different?
dining room?
How is a peach What can the

different from President do that a
a banana? mayor cannot do?

How is flossing
How can you tell a rose
different from
from a daffodil?
brushing your teeth?
What do you start but What stays cold

often don’t finish? all summer?
What goes out but What follows you

never leaves its home? everywhere?
Where would you most Why is

often hear a siren? water important?
What would you hear Why is a hurricane

near a roller coaster? dangerous?
What do you see in

What is lighter
the evening but not
than air?
during the day?

Think About It

Riddle Me Silly
Players use critical thinking to figure out answers to riddles.
Objective Optional Materials

To expose students to riddles, humor, ● Game board (choose one from
double meanings, and playful language pages 64–67)
● Game markers (buttons or coins
Players work well)
2 to 4 players ● Number cube (die)
You’ll Need
● Riddle Me Silly cards (pages 15–18)
How to Play
1. Shuffle the “Riddle Me Silly” cards and stack them facedown between the players.
2. On each player’s turn, the person to the right of the player picks a card and reads the
riddle aloud. The player then has to figure out the answer to the riddle.
3. If the player answers correctly, she keeps the card. If not, the reader reads the answer
and places the card in a discard pile. The next player takes a turn.
4. Play continues until no cards are left. Players then count how many cards they’ve
collected. The player with the most cards at the end of the game wins.
Playing With a Game Board

Each player places a marker on START. Play the game as described above. If a player
answers correctly, she rolls the number cube to see how many spaces to move along the
board. If the player doesn’t answer correctly, she cannot move. Place used cards in a
discard pile. The next player takes a turn. The first player to reach FINISH wins.

1 Riddle Me Silly 7 Riddle Me Silly
What has four legs but What word is always

only one foot? pronounced wrong?
(A bed) (Wrong)
What do you lose every

What bird helps you eat?
time you stand up?
(A swallow) (Your lap)
Why do birds fly What has teeth

south in winter? but never bites?
(It’s too far to walk.) (A comb)
What room is never What animal keeps

part of a house? the best time?
(A mushroom) (A watch dog)
What odd number becomes

What does someone have to
even when you remove
take before you get it?
the first letter?
(Your photograph) (Seven)
What state is round at both What has a head and

ends but “hi” in the middle? tail but no body?
(Ohio) (A coin)

What belongs to you but

Where do frogs
others use it more often
keep their money?
than you do?
(In a river bank) (Your name)
What falls often but When is the best time

never gets hurt? to use a trampoline?
(Snow or rain) (When you feel jumpy)
What kind of key What gets broken every

cannot open a lock? time you say its name?
(A monkey) (Silence)
If your nose runs and

What can a circle do
your feet smell, what’s
that a square can’t?
wrong with you?
(You are upside down.) (Look round)
What never asks questions What 10-letter word

but everyone answers it? starts with gas?
(The telephone) (Automobile)
What kind of coat is What animal

always put on wet? doesn’t play fairly?
(A coat of paint) (A cheetah)

What question can

Why are fish easy to weigh?
never be answered “yes”?
(They have scales.) (Are you asleep?)
What can speak any How do you know

language in the world? that chefs are mean?
(An echo) (They beat eggs and whip cream.)
What has 16 legs What did the crook get

and 4 tails? when he stole the calendar?
(4 horses or any other four-legged animals with tails) (30 days or 1 year)
What does a cat have that What goes up when

no other animal has? rain comes down?
(Kittens) (An umbrella)
Why did the two surgeons What lets you see

like to work together? through walls?
(They wanted to co-operate.) (Windows)
What has four What kind of footwear can

wheels and flies? you make from banana peels?
(A garbage truck) (Slippers)

Why was the baseball Why did the postman

player arrested? get the sack?
(He stole second base.) (So he could carry the mail.)
What do you call male How do you

cattle that are sleeping? make a bandstand?
(Bull-dozers) (Take their chairs away.)
How did the basketball In what month do

court get so wet? people talk the least?
(The players dribbled a lot.) (February)
What do you call someone What can you

who is crazy about chocolate? always count on?
(A cocoa-nut) (Your fingers)
How do you know that What is the difference

robbers are very strong? between a canoe and a miser?
(They hold up banks.) (A canoe tips a lot, but a miser doesn’t.)
Why does the ocean What flowers do people

seem friendly? always have with them?
(It waves.) (Tulips)

Play Your Hunch
Players try to move from START to FINISH by matching a
noun card with an appropriate verb on the game board.

To give students practice in using logic, ● Play Your Hunch cards
critical thinking, and strategy (pages 20–23)
● 2 copies of the Words in Action
Players game board (page 24)
2 players, or 2 teams of 2 players each ● Game markers (buttons or coins
(This game can also be played as a work well)
solitaire activity—the player tries to get to
FINISH in the fewest moves.)
How to Play
1. Shuffle the “Play Your Hunch” cards and stack them facedown between the players.
Each player gets a copy of the game board.
2. The object of the game is to move from START to FINISH by matching a card with a
verb on the board. Players can move only one square at a time in any direction. On each
turn, a player picks a card from the stack. The player must explain how the noun on
the card relates to the verb in a logical way. (Note that some of the nouns are living
things and some are nonliving things.) For example, if a player picks a card that says
radio, he might say that the noun relates to the verb hear because you can hear a
radio. If the other players agree, he can place his marker on top of the verb on his
board. The next player takes a turn. Put the used card in a discard pile.
3. Play continues with players picking a card and trying to move through their own
game board.
4. The first player to reach FINISH wins.

