Troubling Words Tremor Troll found Troubled Troll siting in a corner of his tree fort.

A closed book lay by his side as Troubled stared at the wooden floor. Is something wrong, Troubled? asked Tremor. Troubled took a deep breath and responded, In this story Im reading, it says that a boy is wearing a shirt thats inside out. Is that a problem? Tremor asked. Yes, said Troubled. You see, I keep wondering why its inside out instead of outside in! After all, if the inside is on the outside than the outside must be on the inside! Right? That makes sense, Tremor agreed. But inside out is the way everyone says it. But why? demanded Troubled Troll. I dont know, Tremor confessed. Its no big deal. Troubled was not comforted. And tell me, what if it is a big deal, he implored, and no one knows that its a big deal and someday everyone wakes up and realizes that theyve been saying it wrong? And what if....what if they suddenly understand that it really has been a big deal all along? That wont happen, Tremor Troll insisted, and even if it does, it wont exactly turn our world upside down. Troubled Troll was doing his best to remain calm. He gazed at his friend and whispered, Why didnt you say downside up?

For discussion: 1. Can you name anything in the story that shows that Troubled Troll is actually quite intelligent? 2. In what way does Troubled behave in a silly or foolish manner?

BPA BPA is a chemical that is put into plastics that are used as food containers. Unfortunately, some of the BPA passes from the containers into the foods that they are meant to protect. When people and animals eat those foods, BPA goes into their bodies. There are studies that have found that BPA can increase our chances of getting a number of serious diseases. Many food companies are concerned about that risk and are starting to use containers that contain no BPA. Thats good right? Not necessarily. Some scientists caution that the substitute chemicals being used might turn out to be dangerous as well. They could possibly be even worse!

1. According to this article, BPA _______. a. is used to make food taste better b. leaks into food c. means Better Plastic Articles d. makes us strong 2. Food companies are starting to _______. a. tell people not to worry about BPA b. pretend that they dont use BPA in their containers c. charge more for BPA d. use containers that do not contain BPA 3. Some of the new food containers _______. a. might have chemicals that are dangerous b. look more colorful c. leak all over shelves d. have extra BPA at no additional charge 4. The final paragraph of the article makes the point that _______. a. its best to just stop eating b. BPA might really be good for us c. change does not always mean improvement

d. there is no such thing as a safe food container

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FoxNews.com reports that Dr. Richard B. Hoover, an astrobiologist at NASA, believes that he has found the fossils of bacteria in meteorites. In other words, he claims to have found traces of life from outer space. Not surprisingly, his claim is controversial; many scientists do not accept that Dr. Hoover has come to the correct conclusion from what he has observed. Therefore, he has invited over 5,000 scientists to review his work and to publish their comments. 1. Bacteria are a _______. a. group of scientists b. place where meteors come from c. kind of restaurant d. form of life 2. When something is controversial, people _______. a. get sick from it b. believe it is ancient and extremely rare c. have strong disagreements about it d. brush their teeth with it 3. Dr. Hoover seems confident that his research will be proven correct because _______. a. he is named after a vacuum cleaner b. he has invited many scientists to look closely at his work c. he works for NASA d. he gets a rash when he touches meteorites 4. Based on the reading selection, which statement is true? a. No one believes that Dr. Hoover has made an important discovery. b. Astrobiologists are smarter than other scientists. c. Dr. Hoover believes he has found fossils of bacteria. d. Dr. Hoover did his work without using a microscope.

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Vitamin D Scientists have known for a long time that vitamin D is essential for humans. If children have a vitamin D or calcium deficiency, they can develop rickets, a softening of the bones. New studies are showing that people of all ages need vitamin D to help them fight off diseases by keeping their immune systems strong. 1. The main idea of this paragraph is that vitamin D _______. a. is found in milk b. has been studied by scientists c. is no secret d. is important for good health 2. If something is essential, it is _______. a. harmful b. expensive c. dreadful d. needed 3. When you have a deficiency of something, you _______. a. have all you need b. do not have enough c. look like an onion d. are rich Our bodies can make vitamin D when our skin is exposed to sunlight. However, its best to eat a diet that is rich in the vitamin. 4. The remainder of the above incomplete paragraph probably goes on to _______. a. say why vitamin C is also important b. explain why you should brush your teeth after eating beetles c. give some examples of foods that are rich in vitamin D d. say which diseases might be prevented by vitamin D

5. Which statement is false? a. Some foods contain vitamin D. b. Our bodies can use sunlight to make vitamin D. c. Some people dont have to get vitamin D from food. d. If youre a child, you will definitely get rickets if you dont play in the sun.

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Madison and Carson Carsons older sister, Madison, is a very good student. She isnt satisfied to just get by in school. Shes involved in extra activities including band and the Good Citizens Club. 1. Which statement is not supported by the paragraph. (It may or may not be factual.) a. Music is part of Madisons school experience. b. Madison is a straight A student. c. Carson is younger than Madison. d. Madison is a member of at least one club. 2. What is the main idea of the first paragraph? a. Madison was born before Carson. b. Madison likes music. c. Madison is a very good student. d. Madison is cruel and unusual.

Almost every day after school, Madison and Carson have fun at the local winter sports facility. Carson glides down the mountainside without ever losing his balance. Madison has a different style. She often soars into the air, lands in various twisted positions, and waits for her snowboard to join her on the ground. 3. From this paragraph, we can conclude that _______ a. Carson prefers skiing to snowboarding. b. Madison and Carson do not live in Florida. c. Madison is as graceful as a swan. d. It never snows in Vermont. 4. The selection informs us that _______ a. Madison doesnt like winter sports because she always falls. b. Carson owns a plane. c. Madison loves tennis. d. Both Carson and Madison enjoy their time on the snowy slopes.

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Drawing Conclusions Luke is very competitive and loves to win when he plays sports. Kyler doesnt take sports all that seriously. So when their tennis singles match was over, it was no surprise that both boys were in a good mood, especially Luke. 1. Which statement is most likely true? a. Luke won the match. b. Kyler won the match. c. The game was rained out. d. Kyler was given a new truck. Leslies main playlist has forty rock songs, fifteen rap songs, and one country song. It also contains twelve classical instrumentals. 2. Which statement is probably NOT true. a. Leslie likes music. b. Leslies favorite music is country. c. Leslie likes rock better than rap. d. Leslie listens to a wide range of music. I think youll like your present, Scott. Youll still be able to use it for at least the next couple of months before the weather gets too warm. It can be a lot of fun, especially if you take a lesson or two first. Remember, people are often injured by using these things if they dont know what theyre doing. 3. Scotts new present is a _______. a. rifle b. tennis racquet c. snow shovel d. snowboard Brad put a load of clothes into the washing machine. An hour later, he unloaded the damp clothes and put them into the dryer. Later, he unloaded the clothes and carried them upstairs in a basket. To his dismay, Brad noticed that the load of laundry just didnt smell nearly as fresh as usual. 4. One of the following is the reason why. Which one is it? a. Brad forgot to turn on the washing machine. b. Brad wasnt paid to do the laundry. c. Brad had forgotten to put detergent into the machine. d. The radio didnt work.

1___________2___________3___________4___________ Texting Trolls Well, it happened once again. Tremor Troll had another crush. This time it was the new girl in class, Tina Troll. Tremor was very shy and reluctant to actually talk to a girl. How can I introduce myself to her? he asked his close friend, Trogmire Troll. Send her a nice text message, Trogmire suggested. I can get her number from her friend, Tammy Troll. Tremor had gotten his first cell phone just two days earlier so this would be the perfect time to enter the world of texting. Great idea! Tremor said, I can think all day in school about what Ill say. The boys got together after school and Tremor was ready. Ill say, Hi, Im Tremor, he told his friend. Trogmire entered Tinas number for Tremor and quickly typed and sent the message for him. It seemed like forever to Tremor, but in less than a minute a response triggered a musical tone from his phone. She sent me an answer! Tremor gasped, shaking all over. Trogmire, who considered himself to be a cell phone expert, said, No, she sent you a reply! Tremor stared at the screen with a confused look. This is hard to read, he groaned. Thats because we texters use all kinds of shortcuts to make typing go faster, Trogmire explained. Here, let me translate for you. It says, Tremor, you are ugly and you smell bad too. Did she really say that? Tremor asked. Yes, she really did, Trogmire replied. Tremor jumped up and shouted, This is the happiest day of my life! And so, Tremor Troll and Tina Troll became good friends. But as things often go, true romance did not blossom. Tremors crushes were always fleeting and Tina Troll was more interested in her hobby, collecting rare bed bugs, than in having a serious relationship. However, Tremor Trolls love of texting had been born and went on and on and on. 1. If you are reluctant to do something, you are _______. a. in a rush to do it b. not very willing to do it c. very pushy d. crazy 2. For how long had Tremor owned a cell phone? a. about a year b. never

c. less than a week d. about two months

3. How much time did Tremor plan to spend on creating a message? a. about the length of one school day b. thirteen years c. less time than it takes to blink d. a little more than two days 4. Trogmire was proud of his _______. a. athletic ability b. lack of interest in texting c. buttermilk pancakes d. knowledge about cell phones 5. This experience led Tremor to _______. a. marry Tina b. hate bugs c. love texting d. order pizza by phone 1____________2____________3____________4____________5_______ _____

