(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.
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a. Change his topic to an ecosystem of Massachusetts
a. Interact
d. The animal that appears in Ben’s dreams
19. Who is telling the story?
Tabitha blames Mrs. Tibbets for her brother’s death
d. Both a and b
Ryan wears a patch over his eye
c. Learning about his surroundings
c. He wishes he was the one that stood up to Frankie
She is determined
For a chang
She lost her husband
c. Change is inevitable
Teasing
d. All of the above
Ryan loves frogs and thought Ben did also
40. Considering the relationships in the book, what would you consider a relevant theme for this book?
Tabitha wants to sell the land and Mrs. Tibbets does not
All of the above
Assesses the Point of View of the Author
c. He has his classmates sign a petition
Reading Assessment
d. None of the above
They both just “lost” someone they loved
34. What can we conclude about Tabitha based on her reaction to Ben coming to her house to show her his report?
The same problems
2. Why did Mrs. Tibbets take a year off from teaching?
Ben- having no friends, Mrs. Tibbets- having nowhere to live
22. Why does Ben originally say he cannot go to Ryan’s party?
d. manipulative
a. Quiet and independent
His parents told him to stay away from her
35. Which character trait best describes Mr. Nickelby?
d. None of the above
c. For friendships to develop, people need to work together or go to school together
a. To sink into the ground
b. Ben is competitive and always wants to win, no matter what the contest
Ryan wears a patch over his eye
a. Ben was determined and didn’t care what others thought about him
16. On the bottom of pg. 62, the author writes about Ben’s response to learning why Mrs. Tibbets has taken a leave of absence. The author writes, “He fumbles for something to say but Mrs. Tibbets keeps talking.” The word fumbles most likely means
Ryan
33. Why does Ben’s sister most likely act out of character and defend Ben on pg. 186?
39. Most books with a theme of “making a difference” are going to have antagonists (bad guys) who are
37. The climax of a story tells the reader what they’ve been waiting to find out the entire book. This is the part when you know how the book will end. Which event could be considered the exact moment of the climax?
Ben
d. All of the above
c. Ryan’s mom is poor and already paid for the pizza
b. Finding interests
d. Ben has a problem that he needs help from other to solve
a. He finally got in trouble for bullying Ben and Ryan
To be closer to family
Danny was rude to him at lunch
They only come out once a year to lay their eggs
d. He wants Ben’s parents to have their time to speak
Ryan is short
42. On pg. 168 Ben’s mom tells him “You can’t interfere in other people’s business.” What is a synonym (word that means the same thing) for interfere?
a. Making friends
c. She does actually listen and consider her options
Ben
31.Even though Ben did not feel support from anyone, he continued to try and save the spadefoots. This showed….
a. Ben shows up at Tabitha’s door
b. He fell behind on his report and needs to finish it
b. Cause
b. Continue working on the desert, but get more resources
14. On pg. 17 the author writes, “Frankie and his buddies are already ragging on the fourth graders.” What do you think the word ragging most likely means?
d. Jenny punched him in the face and embarrassed him
Caring
Playing
26. What does Ben do that causes Tabitha to change her mind about selling the vernal pool to the developers?
c. She knows Ryan has no friends and is glad Ben sacrificed to be nice to Ryan
Mishandles
d. None of the above
a. Agatha would be there
They both just moved to a new place
b. To skim along the surface
a. He pushed Frankie on the bus?