Pl ay You r Hu nch Pl ay You r Hu nch Pl ay You r Hu nch
book paper stairs
car pencil cloth
elevator pen ball
hammer bowl needle
stove pot soap

coat backpack button
string bicycle desk
rope hat sofa
bricks chair music
spoon pitcher chalk

frog worm monkey
tiger artist snake
lion pianist camel
bear butterfly flower
wolf giraffe fish

boy kitten mosquito
cow canary sister
horse dog elephant
shark baby tree
father bee onion

START
Words in Action
hear stand sew eat jump build
ride hop fly roar hunt play
color shout wash tie crawl drive
sit on dance hide cook lift paint
smell read write talk wear swim
fix smile draw throw climb carry
FINISH
How Can You Tell?
Players explain what event(s) might have
led to the statement on each card.

To give students practice in drawing ● How Can You Tell... cards
conclusions, and making inferences and (pages 26–29)
generalizations
Optional Materials
Players ● Game board (choose one from
1 to 4 players (For a solitaire game, the pages 64–67)
player can write his or her answers on a ● Game markers (buttons or coins
piece of paper.) work well)
How to Play
1. Shuffle the “How Can You Tell...” cards and stack them facedown between the players.
2. Players take turns picking a card from the pile. On each turn, a player reads aloud the
question and answers it.
3. If the answer makes sense and the other players agree, the player can keep the card. If
other players do not agree with the answer, the next player can offer an alternative answer.
If the other players agree with this answer, he can keep the card and take another turn.
4. Continue taking turns until no cards are left. Players then count how many cards
they’ve collected. The player with the most cards at the end of the game wins.

answers correctly, she rolls the number cube to see how many spaces to move along the
board. If the player doesn’t answer correctly, she cannot move. Place used cards in a

1 How C a n You Tel l … 7 How C a n You Tel l …
… the plant is going to die soon? … the floor needs sweeping?
… thestorm must have

… the soda is flat?
been very strong?
… the baby must be very tired? … the milk is sour?
… those crackers are stale? … she had a tooth pulled?
… the meat is not yet cooked? … the cheese is spoiled?
… the roses will bloom … he’s going to get a

in a week or two? speeding ticket?

… Mom came home in a

… the pencil needs sharpening?
very good mood?
… he must have run all

… the plane just landed?
the way to school?
… from a distance that

… the car has a flat tire?
the store is closed?
… your neighbor must

… the plant needs watering?
be out of town?
… your best friend

… something is burning?
has a cold?
… thatperson is very … you will need your

upset at the clerk? sunglasses today?

… the bus drivers must

… the peach isn’t ripe?
be on strike?
…I need a haircut? … it’s going to snow tomorrow?
… that tree will have

… the hem needs to be sewn?
to be cut down?
… someone must have

… your mother is proud of you?
hit the car?
… you’ll have to take that … the girl at the next table

photo over again? celebrated her birthday?
… there must be a party

…I need new shoes?
at their house?

… yourfriend must have been

… the house needs painting?
away to a sunny climate?
… she started taking … you’re going to get a good

piano lessons? mark on the test?
… the road is very icy? … the dog is very excited?
… the cookies were baked too long? … you ate too much?
… you grew at least 2 inches

… someone has lit a match?
over the summer?
… he wants to be your friend? … your dad is on a diet?

Fact or Opinion
Players decide whether a sentence on a card
is fact or opinion.

To give students practice in distinguishing ● Fact or Opinion cards (pages 31–34)
between fact and opinion—what is true ● Game board (choose one from
and what is believed pages 64–67)
Players work well)
How to Play
1. Shuffle the “Fact or Opinion” cards and stack them next to the game board.
sentence on the card and says whether it’s a fact or an opinion.
3. If the player answers correctly, she rolls the number cube to see how many spaces to
move on the game board. If the player doesn’t answer correctly, she cannot move.
Place the card in a discard pile. The next player takes a turn.
4. The first player to reach FINISH wins.

1 Fact or Opinion 7 Fact or Opinion
New York City has

Carrots are healthier than candy.
many tall buildings.
George Washington was

Cows and sheep give milk.
our first president.
Football players and

Candy is bad for your teeth.
wrestlers are mean.
Fact or Opinion Fact or Opinion

4 10
Sammy Sosa is the best

Exercise is good for you.
baseball player who ever lived.
It is best to get a good

Applesauce is sweet.
night’s sleep before a big test.
The Pacific Ocean is on the

Peaches are the sweetest fruits.
West Coast of the United States.

Basketball is more Tractors make neat

fun than soccer. rows on farms.
Hamburgers taste better

Farm horses live in barns.
than hot dogs.
Alaska is bigger than

Red is a prettier color than blue.
North Carolina.

16 22
Cars and motorcycles The cello is a difficult

run on gasoline. instrument to play.
According to our survey, pizza is

My bike goes faster than yours.
the most popular school lunch.
Every classroom should

My sister is smarter than yours.
have a computer.

We sing the national anthem Going to the beach is more

before every Yankee game. fun than going hiking.
Many kids like to eat in Maps tell you where

restaurants with their parents. roads and lakes are.
Some movies are rated PG-13. Math is easier than science.

28 34
Horseback riding is Baseball mitts are

the best sport. made from leather.
When it is winter in the United Construction workers wear

States, it is summer in Australia. helmets for protection.
It is faster to fly than Sailboats are more

to sail to Europe. fun than kayaks.

Camels are used to

Cats are better pets than dogs.
cross the desert.
Sneakers look cooler

Everybody loves peanut butter.
than sandals.
It is healthy not You can’t see the

to be overweight. stars every night.

