By: Leigh Twigg Mr. Putter and Tabby Write the Book By: Cynthia Rylant
Meg wrote a “Do not disturb” sign so she would be left alone.
disturb Making noise that bothers him or her
Say the word disturb
A loud noise can disturb my quiet time. Which would disturb you….? a whisper or a siren
A piece of paper was underneath Meg’s bed.
underneath When something is below
Say the word underneath
Worms live underneath the ground. Which might you find underneath a desk? a book bag or lamp
Mr. Putter can procrastinate by napping instead of writing.
procrastinate When you delay or avoid doing something you need to do
Say the word procrastinate
Which might be an example of procrastinating? Doing your home- work right away Watching TV instead of studying for your spelling test
For a diversion, Mr. Putter made stew.
diversion When something that takes you away from what your doing or thinking about
Say the word diversion
For a diversion, I listen to music. Would you rather watch TV or play a video game for a diversion?
I feel cozy when I’m in my bed.
cozy When something makes you feel warm, happy, and comfortable
Say the word cozy
What makes you feel cozy?
The garden was enchanting?
enchanting If you think a person or thing is likeable or enjoyable
Say the word enchanting
Which is more enchanting? a puddle or a rainbow
I was thrilled when I won the race.
thrilled Made you feel excited and happy
Say the word thrilled
Would you be thrilled if you made a good grade or a bad grade on a test?
I read a book instead of watching TV.
instead When you do one thing in place of a 2 nd thing
Say the word instead
What is something you could do instead of watching TV?
I gave the boring movie a bad review.
review When you say or write about a play, book, or movie
Say the word review
Which word would you use in a good review? excellent terrible
I celebrate on the Fourth of July.
celebrate When you are happy about something and might even have a party
Say the word celebrate
Would you celebrate if you lost your jacket?