Mr. Tanen's Tie Trouble

What does the word received mean in this sentence:

Jim received a letter from his uncle today.

• mailed

• found

• got

• lost

What does the word staring mean in this sentence:

The dog is staring at hamburger on the counter.

• touching

• talking

• smelling

• looking

What does the word repeated mean in this sentence:

The students repeated the word after the teacher said it.

• said again

• forgot

• studied

• learned about

What does the word disappointed mean in this sentence:

Cole was disappointed when his basketball team lost the game.

• angry

• sad

• happy

• suprised

What does the word chuckled mean in this sentence:

His friend chuckled when he heard a silly song.

• cried

• looked away

• fell asleep

• laughed

What does the word fan mean in this sentence:

My mom is a football fan, and she watches every game.

• a person who lies something a lot

• someone who works hard

• a machine that blows air

• a stick for hitting a ball

What does the word yard mean in this sentence:

He likes to play catch in his yard.

• school

• neighborhood

• the space around a house

• three feet

How does Mr. Tanen feel at the BEGINNING of the story?

• surprised

• sad

• happy

• scared

Which BEST describes Mr. Tanen's problem?

• There isn't enough money for a new playground.

• No one wants to buy his ties.

• He has too many crazy ties.

• His playground is too crowded.

What happens BEFORE Kaylee and Alex give Mr. Tanen the jar?

• Mr. Tanen talks on the phone with Mr. Apple

• Mr. Tanen puts on his Blue Ribbon Tie

• Mr. Tanen puts signs up all over town

• Mr. Tanen opens his tie closet