40 46
Male teachers are stricter The sun is in the sky

than female teachers. even when it’s cloudy.
Lakes are colder to swim in Vanilla ice cream tastes

than swimming pools. better than chocolate.
Ocean tides change every day. Oranges contain vitamin C.

|R|E|A|D|I|N|G|
(Reading Between the Lines)
Players try to figure out the word riddle on a card.

To enhance students’ ability to make ● Reading Between the Lines cards
inferences, draw conclusions, and make (pages 36–41)
sense of abstract information
Players
2 to 4 players or teams
How to Play
1. Shuffle the “Reading Between the Lines” cards and stack them facedown between
the players.
2. Players take turns picking a card from the pile. On each turn, a player shows the card
to the other players, then tries to figure out what the word riddle says. For example,
the name of this game (|R|E|A|D|I|N|G|) translates to “reading between the lines.”
3. If the player answers correctly, he keeps the card. If not, the next player can try to
guess the answer. If she answers correctly, she keeps the card and takes another turn.

You’ve Got to Be Kidding!
Given a sentence that doesn’t make sense, players
change the sentence so it makes sense.

To help students recognize nonsense situations ● You’ve Got to Be Kidding! Cards
and use logical thinking to correct them; to (pages 43–46)
develop accurate use of vocabulary
Optional Materials
Players ● Game board (choose one from
2 to 4 players or teams pages 64–67)
work well)
How to Play
1. Shuffle the “You’ve Got to Be Kidding!” cards and stack them facedown between
the players.
nonsensical sentence on the card. He then makes a new sentence that makes sense by
replacing some of the words.
3. If the player answers correctly, he keeps the card. If not, the next player can try to correct
the sentence. If she answers correctly, she keeps the card and takes another turn.
4. Continue taking turns until no cards are left. Players then count how many cards they’ve
collected. The player with the most cards at the end of the game wins.

Each player places a marker on START. Play the game as described above. If a player answers
correctly, he rolls the number cube to see how many spaces to move along the board. If the
player doesn’t answer correctly, he cannot move. Place the used card in a discard pile. The
first player to reach FINISH wins.

1 You’ve Got to Be Kidding! 7 You’ve Got to Be Kidding!
Always put your shoes on We had to blow on the

before your socks. iced tea to cool it off.
The drugstore was At school, the plumber

out of cheese. taught the math lesson.
The florist told me In the fall, the buds

to brush my teeth. fall off the trees.
When I dropped the carton The kids watched the

of eggs, the skins tore. game on the radio.
The car is almost out of gas James darkened the room

so let’s stop for a drink. with the new light bulb.
We climbed the tree with The mail carrier

our roller skates on. barked at the dog.

We dove into the pool The words on the computer

from the oak tree. went from right to left.
The clouds are darkening, I rubbed milk on my

so let’s go to the beach. skin to prevent sunburn.
Sam painted a The air conditioner

picture with ketchup. warmed up the room.
The hardware store The camera bounced and

ran out of peaches. rolled down the hill.
Dad left the waitress a The house collapsed

deck of cards after lunch. because it was tired.
We played catch My mother just celebrated

with my yo-yo. her 15 th birthday.

The dog and the goldfish Lilies and daisies

played in the backyard. grow on trees.
Dad gave me a ride to We put the baked

school in a tractor. potato into a glass.
We looked for the phone It was very funny when my

number in the thesaurus. brother fell off his bike.
The basketball team

Horses can do cartwheels.
scored two touchdowns.
The President of the United The teacher wore ice

States is elected every year. skates to school.
We took a big test

We planted corn in December.
during recess.

We bought jeans and T-shirts We spent our summer

at the drugstore. vacation at the library.
She wore shorts and sneakers Thanksgiving is a

to the school dance. great day at school.
He tried to shave
A lake is as deep as the ocean.
with a wrench.
She polished her nails We rowed our canoe

with chicken soup. in the ocean.
When the alarm goes off, A sweater is as warm

we go to sleep. as a ski jacket.
Australia is just as near to the

We like to eat cereal for dinner.
United States as Canada.

Classified
Players read and sort
classified ads into categories.

To give students practice sorting ● Classified Ads cards (pages 48–51)
information into appropriate categories ● Help Wanted chart (page 52), for
and making generalizations using real-life each player
situations
● Miscellaneous Ads chart (page 53),
for each player
Players
2 to 4 players
How to Play
1. Shuffle the “Classified Ads” cards and stack them facedown between the players.
Each player gets a copy of the Help Wanted chart and the Miscellaneous Ads chart.
2. Players take turns picking a card from the pile. On each turn, a player reads the card,
decides in which category the card belongs, places the card on one of her charts, and
shows the chart to the other players.
3. If the player places the card in the correct category, she gets to keep the card. If not,
the next player can take the card and place it on one of his charts. If he puts it in the
correct category, he can take another turn.
4. Players continue taking turns until no cards are left. Players then count how many
cards they’ve collected. The player with the most cards at the end of the game wins.