Vocabulary - Meanings From Context Use the context to help you determine the meaning of each highlighted word. As the summer sun sent scattered rays through the maple and oak leaves overhead, the young deer stood frozen, making it almost impossible for the hikers to see her. 1. In the above passage, the word frozen means _______. a. very cold b. visible c. not moving d. not melted Christmas is a time when Dad reverts to his childhood. I really think he looks forward to Santas visit more than any other member of the family. Mom says that hell always be a child during this season. 2. What does reverts mean in the above passage? a. stands up straight b. peeks at presents c. drinks too much egg nog d. goes back to being what he was Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet. 3. To divert is to _______. a. change the direction of b. look for really high waves c. jump into a dry river d. look through a telescope A wonderful 98 year old woman is working day and night to knit scarves to send as gifts for the troops. What a selfless person she is! 4. A selfless woman _______. a. is selfish b. has no name c. likes to wear scarves d. cares more about others than herself

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Vocabulary - Meanings From Context Use the context to help you determine the meaning of each highlighted word. 1. In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined and brave group of settlers. A daunting task is one that would _______ someone. a. tickle b. amuse c. lose or misplace d. frighten or intimidate 2. The original Pilgrims called themselves the Saints and referred to others who joined with them for the voyage as the Strangers. In this context, original means _______. a. one of a kind b. first c. humorous c. musical 3. The Saints and Strangers argued about how they would live in the New World. After much discussion, they came together and signed the Mayflower Compact. The Compact was _______. a. a container for makeup b. a small item c. a machine used for mashing corn d. an agreement 4. When the Pilgrims landed in what is now Massachusetts, they were fearful that the Native Americans would attack them. However, the people that they encountered, the Wampanoag Indians, were a peaceful and generous tribe. To encounter, is to _______. a. meet b. note how many c. fight d. exchange text messages

1____________2____________3____________4____________ Vocabulary - Meanings From Context Use the context to help you determine the meaning of each highlighted word. 1.I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder. What is the meaning of incentive? __________. a. a reason to do something b. a small amount of money c. a tax d. a good job 2. Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in the United states until 1920. What is suffrage ? a. something that causes physical pain b. an early flag c. skirts that did not cover ankles d. the right to vote 3. Some people are sure that the new health care law will mean better care for everyone. Others argue that the law will mean less care and longer waiting lines for those who need to see doctors. It's a controversy that will not go away soon. A controversy is something that people _______. a. have strong disagreements over b. blow their noses into c. need to pay for a visit to a doctor d. eat with sweet candy 4. Removing seeds from cotton plants was a slow job until Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin. What is a cotton gin? a. a drink b. a book

c. a machine d. a cloth 1___________2___________3___________4___________ Feathers and Gas Your choices will show how well you understood the reading selections. You may reread all or part of the selections to help you answer correctly. The BBC is reporting that Harry Potter is responsible for the dwindling number of wild owls in India. One of the reasons that owls are being trapped and sold as pets is that parents are buying them as gifts for their kids who are fans of the fictional wizard. As you may already know, Harry has his own pet owl, Hedwig. 1. What does dwindling mean? a. having feathers b. becoming less c. flying d. appearing in movies 2. Many children in India want owls _______. a. as pets b. to become extinct c. as a special food item d. to use their feathers in hats 3. From the above selection, we can see that _______. a. Everyone loves Harry Potter movies b. Owls dont taste as good as chickens c. People want to wipe out owls d. being popular can be harmful Volvo is building a car that will use gasoline without burning it. CNet Car Tech reports that Volvo will use a fuel cell that converts the hydrogen in gasoline into electricity to run the vehicles electric motor when the battery is low. The plug-in hybrid will go farther on the same amount of fuel because regular gasoline engines waste much of the fuels energy as heat. 4. To fill this car with fuel, _______. a. youll have to find a station that sells hydrogen b. youll be able to go to any regular gas station c. you must plug it in overnight d. you only need to add water

5. What does converts mean? a. frightens b. burns c. loses d. changes 1___________2___________3___________4___________5___________

Drawing Conclusions Read the selection and then choose the statement that is most likely true. 1. Emir rarely rides to school each morning. He could take the school bus but prefers to walk the two miles from his home to school. He believes that the walk wakes him up and improves his learning throughout the day. a. Emir always rides the bus home at the end of the school day. b. Emir never rides the bus to school. c. Emir values learning. d. Emir is usually late for school. 2. Remember, Maria, Mrs. Russo said, youre very allergic to chocolate. Please dont eat any chocolate candy at the Halloween party! Three hours later, Maria was home from the party with a terrible stomach ache. I promise you, Mom, Maria groaned, Ill always do what you say from now on. a. Maria got into a fight at the party. b. Maria ate chocolate at the party. c. Maria ate no chocolate at the party. d. Maria embarrassed herself by singing at the party. 3. In another week, well be turning our clocks back one hour. Then it will be almost dark by the time most of us get home from school. It will seem as if we suddenly have less daylight each day. Of course, people arent actually changing the behavior of the sun or the earth by messing with their clocks. a. Our planet has to spin faster when we reset our clocks. b. Its clear that turning our clocks back will help prevent global warming. c. If according to our clocks, the sun sets an hour earlier, it will also rise an hour earlier. d. The earth will actually rotate at a slower rate when we turn back the clocks.

4. Every time I give my cat a plate of tuna, he ignores it. Every time I give him a plate of salmon, he quickly eats it all. When I feed him beef, he eats a little bit of it, but doesnt seem to love it. a. Cats prefer salmon over tuna. b. I give my cat more than one kind of food. c. My cat likes tuna better than beef. d. My cat wont eat fish. 1___________2___________3___________4___________ A Lucky Coin Read the article first without stopping to find the missing words. Then read it again and choose the correct missing word from the numbered choices below the article.

When does one penny equal 170 million pennies? In Time for Kids, Suzanne Zimbler __1__ that a 1943 U.S. penny that was made at the Denver Mint has sold for $ 1.7 million. That single coin is thought to be the __2__ copper coin made in Denver that year. Only a handful of copper pennies were made at the other mints that same year. Pennies were made of steel in 1943 because copper was in short supply for use in equipment to help wage World War ii. That was the only year that Lincoln pennies were not made of __3__. A wealthy coin collector was eager to pay the huge sum for the coin because it was one of a kind and that collector already had a 1943 copper penny from each of the other two U.S. Mints in Philadelphia and San Francisco. You might be surprised to learn what some of your own coins are worth. The more scarce any collectible item is, the higher the __4__ tends to be. It's not likely, but it is possible that you might have a small __5__ sitting in your pocket right now! You can read the article from Time for Kids online at http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids/news/story/0,28277,2021923,00.html. 1) a. pleads b. asks c. allows d. reports

2) a. biggest b. only c. cheapest d. chubby 3) a. copper b. gold c. plastic d. silver 4) a. building b. stack c. ladder d. price 5) a. spider b. fortune c. tooth d. dollar

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Word Meanings From Context Use the context to help you determine the meaning of each highlighted word.

1.No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous. If something is ubiquitous, __________. a. it is fuzzy and will bite you b. it is everywhere c. it costs too much money d. it causes rashes 2. Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning! In the above context, what does rash mean? a. an itchy skin condition b. funny c. trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese d. with little thought or consideration 3. Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while? What does bashing mean in the above selection? a. hitting hard with a heavy tool b. going to too many expensive parties c. speaking or writing harshly about d. voting for a different candidate 4. Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. What does esteemed mean? a. held over boiling water b. very old

c. unable to chew gum d. greatly admired 1___________2___________3___________4___________ What Is the Topic? The topic of a reading selection is, quite simply, what it's ALL about. What is the topic of each of the following short excerpts from the works of some great poets?

There is a pleasure in the pathless woods, There is a rapture on the lonely shore, There is society, where none intrudes, By the deep sea, and music in its roar: I love not man the less, but Nature more, by Lord Byron The topic is _________________________. woods sea nature music

THE mountain held the town as in a shadow I saw so much before I slept there once: I noticed that I missed stars in the west, Where its black body cut into the sky. Near me it seemed: I felt it like a wall Behind which I was sheltered from a wind. by Robert Frost The topic is the _________________________. mountain sky town wind

But the poor dog, in life the firmest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own, Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonour'd falls, unnoticed all his worth-Denied in heaven the soul he held on earth: by Lord Byron The topic is _________________________. honesty dogs masters life

Behold, we know not anything; I can but trust that good shall fall At lastfar offat last, to all, And every winter change to spring. by Alfred, Lord Tennyson The topic is _________________________. seasons facts faith anger

Word Meanings from Context Use the meaning of each selection to help determine the definition of the highlighted words.

