Harcourt Story Town Grassy Lake Elementary School Third Grade Minneola, Florida The Day Eddie Met The Author by Louise Borden

conquer When you conquer something, such as a problem or a fear, you win against it and overcome it. When you conquer something, such as a problem or a fear, you win against it and overcome it. William took swimming lessons to conquer his fear of the swimming pool. William took swimming lessons to conquer his fear of the swimming pool. Which would you conquer? A.an allergy to peanuts B.a fear of flying

resistance When you feel resistance, you do not want something to happen. When you feel resistance, you do not want something to happen. Joel felt resistance from his mom when he asked for a new skateboard. Joel felt resistance from his mom when he asked for a new skateboard. In which situation would you feel resistance? A.A visit from a favorite aunt B.Trip to visit an annoying cousin

anticipation When you feel anticipation, you feel excited because something is about to happen. When you feel anticipation, you feel excited because something is about to happen. Jill waited in anticipation for the movie to start. Jill waited in anticipation for the movie to start. In which situation would you feel anticipation? A.A visit from a favorite aunt B.Trip to visit an annoying cousin

ponder When you ponder, you take time to think about an idea. When you ponder, you take time to think about an idea. The man took a moment to ponder what he wanted for lunch. The man took a moment to ponder what he wanted for lunch. Which one would you stop to ponder? A.a math problem B.A big bowl of ice cream and sprinkles

squirmed If you squirmed in your seat a lot, you kept wiggling around as if you were uncomfortable. If you squirmed in your seat a lot, you kept wiggling around as if you were uncomfortable. Jennifer squirmed in the backseat of the car during her family’s road trip to Ohio. Jennifer squirmed in the backseat of the car during her family’s road trip to Ohio. In which situation would you squirm? A.watching your favorite movie at home on your couch B.at a picnic with ants on your blanket

assembly An assembly is a group of people who have gathered together for a reason. An assembly is a group of people who have gathered together for a reason. The student’s parents gathered for an assembly in the cafeteria. The student’s parents gathered for an assembly in the cafeteria. In which situation would people gather for an assembly? A.a play performance B.an end of the day bell

dismiss To dismiss is to give permission to leave. To dismiss is to give permission to leave. The principal dismissed the students early for winter break because a snow storm was coming. The principal dismissed the students early for winter break because a snow storm was coming. In which situation would people be dismissed? A.a play performance B.an end of the day bell

plenty If you have plenty of something, you have more than enough If you have plenty of something, you have more than enough At family dinners we always have plenty to eat. At family dinners we always have plenty to eat. Can you give an example of something that you have plenty of?

patchwork Patchwork is a cloth made by sewing together small pieces of different fabrics. Patchwork is a cloth made by sewing together small pieces of different fabrics. Suzy came to school in a dress made of patchwork. Suzy came to school in a dress made of patchwork. Which item is an example of patchwork? A.a brand new blue shirt from Target B.a quilt sewn together by your grandmother

autographed If you autographed something, you signed your name on it. If you autographed something, you signed your name on it. Jane autographed Joe’s yearbook. Jane autographed Joe’s yearbook. Which item could be autographed? A.a photograph B.a plant

Harcourt Story Town Grassy Lake Elementary School Third Grade Minneola, Florida Superb work! Keep it up!