1 Classified Ads 7 Classified Ads
WAIT/BAR/HOST STAFF LEGAL SECRETARY

Busy waterfront restaurant now hiring Experienced legal secretary for senior partner
wait staff and food runners. Fax resume to of mid-sized firm. Shorthand preferred.
555-4321 Fax resume 555-4640
LIVE-IN NANNY
GERMAN SHEPHERD
Experience and references required. Care for
Friendly, sweet, housebroken. Good with other
4- and 6-year-old. Cook for children, plus light
animals. 60 lbs, 3 years old. Call 555-3300
housekeeping. Fax resume 555-8891
MOTHER’S HELPER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

2 school-age girls. Light housekeeping. Responsibilities include reception area tasks
Experience preferred. Fax resume and office support. Computer literate, excellent
555-8479 interpersonal skills. Fax resume 555-9915
ACTORS/MODELS
LEATHER LIVING ROOM SET
No experience necessary. All types and ages.
Never used. Still in original package. $1100.
For movies, commercials, music videos.
Call 555-5654
FAX resume 555-2128
CAR FOR SALE

LARGE 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT
2-door, white with black leather interior.
$700/month, plus utilities. Call 555-2233
Excellent condition. Call 555-8135
FINEST SPORTS CAMP CHIROPRACTOR

For boys and girls 8–17. Skiing, skating, For back pain, neck pain, headaches. Accepts
riding, tennis, hiking, swimming, excursions. most major health insurance. Call 555-9777

TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT LINE COOKS & DISHWASHERS

Experience preferred. Apply in person
Large 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath.
at 200 Restaurant Lane. Fax resume
$800/month. Call 555-9187
555-9391
PART-TIME TEACHERS PHOTO TECHNICIAN

Looking for teachers with experience to teach Color slide lab seeks assistant for camera room
grades 9–12. Test prep, SAT, and new SAT I. and lab. Darkroom experience essential. Color
Fax resume 555-6789 printing helpful. Fax resume 555-3453
RECEPTIONIST/OFFICE ASSISTANT THEATER CAMP

For midtown law firm. Must have computer Co-ed, ages 13–18. Musicals, drama, TV,
skills, MS Word, experience preferred. modeling, dance. Daily classes. Seven
Fax resume 555-1561 productions.
NANNY ANTIQUE SCHOOL DESK

Needed for working couple. Live-in. Top Solid oak, 50” x 32”, 5 drawers. $150.
salary. Fax resume 555-1143 Call 555-0100
SAILING CAMP RESTAURANT $ALE$

Off Cape Cod. 8 weeks. Boys 7–16. Saltwater Expanding restaurant group seeks special
sailing, elementary to advanced extensive events sales specialist. Excellent base salary,
racing, overnight sailing expeditions. commissions, benefits. Fax resume to 555-5555.
BEACH HOUSE TUTORS

Waterfront house with private beach and For grades K–12. Math, reading, writing, test
tennis court. Large living room and kitchen. prep. Masters degree in education preferred.
$500 including utilities. Call 555-1787 Fax resume 555-0098

COMPUTER SUPPORT TECH MARKETING ASSOCIATE

Consulting firm seeks full-time technician to Publisher seeks outgoing, proactive, people
maintain, support, backup, upgrade office person. Background in sales or marketing.
computers. Fax resume 555-7777 Fax resume 555-2666
HOUSEKEEPER/NANNY
LOST
To help stay-at-home mom with cleaning, cooking,
Large gray tabby cat, no collar. Near Main
errands, and childcare (6-, 4-, and 2-year-olds).
Street park. Call 555-2277
Recent references. Fax resume 555-9990
BROWNSTONE HOUSE GENERAL MANAGER

3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, dining Fast-paced, casual fine dining restaurants
room, full basement. No pets. $675/month. seek senior-level management. Fax resume
Call 555-6614 555-1122
4 ROOMS
CHIHUAHUA
Ideal for couple. 4-room apartment.
2 years old, house trained. Very playful and
Conveniently located near train station.
sweet. Call 555-0255
$475/month, plus utilities. No pets. Call 555-5732
SOUS CHEF FURNITURE

Restaurant seeks versatile chef to take over Dining room, living room, sleeper, kitchen,
kitchen. Fax resume 555-0123 desk, computer furniture. Call 555-5161
TEACHER
TENNIS ACADEMY
NJ’s largest private school has immediate
Co-ed 9–17. 19 courts. 1-, 2-, and 4-week
opening for biology teacher. Fax resume
sessions.
555-9876

BROWN/WHITE TABBY CAT BEDROOM SET

3 years old, friendly, excellent health. Needs 3 pieces. Vanity, dresser with mirror,
quiet home as an only pet. Call 555-1199 headboard and frame. $80. Call 555-2778
BABY-SITTER
FLOOR MANAGER/MAITRE D’
Monday to Friday after school, 3–4 hours/day
For upscale restaurant. Service background &
and school vacations. Must have own car. Fax
wine knowledge necessary. Fax resume 555-0102
resume and references 555-7890
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
BOAT FOR SALE
Seeking a dynamic, experienced, and innovative
leader for top high school. Must have exceptional 42-foot houseboat. Live aboard. Many extras.
skills in school leadership, supervision, evaluation, Must see! Call 555-2960
and more. Fax resume 555-2078
MUSIC CAMP DINING ROOM SET

In Massachusetts. Ages 11–18. Piano, strings, Antique white octagon table with leaf, 6 chairs,
winds, and brass. Daily chamber music, old gold seats, 7-foot hutch. $2,500. Call
private instrumental lessons, orchestra. 555-2788
WAREHOUSE SPACE DRIVERS

15,000 square feet. Call Commercial Real For early morning newspaper route. Must
Estate at 555-6868 have own vehicle. Call 555-2773
LIFEGUARDS WANTED
OFFICE SPACE
Free training for summer job at pools
For medical use. 1,800 square feet.
and beaches. Must be at least 16 years old.
Call 555-7188
Fax resume 555-3111

H el p Wa nt e d C h a rt
Restaurant
Education
Office Work
Child Care
Other

M i s cel l a ne ous Ads C h a rt
Pets
Summer Camps
Furniture
for Sale
Houses/
Apartments
Other

Making Connections
Players answer open-ended questions on a card.
Objective Optional Materials

To give students practice in making ● Game board (choose one from
associations pages 64–67)
Players work well)
You’ll Need
● Making Connections cards
(pages 55–58)
How to Play
1. Shuffle the “Making Connections” cards and stack them facedown between the
players.
question and gives an answer.
3. If the player answers correctly, she keeps the card. If not, the next player can try to
guess the answer. If he answers correctly, he keeps the card and takes another turn.

answers correctly, he rolls the number cube to see how many spaces to move along the
board. If the player doesn’t answer correctly, he cannot move. Place the used card in a

1 M a k i ng Con ne c t ion s 7 M a k i ng Con ne c t ion s
What sings? What flips?
What lights up? What sticks?
What roars? What rustles?
What buzzes? What flies?
What hums? What pollinates?
What writes? What molts?