1. Poor Farmer Chevez labors sixteen hours a day and never has time for a vacation. He deserves better! Everyone should have at least one day a week for rest and relaxation. A. plays B. eats C. works D. unions Note: The word labor is spelled labour in some parts of the world such as the United Kingdom. 2. It's not that I'm unfriendly, but sometimes I want to leave society behind and be alone for awhile. A. people living as members of a group B. homes with messy floors C. the fastest runners D. people who are afraid of Girl Scouts 3. Our new alarm system will wake up the entire neighborhood if an intruder gets in the house. An intruder is someone who intrudes. To intrude is to __________. A. paint or repair old buildings B. wear ones shoes on the wrong feet C. go where one is not wanted or doesn't belong D. be very noisy 4. Those scientists want to hear what our professor thinks about their theory because he is the foremost expert in their field. A. The first or main one B. craziest C. least informed D. loudest 1 ______________ 2_______________ 4______________ 3______________

Sports Quotes Complete each quote by writing the appropriate sport in the blank. Each sport below is only used once . Look for clues in the quotes to help you choose correctly.

baseball

basketball

football

golf

hockey

skiing

soccer

tennis

1. ____________________ is a good walk spoiled.

Mark Twain

2. I let my racket do the talking. That's what I am all about, really. I just go out and win ____________________ matches. Pete Sampras

3. Sure, luck means a lot in ____________________. Not having a good quarterback is bad luck. Don Shula

4. If God had wanted man to play ____________________, he wouldn't have given us arms. Mike Ditka 5. It was a fun ride. I've enjoyed my time on the ice and I've enjoyed more and more people getting interested in the game of ____________________. Ron Francis

6. ____________________ combines outdoor fun with knocking down trees with your face. Dave Barry

7. Little League ____________________ is a very good thing because it keeps the parents off the streets. Yogi Berra

8. If all I'm remembered for is being a good ____________________ player, then I've done a bad job with the rest of my life. Isiah Thomas.

Quotations See if you can answer the following questions about the meanings of quotations. 1. Acting is all about honesty. If you can fake that, you've got it made. George Burns Burns was _______. A. saying that he is honest B. angry about what actors do C. a fake D. making a joke 2. If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins. This means that _______. A. you should think before you act B. avoid fast horses C. do whatever you feel like doing D. let someone else drive 3. You must do the things you think you cannot do. This means that _______. A. we should fool ourselves B. we are confused C. we can't do all that much D. we're capable of doing more than we realize Benjamin Franklin

Eleanor Roosevelt

4. Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives. Ronald Reagan Reagan wanted to _______. A. have government solve all our problems B. limit the power of government C. shrink the military D. eliminate all governments 5. You aren't learning anything when you're talking. This means that it's important to _______. A. talk louder B. teach C. help others. D. listen to others Lyndon B. Johnson

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Quotations See if you can answer the following questions about the meanings of quotations. 1. A teacher is someone who talks in our sleep. Alfred E. Neuman The point of this quote is that _______. A. students dream about going to school B. students don't pay attention in school C. homework is relaxing D. teachers shouldn't disturb students' naps 2. A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read. Mark Twain Twain is saying that _______. A. reading isn't necessary B. reading ability is nothing if it isn't used C. he is a great author D. you should learn how to read 3. Too bad SpongeBob isn't here to enjoy SpongeBob not being here. Squidward Squidward actually means that _______. A. he misses SpongeBob B. he likes SpongeBob's visits C. he enjoys SpongBob's absense D. he enjoys television 4. Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential. Winston Churchill Churchill really meant this because he was not a _______. A. smoker B. leader C. farmer D. quitter 5. An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching. Mohandas Gandhi Which statement or quote is similar to the above quote? A. The pen is mightier than the sword. Edward Bulwer-Lytton B. Actions speak louder than words. C. Practice makes perfect. D. Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage. Theodore Roosevelt

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Quotations of Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for his courageous leadership in the fight to end racial segregation in mid 20th century America. He advocated civil disobedience, a nonviolent approach to defying the legal system that upheld segregation. Dr. King is also remembered for his powerful sermons and speeches. This worksheet features a few examples of his words. The main source of these quotations is brainyquote.com. Match the quote by Martin Luther King, Jr. with the comment or interpretation below. The first one has been matched for you. The words of Martin Luther King, Jr.:

1. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

2. I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.

3. I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.

4. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

5. Life's most urgent question is: what are you doing for others?

6. Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.

7. Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. *************** A. People should behave in a way that makes life better for their fellow humans.

B. This was clearly Dr. King's belief as he dedicated his life to speaking out against injustice.

C. In this analogy, darkness is to hate as light is to love.

D. Hating others hurts the hater.

E. Believing that one is right is no excuse for being in the wrong.

F. If you agree with this quote, you cannot feel completely safe when others are treated unfairly.

G. Behavior, not skin color, tells us what we should think of a person.

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Thought Provoking Words Quotations, or quotes for short, are statements written or spoken, that are repeated by others to make a point. The point may be to show what a certain person believes about something. They may be referred to in speeches or print as words of wisdom. Many popular quotes are humorous or witty. There are a number of good sources of quotations. You can use a book that contains a large collection and find the topics you're interested in by using the index. There are some good sites on the Internet where topics can be found by using a keyword in a search field. The source you use will tell you who said or wrote the words. It will usually also show you how to find other quotations from the same individual. The main source for this worksheet is ThinkExist.com. You will often find quotations that contradict (disagree with) each other. For example, here are two quotes that were found by searching the topic money. When I was young, I thought that money was the most important thing in life; now that I am old, I know it is by Oscar Wilde No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich by Louis Sabin See if you can answer the following questions. 1. The liberty of speaking and writing guards our other liberties. Thomas Jefferson Which statement contradicts the above quote? a. Freedom of the press is an important right. b. People should be free to express their opinions in speech and written words. c. Freedom of religion should not be limited. d. To protect liberty, governments should stop people from saying unpopular things. 2. Which quote indicates that cats are thinkers? a. If you would know a man, observe how he treats a cat. Robert Heinlein b. Cats are mysterious kind of folk - there is more passing in their minds than we are aware of. Sir Walter Scott c. As every cat owner knows, nobody owns a cat. Ellen Perry Berkeley d. What greater gift than the love of a cat? Charles Dickens 3. You know it's love when all you want is that person to be happy, even if you're not part of their happiness. Julia Roberts According to this quote, __________

a. Love must be painful. b. Love is never real. c. Love is unselfish. d. Love can never last. 4. Teaching should be such that what is offered is perceived as a valuable gift and not as a hard duty. Albert Einstein Einstein is saying that _______ a. Students learn best when they feel that what they're learning is important to them. b. Teachers should offer cash awards to students for doing their homework. c. Never make students work hard. d. Teachers should wrap their assignments in real wrapping paper. 5. This is a court of law, young man, not a court of justice. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Which statement comes closest to the meaning of the above quote? a. You entered the wrong building. b. Law and order is always a bad thing. c. Basketball players never play fair! d. Laws aren't always fair.

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The New Domino's Arrives

Bruce Horowitz writes in USA Today that Domino's Pizza is changing its pizza recipe. It will be a completely new pizza with a different crust, cheese, and sauce. Some observers say that the company is taking a big risk with such a total overhaul of its main product. However, in a 2009 consumer survey, Domino's tied for last place for taste. Domino's was voted the best for convenience and price. This change is not something that Domino's took lightly. They spent two years testing many different recipes before settling on the new Domino's Pizza. The company will have an advertising campaign to launch the change that should have spread to all its restaurants by December 27, 2009. After that, look for the company to put out new ads proudly telling the public about the change. The author says that Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest day for pizza sales and that Domino's may buy an ad in the big game. Everyone has his or her own preferences when it comes to food. It will be interesting to see how well the new Domino's Pizza is received by those who consider pizza to be an important part of their diets. The article can be found at http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/200912-16-dominos16_ST_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip. 1. What is the main idea of this article? a. Changing a recipe is fun. b. Domino's Pizza did poorly in taste comparisons. c. Many people eat pizza on Super Bowl Sunday. d. Domino's is making a major change to its pizza. 2. Which statement is true? a. Domino's prices have been rated best. b. No one likes the taste of the original Domino's pizza. c. This reading selection tells us which pizza had the highest taste ranking. d. The new recipe will feature chopped beef liver. 3. The new recipe will __________. a. certainly make Domino's the most popular pizza in the world b. be available before the year 2010 c. cost twice as much as the old one d. only be found in a few Domino's Pizza resaurants

4. What do you think? Who makes your favorite pizza? What pizza toppings do you prefer? Science News Do you want to keep up with the latest research and discoveries in science? There are many good websites that you can visit to make that easy. One great site is called Science News for Kids. This site reports science news covering a wide range of subjects. The articles are written with the interests and educational experience of younger readers in mind, but adults will find this site suitable for them as well. 1. The author believes that adults _______ a. won't understand a site for kids. b. will find Science News for Kids useful. c. don't like science as much as kids. Another wonderful site, one that I check out every day, is called Science Daily. The site is constantly updated with news, often about exciting findings that change how we look at the world and the universe. Whether it's newly unearthed discoveries about creatures that have been extinct for millions of years or the latest advances in cures for human diseases, you'll find it at Science Daily. 2. What does daily mean? a. never at night b. only for scientists c. every day 3. What does unearthed mean in the paragraph? a. dug up b. from another planet c. shot into space These sites post stories as they become news and also archive all the past articles. That way you can enter a search term and find articles on just about anything related to science that they've ever published. 4. What does archive (AR-kive) mean? a. a nest in a boat b read carefully c. keep in a safe place If you haven't done so already, why not visit these fascinating sites and see what you think? You can find them at http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/ and http://www.sciencedaily.com/. 1___________2___________3___________4___________