b. He disapproves of Ben hanging out with Frankie and Danny
b. Always tell the truth
Danny was rude to him at lunch
a. For friendships to develop, people need to spend time together and have similar interests
d. Life is not fair
b. Pleased
She knows he misses Arizona and wishes he could move back
7. What is the conflict between Tabitha and Mrs. Tibbets?
She is strict
d. All of the above
Both B and C
She lost her husband
45. On pg. 203, the author writes “Ryan drops the plastic containers he’s carrying, and they skitter across the trail.” The word skitter most likely means
c. He did not do his geography report
43. On pg. 199 the author writes “Mrs. Tibbets blows out a short, exasperated burst of air out of her mouth.” The word exasperated most likely means
Struggles
c. To turn around slowly
3. Why did Ben choose to go to Mrs. Tibet’s house instead of Danny’s birthday party?
Ryan is excitable
c. Ben stood up to him on the bus and Danny choked back a smile
c. A plan of action
b. To stand up quickly
c. He has to help Mrs. Tibetts with her yard work
6. What is so unique about the Spadefoot toads?
b. The king of the vernal pool
c. Meddle
c. He only wants to hear details that make Mrs. Tibbets sound irresponsible
c. Annoyed
9. Even though Ben knows it is a little unconventional (unusual), whom does he consider his only friend in Massachusetts?
a. She realized how mean she’s been to Ben and should act nicer
Ryan has rotten teeth
She wanted to take an extended vacation to the rainforest
She traveled to different states to save Spadefoot toads
Retells Central Ideas in Informational and Literary Texts
He saw Ben as a friend
Mrs. Tibbets and Ben both lost someone they loved
A crazy path- like when someone runs from a bee
He saw Ben as a friend, not someone who thinks he looks weird
b. clever
Ryan
a. Confused
b. Mr. Lindsay says the pool is not large enough and he cannot do anything
b. For friendships to develop, people need to live near each other and play together daily
a. He wants to hear everyone’s side of the story to make a fair decision
d. None of the above
18. The author creates internal conflicts for both Ben and Mrs. Tibbets. Which choice below identifies one of Ben’s internal conflicts and one of Mrs. Tibbets’ internal conflicts?
c. Mrs. Turner turns toward her sister in law and manages a smile. “That’s a good idea.” Pg. 217
36. Based on Danny “choking back a smile,” what can we conclude about Danny’s feelings toward Frankie?
Ben isn’t good at roller-skating
d. Ask his parents or Mrs. Tibbets for help
Danny
A backyard
b. He proves a vernal pool exists
Tabitha wants to sell the land and Mrs. Tibbets does not
20. Whose perspective is the story being told from?
Tabitha wanted Mrs. Tibbets to get rid of the snakes when her husband died
38. Which choice proves that although the central (main) conflict has been fully resolved, Mrs. Tibbets’ personal conflict with Tabitha is beginning to mend
Evaluate and Make Logical Inferences
a. Speak loudly
She was sick and needed treatment
Ben-lying, Mrs. Tibbets-missing her husband
The narrator
Mean
b. Mrs. Tibbets heard him calling her Mrs. Ribbets and he got detention
44. On Pg. 176 the author writes “the bus driver pulls the bus over to the curb and lurches down the aisle.” “You boys settle down or you’ll be walking to school for the next month.” The word lurches most likely means
He doesn’t do his homework?
She is foolish
Ben's box is lost, he misses toby, and he misses Arizona
They both enjoy nature and animals
Chapter 13-18
He lied to her about touching the snake cage
b. Ryan only invited Ben and Jenny
a. He just can’t take his hyper behaviors anymore
The moving company lost his favorite things and she keeps forgetting to call
c. Tabitha states that she will break up the land and sell the vernal pool to the conservation group
b. Movement of the hand
For better schools
They only like dry environments
d. It’s his aunt’s birthday party
Mrs. Tibbets
Sweet
Ben wanted to see the frogs in the woods with Mrs. Tibbets
They only come out once a year to lay their eggs
c. Use the internet instead of books
10. When you examine the friendship between Ben and Toby and also between Ben and Mrs. Tibbets, a reader realizes friends often share…
They have yellow spots
32. Based on the way Mr. Nickelby interrupts Ben on the top of pg.159 and the middle of 161, what can you conclude about Mr. Nickelby’s motivation?