What hops? What breaks?
What slithers? What sizzles?
What hibernates? What pops?
What prances? What dings?
What bounces? What shines?
What cuts? What melts?

What rings? What cleans?
What rips? What whistles?
What rolls? What stretches?
What burns? What flows?
What hangs? What screeches?
What folds? What turns?

What stains? What floats?
What quenches? What sways?
What squeezes? What waves?
What spans? What snaps?
What freezes? What descends?
What bends? What instructs?

Let’s Compare
Given two or more choices, players decide which
choice best answers a question.

To give students practice in identifying ● Let’s Compare cards (pages 60–63)
various characteristics, using logic,
reasoning, and life experience Optional Materials
● Game board (choose one from
Players pages 64–67)
2 to 4 players ● Game markers (buttons or coins
work well)
How to Play
1. Shuffle the “Let’s Compare” cards and stack them facedown between the players.
question and choices then gives his answer.
3. If the player answers correctly, he keeps the card. If not, place the card in a discard
pile. The next player takes a turn.

answers correctly, he rolls the number cube to see how many spaces to move along the
board. If the player doesn’t answer correctly, he cannot move. Place the used card in the

1 L e t’s Comp a r e 7 L e t’s Comp a r e
Which is bigger? Which is stronger?

a chain / a needle cardboard / wood
Which is colder? Which costs more?

rain / snow yo-yo / skateboard
Which is louder? Which is duller?

a bell / a siren a spatula / an axe
Which is longer? Which is hotter?

an arm / a leg a light bulb / a flashlight
Which is heavier? Which is quieter?

a chair / a table a bee / a car
Which is thicker? Which is cleaner?

slice of ham / slice of cheese a towel / a rag

Which is softer? Which is softest?

leather / cloth wood / book / cake
Which is wiser? Which is hottest?

man / dog stove / bulb / hairdryer
Who is older? Which is lightest?

grandpa / uncle pencil / book / stamp
Which is warmer? Which is heaviest?

tent / cabin desk / lamp / book
Which is lighter? Who is youngest?

a cloud / a kite boy / fireman / grandmother
Which is quieter? Which is tallest?

a bird / a murmur tree / teacher / mailbox

Which is fastest? Which is roughest?

car / ship / jet sand / silk / skin
Which is sweetest? Which is deepest?

milk / cola / water lake / ocean / river
Which is sharpest? Which is cheapest?

scissors / needle / hammer gum / socks / magazine
28 M a k i ng Con ne c t ion s 34 L e t’s Comp a r e
Which is fanciest? Which is slowest?

jeans / pajamas / dress elephant / turtle / dog
Which is thickest?
Which is toughest?
piece of paper / slice of cheese
salad / carrots / meat
slice of bread
Which is most transparent?

Which is crispiest?
tissue paper / waxed paper
chocolate / banana / cracker
plastic wrap

Which is most brittle? Which is quietest?

paper / cloth / autumn leaves library / gym / park / kitchen
Which floats best? Who is oldest?

brick / plastic jug / key child / adult / teenager / baby
Which is lightest? Which is stickiest?

book / orange / pen / shoe nuts / taffy / cheese / popcorn
Which is darkest? Which is fattest?

noon / evening / midnight / dawn dog / raccoon / pig / cat
Which is saltiest? Which is most ferocious?

cookie / apple / lettuce / pretzel seal / dog / skunk / leopard
Which is crispiest? Which is most nutritious?

pea / egg / corn chip / grape candy / broccoli / cookie / mint

START
Go back
to START.
Lose a
turn.
Go ahead Go ahead
2 spaces. 3 spaces.

Go back
1 space.
Take
another
turn.
Go back
2 spaces.
Lose a
turn.
FINISH
1
3
5 4
1 1 4
5
2 3 Winner’s
4 6
6
4 6
2
5 1
Get to the Winner’s Circle!
Roll a number cube to determine on
which outside point to start. On each
2 4
turn, you can move only to a space that
3
shares a common side (not point) with
the space you’re already in. For example,
if you’re starting on 5, you have to roll a
1 to move to the next space. For your
next move, you have to roll either 2 or 4
to get to the next space. If you don’t roll
the correct number, the next player takes
a turn. The first person to reach the
Winner’s Circle (by rolling a 6) wins!