Word Meanings From Context Use the context to help you determine the meaning of each highlighted word. 1.Your cousin claimed to be late because the doors of his house were frozen shut. Even though I have my doubts, his explanation is plausible. It got really cold last night. I'll just have to take his word for it. If a statement is plausible, __________. a. you must always believe it b. you should never believe it c. it's hard to understand because it makes no sense d. it's believable enough to possibly be true 2. If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all! Which word is a synonym of "curtail"? a. reduce b. follow c. behind d. buy 3. No word must ever leak out about this military action! It has to be a clandestine operation in order to succeed. Which word is a synonym of "clandestine"? a. family b. useful c. dangerous d. secret 4. Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin until it's invisible. It will inhibit the infection's attempt to spread. What does inhibit mean? a. live in a certain place b. block or slow down c. itch or burn d. help to do something important 1___________2___________3___________4___________

Word Meanings From Context Use the context to help you determine the meaning of each highlighted word. 1.Fortunately, the dizzy spell was transient. He was able to continue playing within seconds and had no trouble winning the match. When you describe an event as transient, you are saying that __________. a. it sounds like a train b. it is quite harmful c. it helps you win d. it doesn't last long 2. Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would be so much simpler if they both liked the same kind of music. A dispute is a __________. a. musical instrument b. choice of music c. discovery d. disagreement 3. When they heard the good news about the courts decision, the angry crowd cheered and then began to disperse. It looks like everyone is going home, one reporter stated. Which would be the opposite of disperse? a. come together b. smile c. fly like a bird d. sing 4. Its a wonder to me how anyone can still be undecided about this election. These two candidates are certainly distinct. Each would lead our nation in opposite directions. What does distinct mean? a. needing a bath b. dishonest c. clearly different d. about the same age 1___________2___________3___________4___________

Word Meanings From Context Use the context to help you choose the best meaning or synonym for each highlighted word. 1. Mr. Huge was very proud of his auto superstore. We have such an extensive selection of cars, he said, so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love! The word extensive means __________. a. costing a lot of money b. large amount c. having no color d. not enough 2. Friendship is a priceless thing. If Chris put a price, or conditions, on her friendship, its no longer priceless. In fact, its not real friendship at all! If something is priceless, __________. a. it has a missing tag b. it has no value c. it has great value d. it is made out of rice 3. The news story was based on a letter that was a fabrication. Now the reporter who wrote the story is in big trouble. Will anyone believe him again? A fabrication is __________. a. made of cloth b. full of long words c. funny d. fake 4. The reporter insisted that the letter he used was authentic. He said that he had shown it to many experts before he used it in his story. When something is authentic, its __________. a. genuine, or real b. carefully written c. full of tasty worms d. very old 5. In 1975, Governor James promised to do something about the high taxes in our state. She didnt present a tax cut bill to lawmakers until 1985. It took her a decade to keep her promise, but better late than never. How long is a decade? a. 75 years b. 85 years c. a century d. 10 years 1__________2__________3__________4__________5__________.

Mr. El and the Princess You should try one of these sundaes, said Mr. Smitty. Miss Joan nodded in agreement. Ill get around to it, Mr. El replied as he looked across the large Dairy Center tent. The three teachers were at their schools Back to School Fair. It had grown into a major annual event, sort of a mini county fair. What are you staring at, Mr. El? asked Miss Joan. I think Ill stroll over there and talk to the County Dairy Princess, Mr. El replied. She is beautiful, Mr. Smitty remarked. I hadnt noticed, said Mr. El, trying not to smile. Miss Joan rolled her eyes. Actually, my interest in her is purely professional, Mr. El stated. I might learn something about the dairy industry that I can share with my fourth graders. Mr. Smitty broke in, Besides, he likes that new resource teacher, Miss Cheryl. Miss Cheryl is kind of cute, Mr. El admitted. I like the way her eyes cross when shes annoyed. Why is it that you know how everyone looks when theyre annoyed? Miss Joan asked. Mr. El chose to ignore the question. Ill be right back, he said as he walked toward the dairy princess. Miss Joan and Mr. Smitty relaxed on a bench as they enjoyed their sundaes and watched Mr. El approach the princess. Mr. El and the young lady seemed to be having a pleasant conversation when suddenly the princess walked away with a much less than pleasant expression on her face. When Mr. El rejoined his friends, Miss Joan could not contain herself. Id give a million dollars to know what you said to her! she exclaimed. You dont have a million dollars, Mr. El responded. Ill buy you one of these giant hot fudge sundaes for the story, Mr. Smitty proposed. Deal! said Mr. El. I was asking her what qualities the judges look for in choosing a dairy princess. And? Miss Joan demanded. Well it just goes to prove that a sense of humor isnt one of the requirements, Mr. El replied. What did you say? Miss Joan asked with that What terrible thing have you done? look that she did so well. Just to add a little levity to the conversation, Mr. El went on, I asked her if looking like a cow was one consideration. You did what?! Miss Joan practically screamed. I think this is worth a double hot fudge sundae! Mr. Smitty announced. I thought shed know I was kidding, Mr. El stated. I say stuff like that to my students all the time and they know Im kidding. Thats because theyve learned not to take you seriously, Miss Joan said.

Well this girl, whos at least twice the age of my fourth graders, ought to know that she doesnt look anything like a cow. You cant win a competition to be a princess of any kind without knowing that youre smart and good looking. Maybe she thinks that you think that she looks like a cow, Mr. Smitty offered. Why would she care? Mr. El countered. Good question,said Miss Joan. But dont you see the damage youve done? she added. Damage, what damage? asked Mr. El. Up until today she was a self-confident young woman, destined for greatness. She might have become a scientist whose inventions would have saved millions of lives. She might have gone on to be a great leader who would bring peace and prosperity to the whole world! Miss Joan paused to catch her breath. But now, she continued, shell spend the rest of her miserable existence hiding her face. Shell live her entire life wearing a character costume at some amusement park so that no one will ever gaze upon her cowlike features! And needless to say, shell never save the world! You could just go over there and apologize, Mr. Smitty suggested. That might just make things worse, said Mr. El. In a few minutes shell forget I exist; shell forget what I said, and she can go on to save the world. Ill have my sundae now, Mr. El reminded Mr. Smitty. Didnt I hear double hot fudge? As Mr. Smitty walked off to buy the sundae, Mr. Kay, the principal, came by. Mr. El, he said, I have a nice surprise for you. Ive lined up your student teacher for this fall. Her name is Miss Lee. Shes already a very accomplished young lady. In fact, you may have noticed her at the fair. Shes here? Id like to meet her, said Mr. El. Thats her over there, Mr. Kay said. Shes wearing that shiny little crown. You mean that Dairy Princess crown? asked Mr. El. Thats her, said Mr. Kay. Miss Joan, who couldnt help hearing the conversation, had a broad smile on her face. Mr. El was not smiling. Excuse me, said Mr. El, I have to rush to my room and prepare a lesson plan! A lesson plan? asked the principal. Yes, sighed Mr. El, A lesson about thinking before speaking. For Discussion: 1. What lesson did Mr. El learn from his experience? 2. Can you think of any examples of someone making a similar mistake? 3. Do you think that its always possible to know how someone will react to something you say?

I Build Walls I build walls: Walls that protect, Walls that shield, Walls that say I shall not yield Or reveal Who I am or how I feel. I build walls: Walls that hide, Walls that cover whats inside, Walls that stare or smile or look away, Silent lies, Walls that even block my eyes From the tears I might have cried. I build walls: Walls that never let me Truly touch Those I love so very much. Walls that need to fall! Walls meant to be fortresses Are prisons after all. In this poem, walls are not made of bricks or any physical materials. The author uses walls as a metaphor for someone hiding his feelings and thoughts from others and even from himself. Why would someone build walls around his or her feelings? Do you, or others you know, ever build such walls? Does the narrator believe that its always a good idea to have these walls? How do you know? Do you think that there are times when we need to build walls?

Half-Truths Beware of those who use the truth to deceive. When someone tells you something that is true, but leaves out important information that should be included, he can create a false impression. For example, someone might say, I just won a hundred dollars on the lottery. It was great. I took that dollar ticket back to the store and turned it in for one hundred dollars! This guys a winner, right? Maybe, maybe not. We then discover that he bought two hundred tickets, and only one was a winner. Hes really a big loser! He didnt say anything that was false, but he deliberately omitted important information. Thats called a half-truth. Half-truths are not technically lies, but they are just as dishonest. Untrustworthy candidates in political campaigns often use this tactic. Lets say that during Governor Smiths last term, her state lost one million jobs and gained three million jobs. Then she seeks another term. One of her opponents runs an ad saying, During Governor Smiths term, the sate lost one million jobs! Thats true. However an honest statement would have been, During Governor Smiths term, the state had a net gain of two million jobs. Advertisers will sometimes use half-truths. Its against the law to make false claims so they try to mislead you with the truth. An ad might boast, Nine out of ten doctors recommend Yucky Pills to cure nose pimples. It fails to mention that they only asked ten doctors and nine of them work for the Yucky Corporation. This kind of deception happens too often. Its a sad fact of life: Lies are lies, and sometimes the truth can lie as well.

