something necessary

being known for something

quick to act

a sudden surprise

instructions

fast; wild

showing a lot of understanding

complete control

quickly looked

confusion

"That didn't stop NIck from trying to liven things up. Lincoln Elementary needed a good ______ once in a while, and Nick was just the guy to deliver it."

"Janet, who was sitting four rows away from Nick, ________ turned white, then bright crimson."

There were seven fifth grade teachers: two math, two science, two social studies, but only one language arts teacher. In language arts, Mrs. Granger had a _____________."

"Good spelling and good grammar and good word skills are ___________ for every student."