6 4
2
3
5 1
6
3
5
Circle 2
1 4
3
6 4 6
1 6
3
2

Possible Answers Think About It (page 7)
1. Make a snowman, go skiing or 33. A dog can smell and hear very well.
sledding, wear a coat 20. Meat, cookies, some vegetables 34. You can study many different subjects
2. They’re both made of water. 21. Clothes, seaweed, hair in college; a high school has a set
3. Play the whole day, sleep late number of subjects.
22. Wool sweater, coat, shoes
4. Soup, ice cream, any drinks 35. You can wear a watch; a clock is
23. Your name, phone number, address
usually hung on the wall.
5. Answers will vary. 24. Math facts, history dates
36. The President leads the armed forces
6. Be born, turn 10 (or any number) 25. Love, friendship, happiness of the United States.
years old
26. Eat, cook 37. A rose has thorns, and a daffodil doesn’t.
7. Fitness instructor, construction
27. A doctor has a medical degree and can 38. Learning
worker, life guard
treat different illnesses; a nurse helps
8. CD, DVD 39. Turtle, snail
doctors and takes care of patients.
9. Doorway, pants, bed 40. In the city, near a hospital or firehouse
28. A computer can make superfast
10. Eyes, ears, clothes calculations. 41. Screams, laughter, clicking of the chain
11. Popcorn, coffee, vanilla 29. A kitchen is a place where you can 42. Cloud, smoke
12. Book, pencil, bowl cook food; a dining room is a place 43. Flossing cleans between your teeth;
where you usually eat food. brushing cleans the surface of your
13. Most fruits and vegetables
30. A peach is a round fruit covered with teeth
14. Answers will vary.
soft fuzz and with a large seed in its 44. Refrigerator, freezer, air conditioner
15. Water, clay, dough center; a banana is a long fruit with 45. Your shadow
16. Shirt, street small seeds that you can eat.
46. We need it to survive.
17. Truck, cargo ship 31. Stew has sauce or gravy and different
47. It can knock down buildings, flood
18. Canned goods, potatoes, milk carton vegetables.
towns, destroy crops, and so on.
19. Reading, rock climbing, surgery 32. A person can talk, get his/her own
48. Stars, lit-up street lamps or billboards
food and drink.
Possible Answers Play Your Hunch (page 19)

Book – read, write, color, draw Pitcher – wash, lift Butterfly – build, fly, play, hide Kitten – hear, stand, eat, jump,
Car – build, ride, wash, drive, fix Button – sew Giraffe – stand, eat, play, lift hop, hunt, play, hide, climb
Elevator – ride, lift, carry Desk – build, paint, read, write, Monkey – hear, stand, eat, jump, Canary – hear, eat, hop, fly, play
Hammer – build, fix draw, climb hop, play, shout, dance, smell, Dog – hear, stand, eat, jump,
Sofa – sit on, hide smile, throw, climb, carry hop, play, crawl, hide, smell,
Stove – cook, fix swim, carry
Music – hear, play, dance, write, Snake – eat, hunt, crawl, hide,
Paper – color, paint, write, draw smell, climb Baby – hear, eat, play, shout,
smile
Pencil – color, write, draw Camel – stand, ride, sit on, lift, wash, crawl, smell, talk, smile,
Chalk – color, write, draw throw
Pen – color, write, draw smell, carry
Frog – hear, eat, jump, hop, Bee – hear, build, fly, dance,
Bowl – eat, wash cook, swim, climb Flower – smell, wear
Pot – wash, cook carry
Tiger – hear, stand, eat, jump, Fish – eat, hide, cook, swim
Stairs – stand, jump, sit on, climb Mosquito – hear, eat, fly
roar, hunt, crawl, hide, climb, Boy – hear, stand, eat, jump,
Cloth – sew, wash, tie, wear carry build, ride, hop, play, color, Sister – hear, stand, sew, eat,
shout, wash, crawl, dance, hide, jump, build, hop, play, color,
Ball – play, sit on, lift, throw Lion – hear, stand, eat, jump, shout, wash, dance, hide, cook,
roar, hunt, crawl, hide, smell, paint, smell, read, write, talk,
Needle – sew swim, smile, draw, throw, climb, lift, paint, smell, read, write, talk,
carry wear, swim, fix, smile, draw,
Soap – wash, smell carry
Bear – hear, stand, eat, roar, throw, climb, carry
Coat – sew, wash, wear, carry hunt, play, hide, smell, swim, Cow – hear, stand, eat, cook,
String – sew, play, tie, fix carry Elephant – hear, stand, ride,
climb wash, tie, sit on, lift, smell, swim,
Rope – jump, play, tie, climb, Wolf – hear, stand, eat, jump, Horse – hear, stand, eat, jump, carry
carry hunt, play, crawl, hide, smell, ride, play, wash, sit on, dance, lift,
smell, swim, throw, carry Tree – stand, build, sit on, hide,
Bricks – build, paint, carry climb climb
Spoon – eat, play, wash, cook Worm – crawl, hide, lift, climb Shark – eat, hunt, smell, swim
Onion – eat, cook, smell
Backpack – lift, wear, carry Artist – hear, play, color, dance, Father – hear, stand, eat, jump,
paint, read, write, talk, smile, build, ride, roar, play, shout, drive,
Bicycle – ride, wash, sit on, fix dance, hide, cook, lift, paint,
draw
Hat – lift, wear smell, read, write, talk, swim, fix,
Pianist – hear, play, sit on, lift, smile, draw, throw, climb, carry
Chair – sit on, paint, fix, climb write

