Why did it take the Framers so long to finalize the Constitution?
They did not like working with one another.
They did not like making new rules.
They did not want to write the Constitution.
They didn't always agree on what rules should be included.
What is the antonym of "often"?
rarely
peaceful
upset
gently
In "The Woodcutter's Gift", why do the townspeople come out of their houses?
A thunderstorm destroys some of their houses.
The people can't sleep because the storm is loud.
A thunderstorm causes a fire in the town.
A thunderstorm knocks down a tree in the town square.
Dad wants to visit the ______ of England to see the old government buildings.
rule
capital
independence
order
The sun is important ________ life on Earth cannot exist without it.
because
but
What word means "person who decides who wins the contest"?
judge
material
hanger
distance
Brenda ______ many of her friends at the party.
see
seed
sawied
saw
In "The Art Project", what does Pablo suggest to solve the problem?
He suggests entering the art contest next year.
He suggests using the paper from the recycling bin.
He suggests bringing materials from home.
He suggests having a bake sale to raise money.
Why is the Constitution important?
It is the foundation of the United States government.
It got rid of the government's rules.
It holds the blueprints fo the White House.
It allows people to break the government's rules.
How are the Constitution and the American flag similiar?
They were both made in Washington D.C.
They were both created by state leaders.
They both stand for control and limits.
They both stand for freedom and liberty.
____________ was made at the Betsy Ross Home.
The first American flag
The first Liberty Bell
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
David felt proud _______ he received a sticker for always following the rules.
when
if
In "The Art Project", the class solves their problem by _____________.
does not have enough people.
using recycled materials.
working with another class.
What word means the same as "a place that was far away"?
distance
resource
string
project
In "The Woodcutter's Gift", how do the neighbors feel about the zoo?
They don't like the life-sized wooden animals.
They think it would have been better to throw the tree away.
They are happy that it brought them together.
They want to sell it to the museum.
Mark ____ breakfast after he brushes his teeth.
eated
will eats
eating
will eat
Which is TRUE of the Constitution?
The Constitution gives rights to everyone in the U.S.
The Framers never agreed on the rules.
No one in the country follows the rules in the Constitution.
The Constitution is the lowest law of the United States.
How does Janet plan to remember her visit to Philadelphia?
She visits the Betsy Ross Home and makes a flag.
She signs the Constitution and hangs it on a wall.
She rings the Liberty Bell in front of a large crowd.
She mails a postcard from Franklin's post office.
In "The Art Project", what does the class decide to make for the art contest?
paper dolls
a crane mobile
flyers
pictures of cranes
Why did the author write "Setting the Rules"?
to inform readers about the Constitution
to tell readers to write their own set of rules
to show readers how to win an election
to show readers how to follow rules
What happened after the Constitution was written?
Philadelphia was destroyed.
People were not safe in their homes.
Everyone in the country followed their own rules.
A united government was created.
The store had a low ________ of fans because many people bought them already.
imagination
supply
flyer
season
Which sentence is correct?
A big volcano erupted in the U.S. on May, 18, 1980.
On May 18 1980, a big volcano erupted in the U.S.
A big volcano erupted in the U.S. on May, 18 1980.
On May 18, 1980, a big volcano erupted in the U.S.
In "The Woodcutter's Gift", why reason does the woodcutter give for not selling the zoo?
He says the zoo is not finished yet.
He believes no one will see the zoo at the museum.
He believes the zoo has brought the neighbors together.
He wants more money for the zoon.
In "The Woodcutter's Gift", what do the men in suits want to do with the woodcutter's animals?
They want to sell the wooden animals.
They want to pain the animals.
They want to buy the zoo for the museum.
They want to close down the zoo.
Christmas this year is
Friday, December, 25
Friday December, 25
Friday December 25
Friday, December 25
"Order" means?
a printed card
what soemone thinks about something
the state in which people follow the rules or laws
past events
Zach decided to _____ a guitar contest after practicing for a year.
grin
enter
suggest
attach
Every four years, the people of the United States have a chance to _____ a new leader.
enter
chime
elect
grin
Synonym of "imaginative"?
curious
creative
disappointing
enormous
in "The Art Project", the class is surprised by ____________.