1. Which statement is true according to the article? a. Whenever people tell the truth, they are really lying. b. You cant trust gamblers. c. All governors help their states. d. The truth can be used in dishonest ways. 2. What does deceive mean? a. removing ones teeth in public b. ignore warnings c. fool d. repair 3. What does omitted mean? a. spent money b. left out c. told about d. exposed

4. The author clearly wants people to _________. a. think carefully about what they read and hear b. wear mismatched socks during political campaigns c. never trust anyone d. vote for female candidates 5. Another appropriate title for this selection would be: a. Natural Cat Food b. Everyone Lies c. Lying With the Truth d. Nose Pimples

Pizza and Comprehension Perrys Pepper Pizza Parlor! Perry said. May I help you? Yes, Id like to order a large pepper pepperoni pizza with hot peppers and green peppers, said the lady on the other end of the phone. Is that all, maam? asked Perry. Yes, but please put the hot peppers on half the pizza and the green peppers on both halves. Also, Id like the pepperoni on the hot pepper part but not on the green pepper part. But didnt you say you wanted the green peppers on both parts? Thats right, the lady replied. Thats not possible! Perry pronounced. Why cant I have green peppers on the whole pizza? I mean the pepperoni part. I dont see why pepperoni placement is so difficult, the lady said. But if thats too much trouble, just put the pepperoni on the whole pizza! she added impatiently. Perry sighed. That will be twelve dollars and fourteen cents. Can you deliver my pizza? Sure can. Whats your address? Theres no number, but I live on Forestview Road. Can you help me a little more than that? Perry asked, trying to be as pleasant as possible. I live in a white trailer with a pickup truck in the driveway, responded the lady. Perry wanted to scream, So does everyone else in this county! but he restrained himself. Can you give me a little more help than that? he asked calmly. Yes, there is no blue picket fence in front of our home, said the lady. Are there blue picket fences in front of all the other homes on your road? No, silly, but we used to have one a few years ago. Just look for the home that doesnt have one there anymore. Perry began to dream about early retirement. Im kind of confused, he said in a shaky voice. No offense, sir, the lady said, but you do have a listening comprehension problem. Underline every statement that must be true based on the selection. 1. Perrys Pepper Pizza Parlor peddled Pepsi. 2. Perrys Pepper Pizza Parlor would deliver pizzas to peoples homes. 3. Everyone in the county lived in a white trailer. 4. Perry worked to hide his impatience with the caller. 5. Perry wasnt good at understanding what people were saying. 6. The caller said that she lived on Forestview Road.

Dog Face I __1__ by Mr. J. Gerald Cowcampers house one day and was greeted by a rather old looking dog. She was a gentle beast who __2__ her tail as she pushed her nose against my hand. Whats her __3__? I asked. I call her Dog Face, replied the old __4__. __5__ do you call her that? I inquired. Isnt it obvious? asked Mr. Cowcamper. Not really. Mr. Cowcamper cradled the old animals head in his hands. If you __6__ at just the right angle, you can see that she seems to have a dogs face, he __7__. But she is a __8__! I said. Shhhh! Mr. Cowcamper responded with the loudest whisper I have ever __9__. Dont let her hear you say that! I said __10__, because I didnt know what to say. 1. stopped ran went carried 2. chased bit wagged lost 3. breed problem age name 4. dog cow lady gentleman 5. How Why Where When 6. listen look call wonder 7. explained asked smelled knew 8. person female dog potato 9. spoken seen found heard 10. here yes words nothing

Thankful to Know Thankful to know when the landscape is shining, When warm winds are blowing And nature is fair, Thankful to find that your smile is still glowing, Thankful to know that your music is there. Thankful to know when the night sky is gleaming And breezes are colder But sweeten the air, Thankful to feel your strong hand on my shoulder, Thankful to know that you always will care. Thankful to know when the morning comes calling, The world reemerges And moves everywhere, As I am driven by all of its surges, Thankful you steady the life that we share. Thankful to know as the years lie before us Love is a fabric That nothing can tear. As you transform ordinary to magic, Thankful to know that youll always be there. RHL For Discussion: 1. Who might the poet be addressing? 2. Perhaps we cant be sure about the future. In this poem, what does the word know actually mean? Explain. 3. Do you think this is a Thanksgiving Day poem? Why?

Word Meanings From Context Use the context to help you choose the best meaning or synonym for each highlighted word. 1. Your plan looks good. I hope it will really work. Its time to implement it and see if its as brilliant as you claim. a. instrument b. take apart c. change d. carry out 2. If your plan fails, well have to find someone who can devise a better one. a. design b. dislike c. appliance d. to use peanut butter as toothpaste 3. Of course, Im not saying that your plan is no good. I tend to be optimistic, so I wont be surprised when you succeed. a. expecting the best to happen b. needing glasses to see c. full of gas d. unselfish 4. When your plan brings us great wealth, you will be rewarded for your sagacity. a. good looks b. mistakes c. intelligence d. huge appetite for herbs 5. No matter what happens, I assure you that I will not forget how hard you have worked on this project. a. dare b. promise c. act like a donkey d. forget 1__________2__________3__________4__________5__________

Our Heritage: American! Our heritage: American! A treasure we all share, Our family trees have brought us here, From almost everywhere. Our heritage: American! A family of all, A blend of cultures forming one, United, standing tall. Our heritage: American! Our history is strong, Progressing through adversity, Creating rights from wrong. Our heritage: American! A land of liberty, Respecting differences that glow, And true equality. Our heritage: American! Were leading near and far, Advancing justice in the world, And proud of who we are.

Our Heritage: American! 1. Our family trees have brought us here, From almost everywhere. What do these lines mean? a. Many Americans have been farmers. b. Americans ancestors have come here from all over the world. c. Boats used by earlier settlers were made of wood. d. You should take good care of any trees that are on your property. 2. A blend of cultures forming one. What do these words mean? a. Americans know how to walk in a single line. b. Cultures can be confusing. c. It might be possible for us to choose the one ideal culture for everyone to look to as an example. d. The American way of life has been enriched by ideas and traditions from many lands. 3. Creating rights from wrong. These words do NOT refer to this. a. Americans won a war for independence. b. The Constitution guaranteed citizens the right to express their opinions. c. The rule was established that the President of the United States must be at least thirty-five years old. d. Slavery was abolished after the Civil War. e. Women gained the right to vote. 4. What does the author mean by true equality? a. Our laws say that every human is born to have the same rights. b. All Americans must think and act alike. c. Math is an important subject for all students. d. People who are cuter should have more rights than others. 5. For Discussion: What other ideas does the poem express? Are there any other ideas that you would have liked the poem to mention? 1__________2__________3__________4__________

Word Meanings From Context Ryan is a great inventor. However, I dont think that his latest invention, edible socks, is likely to be too successful. Not many people want to eat socks. There are some things in life that should remain inedible. 1. Which word in the passage means fit to be eaten? 2. Which word in the passage means not fit to be eaten? Marsha is really an introvert. When I took her to Jasons party, she sat in a corner without speaking to anyone. All she did was eat most of the snacks. The only reason she hangs out with me is because I never try to force her to be sociable. She would never forgive me if I introduced her to anyone. 3. An introvert is usually _____. a. friendly b. hungry c. unclean d. shy Sunshine said, Amber, why are you making such a big deal about Roberts hair? Yes, he did dye it purple. It is rather unusual for a guy to have purple hair. On the other hand, its not exactly going to change the course of world history. Its really quite a trivial matter. 4. What does trivial mean? a. strange b. unimportant c. disgusting d. dangerous

Using Context - Antonyms Use the context of the selections to identify antonyms. Megan was determined to finish her homework before bedtime. She still had to start her math assignment; it would take at least an hour to complete. She sighed and thought, Ive been working really hard since right after dinner! 1. Which word in the paragraph is an antonym of complete? 2. Which word in the paragraph is an antonym of before? There are some very different opinions about the outcome of the presidential election. James insists that Al Gore really won the election and that the U.S. Supreme Court took it away from him. He didnt have the same kind of objections when the Florida Supreme Court ruled for his candidate. Is James right, or is he just a sore loser? In my opinion, the final decision was correct. The Supreme Court of the United States ruled against a very bad and unequal process. Votes werent being counted, they were being assigned to people who hadnt cast legal votes. George W. Bush was the true winner of the presidential election. 3. Which word in the selection is an antonym of same? 4. Which word in the selection is an antonym of against? 5. Which word in the selection is an antonym of loser?

