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