12. Why does Ben’s mother seem to “take it easy on him” when he behaves so rudely?
30. At the end of the novel, Mrs. Tibbets says that she hopes Ben feels at home. He says he does. What do you think has made him feel at home?
d. Tabitha see the pictures and looks up at the ceiling
For a new job
a. He thinks he is a bully and is glad someone finally stood up to Frankie
b. “One more thing Ben, if you see the Overtoad, thank her for me.” Pg. 217
a. Tabitha nods her head. “Yes, someone made me change my mind.” Pg. 216
b. Ben knows Ryan doesn’t stand up for himself and needs support
A stroll or leisure walk- the way bees fly
b. He is embarrassed and afraid. He doesn’t want Frankie to see
Decides
27. Who is the Overtoad?
His father
Mrs. Tibbets
d. Both a and c
4. What about Ryan’s appearance causes Frankie to call him Captain Kidd?
He misses his friend Toby and is having a difficult time making new ones
Yelling
41. On pg. 156 the author writes, “Mr.Nickelby gestures for them to come into his office.” Gestures most likely means
15. On the bottom of pg. 40 the author writes, “Mrs. Tibbets looks around at the class and a mischievous smile spreads across her face. She kisses the frog.” The word mischievous most likely means…
Common interests
a. Calls the Nature Heritage Program
a. The male toad who takes charge of the pack
Mrs. Tibbets owes Tabitha money
a. understanding
All of the above
Realizes
Name: Date:
b. She is not intelligent because she does not understand what he is saying
a. Friendship has no age restraints
d. For friendships to develop, people need to have the same friends
d. He writes a report about all the living things there and shares the story of the Overtoad with a picture from her childhood
a. Sway abruptly
b. She finally understands how sad he is about missing Toby and wants to help him
8. Even though Ben and Mrs. Tibbets are different in many ways, they are also connected in many ways, such as…
c. A make believe character of the vernal pool that Tabitha and Thomas made up as kids
She is understanding
Common interests
Frankie never actually crossed his eyes when he teased Ryan
Jenny
25. Mrs. Kutcher gives Ben an extension with the understanding he will lose points. What does she suggest he do to help him become more motivated and finish?
a. She is not as mean as she first seems
d. Mr. Nickelby wants to ask him questions about Mrs. Tibbets’ snakes
Ben- having mean parents, Mrs. Tibbets- being messy
Class:
c. fair
a. Frankie is afraid of Ben
c. His sister will be proud of him
c. Self-centered and self-seeking
Read Closely to Determine What the Text Says Explicitly
Mrs. Tibbets
21. Why does Ben get called into the principal’s office?
He fails his science test
A straight path- in a quick, purposeful manner
17. In the middle of pg.99, the author says, “Ben makes a beeline for the door.” The word beeline means….
He lied to her about touching the snake cage
29. Why does Ben get involved when Frankie picks on Ryan on the bus?
For a new job
b. He spoke disrespectfully to his teachers
d. He is sad Frankie is moving because he has no other friends
Ben-cheating, Mrs. Tibbets- being a bad teacher
24. What information made Ben change his mind and sacrifice getting hid report done to go to Ryan’s party?
d. None of the above
28. Even though Toby was Ben’s best friend, their friendship is weakening. Why is their friendship not as strong as it once was?
Playful
c. To evaporate into the air
Ryan loves nature and animals like Ben
d. Practical and frugal
Teaching
The only live in Massachusetts
Why did Ben’s family move from Arizona to Massachusetts?
Mrs. Tibbets
Tripping and falling (in fear) because a bee is attacking him
5. What does Ben do that causes him to avoid Mrs. Tibbets?
d. All of the above
Knows and Applies Grade Level Vocabulary
c. Ben does not play by the rules, consequences don’t matter
13. Based on Mrs. Tibbets’ reactions to Ben’s various mistakes and bad choices, what can we infer about her character?
23. What causes Frankie to change from being a “loudmouth” to barely speaking or making eye contact?
Ryan
The same friends
Night of the Spadefoot Toads
b. Funny and lighthearted
11. Why is Ryan so hurt by Ben making fun of the frog?