Who Elects the President? November 7, 2000 is a very special day in the United States. Voters all across the nation are __1__ representatives in local and national races. Some people think that theyre voting for the president of our country too. Theyre not! Again, they're voting for __2__. These representatives are called electors. They are part of a system called the Electoral College. In most states the electors are chosen on a winner take all basis. That makes it possible for one candidate to win the most electors while getting less popular votes nationally than his __3__. The electors will meet in their respective states and cast their votes for president and vice-president on December 18, 2000. The Constitution does not __4__ the electors to vote for the candidates that they are pledged to, but they almost always do. On January 6, 2001, just two weeks before the new president and vice-president take office, the votes will be counted in Congress. If no one gets a majority (more than half) of the electoral votes, at least 270 out of 538, the __5__ will be chosen by Congress. The House of Representatives will choose (one vote per state) the president and the Senate will choose the vicepresident. Its not likely, but we could actually end up with a president from one party and a vice- president from another. In an extremely close election, all kinds of strange outcomes are __6__. Will the __7__ that most voters prefer be the next __8__? And when will we even know? rhlschool.com. RHL School - Free Worksheets and More Copyright 2000 RHL Who Elects the President? 1. phoning 2. president 3. mother 4. force 5. voters 6. possible 7. food 8. diner asking someone election see winners impossible election victory wishing candidates memory remind people good car dog electing representatives opponent popcorn guys bad candidate president

How Television Has Changed You really have to get very old before you realize youre old. Im in my middle fifties and I dont feel old yet. However, sometimes I look back at my childhood and __1__ things to the way life is for __2__ kids. Some things have certainly changed. One area of change is television. Some changes have been improvements. Some changes, on the other hand, have been __3__. When I started school, most people didnt have a television; TV was just beginning to get __4__. My father decided to go all out and buy a 16 inch black and white Motorola set. I still remember watching the Lone Ranger save people from the __5__ guys on that awesome electronic machine. That was exciting! Now, __6__ have larger pictures in full color. The pictures are clearer and the sound is much more realistic. The new high definition sets are made to rival __7__ screens. The variety and quantity of programming has __8__ greatly. There are hundreds of channels and more shows than one person could ever watch. There are many fine entertainment and educational __9__. Theres also a lot of garbage, stuff that most parents dont want their kids exposed to. Overall, we have more choices, and that is good. I wonder what __10__ will be like when todays kids are my age. rhlschool.com. RHL School - Free Worksheets and More 2000 RHL How Television Has Changed 1. forget 2. today's 3. great 4. gone 5. old 6. films 7. movie 8. loss 9. books remember yesterday's huge replaced good movies video increased shows compare tomorrow's setbacks expensive bad billboards watch decreased authors miss poor remarkable popular best televisions telephone played awards Copyright

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Main Idea The main idea of a paragraph is what all the sentences are about. Read the paragraph and ask, Whats your point? That will help you zero in on the main idea. Read each paragraph carefully. Choose the best answer to the questions that follow. 1. Juan loves to play games. His favorite game is chess because it requires a great deal of thought. Juan also likes to play less demanding board games that are based mostly on luck. He prefers Monopoly because it requires luck and skill. If hes alone, Juan likes to play action video games as long as they arent too violent. What is the main idea of this paragraph? a. Juan dislikes violence. b. Juan likes to think. c. Juan enjoys Monopoly. d. Juan enjoys playing games. 2. Maria is watching too much television. A toddler shouldnt be spending hours staring blankly at a screen. Worse yet, some of her wild behavior has been inspired by those awful cartoons she watches. We need to spend more time reading books with her and pull the plug on the TV! What is the main idea of this paragraph? a. Watching a lot of television isnt good for Maria. b. Books are good. c. All cartoons are bad. d. Some cartoons are bad for Maria. 3. Samantha, I cant eat or sleep when you are gone. I need to hear your scratchy voice and see your lovely toothless smile. I miss that special way that you eat soup with your fingers. Please come home soon! What is the main idea of this paragraph? a. Samantha, you have bad manners. b. Samantha, you should see a dentist. c. Samantha, I miss you. d. Samantha, I have lost my appetite. 4. Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal servants. They will look and behave much like real humans. We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers and they will be able to respond in kind. Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience. They will be smart, strong, and untiring workers whose only goal will be to make our lives easier. Which sentence from the paragraph expresses the main idea? a. Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal servants. b. We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers and they will be able to respond in kind. c. They will look and behave much like real humans. d. Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience.

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Did I Ever Stop? Did I ever stop to make you smile When your day was hard or your road was long? When your light stopped shining for a while, Did I sing for you a happy song? Did I ever try to make you laugh When your eyes held tears and you couldnt speak? When your world seemed almost torn in half, Did I hold your hand or kiss your cheek? Did I ever pause to hear your voice When you needed just a moments ear? When youd lost your way or missed a choice, Did I let you know that I was near? Did I ever stop to say I care When I didnt seek to hear it too? When you werent so sure that Id be there, Did I ever show my love for you? For Discussion: The same poem can have different meanings to different readers. 1. When you read or listen to this poem, who do you think the author is addressing? 2. In your own words, what is this poem about? 3. Does the poem make you think of any experience from your own life?

Using Inference Sometimes someone will try to tell you something without coming right out and saying it. He will imply it. When you understand what is implied, you infer. Sometimes you can infer the truth even when the speaker or writer isnt trying to be helpful. Thats called reading between the lines. See if you can infer an impled or hidden message in each of the following selections. Turner almost wished that he hadnt listened to the radio. He went to the closet and grabbed his umbrella. He would feel silly carrying it to the bus stop on such a sunny morning. 1. Which probably happened? a. Turner realized that he had an unnatural fear of falling radio parts. b. Turner had promised himself to do something silly that morning. c. Turner had heard a weather forecast that predicted rain. d. Turner planned to trade his umbrella for a bus ride.

Larry, as your boss, I must say its been very interesting working with you, Miss Valdez said. However, it seems that our companys needs and your performance style are not well matched. Therefore, it makes me very sad to have to ask you to resign your position effective today. 2. What was Miss Valdez telling Larry? a. She would feel really bad if he decided to quit. b. He was being fired. c. He was getting a raise in pay. d. She really enjoyed having him in the office.

No, Honey, I dont want you to spend a lot of money on my birthday present. Just having you for a husband is the only gift I need. In fact, Ill just drive my old rusty bucket of bolts down to the mall and buy myself a little present. And if the poor old car doesn't break down, Ill be back soon. 3. What is the message? a. I dont want a gift. b. Buy me a new car. c. The mall is fun. d. Ill carry a bucket for you.

Bill and Jessica were almost done taking turns choosing the players for their teams. It was Jessicas turn to choose, and only Kurt was left. Jessica said, Kurt. 4. We can infer that ________

a. Kurt is not a very good player. b. Jessica was pleased to have Kurt on her team. c. Kurt was the best player on either team. d. Jessica was inconsiderate of Kurts feelings.

The Painting A new painting was hanging in the Hemlock Mills Art Gallery. Throughout the day, visitors stood before the new exhibit and speculated as to what it represented. I think its a terrifying monster, said Misty. Theres no name on it, but Im sure it was drawn by a famous artist. I would say that its a picture of a park as seen from an airplane, mused James. I see many trees and roads. Miss Culture, the local art critic for the Hemlock Weekly News, made her pronouncement. This is clearly a masterpiece created by an artist who wishes to be anonymous at this stage of his or her career. The brilliant strokes of color symbolize a person who is looking back at an exciting lifetime of accomplishments! At that moment, Mr. Lightman, the gallery curator, entered the room. Isnt it great? he asked with a big smile on his face. My three year old did that this morning. He says its a maze. I think its amazing! For Discussion: 1. In your opinion, which visitor had the best guess as to what the painting represented? 2. What does the painting look like to you? 3. How would you describe Miss Culture? 4. Why do you think the curator decided to exhibit the painting?

Mysteries I might be letting my young son watch too much television. I am certainly watching too many of his programs. They can really be perplexing as they force you to ponder the mysteries of life. For example, when Franklin (the turtle) wanted a pet, his parents didnt want it to be a frog. They felt that frogs belong in a pond. Isn't that where turtles belong? And why is it that Little Bears animal friends can all talk and behave like people, but his friend Emily has a dog that can only bark and fetch? Tell me that isnt a mystery! Dog lovers can be reassured by Kipper and his friends. These dogs are very human. However, the only time they wear clothes is when they put on bathing suits to go swimming. Im confused! Speaking of dogs, could Pluto ever be Goofys pet? I dont get it! What did the great Mr. Disney have in mind? And this is gross! The other day we watched a very nice little pig setting up a picnic. One of the foods was a big ham. Could it have been a soy ham? Is there such a thing? I hope so! Another thing that bothers me: What if Elmo isnt real? He cant be a mere puppet! Hes got a better attitude than most people. I just keep wondering. I think well turn off the TV and go out for a walk. Maybe well run into that mouse who dresses well but certainly doesnt speak as clearly as the average bear. 1. Which word is a synonym of perplexing? a. boring b. confusing c. humorous d. itchy 2. Which word is a synonym of ponder? a. avoid b. remember c. consider d. distant 3. The author thinks its gross when __________. a. a pig has a picnic because pigs are dirty animals b. a pig eats soy beans because soy beans give pigs gas c. a pig eats ham because ham is too expensive for farm animals d. a pig eats ham because ham is made from pigs 4. The author probably __________. a. believes that Elmo is a real live creature b. wishes that Elmo were a real live creature

c. feels that Elmo is a very annoying creature d. wont let his son watch Sesame Street

5. The author is implying that __________. a. theres a TV mouse that should speak more clearly b. TV mice should not wear good clothes c. bears can really speak more clearly than mice d. watching television is better than playing outdoors 1________2________3________4________5________

Democracy and Freedom Use the context of the selections to help you choose the correct meaning of each boldfaced word. 1. In a democracy, the people choose their government. In order to make intelligent choices, the people need to know what those who are running the government are doing. They must be able to get news that is not controlled by the government. Newspapers and other news organizations must be able to report all the news. Freedom of the press is a very important part of any democracy. a. to push b. a strong forward movement c. to keep asking d. news reporting organizations 2. Freedom of speech is just as important as freedom of the press. That means that all citizens should have the right to inform others of what they know and express their opinions. That doesnt mean being able to lock yourself in a closet and whisper. It means being able to get your thoughts out to as many people as possible. Beware of politicians who want to repress that right. a. control, or hold down b. push again c. fight to protect d. say again 3. In a free society, people can practice their religious beliefs without fear. They may also elect to belong to no religion at all. Freedom of religion is safest in democratic nations. a. vote b. ask c. find d. choose 4. In order for people to be able to exercise their rights, they must be able to work together. They must be able to form groups to give strength to their causes. That right is known as freedom of assembly. a. a concert b. speaking c. listening d. joining together 1__________2__________3__________4__________.

