Wednesday Do Now - 4.27.22

Kevin wasn't worried about his book report. He had three whole weeks to get it done. There was no reason to start right away, because he just got a new video game.

Two weeks passed and Kevin still hadn't picked out a book. By the time he finally got to the library, there wasn't enough time to read the book and write the report. Kevin failed the whole assignment.

• Kevin should have done his report first.

• Don't put things off until the last minute.

• School work is more important the playing.

What word means “a verbal or written answer”?

• Resist

• Concentrate

• Focus

• Response

What word means “possessing or showing courage or determination”?

• Shallow

• Awkward

• Capable

• Valiant

The cafeteria is large but it is crowded. Students sit at every table and there are but a few empty seats. You don't have very many choices, yet the choices you have are important. As a new student at this school, you are being watched by many of the others. Whom you associate with early will affect how the other students will perceive you. The wrong choice could make your life much harder for the next few years. So, what do you do? Here you stand, where do you sit?
What is the point of view?

• first person
• second person
• third person limited
• third person omniscient

To feel slightly worried or nervous about something

What word does this define?

• Envy

• Coax

• Queasy

• A

• B

• C

• D

To bring something to an end.

What word does this define?

• Conclude

• Frequent

• Hardship

Sarah didn't play with Laila, the new girl in her class, at recess. No one did. Laila had come to their school after winter break. She wore strange clothes and she spoke with an accent.

One day the teacher put Sarah and Laila together as partners on a class project. Sarah was nervous to work with Laila but then they began to talk. She found out the both had little brothers and the both loves to collect seashells.

The next day, Laila invited Sarah over for dinner. The food was different but tasted really good. The girls became good friends.

• Sarah and Laila became good friends.

• Don't judge people before you get to know them.

• Friends are important.

What word means “wanting to do or have something very much”?

• Attempt

• Variety

• Eager

• Proceed