Possible Answers How Can You Tell? (page 25)
1. The plant’s leaves and stems 21. The store’s lights are out, and 36. My shoes are old and have
are brown, withered, and there are no people inside. holes in them.
droopy. 22. Your neighbor’s mail and 37. Your friend has a tan.
2. Some trees have fallen, some newspapers are piling up 38. She’s practicing on the piano
homes may have been outside, the lights are out, or is carrying sheet music.
damaged, houses and streets you haven’t seen your
are flooded. neighbor in a while. 39. The road is slippery and has a
thin, white layer.
3. The baby is cranky or falling 23. Your best friend is sniffling,
asleep. sneezing, or coughing. 40. The cookies are too hard or
are slightly burnt.
4. The crackers are no longer 24. The sun is very bright, or you
crunchy. might be going to the park 41. You can smell the sulfur or
or beach. see the smoke that came
5. When you cut through the from lighting the match.
meat, blood comes out. 25. The peach is still a little
greenish in color or it’s very 42. He smiles at you and talks to
6. The roses’ buds have come you.
out but they’re tightly closed. hard to the touch.
26. My face is covered with hair 43. Some of the paint is already
7. There’s dust and dirt on the peeling off.
floor. or the ends are scraggly.
27. Part of the hem is hanging 44. You studied hard for the test
8. When you pour the soda, and you knew most, if not all,
there are no bubbles. unevenly.
of the answers.
9. The milk smells bad and little 28. There is a dent or a scratch
on the car. 45. The dog is barking and
solid particles have formed. wagging its tail.
10. Her face is puffy and she may 29. The picture may be somewhat
blurry or the person’s eyes 46. You feel very full, and your
look like she’s in pain. stomach looks bigger than
were closed.
11. Some mold is growing on the usual.
cheese. 30. There are a lot of people over
at the house and loud music 47. Your clothes are smaller or
12. He was speeding and the is playing. you’re closer to your mom or
police have pulled him over. dad’s height.
31. The bus drivers are picketing
13. Mom is smiling, maybe even near the bus stop. 48. He’s eating salads or other
singing. low-calorie foods.
32. The weather forecaster said
14. He is panting, short of breath, that snow is coming, or
and maybe sweaty. maybe the temperatures are
15. The car makes a sudden bump below freezing and the sky is
and is making an odd noise. overcast.
16. The soil is dry and the plant 33. The tree is very old and it
looks like it’s starting to wither. looks like it’s rotting.
17. You see and smell smoke. 34. Your mother has a huge smile
18. He is gesturing wildly and on her face when she talks
maybe yelling at the clerk. about you.
19. The pencil’s point is dull. 35. A birthday cake was brought
over to her table, and her
20. People are coming out of friends or family are singing
the gate. “Happy Birthday!”

Possible Answers Fact or Opinion (page 30)
1. Fact 13. Opinion 25. Fact 37. Fact

2. Fact 14. Opinion 26. Fact 38. Opinion
3. Fact 15. Fact 27. Fact 39. Fact
4. Opinion 16. Fact 28. Opinion 40. Opinion
6. Opinion 18. Opinion 30. Fact 42. Fact
7. Fact 19. Fact 31. Opinion 43. Opinion
8. Fact 20. Fact 32. Fact 44. Opinion
9. Opinion 21. Opinion 33. Opinion 45. Fact
11. Fact 23. Fact 35. Fact 47. Opinion
12. Fact 24. Opinion 36. Opinion 48. Fact
Possible Answers |R|E|A|D|I|N|G| (page 35)
1. Head in the clouds 14. Skating on thin ice 24. Broken engagement 37. Railroad crossing
2. Dresses on sale 15. Rising to the occasion 25. Man overboard 38. Easy on the eyes
3. Brokenhearted 16. Upside-down cake 26. Station break 39. Small talk
4. Wrong guess 17. Feeling under the 27. Tall tales 40. Get a foot in
5. One in a million weather 28. Downstairs the door
6. Half moon 18. Temperature below 29. Buckle up for safety 41. He’s beside himself
zero 42. Toys in a
7. Grown up 30. Square dance
19. Studying before a test shopping bag
8. Stand up 31. Two peas in a pod
20. Going to bed after 43. Day before yesterday
9. Sit down 32. Double vision
midnight 44. Wait up
10. Questions on 33. Top banana
21. Candles on a 45. Step on it
my mind 34. Green with envy
birthday cake
11. House on fire 46. Second nature
22. Split second 35. Check-out counter
12. High chair 47. Needle in a haystack
23. Mind over matter 36. Sign on the dotted
13. Second-hand clothes line 48. Hand in hand

Possible Answers You’ve Got to Be Kidding! (page 42)
1. Always put your socks on before 16. The hardware store ran out of nails. 32. We put the baked potato on a plate.
your shoes. 17. Dad left the waitress a tip after lunch. 33. It was awful when my brother fell off
2. The grocery store was out of cheese. 18. We played catch with my ball. his bike.
3. The dentist told me to brush my 19. The words on the computer went from 34. Horses can jump fences.
teeth. left to right. 35. The teacher wore boots
4. When I dropped the carton of 20. I rubbed sunscreen on my skin to to school.
eggs, the shells broke. prevent sunburn. 36. We took a big test after recess.
5. The car is almost out of gas, let’s 21. The air conditioner cooled the room. 37. We bought jeans and T-shirts at the
stop for a refill. department store.
22. The ball bounced and rolled down the
6. We climbed the tree with our hill. 38. She wore shorts and sneakers to the
sneakers on. gym.
23. The house collapsed because it was
7. We had to blow on the hot tea to old. 39. He tried to shave with a razor.
cool it off.
24. My sister just celebrated her 15th 40. She polished her nails with nail polish.
8. At school, the teacher taught the birthday. 41. When the alarm goes off, we wake up.
math lesson.
25. The dog and the cat played in the 42. We like to eat cereal for breakfast.
9. In the fall, the leaves fall off the trees. backyard.
43. We spent our summer vacation at
10. The kids watched the game on the TV. 26. Dad gave me a ride to school in a car. camp.
11. James lit up the room with the new 27. We looked for the synonym in the 44. Thanksgiving is a great day at home.
lightbulb. thesaurus.
45. A lake is not as deep as the ocean.
12. The dog barked at the mail carrier. 28. The football team scored two
46. We rowed our canoe in the lake.
13. We dove into the pool from the diving touchdowns.
board. 47. A sweater is not as warm as a ski
29. The President of the United States is
jacket.
14. The clouds are clearing, so let’s go elected every four years.
to the beach. 48. Mexico is just as near to the United
30. We planted corn in the spring.
States as Canada.
15. Sam painted a picture with 31. Apples and oranges grow on trees.
watercolors.
Possible Answers Classified (page 47)