Pablo offering an idea.
Pablo's creative artwork.
Pablo's bad attitude.
Pablo offering to buy materials.
In "The Woodcutter's Gift", what is the main problem?
The townspeople don't know what to do with the fallen tree.
The townspeople cannot keep their zoo.
There is not enough wood for everyone.
The woodcutter takes all the wood from the fallen tree.
Antonym of "detached"?
grinned
suggested
entered
attached
What do people celebrate on Independence Day in the United States?
the king of England's visit to the United States
the creation of the American flag
the colonies being freed from English rule
the election of the first president of the United States
In the beginning of "The Woodcutter's Gift", what do most townspeople think of the tree?
They are happy that the tree fell.
They think the tree is useless and a problem.
They are upset they cannot use the tree anymore.
they think they can find ways to recycle it.
We will not go outside _______ it snows.
because
if
In "The Woodcutter's Gift", how does the woodcutter help protect Earth?
He recycles the old tree to make something new.
He replants the old tree near his house.
He asks the neighbors to use less wood than usual.
He turns the old tree into firewood.
The writing contest is on __________.
Saturday, August, 20, 2016
Saturday August 20, 2016
Saturday August 20 2016
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Why was the Constitution written?
to give directions to the Betsy Ross Home
to tell people how to visit the capital
to teach about the history and past o the United States
to keep order in the United States
In "The Art Project", what can you tell about the class?
They want to learn more about cranes.
They want to protect the Earth.
They do not like art.
They are not interested in protecting Earth.
In "The Art Project", what happens at the end of the story?
The class doesn't enter the art contest.
The class wins the prize for the best art project.
The class wins the prize for most creative use of materials.
The class doesn't win any prizes at the art contest.
What word means "distant areas of land"?
colonies
statements
postcards
capitals
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
to tell the U.S. people to make their own laws
to tell the president of the U.S that he can drink diet coke
to tell the king of England that the colonies were free
What means "to take part in the competition"?
attach
enter
grin
suggest
Which sentence is correct?
When I am happy, I like to sing.
I like to sing, when I am happy.
When, I am happy I like to sing.
I like to sing when, I am happy.
Antonym of "private"
famous
free
memorable
public
Cindy ____ the drawing was creative.
thought
thinked
On ______ men walked on the moon for the first time.
July 20 1969
July, 20, 1969
July 20, 1969,
July, 20 1969
Wind is a natural _______ you can use to make energy.
resource
bin
project
hanger
Antonym of "tiny"?
curious
creative
enormous
peaceful
Why did the author write "Visiting the Past"?
to explain to readers how to send a postcard
to show readers how to make an American flag
to help readers learn more about the United States' past
to ask readers to visit Philadelphia
Why did the Changs visit Philadelphia?
to learn about their country's past
to write on the Liberty Bell
to rename the Constitution
to hang an American flag
According to "Visiting the Past", what is one rule included in the Constitution?
People can frame the Constitution.
People everywhere can sign the Declaration of Independence
People can ring a bell on important days.
People can state their opinion.
Tomorrow the children ____ on a field trip to the recycling plant.
will go
will goed
Antonym of "roughly"?
rarely
disappointing
gently
nervous
The room was dusty, so Mary ______ the floor.
swept
sweeped
"Independence" means what?
past events
a written or spoken message
a direction that tells you what is or is not allowed
freedom from outside control
What word means "offered the idea"?
suggested
entered
attached
grinned
Tomorrow I _____ baseball with my friends at the park.
will played
will playing
playing
will play
Why is the Constitution known as a living document?
Some people have seen it come alive.
It can be changed or updated at any time.
It can be thrown away at any time.
Some people have seen it on display
What does "materials" mean?
can for trash or recyclables
something you win in a game or contest
a point or place that is far away
something needed for an activity
What is the main problem in the story, "The Art Project"?
The class does not have enough materials for an art project.
The calss cannot agree on what to make.
The class cannot find things to recycle.
The class does not have enough time to do a bake sale.
Before I go to bed, I ______ my teeth.
will wash
will washed