Modest Requirements Dear Cassy, Thanks for reminding me by e-mail that you want to baby-sit our children. In spite of the fact that you are only 12 years old, my wife and I would be willing to consider your application if you can meet a few modest requirements: 1. Submit three letters from teachers who will certify that you have never failed to follow directions perfectly in class and never failed to hand in a homework assignment on time. 2. Submit a note from two doctors who will certify that you are in perfect health, have never been sick, and never will be sick. 3. Submit a document from your physical education teacher or team coach that proves that you can do each of the following: Run two miles in less than nine minutes, climb a greased rope to a height of twenty feet in thirty seconds while balancing a glass of water on your nose, and walk in bare feet over hot coals and broken glass without complaint or injury. 4. Submit notarized letters from at least two mental health professionals stating that you have never had a jealous, envious, or hostile thought towards any living being or inanimate object. 5. Play and defeat five expert chess players while blindfolded after going without sleep for 48 hours. 6. Wait patiently for two years while we have private investigators confirm that all your documents are authentic. Your loving and trusting friends, The Smiths

Winter Heat Why do we even live in this part of the country? Mr. Smitty asked. He was standing on the school playground with Mr. El as they watched their students playing in the snow. I know what you mean, Mr. El said. Its 48 degrees in January and everyone thinks its a heat wave! Itll probably be 20 below again before you know it! Mr. Smitty complained. Suddenly Mr. El noticed movement by the far corner of the building. Look whos coming, he announced loudly. The two men could see Miss Joan leading a procession of little people marching toward the playground. I dont remember the last time Ive had a chance to chat with Miss Joan, Mr. Smitty remarked. I dont remember the last time Ive had a chance to annoy Miss Joan, said Mr. El. Miss Joan was smiling and obviously in a very good mood. Run and play, children, she said in her usual quiet and pleasant voice. It was instantly clear that her kindergartners had no trouble hearing the command. And how are you gentlemen? she asked. Almost warm, Mr. Smitty replied. Yes, thank goodness for global warming, Mr. El added, suppressing a grin. I beg your pardon! Miss Joan responded, looking not at all pleased. Hopefully, today is part of a trend, Mr. El went on. If the average temperature of our planet would shoot up, say fifteen or twenty degrees, living around here in the winter would be tolerable. What about the summer? Miss Joan demanded. I like hot weather. Oh, you like hot weather! Miss Joan shot back sarcastically, doing her best not to shout. Mr. Smitty decided to join the fray. We could buy nice summer homes in northern Canada, he suggested. I know that you know better, Mr. Smitty. Your colleague is another matter! Miss Joan said in a less than pleasant tone. She turned to Mr. El. I suppose its fine if everyone living near the oceans is washed away by the rising water when the polar icecaps melt, just so that you can be warmer without moving farther south. Dont be silly, Mr. El said in as sincere a voice as he could manage. It wont be one giant tidal wave. People will have time to gather up their belongings. It was quite evident that Miss Joan was no longer in a very good mood. She was no longer in any kind of good mood. Come children, she called, we are going in! Miss Joans kindergartners were not happy about their surprisingly short

recess, but they lined up dutifully and followed their teacher into the building. When are you going to tell her that you were kidding? asked Mr. Smitty. Mr. El laughed. I guess Ill wait till both the weather and Miss Joan cool down.

Fashion Blues Jill Carmer was the first student to walk through the classroom door. Good morning, my flower, Mr. El said as he finished writing the morning assignments on the board for his fourth graders. He was especially fond of Jill. She had a lot of qualities, Mr. Els favorite being that she always laughed at all his jokes. Mr. El, I like your blue jeans. You look cool! Jill said as she took her seat. Before Mr. El could acknowledge the compliment, Tommy and Alex Howard, the twins, walked in. Cool jeans, Mr. El, Alex announced. Soon the rest of the class was streaming in, and a chorus of similar comments could be heard. Thank you, thank you, Mr. El said to the class. I'm glad you guys like my new jeans. I wear Levis jeans almost every day and this is the first time anybody has even noticed. Angela Williams, the self-appointed fashion expert of the class, raised her hand and spoke without waiting to be called on. Thats because all the other jeans you wear are brown, black, green, tan, or gray. David Tyler waved both hands furiously until the teacher pointed at him. You see, Mr. El, youre wearing blue jeans, just like a real person. Thank you, David Mr. El responded and then addressed the entire class. Does it really matter what color denim jeans are? Think about it and well discuss the matter later. Mr. El took the roll call quickly and was pleased to find that no one was absent. This was that annoying day of the week when he had to get his kids to their gym class first thing in the morning. The class walked down the long hallway to the gym with Mr. El at the end of the line. He opened the door to the faculty room as he watched the last child in line disappear into the gym. Miss Joan was the only person in the room. Mr. El, what kind of field trip are you taking? she asked. What field trip? Youre wearing jeans. Isnt that a little unusual? I wear jeans all the time. These just happen to be blue. At that moment, Mr Kay, the principal, walked into the room. He glanced at Mr. El who was still standing by the door. Hmmm, he said as he walked over to the refrigerator that stood in the far corner of the room. He placed his brown paper lunch bag into it and walked back toward the door. How are you people this morning? he asked, and walked out before anyone could reply. Those are very nice jeans, Miss Joan continued, but arent they a little, shall we say, undignified for a professional position? Before Mr. El could respond, she added, Not that I mean to suggest that you ever are dignified. Mr. El smiled. He would have been disappointed if Miss Joan had not made the latter remark. How come you havent made any comments all the other times I wore different color jeans? I hadnt noticed. Besides, they werent blue jeans. They were the same brand, the same style, the same material. No one

noticed, no one cared. Miss Joan sighed, I get the feeling youre trying to make some profound point. Mr. El sat down at the long table that practically went from one end of the room to the other. My point, he said, is that humans are a strange species. They tend to put a lot of importance on unimportant differences. Miss Joan smiled. Thats true, she replied. But there are times when you have to pretend to be a human if you want to live successfully among them. To Write About or Discuss: 1. What was the same about the way Mr. El's students and Miss Joan reacted to the blue jeans? 2. What was different about the way Miss Joan and the students reacted? 3. Does it matter if jeans are blue instead of some other color? Should it matter?

Treasure, Part I Trogmire Troll was dealing with a crisis. The new girl in class really liked him a lot. Trogmire was not happy about it. Trogmires good friend, Tremor Troll, tried to comfort him. Whats the big deal? I think Treasure Troll is kind of cute. And she seems to be nice enough. Trogmire swallowed his last bite of poison sumac salad and glared at Tremor. Then why dont you ask her to be your girlfriend? There she is, sitting all by herself at the other end of the cafeteria. March over there and ask her to be your sweetie-poo! Shes crazy about you, not me, Tremor replied. Well, I dont want any girlfriend, especially not a weird pesky one like her! Trogmire growled. Tremor wouldnt give up. The only thing pesky about her is that she keeps writing you those notes and she stares - Yucky love notes! Trogmire interrupted. He took another sip of mole milk. Did you notice those strange brown eyes? Why arent they normal red or pink? Tremor took another look at Treasure. I think her face is a lovely shade of green. And her dark green curly hair is quite pretty. Besides, shes very sweet and thats what really matters. Trogmire stuck out his tongue. I think Im going to be sick! Id better save my dessert for later. He crammed a small bag of Maggot Munchies into his even smaller shirt pocket. The fact is, I have a problem. That girl is getting on my nerves! Tremor followed Trogmire's example and decided to save his dessert for later. However, he carefully placed the bag into his lunch box. Do you have any ideas about how to solve your problem? Tremor asked. Im going to be mean and rude to her, Trogmire announced. Ill call her names and make ugly faces at her. Thats how you treat everyone, Tremor reminded his friend. Trogmire nodded. Its time that Treasure got to know the real Trogmire Troll! 1. How did Treasure Troll feel about Trogmire Troll? a. She didnt like him because he was rude. b. She was annoyed by his strange appearance. c. She didnt have any strong feelings about him. d. She liked him a lot. 2. How did Trogmire feel about Treasure? a. He felt annoyed. b. He enjoyed the attention. c. He wasnt aware that she existed. d. He was crazy about her. 3. Who did Trogmire want for a girlfriend? a. No one b. Tremors sister