1. Help Wanted/Restaurant 14. Help Wanted/Education 27. Miscellaneous 40. Miscellaneous Ads/Summer
2. Miscellaneous Ads/Pets 15. Help Wanted/Office Work Ads/Houses/Apartments Camps
3. Help Wanted/Child Care 16. Help Wanted/Child Care 28. Miscellaneous 41. Miscellaneous Ads/Other
Ads/Houses/Apartments 42. Help Wanted/Other
4. Help Wanted/Other 17. Miscellaneous Ads/Summer
Camps 29. Help Wanted/Restaurant 43. Miscellaneous Ads/Furniture
5. Miscellaneous
Ads/Houses/Apartments 18. Miscellaneous 30. Help Wanted/Education for Sale
6. Miscellaneous Ads/Summer Ads/Houses/Apartments 31. Help Wanted/Office Work 44. Help Wanted/Child Care
Camps 19. Help Wanted/Restaurant 32. Help Wanted/Child Care 45. Miscellaneous Ads/Other
7. Help Wanted/Office Work 20. Help Wanted/Other 33. Help Wanted/Restaurant 46. Miscellaneous Ads/Furniture
8. Help Wanted/Child Care 21. Miscellaneous Ads/Summer 34. Miscellaneous Ads/Pets for Sale
9. Help Wanted/Office Work Camps 35. Miscellaneous Ads/Furniture 47. Help Wanted/Other
10. Miscellaneous Ads/Furniture 22. Miscellaneous Ads/ for Sale 48. Miscellaneous Ads/Other
for Sale Furniture for Sale 36. Miscellaneous Ads/Summer
11. Miscellaneous Ads/Other 23. Help Wanted/Restaurant Camps
12. Miscellaneous Ads/Other 24. Help Wanted/Education 37. Miscellaneous Ads/Pets
13. Miscellaneous 25. Help Wanted/Office Work 38. Help Wanted/Restaurant
Ads/Houses/Apartments 26. Miscellaneous Ads/Pets 39. Help Wanted/Education

Possible Answers Making Connections (page 54)
1. Singer, bird 13. Rabbit, kangaroo, 25. Telephone, doorbell 37. Ketchup, grass, mud
2. Fire, lightbulb, face child, flea 26. Cloth, paper 38. Water, drink
3. Lion, waterfall, bear 14. Snake 27. Ball, wheel 39. Hand, snake
4. Bee, mosquito 15. Bear, squirrel, fox 28. Fire, hot water, candle 40. Bridge, year
5. Singer, machine, bee 16. Deer, dancer 29. Clothes, bat, picture 41. Water, food
6. Pen, pencil, author 17. Ball, rubber, check 30. Clothes, paper, dough 42. Body, river, bamboo
7. Acrobat, gymnast, hair 18. Knife, scissors 31. Soap, water, cleanser 43. Boat, duck, coconut
8. Tape, glue, paste, 19. Glass, plate, heart 32. Train, whistle, 44. Tree, grass, person
Velcro 20. Steak, barbecue, teakettle 45. Hand, flag
9. Leaves, branches, food being cooked 33. Dancer, elastic, 46. Snapping turtle, duck
dress 21. Balloon, fireworks rubber band
47. Stairs, elevator,
10. Bird, time, airplane 22. Bell, timer 34. Water, river, syrup escalator
11. Bee, butterfly, wind 23. Glass, metal 35. Tire, screech owl 48. Teacher, computer,
12. Snake, lizard 24. Ice, ice cream 36. Wheel, car, world book
Possible Answers Let’s Compare (page 59)
1. chain 13. cloth 25. jet 37. autumn leaves

2. snow 14. man 26. cola 38. plastic jug
3. siren 15. grandpa 27. needle 39. pen
4. leg 16. cabin 28. dress 40. midnight
5. table 17. cloud 29. meat 41. pretzel
6. slice of ham 18. murmur 30. cracker 42. corn chip
7. wood 19. cake 31. sand 43. library
8. skateboard 20. stove 32. ocean 44. adult
9. spatula 21. stamp 33. gum 45. taffy
10. lightbulb 22. desk 34. turtle 46. pig
11. bee 23. boy 35. slice of bread 47. leopard
12. towel 24. tree 36. plastic wrap 48. broccoli

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Reproducible, Easy-to-Play Card and Board Games That Build

Kids’ Critical Thinking Skills — and Help Them Succeed on Tests

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all the children who worked with me over the

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Setting Up the Games

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Objective You’ll Need

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What can you

What do ice and What costs less

What can you do on

Who can you recognize What can you identify

What can a person

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What food tastes better What should be done

What would you like to What should be cooked

What looks different

What would you

What gets loaded What is easy

What would you

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What should you not do What can a person do

What can a How is a college

How is a peach What can the

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What do you start but What stays cold

What goes out but What follows you

Where would you most Why is

What would you hear Why is a hurricane

What do you see in

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Objective Optional Materials

Playing With a Game Board

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What has four legs but What word is always

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What do you lose every

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Why do birds fly What has teeth

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What room is never What animal keeps

(A mushroom) (A watch dog)

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What odd number becomes

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