c. Treasure Troll d. A weird girl from another class 4. Which statement is true? a. Trogmire pretended to be rude in order to make Treasure stop liking him. b. Tremor thought that looks were more important than personality. c. Tremor thought that Treasure was cute. d. Trogmire offered his dessert to Treasure to make her sick. For Discussion: Has someone ever liked you a lot more than you liked him or her? What did you do about it? Whats the right thing to do? Treasure, Part II It was a warm and sunny autumn day: a perfect time to spend the last half of the lunch hour on the playground. Many of the students at Troll Knoll School were enjoying recess. Others were still in the cafeteria. Trogmire Troll and his friends were among those who were enjoying play time. Troubled Troll was it in a friendly game of Simon Screams. Simon screams, he screamed, eat dirt! Trogmire Troll, Tremor Troll, Tantrum Troll, and Truman Troll all pretended to eat dirt. They were too stuffed from lunch to really eat any dirt. Simon screams, Troubled continued with a wicked grin, Trogmire has a girlfriend! There was a lot of laughter. Trogmire Troll was not laughing, however. I quit this stupid game! Trogmire announced. He stalked away, heading toward the school. At that very moment, Treasure Troll walked out of the building. She was with her friends, Trivia Troll and Truffle Troll, but her eyes were focused only on Trogmire. Treasure held a small folded piece of paper in her hand. Trogmire attempted to walk past her without acknowledging that he even noticed her. Hi, Trogmire, Treasure said, and she reached out to give him the paper. Trogmire refused to accept the offering. He kicked the ground, spraying sand all over Treasures pink dress. Stay away from me, you dumb girl! he yelled. Trogmire would have been satisfied if Treasure had kicked sand back at him. It would have been fine if she had called him any bad name in the world. Trogmire would have felt lucky if Treasure hated him. But this did not appear to be Trogmire Trolls lucky day. Treasure Troll brushed the sand off her dress. She stood quietly for a few seconds and looked at Trogmire. There was no expression of hatred or even anger. She just stared at him with eyes that showed only sadness and disappointment. Without saying a word, Treasure turned around and walked back toward the school. She paused and dropped the rejected paper into a large trash can that stood by the door. Trogmire watched as she disappeared through the doorway. He was confused, and not even sure how he felt. Suddenly, he noticed someone standing by his side with a great big smile on a less than friendly face. Oh no, it was Tattle Troll! Trogmire had just made Tattles day.

For Essay or Discussion: 1. Do you think that Treasures opinion of Trogmire was changed by what happened? Explain, citing examples from the story. 2. Do you think that Trogmire felt good about how he treated Treasure? Explain, being sure to refer to examples from the story. 3. What events do you think will occur in the next part of the story? Explain the reasoning behind your predictions.

Treasure, Part III The sign on the door said, T. Rubric Troll. No one knew what the T stood for, and no one dared ask. Trogmire Troll stood outside the principals office with a large sheet of paper in his hand. The playground monitor, Ms. Trouncer Troll, had written a lengthy narrative describing Trogmires behavior. Before Trogmire could knock on the door, it opened. The principal was standing there with a bottle of bubbly brown liquid in his hand. Come in and have a seat, Trogmire, he said. I was just enjoying a bottle of my favorite drink, toadstool juice soda, Mr. T. Rubric Troll said. Its one of the few things you can still get in good oldfashioned glass! Yes, sir, said Trogmire. Its very bad manners for anyone to eat or drink in front of someone who isnt also eating or drinking, the principal continued. What do you suppose will have to happen? Ill have to turn around so you can drink behind me, Trogmire replied. No! the principal boomed. I, a polite and proper troll, must offer you a bottle of soda. Would you care to have a bottle of toadstool juice soda? Trogmire hated toadstool juice soda, but he didnt want to offend the principal. Thank you, sir, he said. The principal held out a bottle for Trogmire. Here you are, lad, he said cheerfully, drink up! Thank you very much, Trogmire said. He didnt wish to prolong the agony, so he put his head back and chugged down the bottles entire contents in four seconds flat! Trogmire tried to be gracious. That was very nice. I -ERRRRRRUUP! The sound was so loud that a picture on the principals desk fell over. You burped! bellowed the principal. Trogmire wanted to say, I know that, but instead he said, I didnt mean to! What does a proper troll say when he makes any disgusting bodily sound? asked the principal. He didnt wait for an answer. He says, Pardon the expression. Pardon the expression, said Trogmire. Thats better, said Mr. T. Rubric Troll. Now, lets see whats written on your pass. Trogmire reluctantly handed over the document. The principal put on his glasses and stared intently at the paper. A look of disbelief came over his face as he read the message. Trogmire squirmed in his seat. This makes me very sad, the principal said softly. Trogmire Troll could not think of anything to say. Can you explain why you mistreated that young lady? She loves me and-- This cant be true! This is too terrible, Mr. T. Rubric Troll stated as he shook his head.

1. Why did Ms. Trouncer Troll write a message for the principal? a. She wanted him to like her. b. Watching kids on the playground was boring. c. She needed information about the kids who were still in the cafeteria. d. She wanted him to know what Trogmire had done on the playground. 2. Why did the principal offer Trogmire a bottle of soda? a. He wanted to make Trogmire burp. b. He wanted to reward Trogmire for his behavior. c. He had too many bottles in his refrigerator. d. He was being polite. 3. Why did Trogmire drink the soda so quickly. a. He didnt like it and wanted to get it over with as soon as possible. b. He loved toadstool juice soda and wanted to enjoy it all as quickly as possible. c. He was afraid that the principal would take the soda away from him when he read what hed done. d. He knew that it would make him burp. 4. Trogmire reluctantly handed over the document. When you are reluctant to do something, __________. a. You expect it to be fun. b. You cant remember how to do it. c. You have just had a drink of soda. d. You would really rather not do it. 5. This makes me very sad, the principal said softly. What made Mr. T. Rubric Troll feel sad? a. His picture fell down. b. Trogmire had been cruel to Treasure. c. Ms. Trouncer Troll had bad handwriting. d. Trogmire was squirming in his seat. 1________2________3________4________5________

Treasure, Part IV Trogmire was surprised by the principals reaction. After all, this wasnt the first time hed been sent to the office because of his behavior. And it wasnt the first time that he had been mean to a girl. When Trogmire had told Tina Troll that she looked like a human, the teacher was furious. The principal had just calmly lectured him about using such language, and about the hurtful effect of some words. Even the time he had pretended to be a rat by biting Trudy Trolls ankle, the reaction hadnt been this severe. Mr. T. Rubric Troll took control of his emotions and spoke in a calm but serious voice. Trogmire, I know youll find this hard to believe, but there have been some Trolls who have disliked me over the years. Have you ever had that problem? Yes. Sometimes I hadnt even done anything mean to them, Trogmire replied. Too often, youll come across those who dont like you. There will always be many who just dont care about you one way or another, the principal said. But those who do care about you, who think youre special, they are hard to come by. They are the treasures of our lives! Thats why it upsets me so much to learn what you did. But she wants me to be her boyfriend! Trogmire protested. You dont have to be her boyfriend. However, cant you be a friend? Trogmire didnt have an answer to that question. I suppose I should apologize to her, he offered. Only if youre really sorry, the principal responded. An insincere apology is just a lie. Trogmire did sincerely regret the way he had treated Treasure Troll, but he didnt know how to admit it, not even to himself.

1. What do you think Trogmire should do? 2. What do you think he will do? Now you are the author. Write the final part of the story.

The Idea Andy Wasnick loved the idea. Mary Arthur __1__ it. Kurt Mendez didnt think it was any big deal. Mr. El thought it was a brilliant idea. After all, it was __2__ idea. Its only fair, Mr. El explained to his new fourth graders as they stood in line waiting for the lunch bell to ring, that we turn things around. Every year you guys line up in alphabetical __3__. Alphabetical order to go to lunch, to go to gym, to go home, and so on. This __4__ were using reverse alphabetical order. Mindy Vale put her hand down as Mr. El pointed to her. Ive always had to stand at the __5__ of the line, ever since __6__! Now Im near the front. Thank you, thank you! The teacher smiled. Then he called on Christopher Cash, a serious and thoughtful young man. Mr. El, I think you should reconsider this policy. This is very drastic and __7__. This could confuse our fragile young minds! Put a lid on it, Chris! shouted David Tyler. We wont have any outbursts like that, David! Mr. El said firmly. He turned toward Christopher. Dont __8__, Christopher. We only have strong minds in this class. How many of you think this is a good idea? Mr. El asked. As you would probably __9__, most of the hands that went up were in the __10__ half of the line.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

heard that letters way back breakfast useful move expect dumb

liked no soup year beginning kindergarten thoughtful worry doubt bright

needed her order alphabet center yesterday unnecessary scream forget angry

hated his index is winner tomorrow smart speak review front